Bookmaker to Billionaire with Fred Done

Anything Is Possible Podcast

This episode shares the incredible story of BetFred owner, and Greater-Manchester based Billionaire Fred Done. As one of Make Events' first ever clients, Holly as an incredible conversation with Fred, talking not just business, but finding your soulmate and finding your feet with fitness, no matter your age. A true embodiment of the Anything is Possible mantra, this episode is packed full of insight, tips and moving moments.

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Episode 6 - This week's guest is Fred Done. 'Boss of BetFred,' Fred opened his first bookmaker store 1967 aged 24, with his brother, which they funded by a win on England's victory in 1966 FIFA World Cup the year before. Since then, his incredible journey of scaling, investing and staying true to his business values has seen him stand out as one of the leading UK business owners. But Fred is SO much more than that. He talks candidly about his relationship with his late wife, his soulmate, and what relationships mean to him. In addition, Holly dives in to all things fitness and wellness with Fred, who has an incredible workout routine, at almost 80 years old, that is key to his mindset and zest for life. this episode is packed full of tangible business and entrepeneurship tips, but also words of wisdom empowering you to believe anything is possible for you.

Fred Done is a British billionaire businessman and the owner of the bookmaking chain Betfred, which has more than 1,600 betting shops in the UK. After beginning the business through opening the first store funded by an England win, Fred has grown to be a much-loved and iconic member of the Manchester business community, scaling the brand to where it is today alongside investing in a number of additional businesses.

Holly Moore and Make Events have worked with Fred Done and BetFred for over a decade, on both corporate and private events, and Fred is a fantastic representation of the mantra 'Anything is Possible.'

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