Duncan walker bannatyne, obe born 2 february 1949 is a scottish entrepreneur, businessman and best selling author. Duncans company, the bannatyne group, runs hotels, health clubs and bars. The book takes a chronological look at duncan bannatynes life and in doing this it includes his relationships, work for charity, business and tv career. Career 1969 discharged from the royal navy for throwing his commanding officer overboard and sentenced to nine months in army detention. Duncan bannatyne at the age of 30, i was a penniless beach bum. Anyone can do it is an inspiring read for all entrepreneursnewcomers and veterans who yet have to earn their first million. Duncan bannatyne agent details duncan bannatyne management. The scottish health club entrepreneur duncan bannatyne is having a good year.
He is well known for his charity work, which includes hospices and orphanages in romania. I also discovered what was a key plank of my nursing home business plan that you. In this clip we see a showreel of duncans best business advice. It works, and within months hes building more care homes and is at. Duncan walker bannatyne personal appointments free. After building his new venture, quality care homes, over five years, he sold it in 1997, for. More importantly and unaffected by how long ago the book was written or not is the actual business and mindset information and guidance duncan bannatyne gives. Bannatynes health club norwich west limited 10478148 company status active correspondence address powerhouse, haughton road, darlington, united kingdom, dl1 1st. Even though my business is tiny compared to his, i take great inspiration from the way hes dealt with his refinancing problems and his strength and willingness to tackle problems head on is a lesson to. Bannatynes health club blackpool ltd 03978822 company status active correspondence address power house, haughton road, darlington, co durham, dl1 1st. Like many people he felt the need for a place where he could. The only good thing i can say about this book is that duncan bannatyne was brave enough to write it himself.
Duncan is a serial entrepreneur owning a number of very successful businesses. His first book anyone can do it sold more than 200,000 copies and his second book wake up and change your life quickly entered the sunday telegraph top selling books list. So when i decided i was going to build what became the first of my chain of nursing homes, quality care homes, i did some investigating. Duncan s book, riding the storm, is an incredibly intimate and honest account of his divorce and business difficulties over the last few years. He has not only established himself as the troubleshooter of today for businesses, business ideas and individuals, but he is also being shown by many as the light and example for the youth of today to follow. Duncan bannatyne didnt make his first million until he was past 30. Duncan bannatyne has 14 books on goodreads with 2886 ratings. The health club tycoon who has authored six books has been in debt and struggles to pay back a loan from the collapsed anglo irish bank. Bannatyne bought the threebedroom retreat after splitting up with his wife and selling his glamorous villa in france.
Apr 30, 2020 duncan bannatyne was late at the getting rich game. Jun 10, 2016 the scottish health club entrepreneur duncan bannatyne is having a good year. Of course also bannatynes fitness which at the close of the book was vastly expanded with the purchase of living well from hilton. Dec 11, 2007 bannatyne perhaps we should call him duncan, which sounds more human, less like an enforcement robot out of robocop, and so suits the person in this book better is certainly not the first scot from a dark corner of glasgow to be hastily judged by his consonant dropping speechcumwarcry. My business interests include health clubs, hotels, media, tv, stage schools, property and transport. Chapman had a wine cellar stuffed full with bottles of gin and at the height of his drinking which started out as a nervecalmer for performances he would consume eight pints of gin a day. Duncan bannatyne on his good scottish traits the scotsman. A business autobiography from duncan bannatyne, one of the stars of. He was appointed an obe for his contribution to charity. The current and former homes of duncan bannatyne have been revealed on tv. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. Duncan bannatyne on the algarve ideal homes international. Entrepreneur duncan bannatyne made his millions from nursing homes and fitness clubs.
