Ep 43: From Bartender to Global Speaker—Harry Sardinas' Journey of Leadership, Resilience, and Business Growth

Lightspeed Investing Podcast

📢 Excited to announce the release of Lightspeed Investing Podcast Episode 43 featuring an inspiring conversation with Harry Sardinas, founder of Speakers Are Leaders! 🎙️

In this episode, Harry shares his incredible journey, from working as a bartender and room service attendant to becoming a successful entrepreneur and public speaker. 💼 His path is a masterclass in perseverance, creativity, and leadership. Here are the highlights:

🛠️ From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: Harry, a Chemical Engineering graduate from Cuba, transitioned from hospitality jobs in London to building a property rental business. His upselling skills in bartending led to high sales, teaching him the importance of customer experience and service excellence.

🏡 Entrepreneurial Hustle: While working at the Hilton hotel, Harry built his property business on the side, leveraging every moment of his workday to respond to customer inquiries.

👥 Leadership & Company Culture: Harry's leadership style emphasizes empowering employees to solve problems independently. His team became so efficient that they didn’t need him in the office daily!

📈 Business Growth & Innovation: He expanded into “landing services,” offering not only rental properties but also English language education and career services to retain clients longer.

🍽️ Hard Lessons in Business: Harry ventured into the restaurant business, opening a Spanish restaurant that ultimately failed, costing him £200,000. The experience became his "MBA in business," teaching him the importance of focusing on high-margin ventures.

🎤 Public Speaking Passion: After stepping away from the restaurant industry, Harry pursued his true passion—helping others through public speaking. Despite early doubts and language barriers, he has shared stages with renowned figures like Tony Robbins and Les Brown.

🌍 International Speaker & Mentor: Harry travels globally to empower entrepreneurs to overcome their fear of public speaking, helping them unlock personal and business growth. His “Speakers Are Leaders” workshop has a 100% success rate and has transformed CEOs, lawyers, and business owners worldwide.

🎧 Tune in on 👉 LinkedIn for a deep dive into resilience, leadership, and entrepreneurship from a truly inspiring figure. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Harry’s incredible journey!

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