English - Businessman | August 11, 1975 -
When the truth does not get printed, damage is done.
Ben Elliot
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When I lived in New York, I discovered these Russian & Turkish Baths in East 10th Street. Great for a platza treatment - plus, you'll run into the world and his wife there.
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With offices in 64 cities around the world, it is sometimes a challenge to ensure that I've got my finger on the pulse with every one, everywhere. Staying in touch means early rising for calls with China and Japan, and late calls with the U.S.
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A lot of my work is about developing relationships with corporate partners such as Jaguar and Diageo.
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I knew Quintessentially was a success when my father, who does a lot of business in Beirut, introduced himself to somebody and they said, 'Oh, do you know Ben Elliot? I'd really like to meet him.' I remember him ringing me up, really annoyed.
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If people don't feel they've got your attention, you're not going to succeed.
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I don't set out to be connected. My business has allowed me to meet lots of interesting people, some of whom have become friends; but you can't force it. This terrible word - 'networking' - I really hate.
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Once you're involved in a business, it's part of what you do. It's the way you are.
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When you think about the word 'quintessentially', it's about trying to get to the very essence of something.
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I'm a creature of habit and tend to favour small, traditional English businesses.
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Now if I don't take exercise I feel a bit frazzled.
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In my heart and soul, I am a West Country man, and ideally, my weekends are spent there.
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