Running a business does not come easy, no-one knows this more than Peter Marples, Ex Derby County F.C, 3AAA and Asa Training owner bares all on the ugly truth behind running a business.

Peter shares his 2 greatest days in owning a football club! the day he bought it and the day he sold it! Peter is a life long Derby Country fan and shares a passion for the club and a great honour when he got the chance to live a life long dream and be part of a consortia called the League of Gentlemen.

Peter opened up on trying to commit suicide 3 days after selling one of his businesses and how he seemed to have it all but felt nothing inside and how his family stepped in and helped him through the battle.

Peter discussed his last business giant training organisation 3AAA and how he grew the business from its first £300,000 contract and in little over 3 years grew too £30,000,000.
The business sadly closed in a dramatic investigation that is yet to throw up any evidence so far in Peter's words and he discusses the sadness in over 500 people losing their jobs and over 4000 learners left without any provider and left in the dark.
Peter discusses how him and his family had to deal with being hounded by local and national  newspapers and how the press were taking pictures and living at the bottom of his driveway.

Peter has a very open and honest conversation on business and entrepreneurship and his highs and lows which will give a real insight into the reality of business.

Peter like any true entrepreneur discusses how he's picked himself back up and is now mentoring other business owners, MDs, CEO's and now works on non exec roles helping other businesses to grow.

Key Takeaways

• Peter took Derby County FC to the Premier League in their first season 
• Peter battled depression and suicide and how he got through the dark times 
• Peter discusses how his £30m business ends over night.

Guest Details

https://promote-ed.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-marples-28a727174?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B6l1dA9R7RP%2BNRDDe%2BSx5dw%3D%3D

Host Details:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-macmillan-3b802845/

WhatsApp: 07947 730807

https://www.instagram.com/davemacmillanmentor


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