Show Notes
We’re back today for part two with The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder, Issy Sharp. If you didn’t check out part 1, be sure to watch or listen. In this episode, we explore how Mcdonald's surprisingly had the biggest impact on the Four Seasons' approach to hospitality and led to Issy firing most of his executive team, why the Four Seasons changed their entire business model and don’t own any real estate, and how the death of his son helped inspire him to help the Terry Fox run to become the largest cancer charity event in Canada. Not to mention, he ends the episode by absolutely dropping a bomb that you just wouldn’t foresee coming. We can’t wait for you to watch today and let us know your comments by leaving a comment or a review.
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In This Episode, We Cover:
(00:00) Welcome to Big Shot and part 2 with Issy Sharp
(00:25) Meet Firebelly Tea
(04:34) Issy Sharp Introduction
(06:38) How Issy built the standard in hospitality
(13:04) How Mcdonald's had a huge impact on the Four Seasons
(15:48) When Issy fired his entire executive team
(19:50) How the Golden Rule transcended time
(22:58) Why the Four Seasons never own their real estate
(33:28) How Issy balances family and a multi-billion dollar company
(42:50) Issy helped raise $850 million for the Terry Fox Run
(50:24) What chutzpah means
(55:00) Why Big Shot exists
(58:16) You’ll never believe Issy’s most important piece of advice
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Referenced:
Terry Fox Run: https://terryfox.org/
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