Jim Martin, known as the International Turnaround Guru, shares his extensive experience in restructuring businesses and preserving jobs. He discusses the emotional and strategic aspects of working with distressed companies, the impact of technology on business, and the importance of succession planning. Jim emphasizes the need for passion and purpose in business, especially during transitions such as exits. He reflects on his early life, the challenges of navigating founder relationships, and the human cost of business decisions, ultimately encouraging future generations to pursue their passions and embrace opportunities

You'll hear why:

• Jim Martin is known as the International Turnaround Guru.
• Tech disruption presents both opportunities and threats for businesses.
• Founder relationships are crucial in the turnaround process.
• Succession planning is often a challenging aspect for family businesses.
• Preparing for an exit involves emotional and strategic considerations.
• Different sectors present unique challenges in turnarounds.
• The human cost of business decisions is significant and impactful.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

01:35 The Passion Behind Turnarounds

03:39 Approaching Business Distress

11:32 Navigating Founder Relationships

21:39 Sector-Specific Turnaround Strategies

25:23 Maintaining Passion and Purpose

28:30 The Human Cost of Business Decisions

32:23 Navigating Leadership Challenges

41:12 Reflecting on Early Life and Influences

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ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant.

From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.

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