Business Spotlight Interview with Simon Marshall and Joe Jaques, CEO, Jaques of London. скачать в хорошем качестве

Business Spotlight Interview with Simon Marshall and Joe Jaques, CEO, Jaques of London.

Joe Jaques - CEO, Jaques of London, the oldest toys and games company in the world, founded in 1795 and creator of Snakes & Ladders, Ludo, Ping Pong, Croquet and the iconic Staunton chess set. What does it really take to lead a 230-year-old British brand through modern growth, near collapse, and reinvention? In this Business Spotlight, Joe Jaques shares raw lessons on legacy leadership, surviving financial crisis, purposeful growth, and why play may be the most underrated strategy in business today. In this UK-focused business interview, Joe Jaques opens up about running an eighth-generation family business while navigating accelerated growth, restructuring, and redefining success beyond “winning”. You’ll learn: 🔹 How a historic UK brand stays relevant without chasing trends 🔹 Why purpose-led businesses outperform purely profit-led ones 🔹 Lessons from nearly losing everything — and rebuilding stronger 🔹 The real impact of play, strategy, and systems on leadership 🔹 Why sustainable growth beats rapid scale for long-term success 🔹 Advice Joe would give his 18-year-old self in today’s digital world This episode is ideal for UK entrepreneurs, family business owners, CEOs, founders, and leaders navigating growth, pressure, and legacy decision-making. If you’re building a business meant to last — not just scale fast — this conversation will challenge how you think about success, resilience, and leadership. 👉 CTA for founders & business leaders: Connect with Joe Jaques and explore purpose-driven British craftsmanship at jaques.co.uk. If you’re leading a legacy or family-run business, this episode will resonate deeply — share it with your leadership team and fellow founders. You can get in touch with Joe Jaques here on LinkedIn:   / joe-jaques-6b6a22a