Engaging People Pod

Episode 84 - Simon Dent - Sports Business Entrepreneur & Ultra Runner

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Show Notes

Simon Dent is a sports & business entrepreneur. He started life in London as a solicitor before a period of difficulty in his life forced him to reflect on what he really wanted to do. He moved into owning a sports memorabilia shop, before being a nightclub promoter, a sports agent and most recently the founder of sports marketing agency Dark Horses. In the last 6 years Simon has become a prolific runner, running many marathons and ultra marathons and raising thousands for charities. Simon is also a huge proponent for personal development and is involved with a number of amazing companies and people in this space. If you'd like to reach out to him you can find him on twitter @simonjdent or on linkedin - Simon Dent. We'd love our listeners to recommend people for the show so if you know anyone please do send them our way. Also please do leave us a review or a rating on iTunes as these are always greatly appreciated. We want to hear your comments feedback & suggestions - email us at [email protected] and or check out our website www.engagefs.co.uk

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