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From Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship: Andrew Barclay's Unique Journey
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, Andrew Barclay shares his unconventional career path, starting with an apprenticeship in Hong Kong to founding Yopa, a property startup, and delving into public policy. Barclay discusses the challenges of the hospitality industry, the importance of blending technology with personal interactions in real estate, and the impact of AI on jobs. He also covers policy initiatives to support entrepreneurship and small businesses in the UK, highlighting his work with the British entrepreneur report and the campaign 'Land of Opportunity'. Finally, he touches on his involvement with the office design company Kit and contemplates the future of the high street and office spaces.
00:00 Introduction
1:31 Founding Yopa: The Journey Begins
02:30 Challenges and Innovations in Online Estate Agency
04:13 The Role of Technology in Real Estate
12:25 Andrew's Early Career: Hong Kong and New York
15:35 The British Entrepreneur Report
18:12 The Importance of the Hospitality Industry
27:14 Land of Opportunity Campaign
30:55 Analysing the Non-Dom Campaign
31:16 Understanding Non-Dom Status
31:49 Global Tax Implications
32:45 Economic Impact of Non-Dom Exodus
33:15 Political Awareness and Challenges
37:10 Entrepreneurial Culture in the UK
38:56 Supporting Small Businesses
48:01 Future of High Streets and Offices
53:28 Andrew Barclay's Vision for the Future
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Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE
Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/
Junior Producer: Thuy
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From Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship: Andrew Barclay's Unique Journey
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, Andrew Barclay shares his unconventional career path, starting with an apprenticeship in Hong Kong to founding Yopa, a property startup, and delving into public policy. Barclay discusses the challenges of the hospitality industry, the importance of blending technology with personal interactions in real estate, and the impact of AI on jobs. He also covers policy initiatives to support entrepreneurship and small businesses in the UK, highlighting his work with the British entrepreneur report and the campaign 'Land of Opportunity'. Finally, he touches on his involvement with the office design company Kit and contemplates the future of the high street and office spaces.
00:00 Introduction
1:31 Founding Yopa: The Journey Begins
02:30 Challenges and Innovations in Online Estate Agency
04:13 The Role of Technology in Real Estate
12:25 Andrew's Early Career: Hong Kong and New York
15:35 The British Entrepreneur Report
18:12 The Importance of the Hospitality Industry
27:14 Land of Opportunity Campaign
30:55 Analysing the Non-Dom Campaign
31:16 Understanding Non-Dom Status
31:49 Global Tax Implications
32:45 Economic Impact of Non-Dom Exodus
33:15 Political Awareness and Challenges
37:10 Entrepreneurial Culture in the UK
38:56 Supporting Small Businesses
48:01 Future of High Streets and Offices
53:28 Andrew Barclay's Vision for the Future
**********
Follow us on socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture
Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/
Want to come on the show?
[email protected]
Sponsor the show or Partner with us:
[email protected]
Credits:
Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE
Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/
Junior Producer: Thuy
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