An Unfiltered Conversation With The Founder of The Four Seasons: Issy Sharp (Part 2)

We’re back today for part two with The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder, Issy Sharp. If you didn’t check out part 1, be sure to watch or listen. In this episode, we explore how Mcdonald's surprisingly had the biggest impact on the Four Seasons' approach to hospitality and led to Issy firing most of his executive team, why the Four Seasons changed their entire business model and don’t own any real estate, and how the death of his son helped inspire him to help the Terry Fox run to become the largest cancer charity event in Canada. Not to mention, he ends the episode by absolutely dropping a bomb that you just wouldn’t foresee coming. We can’t wait for you to watch today and let us know your comments by leaving a comment or a review.
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In This Episode, We Cover:
(00:00) Welcome to Big Shot and part 2 with Issy Sharp
(00:25) Meet Firebelly Tea
(04:34) Issy Sharp Introduction
(06:38) How Issy built the standard in hospitality
(13:04) How Mcdonald's had a huge impact on the Four Seasons
(15:48) When Issy fired his entire executive team
(19:50) How the Golden Rule transcended time
(22:58) Why the Four Seasons never own their real estate
(33:28) How Issy balances family and a multi-billion dollar company
(42:50) Issy helped raise $850 million for the Terry Fox Run
(50:24) What chutzpah means
(55:00) Why Big Shot exists
(58:16) You’ll never believe Issy’s most important piece of advice
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Referenced:
Terry Fox Run: terryfox.org/

[@zachydan]

I can’t believe it took me this long to find this podcast. Instant fan.

[@guymeyer3250]

Phenomenal interview! Thank you for putting in the effort to curate this series 🙌🏼

[@bigshotpodcast]

More to come!

[@SamWeinstein]

Amazing pod and guest! Props to Issy.

[@bigshotpodcast]

Thanks for checking it out Sam!

[@BuckFanks]

I love to see men of character as success-stories.

[@bigshotpodcast]

100%

[@anne-mariemay4144]

Wait now... Segal's Shoes London, Ontario where I always got my shoes from this Ultra humble wooden floor ..stacks of shoe boxes... shoe store with great prices no fancy retail store branding.. my childhood in London

[@alexlechef2]

This is a great interview

[@bigshotpodcast]

Thanks Alex!

[@GavinAbrahamson]

Pure Class, wise words from a wise man.

[@fxst]

Great podcast.
How'd you manage to get him for an interview?

[@bigshotpodcast]

A chef never reveals his recipe

[@kevinparkes3264]

Looking at having Isadore consult about a legacy project IF you are able to meet.

[@isaiahfritz]

😂The tea pitch in the beginning had me rolling! So many elements of humor there. Literally a billionaire asking us to buy tea to fund these! Totally Jewish

[@bigshotpodcast]

Too good

[@blakexcrum]

Part 2 comes after Part 1!

[@arielsashcov99]

g.o.a.t.

[@bigshotpodcast]

Thanks for watching!

[@gibonno7610]

I thoroughly enjoyed the interview. As an entrepreneur, Issy Sharp is a hero of mine that I would love to meet in person one day.

[@surgicalcapscom]

2 Big Tea Shots, started from the kosher tea leaves up

[@puffbear1]

Couple guys just bragging about how great they are , just babbling idiots...