Interview With Property Investor, Interior Designer & Apprentice Interviewer, Linda Plant

Khadija revisits an inspirational business owner, high-end property developer, interior designer and ‘Mumpreneur' in the form of an ex-rival, The Apprentices own final five interviewer, Linda Plant. Khadija and Linda discuss her journey in business from fashion design to property development and what it means being a full-time Mum and full-time business owner. Tune in to discover Linda's top tips to becoming a successful entreprneur.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Linda is mainly a property developer of high-end residential units and with a background in the fashion industry, she moved into interior design fitting her own property investment portfolio.

 

The property business is a struggle at the moment due to the uncertainty around Brexit and with the high-end property, Linda deals with that's often sold to foreign investors the industry is at a low. However, with the strength of the currency at the moment, investment should be high. After October 31st we'll get some certainty in the market. But whether you're a Brexiter or a Remainer the general conscientious is we just want certainty.

 

When Linda started in business, women were not working and was out there alone feeling guilty because she wasn't at home. But because of this her son's grew up with ha massive respect for her. However, women out there in business today do not need to feel guilty.

 

The biggest compliment Linda received had been: “Linda you are like man”

 

It's harder to become an entrepreneur with the revelation of the internet. People will go online or seek an experience rather than shopping on the high-street so you need to have a USP and match your ambition with realistic goals and dreams.

Top tips to become a successful entreprneur, persistence, not being afraid to fail, recognition of your desire and ambition aligned with realistic dreams and goals

 

 

BEST MOMENTS

“I'm first and foremost a property developer”

“Fashion, style, home design has always been in my blood”

“Business is for men and women today and there should not be a thing called ‘Mummy guilt'”

“It's not a bad thing for a mother to go into business”

“Years spent in business and the fashion industry we're some of the best years of my life and I wouldn't change them.”

“Don't be afraid to fail, everybody makes mistakes”

“You've got to walk before you can run”

“Ambition is great but it has to be honed into something that's realistic”

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES
http://www.lindaplant.com/

ABOUT THE HOST
Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

 

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Linda Plant is an inspiration to women worldwide. She established herself through a series of challenging executive roles at a young age and was a pioneer in women's collective ascent to leadership roles in the professional world. She is passionate about business and has proven herself to be ambitious, motivated and driven. She is a self-made woman, and success has given her the freedom to enjoy all that life has to offer while remaining true to her values.

 

Starting life from humble beginnings selling fashion from a market stall, her hard work paid off in her acceptance of Northern Business' Woman of the Year. She took her career a step further by selling her designs worldwide with her international knitwear brand, which went on to become publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. She also built and ran an electronics company that she sold after three short years, for a substantial profit.

 

Linda has three wonderful sons and splits her time between London and the U.S. Her successes have been a blessing to her entire family; all of her children have a similar entrepreneurial mindset.

 

Today, she runs a successful property and interior design business and can be seen making her debut on BBC's The Apprentice interviewing the final five candidates. Linda's success is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking mindset. She is living proof of her guiding ethos, “Work hard. When the going gets tough don't give up and you will gain respect and achieve your ambitions.”

 

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