# Gerald Ratner
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Gerald Irving Ratner (born 1 November 1949) is a British businessman and motivational speaker. He was formerly chief executive officer of the major British jewellery company Ratners Group (now the Signet Group). He achieved notoriety after making a speech in which he jokingly denigrated two of the company's products.
80s Bling Revival
In this nostalgic episode, Hayley takes us back to the late 80s, rifling through old jewellery boxes and unearthing chunky gold chains, oversized hoops, and geometric bangles.
What starts as a trip down memory lane turns into a lively conversation with Duncan and Tommy about jewellery trends, pier…
0194 - A Marriage Made in Ratners
In this episode, we have tea in Tokyo with copious grovelling geeks and flamboyant fashion statements
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The Art of Embodiment: How to Recognise and Harness Your Dormant Power
Natalie explores the concept of bravery and how it often manifests as a natural embodiment of one's true self. Drawing from personal experiences, she discusses the importance of recognising and unlocking the dormant power within each individual.
She encourages you to embrace your own journeys, st…
Who Are You? A Journey to Discovering Your Authentic Self
Natalie explores the profound question of self-identity, urging listeners to reflect on who they truly are and what they genuinely want from life.
Through a candid exploration of personal experiences and insights, she discusses the common feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed, likening it to be…
Igniting Your Inner Sparkle: How to Shine in a Challenging World
Natalie explores the importance of self-empowerment and maintaining a positive mindset in the face of external challenges. She emphasises that life won't sparkle unless you do, encouraging listeners to identify what makes them shine and to take positive actions that serve their happiness and goals.…
Losing $1B in 10 Seconds & Building It All Back From Zero — Gerald Ratner
In this remarkably candid episode, former jewellery tycoon Gerald Ratner recounts the infamous 10-second speech that wiped out his £1 billion empire and made him public enemy number one. He details the mechanics behind the business’s collapse; from the £1 billion bank debt triggered by a share pric…
Episode 1: Why 99p earrings led to me being brand-obsessed
Gerald Ratner called his own products "total c**p." Coca-Cola binned the most iconic drink in history. Pepsi put Madonna on their biggest campaign of the decade, then quietly wished they hadn't.
These weren't small brands making small mistakes. They were giants, with budgets, agencies, and boardroo…
The Ratner Effect: How One “Joke” Wiped £500 Million Off a Brand Overnight
In this episode of Business & a Brew, Dani and Si dive into the infamous
“Ratner Effect,”
unpacking how a couple of badly judged jokes destroyed a business empire. They trace Gerald Ratner’s rise from inheriting a modest family jewellery shop to building a 2,500-store global chain worth over £1.2…
Episode 1: Why 99p Earrings Led To Me Being Brand-Obsessed
Gerald Ratner called his own products "total c**p." Coca-Cola binned the most iconic drink in history. Pepsi put Madonna on their biggest campaign of the decade, then quietly wished they hadn't.
These weren't small brands making small mistakes. They were giants, with budgets, agencies, and boardroo…
Business Blooper: Ten Seconds That Cost Him Everything
Some companies collapse over years. This one started collapsing in the middle of a laugh.
On April 23, 1991, Gerald Ratner, CEO of the world's largest jewellery retailer, told a room of six thousand business leaders and journalists at the Institute of Directors' conference that his own products wer…
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