From Education To Entrepreneurship: Dean Kelly's Path To Success

Talks With Toni

In this episode, Tony interviews Dean Kelly, a serial entrepreneur with a diverse range of business ventures. Dean shares his journey from growing up in South London to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses his experiences in the recruitment industry, his investments in various businesses, and his unique approach to investing in companies. Dean also touches on his early struggles, including facing violence and gang-related issues in his youth. Throughout the conversation, Dean emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and the power of perseverance in achieving success. The episode provides valuable insights into entrepreneurship, education, and the challenges of navigating the business world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Dean Kelly had a diverse entrepreneurial career, building and selling businesses in the recruitment space and investing in various industries such as food, streaming, and SaaS.

• He grew up in South London and faced challenges in accessing opportunities in the city, but he always remained true to himself and embraced his unique background.

• Dean emphasized the importance of being a critical thinker and not being easily influenced or brainwashed by societal norms.

• He shared his experience of facing personal challenges and overcoming them, including instances of violence and conflict in his youth.

• Dean discussed the flaws in the education system, highlighting the lack of emphasis on critical thinking and the limitations imposed on educators by centralized government control.

BEST MOMENTS

"I always thought if I'm not going to be me, who's going to be me?"

"I was always wheeling and dealing. I used to sell all the fake Ralph Lauren and Armani jeans."

"I think as a dad or a mum, you're like, you know, be a surveyor, be a doctor, be a lawyer, you know, just go into something safe."

"I think when you don't know what to do and you're faced with a massive brick wall, you can do what a lot of people do, and I'd say 90% of the population is they just get in their groove and do whatever their lot is."

"The whole system is not built around you being a critical thinker. It's not built around you being able to... It doesn't."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.