Founder Story: The Entrepreneurial Adventures of Tony Robinson OBE on the Art of Being a 'Happipreneur'. Be Silly, Be Kind, Be Weird, there's no time for anything else!

Send us a text Ever wondered what makes some entrepreneurs thrive while others struggle despite financial success? Tony Robinson OBE, known as "The Happipreneur," reveals the surprising secrets behind his revolutionary approach to Small Business success in this captivating conversation. From a cozy bench overlooking the sea in "sunny Scarbados" (his affectionate name for Scarborough), Tony shares how his personal journey—including overcoming polio as a child and walking away from corporate success—shaped his mission to transform entrepreneurship. His "Happipreneurship" philosophy challenges conventional wisdom with remarkable results: Businesses following his principles achieve an 80% three-year survival rate compared to Silicon Valley"s mere 10%. Tony"s wisdom comes wrapped in delightful stories—from his adventures with 200+ hats to his experiences running marathons after age 60. He reveals how a sabbatical year in Malta transformed his life, leading him to resign from everything that wasn"t fulfilling and create a framework for entrepreneurial happiness. His "Pay in 30" campaign tackles the £30 billion cash flow crisis strangling small UK businesses, while his personal mantra—"never have to cross the street to avoid somebody"—offers profound guidance for conducting business with integrity. The conversation takes unexpected turns through philosophy lessons from future Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, memories of 600,000 people at the Isle of Wight Festival without a single screen or mobile phone, and Tony"s impromptu performance of Muddy Waters" "Got My Mojo Working." Through it all runs a consistent thread: genuine success combines purpose, integrity, and joy. Whether you"re a seasoned entrepreneur or dreaming of starting your own venture, Tony"s refreshing perspective will transform how you think about business and life. As he quotes: "None of us ever get out of this alive. So be silly, be kind, be weird—there"s no time for anything else." Tune in next week for more stories of "Distinction & Genius" from The Good Listening To Show "Clearing". If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different "series strands" at "The Good Listening To Show" website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don"t forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!