“Follow your fear to find your destiny."
In this episode of the XpertHost Hospitality Leadership Series, Bertran sits down with Simon Woodroffe OBE. He’s a British Entrepreneur and business guru, the founder of YO! Sushi, YOTEL and the YO! Company, and original Dragon on BBC’s Dragons' Den — for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, creativity, personal reinvention, and leading through uncertainty.
Simon shares stories that shaped his journey: from building a global hospitality brand to navigating difficult times and bouncing back with a renewed sense of purpose.
If you're in hospitality, leadership, or simply passionate about personal growth and entrepreneurship, this is an unmissable episode.
🎯 We discuss:
✅ How YO! Sushi and YOTEL started
✅ What real innovation looks like in hospitality
✅ How to raise capital and manage risk
✅ Simon's three rules for life
✅ Simon's upcoming projects
✅ How to push through difficult times in life
🔗 Connect with Simon Woodroffe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosimonwoodroffe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yosimonwoodroffe
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yosimonwoodroffeYO!
Company: https://yo.co.uk/
Book of YO!: https://bookofyo.com/
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