Gary shares his remarkable journey from a dyslexic kid in East London to the founder of the UK's largest tour boat company. A treasure trove of insights, anecdotes, lessons, and inspiration for anyone aspiring to achieve greatness in business and beyond.
Synopsis
The Beckwiths are pioneers of the British travel and tourism industry and a name firmly etched into the history of the river Thames. When they sold City Cruises in 2019, it was the UK’s largest tour boat company, transporting four million passengers a year with a fleet of over 40 vessels and a group turnover of 24 million pounds.
Gary Beckwith grew up on a deprived East London estate in the 1950s and ‘60s under the shadow of an absent father. He spent his teenage years wheeling and dealing, learning how to make money and harness his way with words. By the time he got to the River Thames in his early twenties, he was ready to chip away at an archaic industry that refused to evolve.
From his humble beginnings to his conversations with the Queen, from the unrelenting tragedy of the Marchioness to the joys of building a lasting legacy, Gary gives a candid account of over 40 years in business.
This book is not just about how he made his millions or the visionary mindset that got him there. It’s about family, purpose, legacy, and the three generations of Beckwiths that unified an industry and shaped the future of the River Thames.
Why Buy It?
In ‘How to Make a Million in Business,’ Gary Beckwith shares his remarkable journey from a dyslexic kid in East London to the founder of the UK’s largest tour boat company. In this narrative non-fiction, you can follow Gary’s journey from a casino in the Middle East to the tides of the River Thames, from the tragedy of the Marchioness to the joys of a family-run business, from his battle with consortiums to the promise of the Millenium Dome, and from the bleak cobbles of Rochdale Road to a multi-million-pound enterprise and his conversations with the queen.
This book is a treasure trove of insights, anecdotes, lessons, and inspiration for anyone aspiring to achieve greatness in business.
Book Reviews
An inspiring must-read for anyone growing a business or with dreams of an exit one day. I’ve read hundreds of business books, but few show the highs and lows of an entrepreneur’s journey like this.
