Barry Hearn 1/3

Barry Hearn rose from lowly beginnings in the East End of London to become one of the most successful sports promoters of recent times. He was responsible for the rise of Steve Davis and the popularity of snooker then went on to make household names of countless sportsmen and sports. His Matchroom empire is now headed by his son Eddie but ambition and passion still burns bright in the patriarch of the business, Barry. In this punchy interview, he talks about his rise to the top and how he has dealt mentally with the highs and lows on the way, talks about his top 10 rules and gives valuable advice to anyone wishing to succeed in business.
In Part 1, Barry talks about his upbringing, his mum's determination for him to do well. Her first idea was accountancy, he talks about being born happy, answers the people that says money isn't everything, refusing to 'know his place', taking some early chances and the benefits of being born lucky and delegating a tough job in a snooker hall.

[@richard99cookify]

Good work getting an interview with this legend, looking forward to these!

[@Thanks_for_posting.]

Thanks for posting

[@jonathanriley9696]

Great interview

[@Whitelight77]

Some people have no chance if your future was really preordained, perhaps Barry made his own luck without realising

[@Doghouse_Riley26]

Barry Dennis wore a white suit to Royal Ascot, one year. It certainly got him noticed. Did he nick the idea from Barry?

[@Whitelight77]

Seems strange that so many successful people have to find a reason for their success, that is why so many give credit to God , but really it is down to their own hard work not some higher power, unless you went to Eton College

[@tonykavanagh4850]

a grifter 100%

[@stevenking8884]

A lot of athletes on his payroll would say different

[@tonykavanagh4850]

@@stevenking8884 you are entitled to your opinion.