In this exclusive interview, I sit down with the incredible Linda Plant, best known as the Queen of Mean from The Apprentice interviews.
From starting out on a market stall in Dewsbury to building a multi-million-pound empire in fashion, property, and business, Linda shares her no-nonsense approach to success and why resilience is key in any industry.
We also dive deep into her property investments, including her latest project—converting a historic school into a luxury home—and her expert insights on how to find the right deals in today’s market.
🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
→ How Linda Plant went from humble beginnings to business success
→ Her experiences working with Lord Sugar on The Apprentice
→ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make in business plans
→ How to invest wisely in property and make money in any market
→ The importance of resilience in business and property investing
→ Why cash is king and only investing in what you know
→ Linda’s advice for balancing business, family, and ambition
- 00:00 Meeting Linda Plant: The Queen of Mean 👑
- 00:40 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Families 👨👩👧👦
- 01:26 How Samuel and Linda First Met on a Flight ✈️
- 02:31 Linda’s Humble Beginnings on a Market Stall 🏪
- 03:16 How Market Trading Shaped Linda’s Business Mindset 💡
- 03:56 Linda’s Property Investments: Buying Right Is Key 🏡
- 04:31 Turning a School into a Luxury Home 🏫➡️🏠
- 05:11 The Importance of Resilience in Business 💪
- 05:54 Balancing Business and Family Life ⚖️
- 06:34 Building a Fashion Brand: Working 24/7 👗
- 07:53 Biggest Mistakes in Business Plans ❌
- 08:39 Why Unrealistic Projections Lead to Failure 📉
- 09:25 The Reality of Scaling a Business Over Time ⏳
- 10:44 Linda’s Property Strategy: High-End London Homes 🏙️
- 11:35 Investing in Serviced Apartments in Leeds 🏨
- 12:16 Why Linda Avoids Crypto and Sticks to What She Knows 💰
- 12:58 Lord Sugar’s Advice: It’s OK to Be Second in Business 🏆
- 13:40 How to Start a Business While Working Full-Time 🔥
- 14:51 The Apprentice Gave Linda a Voice 🎤
- 16:29 Why The Apprentice Is Still Popular After 20 Seasons 📺
- 17:10 Lord Sugar’s Authenticity and Business Approach 🎯
- 18:18 Meeting Machine Gun Kelly: The Wrong Way to Handle Fame 🎵
- 18:55 Becoming Famous Overnight from The Apprentice 🌟
- 19:37 Why Saying Yes Creates Opportunities 🚀
- 20:09 Would Linda Ever Leave the UK? 🇬🇧
- 20:48 The Apprentice Gave Donald Trump His Platform 🇺🇸
- 21:37 Excitement for the Academy Dinner & Inspiring Others 🎉
