What does it take to be successful with money? We asked entrepreneur and investor Wes Hall. Perhaps best known from Dragon’s Den, Wes grew up with very little in Jamaica before moving to Canada, where he climbed the corporate ladder and went on to build Kingsdale Advisors, one of the country’s leading shareholder advisory firms. In this conversation, Wes shares how he thinks about investing—including the criteria he looks for before putting money to work. His story is inspiring, and we hope it motivates you on your own investing or entrepreneurial journey. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:31 The Wes Hall story. 1:16 Early memories about money. 3:04 Business lessons from his grandmother. 5:14 How he started his business. 7:12 The value of saving your money so you can invest. 9:53 How he navigated his early days as an entrepreneur. 12:35 The truth about taking business risks. 13:54 Wes' first $1,000,000 check 14:45 You can't do it alone -- marriage lessons. 17:12 How Wes thinks about investing. 19:32 What investors should look for in a management team. 21:43 Mindset -- running your business as if your broke. 22:40 Why money is like sand. 23:25 Investing lessons learned from missed opportunities. 27:35 The value in listening to your gut. 28:20 Teaching kids to have respect for money. 31:45 The importance of working hard. 33:13 How to think about success. Our thanks to Wes for sharing his story with us! You can learn more about Wes here: https://kingofbayst.ca/ Producer: Marc Aflalo - https://www.aflalo.com Exec Producer/Co-Host: Caroline Lesley - https://www.instagram.com/caroline.lesley/ Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our next investing video! Sign up for our free investing newsletter! https://jonerlichman.substack.com/ You can also find more of our content here: ● TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jonerlichman?lang=en ● Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jonerlichman/?hl=en ● X - https://x.com/JonErlichman https://www.tickertakeonline.com/ About me: I’ve covered the stock market for more than 25 years and worked at places like Bloomberg and Fortune. I launched my YouTube channel to share with you the investing insights I've had access to! Why Ticker Take? Well, there are thousands of stocks. They all have different TICKER symbols. We explore lots of them and talk to experts…getting their…ticker take! Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon as, legal, tax, accounting, investment, financial, or other professional advice. Viewers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances. No client, advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship is created by viewing or interacting with this content. All information is provided “as is,” with no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied. The creator makes no guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented, and disclaims any liability for errors or omissions or for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its use. Any examples, case studies, or financial outcomes discussed are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee future results. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the creator and do not necessarily reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or employers. This video may contain copyrighted material, including images, music, or video clips, used under the fair use doctrine for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, or research. All rights to third-party content remain with their respective owners. This channel may include affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, the channel may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. #business #investing #leadership