1 hr 8 min
Going into Business with Sir Roger Moore and Myleene Class - Speaking with ex-musician turned restaurateur Jamie Barber Back2Business Podcast
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Jamie Barber is one of the UK's top restauranteurs having successfully run several boutique restaurants including Mayfair’s Hush. Previous to this, he was a talented musician signed to George Michael’s music label as well as a lawyer.
Recently Jamie has teamed up with friend, ex-pop star and businesswoman Myleene Klass to offer ‘My Supper Hero’ a food service delivered straight to your door that allows you to make tasty, healthy meals in 10 minutes.
Jamie talks to Di and Kurt all about his career, including taking risks as well as how he managed his businesses throughout covid.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Jamie was in a band at university and it carried on into his legal career, he managed to convince his employers to send him to the Cannes Film festival and it was on the flight there he convinced George Michael to listen to his demo.
3 weeks later and he got a call, he was signed to George’s label Aegean.
At 27 Jamie was working as Roger Moore’s lawyer and took a risk to offer to go into business with him, starting an amazing restaurant in Mayfair called Hush.
After a lot of success stories, Jamie struggled when his Japanese-inspired Italian restaurant failed. He wasn’t mentally prepared for this setback and it hit him hard.
This is year is looking to be Hush’s most successful year, Jamie attributes this to their ability to evolve whilst remaining consistent where it counts. It is a restaurant that has grown with him.
My Supper Hero offers an alternative to takeaways, eating out and meal boxes. It’s a premium product but at an affordable price.
Jamie and Myleene chose a membership model for their food service business. This allows people to have the flexibility they need whilst giving them a steadier stream of revenue.
BEST MOMENTS
“You can only do that kind of stuff when you’re young…then if it goes wrong you can start again”
“The fact that something went wrong, I just wasn’t mentally prepared for it”
“Those periods where things don’t turn out like you intend, they’re tough but everybody has them”
“It [the restaurant] hasn’t been so trendy that it dates”
“She [Myleene] has an incredible work ethic, I don’t know how she fits it all in”
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jamie Barber
Jamie Barber is one of the UK's top restauranteurs having successfully run several boutique restaurants including Mayfair’s Hush. Previous to this, he was a talented musician signed to George Michael’s music label as well as a lawyer.
Recently Jamie has teamed up with friend, ex-pop star and businesswoman Myleene Klass to offer ‘My Supper Hero’ a food service delivered straight to your door that allows you to make tasty, healthy meals in 10 minutes.
My Supper Hero
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Kurt Wilson - Entrepreneur, Internet Veteran and Property Investor with multiple 7 figure businesses and property investments in the UK, GI, LT, BY and GR. CEO and founder of Advansys (www.advansys.com) a global eCommerce, web development and online marketing agency headquartered in the UK.
Di Forster - Entrepreneur, Property Investor and Mum with exceptional grit. Expert in all areas of Online Sales and Marketing (SEO, PPC and Conversion). Quit corporate life and now enjoys working with and helping others grow and scale their businesses.
CONTACT INFO
INSTAGRAM.COM/KURTWILSON.UK
INSTAGRAM.COM/DIFORSTER.UK
WWW.ADVANSYS.COM
KURT@ADVANSYS.CO.UK
DIANE@ADVANSYS.CO.UK
Jamie Barber is one of the UK's top restauranteurs having successfully run several boutique restaurants including Mayfair’s Hush. Previous to this, he was a talented musician signed to George Michael’s music label as well as a lawyer.
Recently Jamie has teamed up with friend, ex-pop star and businesswoman Myleene Klass to offer ‘My Supper Hero’ a food service delivered straight to your door that allows you to make tasty, healthy meals in 10 minutes.
Jamie talks to Di and Kurt all about his career, including taking risks as well as how he managed his businesses throughout covid.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Jamie was in a band at university and it carried on into his legal career, he managed to convince his employers to send him to the Cannes Film festival and it was on the flight there he convinced George Michael to listen to his demo.
3 weeks later and he got a call, he was signed to George’s label Aegean.
At 27 Jamie was working as Roger Moore’s lawyer and took a risk to offer to go into business with him, starting an amazing restaurant in Mayfair called Hush.
After a lot of success stories, Jamie struggled when his Japanese-inspired Italian restaurant failed. He wasn’t mentally prepared for this setback and it hit him hard.
This is year is looking to be Hush’s most successful year, Jamie attributes this to their ability to evolve whilst remaining consistent where it counts. It is a restaurant that has grown with him.
My Supper Hero offers an alternative to takeaways, eating out and meal boxes. It’s a premium product but at an affordable price.
Jamie and Myleene chose a membership model for their food service business. This allows people to have the flexibility they need whilst giving them a steadier stream of revenue.
BEST MOMENTS
“You can only do that kind of stuff when you’re young…then if it goes wrong you can start again”
“The fact that something went wrong, I just wasn’t mentally prepared for it”
“Those periods where things don’t turn out like you intend, they’re tough but everybody has them”
“It [the restaurant] hasn’t been so trendy that it dates”
“She [Myleene] has an incredible work ethic, I don’t know how she fits it all in”
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jamie Barber
Jamie Barber is one of the UK's top restauranteurs having successfully run several boutique restaurants including Mayfair’s Hush. Previous to this, he was a talented musician signed to George Michael’s music label as well as a lawyer.
Recently Jamie has teamed up with friend, ex-pop star and businesswoman Myleene Klass to offer ‘My Supper Hero’ a food service delivered straight to your door that allows you to make tasty, healthy meals in 10 minutes.
My Supper Hero
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Kurt Wilson - Entrepreneur, Internet Veteran and Property Investor with multiple 7 figure businesses and property investments in the UK, GI, LT, BY and GR. CEO and founder of Advansys (www.advansys.com) a global eCommerce, web development and online marketing agency headquartered in the UK.
Di Forster - Entrepreneur, Property Investor and Mum with exceptional grit. Expert in all areas of Online Sales and Marketing (SEO, PPC and Conversion). Quit corporate life and now enjoys working with and helping others grow and scale their businesses.
CONTACT INFO
INSTAGRAM.COM/KURTWILSON.UK
INSTAGRAM.COM/DIFORSTER.UK
WWW.ADVANSYS.COM
KURT@ADVANSYS.CO.UK
DIANE@ADVANSYS.CO.UK
1 hr 8 min