How to become an Entrepreneur - Ryan Leslie

Ryan is a Founder /Director of Gymmies Kitchen and a successful Entrepreneur from Ayrshire. Ryan was a creative pupil at school, his interest in arts and his experience in hospitality prepared him for a life of entrepreneurship.

Ryan first project was in the manufacturing industry. He explains what steps he took and how part time jobs at an earlier age helped him understand the “in and outs” of the industry 4:00.

Ryan’s involvement in the business allowed him to travel outside Scotland and learn key essential business skills which he learned from multiple engagements and online resources. Entrepreneurial Spark is an organisation which helps new entrepreneurs with there ideas. Ryan tells his journey with how this helped him become a better business owner 6:00.

“You need to have a growth mindset otherwise you are never going to grow a business”.

Ryan’s advise for young entrepreneurs is to have support from organisations such as Entrepreneurial Spark to help surround yourself with motivated people. This support includes like minded people who are aiming to achieve the same goal.

Ryan is super motivated and is busy in multiple projects his advice on how he keeps himself motivated;

1. A goal in mind.

2. Why? Why do you want to achieve this goal?

3. Predicting the outcomes.

Negative outcomes and responses are a regular occurrence when running a business. Ryan advice of staying resilient is at 12:50. Ryan has versed in multiple pitches! Listen to Ryan’s tactics he used to pitch his ideas 17:50. His advice for pitches is practice. He also explains the importance of understanding the audience and the product before launching your product.