Today, I am talking with Rien, an experienced hands-on Estate Manager with a huge passion for formal service. He worked hard to build a career within the private sector, entering the industry with zero experience but with a recognised Butler qualification under his belt. He talks about how there is only so much you can learn on a course, however good the course, and that so much is learned within your first role. He is a truly committed member of staff, always looking to upskill and bring more value to his Principal and the home. He is completely dedicated to his role and ensures his boss knows to call him 24/7, any day, any time should his services be needed. This fantastic work ethic and devotion is why he has built such a successful career for himself.

In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ How he seeks for perfection at all times – if it’s not perfect, it’s wrong!

🎙️ How  it’s important for a Butler to learn lots of new skills to save the employer having to bring contractors in for every small thing

🎙️ The importance of a Butler being able to step into all other roles within the house and do what needs doing immediately

🎙️ How he feels he has such a unique and rewarding opportunity to significantly enhance the quality of his employer's life

Rien is so passionate about what he does which is just evident when talking to him. His ambition to be constantly learning and evolving, how involved and hands-on he likes to be and how he is able to competently cover all other roles within the house makes him a huge asset to any household in which he works.

Today, I am talking to Simeon, owner of Rosset Bespoke Butlers & Rosset Butler Academy who is a professional, formally trained traditional Butler who has worked for some incredibly high profile clients over the years. He has adapted his style to suit a new generation of UHNW who were looking for a modern Butler who can do much more than just the traditional service. A modern Butler can turn their hand to anything required by the Principal. His passion for training has led him to set up and run a highly reputable Butler School based in Scotland and soon Bermuda which offers a fantastic foundation to new Butlers entering the industry alongside experience Butlers looking to upskill.

In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ The role of modern Butler and its importance with the younger generation of UHNW

🎙️ The demanding role of working as a Butler in some of Scotland’s most renowned shooting lodges and castles

🎙️ The importance of never just working within the safety of your comfort zone

Simeon exudes passion for the private sector. His wealth of experience working himself as a Butler now lends itself perfectly to being able to help others have a similar career. He is a prime example of giving back to an industry that has given him so much.

We can recommend Simeon highly if you are looking for a top-class Butler training facility or if you are looking to recruit temporary Butlers. He seeks to find you a Butler for short term contracts within 24 hours of your enquiry. Feel free to connect with him directly https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-rosset-5447432b/.

Today, I am talking with highly experienced Private Chef Roger who has had a really impressive career having struggled in school and dropping out of college. He proves that experience can trump qualifications within the catering industry and if you get your head down and work hard in some of the highest level Michelin kitchens then you can learn all you need to know. He transitioned into the private sector and hasn’t looked back since, his first private chef role being in the most expensive private residence in London.

In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ The importance of hard work and grinding out the hours early in your career, leaving your ego at the kitchen door

🎙️ The differences between restaurant and private work and how there is so much more involved than just cooking

🎙️ How truly rewarding working in the private sector can be

Roger certainly proves that a solid education is not always required to be successful and his stories of some of the things he has seen in some of his previous roles is just unbelievable!

Feel free to connect with Roger directly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-circu-50aa489b/

Today, I am talking to Lara, who has been working in the private sector for the last 20+ years. She started working as a nanny for numerous families across the USA and being a naturally very organised person her role soon started to incorporate many PA and House Management duties. She was soon working for a UHNW managing multiple homes across the States gaining fantastic Estate Management experience before moving back to Australia where she now looks after one of the most well-known properties in Sydney.

In this episode we discuss:

Today, I am talking to Clara, who is an experienced Estate Manager based in New York. She arrived from Columbia with zero experience within the industry and very humbly stepped from a high powered role in the telecommunications industry where she travelled extensively into an Au Pair role. This was a very sensible way to work her way up from the bottom, gaining experience on the job as she went, working her way up to managing multiple homes for VVIP families.

In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ The importance of seeking out those first roles with families who are willing to give you the opportunity to learn

🎙️ How importance attitude is when building your career

🎙️ The daily challenges of managing a private home in New York city

This is a really inspiring story of starting your life again in a new country, in a 2nd language and making a huge success of it.

Clara is currently open to new opportunities within House or Estate Management so feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-circu-50aa489b/.

Today, I am talking to Mason, who has spent 22 years in the security industry. Working his way up from the pub and club security scene working as a bouncer to protecting some of the most high-profile people in the world. His career has taken him to 115 different countries including 22 across Africa.

His story is amazing and gives a real insight into the do’s and don’ts of working as a Celebrity Bodyguard. He is now open to new opportunities whether that be security-related or Estate Management.

In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ How important experience and mentors are when building a career within the security sector

🎙️ How to effectively deal with paparazzi

🎙️ How challenging travelling with clients can be 

🎙️  How risk grows so gradually that you don’t notice yourself quite how risky some situations can be

This is not an episode to miss! Have a listen for some fantastic insights into the other side of the private sector.

Mason is open to new opportunities within either security or Estate Management so connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-haynes-7405b888/.

Today, I am talking to Hannah, who transferred from a corporate career in HR to Estate Management/PA in Mallorca. She tells of how the job change also changed her and she’d find herself at home polishing, dusting and placing things with an OCD level of detail.

She certainly started her career in the private sector at a high and demanding level and has gained fantastic longevity working 5 years in the same role. In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ Breaking into a new industry by transferring your skills

🎙️ Not saying no to jobs, even if you think they’re below your skill level

🎙️ How COVID has provided even more virtual PA opportunities

It can be hard to change sectors but Hannah did it pretty seamlessly and was rewarded with a great opportunity. Have a listen for some great advice and tips and she’s happy for you to get in touch if you have any questions or need any advice.

Hannah is open to new opportunities - whether that be Estate/House Management in Mallorca or PA support on either a permanent or temporary basis.  Feel free to connect with Hannah directly - www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmorley-va/.

(apologies for the poor sound quality - the banging next door stops after a while!)

Today, I am talking to Anna, who fell in love with the mountains and worked her way into the private hospitality industry by moving up from budget to 5* chalets and then developing her cooking skills. She now works for a family that has one of the most luxurious chalets in Switzerland and multiple homes in the UK, overseeing all residences at all times.

She gives some great advice for working a ski season and continuing into a career in the luxury hospitality sector. In this episode we discuss:

Today, I am talking to Nathalie, who started as a lady’s maid and worked her way up over 20 years with the same family. She talks about why longevity is important to her and how growing with the job gives the best job satisfaction.

Nathalie’s experience in a more traditional role, gives insight to what is expected in these residences. In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ Why she believes development and a slow progression is important

🎙️ Qualities you need to have a successful career in the private sector

🎙️ How thinking outside the box is good, but sometimes ends in bizarreness

It’s a diplomatic industry and Nathalie offers some great advice on how to have a successful a career whilst enjoying the private household industry.

She now open to new opportunities and would be happy to share her experience with anyone new to the industry, so connect with Nathalie on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-faud%C3%A9-628584131

Today, I am talking to Helen, who began her career as a masseuse on cruise ships, developed a passion for service and housekeeping on super yachts, worked a temporary contract Saudi Arabia and now mentors and trains Pursers and other Private Hospitality staff.

If you’re looking to get into the private sector, Helen gives some great advice and ideas of what it’s really like. In this episode we discuss:

🎙️ How she started and progressed in the industry

🎙️ Why working in Saudi Arabia was a great opportunity

🎙️ Where she is now and how her online courses could help you in your job search

She has great knowledge of the private sector and this episode is full of tips and ideas when working in the industry, as well as confronting issues in the yachting industry.

Connect with Helen on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/1to1