In this very special show, John Lee is joined by Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia, and part owner of Queen's Park Rangers, for a masterclass discussion about entrepreneurship, success, and how to traverse the business world.

 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Business is business, no matter what the sector. The founding principle is to maximise the top line, minimise the costs, and generate a good balance sheet with cash.
• By implementing the right culture, we lessen the work we have to do in attracting the top talent, as they begin to seek us out.
• All companies are built upon a great product. Too many times, people forget about marketing and branding, and yet the single most valuable thing you can do is to effectively invest in your brand.
• Technology has allowed an entry point into business for anyone. It has completely levelled the playing field. Ideas can be brought swiftly to fruition. There are no more barriers to entry.

BEST MOMENTS

'I always had that feeling - that business is business'

'Becoming a leader is about surrounding yourself with people who are better at what they do than you are'

'You've really disrupted the disruptive'

'Surround yourself with great people'

 VALUABLE RESOURCES

Tony Fernandes Twitter - https://twitter.com/tonyfernandes_?lang=en

ABOUT THE HOST

JOHN LEE

John was born to Chinese parents who ran a takeaway in the north of England, where he helped out washing dishes from the age of eleven. He attended University, gaining a first class honours degree in Animation and began a career as an animator. By the age of twenty-seven, through careful investment, John had built up a highly lucrative property portfolio and was a self-made millionaire!

Since then, John has inspired thousands of people through seminars and one-to-one mentoring, helping them to build successful businesses and receive global acclaim. He has developed an international reputation as a motivational speaker, sharing stages with the likes of Bill Clinton, Alan Sugar, Richard Branson, Jack Welch (former CEO of GE) and Randi Zuckerberg.

John now divides his time between the UK and Asia, sharing his knowledge and inspiring others to take control of their lives the way he did. His motto in life is “Do what others don’t and have a tomorrow that others won’t!”

For more information on John, visit www.johnlee.com