Tony Drockton is the founder of Hammitt, a Los Angeles-based luxury brand. Tony’s entrepreneurial background stems from his start-ups in the construction and finance industries, before moving on to high fashion. Tony’s goal is to create a successful European-inspired, American brand where design and craftsmanship lead, and product is made to last a lifetime.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
- Richard Branson
- Herb Kelleher
When business started difficulties overcame:
“Working together was not an option, we just did not see eye to eye, her methods and my methods did not agree and we fell apart pretty fast but luckily that was only from the business perspective, both of us were adults we were able to work it out personally and she allowed me to take control of Hammitt and we just celebrated our 10 year anniversary”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement Book by Tony Robbins
- The One Minute Sales Person: The quickest way to more sales with less stress Book by Spencer Johnson
- Chicken Soup for the Soul Book by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
Favourite Quote:
“You can’t get it if you don’t ask for it”
Recommended Online Resources:
- Forbes – is a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle
- The Wall Street Journal – coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the US and around the world Top stories, photos, videos, detailed analysis and in depth reporting
- The Times – is a British daily national newspaper based in London. It began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register, adopting its current name on 1 January 1788.
- Farnam Street – helps you understand how the world works, make better decisions, and live a meaningful life Our topics span history, philosophy, science, mental models, and more
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“Decide who you want to become in the long run, that’s important. Only surround yourself with people that already who you want to become, if you admire them they’re a mentor, they have either skills or integrity or something that you really look up to. If you surround yourself with the people that you really want to become, you’ll become them”…[Listen for More]
More About Tony Drockton:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“You never have to know all the answers because you won’t be asked all the questions.” Herbert V. Prochnow
Other Quotes From the Chat with Tony Drockton:
- “It’s not always going to be yes. Sometimes when you don’t get what you ask for that’s also the gift but if you never ask in the first place you really life a life of regrets, of maybes, of what could have happened, at least you know after you ask for it that you went for it, and a lot of times you get it”
- “If it’s a secret it’s probably not true”
- “Share openly, mentor, be transparent, do what you say and say what you do”
Tony Drockton
Thank you for having me, Neil! You bring out the best in all of your guests – every person I’ve shared this podcast with agrees. Let’s get together again soon.
Neil Ball
Thanks Tony, I appreciate it. It was awesome interviewing you.