#90: Bullying to a Cumbrian Agency with Oliver Hodgson

"If it goes wrong, I’m not going to blame you for all of this.”– Oliver Hodgson

 ​Oliver Hodgson (@oliverhodgsonn)  is the founder of Platinum Live: Cumbria’s only boutique event management and digital communications specialist agency.

Having launched his business in 2019 aged 16, Oliver has worked with the likes of ITV’s The Voice Star, Holly Ellison, and counts Kendal Calling Music Festival among his clients. He’s one of the youngest MD’s in the country, passionate about removing the stigma associated with young people opting out of further education, and sharing the message that there is no one route to success.

 In our wide-ranging conversation, we delve into Oliver’s experiences of being bullied in secondary school and his decision about his GCSEs; finding clients in this industry; future plans for his agency; and so much more!

You can find Oliver at the following:

Key Points:

Oliver’s experiences of being bullied in secondary school (4:19)

 His decision about his GCSE’s (13:45)

 The importance of life skills (25:45)

 What is Platinum Live (29:19)

 Finding clients in this industry (31:47)

 Impressing people with your presence (37:11)

 Future plans for his agency (39:54) 

 Success isn’t given. Stop procrastinating. Be determined and go! (42:57)

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