29 Aug 2022 · 1 h 18 min
Books from Julian Metcalfe
“Pret & Itsu Founder: How I Built TWO Billion Dollar Brands At The Same Time!: Julian Metcalfe”
Books mentioned
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The conversation
Julian Metcalfe, founder of Pret A Manger and Itsu, discusses how childhood trauma shaped his business drive. He shares his philosophy on product quality, unique hiring practices, and the personal cost of building billion-dollar brands.
Talking points
- Childhood trauma and its impact on drive
- Business philosophy: product quality over profit
- Unique hiring practice: team votes on new hires
- Sale of stake in Pret A Manger
- Personal story about discovering a daughter
- Fear, happiness, and dedication to work