Duncan bannatyne all businesses face hurdles and obstacles. Bannatyne s health club chester le street ltd 04570990 company status dissolved correspondence address power house, haughton road. Duncan bannatyne is one of the most successful and respected businessmen in the country. Duncan bannatyne booking agency speakers roster mn2s. Filter appointments filter appointments current appointments total number of appointments 73 date of birth february 1949. Duncan bannatyne business speaker and presenter book. To unlock contact details for duncan bannatynes agent and duncan bannatynes management staff, simply log in or register online today. In additioning to authoring seven influential business books, he started a nursing home business called quality care homes and has since expanded into health clubs and hotels. Duncan bannatyne net worth biography, quotes, wiki, assets. Duncan bannatynes most popular book is anyone can do it. Duncan bannatyne good management can make a good company great. They have now branched into property and are building a number of residential developments. When you register to our service, youll enjoy instant access to duncan bannatynes agent giving you the opportunity to contact her team in a matter of moments. Book duncan bannatyne obe to present a speech at your event.
Why duncan bannatyne has bought property in the algarve. He used the money to launch bannatyne health clubs the uks biggest independent chain of health clubs, with 71 sites. My name is duncan bannatyne and i was born 2 february 1949 in clydebank, scotland. He has run and then sold a successful nursery chain as well as care homes. Books by duncan bannatyne author of anyone can do it.
Jul 11, 2014 bannatyne, who had a health scare two years ago, built up his fortune with nursing homes and nurseries before founding his health club and spa chain in 1997. In his book, anyone can do it, duncan describes how he went from a povertystricken childhood in glasgow, to being one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. Bannatyne, who had a health scare two years ago, built up his fortune with nursing homes and nurseries before founding his health club and spa chain in. Sep 30, 2016 entrepreneur duncan bannatyne made his millions from nursing homes and fitness clubs. Explore books by duncan bannatyne with our selection at. His first book, anyone can do it, was a sunday times bestseller in hardback and paperback. Bannatyne perhaps we should call him duncan, which sounds more. Still bruised from a painful and public divorce, duncan bannatyne is back on the offensive, with a new book telling his side of the story by aidan smith saturday, 5th october 20, 1.
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He currently owns bannatynes, which is the largest independent. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Book duncan bannatyne to speak business keynote speaker. Duncan bannatyne obe is one of the uks most successful serial entrepreneurs who has created a portfolio of respected leisure businesses as well as carving out a high profile media career. Oct 12, 2006 anyone can do it is an inspiring read for all entrepreneursnewcomers and veterans who yet have to earn their first million. Duncan walker bannatyne, obe born 2 february 1949, is a scottish entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is incredibly inspiring and has the knack of putting matters into clear perspective and taking out any and all of the unnerving ideas about starting your own business and building it up. Duncan bannatyne stand next to the swimming pool of his portugal home so television itv celebrity home secrets is a sixpart series where famous faces revisit their former homes.
Riding the storm by duncan bannatyne penguin books australia. Duncan bannatyne was born on february 2, 1949 in clydebank, scotland as duncan walker bannatyne. Sep 23, 2016 duncan bannatyne stand next to the swimming pool of his portugal home so television itv celebrity home secrets is a sixpart series where famous faces revisit their former homes to share the. Fresh from celebrating his girlfriend nigoras 36th birthday, at a glitzy london bash and a minibreak in venice, the youthful 67yearold is contemplating a trip to his algarve villa to inspect the latest improvements. In addition to a chain of 61 health clubs, duncan also owns a number of hotels, a bar and launched a company building high quality residential property. Sep 27, 2016 the current and former homes of duncan bannatyne have been revealed on tv.
Bannatyne perhaps we should call him duncan, which sounds more human, less like an enforcement robot out of robocop, and so suits the person in this book better is certainly not the first scot from a dark corner of glasgow to be hastily judged by his consonant dropping speechcumwarcry. This book goes into enough detail that you can see how duncan bannatyne. Duncan was a dragon for a decade on the show and invested in an astronomical 36 businesses. To book your stay over the phone, call us on 01749 342008. He is an actor, known for moving target 2011, school for seduction 2004 and al murrays multiple personality disorder. Duncan bannatyne puts his luxury portuguese home up for rent but it will cost you. Duncan bannatyne shows tv viewers round his family homes. Lynn barber meets duncan bannatyne media the guardian. His business interests include hotels, health clubs, spas, media, tv, and property. I didnt know much about mr bannatyne before reading this book. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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