This week on the ScaleHQ podcast, learn how Ant Botica transitioned from a corporate banker to creating unforgettable yacht experiences with Solamoré Events, offering practical guidance on building a lifestyle-aligned business and overcoming entrepreneurship challenges.

In this episode of the ScaleHQ podcast, I speak with Ant Botica, Founder of Solamoré Events, to hear his extraordinary journey from the corporate world of banking to becoming the "Superyacht Guy" known for creating exciting luxury yachts events.

Ant shares his story of perseverance, passion, and his quest to build a business that aligns with his lifestyle and values.

Here are the key points we covered:

1. The Journey from Banking to Entrepreneurship:

• Ant recounts his decision to leave the banking industry after a life-changing visit to Croatia, which inspired him to pursue a more fulfilling and adventurous career path.

2. Creating Solamoré :

• We dive into how Ant built Solamoré , a referral-based business that organises exceptional yacht events in multiple countries, emphasising the importance of creating unforgettable customer experiences.

3. Challenges of Scaling:

• All Founders experience challenges, and Ant is no different. He discusses the difficulties he faced in the early stages of his business, including financial struggles, the 2008 financial crisis, the impact of COVID-19, and how he overcame these obstacles.

4. The Importance of Passion and Adaptability:

• Ant highlights the significance of loving what you do and being willing to adapt and pivot your business model as necessary to ensure long-term success.

5. Leveraging Personal and Professional Networks:

• Ant underscores the value of having mentors and a robust support network to navigate the complexities of scaling a business.

Tune in now to unlock your journey of successful scaling.

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