Gold with Gore

This week, Spencer is once again joined by Maximilian Bittner, CEO of Vestiaire Collective, a leading global online marketplace for pre-loved fashion. In the second part of this two-part episode, the pair discuss Max's previous work as a consultant and what led to his decision to start his first business, Lazada. Max also explains how the business grew to become a unicorn company. The pair further explore imposter syndrome and work-life balance when running a company, as well as Max's role at Vestiaire Collective, and goals for the future.

If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at [email protected]

On this episode of Gold with Gore, Spencer is joined by Maximilian Bittner, CEO of Vestiaire Collective, a leading global online marketplace for pre-loved fashion. The pair discuss the different paths to becoming an entrepreneur, how work ethic and confidence influence decisions, and the importance of taking risks. Further topics of discussion include how their childhood and education impacted their future life, and their university experience.

If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at [email protected]

This week, Spencer is once again joined by Pete Rabey, CEO and co-founder of the X4 Group, and host of the Leadership Learns Podcast. In this episode, Rabey discusses the biggest challenges he is facing after jumping from co-founder and Director to CEO of his company. The pair also discuss how a company can keep their culture going throughout different offices and in different countries, how to cultivate a culture that aligns with the company's vision, and the importance of values in this process. Furthermore, they explore the impact of company culture on employee engagement.

If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at [email protected].

In this episode of Gold with Gore, Pete Rabey, CEO and co-founder of the X4 Group, and host of the Leadership Learns Podcast, joins Spencer to share insights into his company. X4 Group's aim is to advise on and empower clients through consultative solutions that support their organisational aims. Rabey shares what inspired him to start his own business, how growth influences the way decisions are made in the company, and the mindset that helps them to achieve their goals.

We will resume the conversation in Part 2 next week!

If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at [email protected].

On this episode of Gold with Gore, Spencer is joined by Eric Partaker, an entrepreneur, coach, and mentor for chief executive officers, and the author of the bestselling book The 3 Alarms. Partaker delves into his history and the work ethic taught by his parents, which influenced his career and life. While discussing his relentlessness, Partaker explains how he ended up in the UK, and how missing Mexican food led him to co-find the restaurant chain, Chilango! Partaker not only details his successes, but also openly outlines the challenges and failures he has faced and how, with a forward-thinking mindset, they proved to be significant learning points.

If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at [email protected].

Award-winning business coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Peter Boolkah shares his insights with Spencer this week in this episode of Gold with Gore. Peter is Founder of Peter Boolkah Business Coach and is the proclaimed 'Transition Guy', supporting business owners, top level executives and organisations navigate their next level growth successfully. The pair discuss Peter's experiences working to scale-up and transition companies and touch on different business growth models, frameworks, motivations, and mindsets. They also compare notes on some of the helpful books they have read and incorporated to help build successful teams.

If you would like help on your gold medal winning journey, reach out to EMJ at [email protected]

In this episode, Spencer hosts award-winning founder of JobServe, and Chairman of Colchester United Football Club, Robbie Cowling. This podcast looks at how he built his gold medal winning career, including how he came to establish JobServe, and subsequently buy Colchester United Football Club. They also explore a deeper dive into the driving forces behind his success, and the resilience required to overcome challenges such as the dot-com crash, recessions, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Spencer hosts award-winning founder of JobServe, and Chairman of Colchester United Football Club, Robbie Cowling. This podcast looks at how he built his gold medal winning career, including how he came to establish JobServe, and subsequently buy Colchester United Football Club. They also explore a deeper dive into the driving forces behind his success, and the resilience required to overcome challenges such as the dot-com crash, recessions, and the COVID-19 pandemic.