Having A Bigger Desire for Gain Than Fear with James Constantinou

The desire for gain should be bigger than your fear. That’s how James Constantinou sums up his journey to becoming the star of Channel 4’s “Posh Pawn”. A self-confessed journeyman, James went from selling cars to traveling overseas and importing products back to the UK to try and make a name for himself. However, James found his niche in the lending business and eventually in the pawn brokerage industry. In this episode, Adam Stott talks with James Constantinou about his journey and how the media was monumental with the rise of the pawn brokerage industry. James Constantinou is the man behind Prestige Pawnbrokers and the star of Channel 4’s smash-hit spin-off, Posh Pawn. Show Highlights: James Constantinou’s duck and dive journey from different jobs to a pawnbroker How his business turned from money lending into pawn brokerage James’ approach when it comes to handling risks with business decisions The challenges of getting into the pawn brokerage industry that includes dealing with a fossilized whale vomit Making money in times of adversity How the media was monumental to the rise of James’ pawn brokerage business Coming into the used and vintage designer handbags business James’ online shop that sells the goods of his pawnshop The positive results that the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought to business owners The impact of media marketing for James’ business Links Mentioned: You can find out more about James Constantinou at prestigepawnbrokers.co.uk/ Watch the Posh Pawn on demand Adams website: https://www.adamstott.com/?el=Pod Watch the Episode on Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/adamstottcoach?el=Pod Connect with Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamstottcoach/?el=Pod Join Adam's network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-stott-coach/?el=Pod Business owners: Monetise social media, get more clients, increase your following and make more sales: https://socialmediamonetisation.com/unlockfb?el=Pod Coaches, Consultants and Speakers: lower your marketing costs, increase ticket prices and get more high ticket clients: https://personalbrandunlocked.com/fb-event-reg?el=Pod