Andrew Barclay | The Hidden Cost of Britain's Economy

Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: ⁠https://www.boxlight.io/ From Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship: Andrew Barclay's Unique Journey In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, Andrew Barclay shares his unconventional career path, starting with an apprenticeship in Hong Kong to founding Yopa, a property startup, and delving into public policy. Barclay discusses the challenges of the hospitality industry, the importance of blending technology with personal interactions in real estate, and the impact of AI on jobs. He also covers policy initiatives to support entrepreneurship and small businesses in the UK, highlighting his work with the British entrepreneur report and the campaign 'Land of Opportunity'. Finally, he touches on his involvement with the office design company Kit and contemplates the future of the high street and office spaces. 00:00 Introduction 1:31 Founding Yopa: The Journey Begins 02:30 Challenges and Innovations in Online Estate Agency 04:13 The Role of Technology in Real Estate 12:25 Andrew's Early Career: Hong Kong and New York 15:35 The British Entrepreneur Report 18:12 The Importance of the Hospitality Industry 27:14 Land of Opportunity Campaign 30:55 Analysing the Non-Dom Campaign 31:16 Understanding Non-Dom Status 31:49 Global Tax Implications 32:45 Economic Impact of Non-Dom Exodus 33:15 Political Awareness and Challenges 37:10 Entrepreneurial Culture in the UK 38:56 Supporting Small Businesses 48:01 Future of High Streets and Offices 53:28 Andrew Barclay's Vision for the Future ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices