Hello, it’s me. I just hit “post” after 84 days off LinkedIn. Some things have changed. Good time for a reintroduction. I’m Arnie: In 1982, I won a music scholarship to Harrow School (Trumpet & French Horn) But in 1985, I got expelled. Ouch! It taught me to take responsibility for my actions no “ifs” or “buts”. In 1995, I set up my first business publishing the World of London Zoo. I realized I could create a venture from scratch. So, I decided to pursue the entrepreneurial path. In 1996, I cashed out with £180k profit (and felt like a total failure.) Why? I set a goal of £1m 🤦🏻♂️ In 1996, I had an idea for selling sports nutrition on the internet. 2 years later I launched SNCDirect. In five years, I grew it to £3.5m (and had the time of my life). Then in 2012, I lost everything. EVERYTHING. Talk about resilience and what matters in life. I decided to redefine my values and rebuild my life from scratch. In 2019, I trained to become a professional coach with IPEC. I dedicated myself to supporting others with their personal and professional growth. To date… I’ve coached 700+ individuals Served as a Success Coach for IPEC Run international retreats and masterminds. Yet, I’ve often felt lonely. In 2024, I co-founded the Evolving Academy. Our Mission? To connect like-hearted coaches to co-create evolutionary experiences that empower growth and meaningful impact. Today, I feel the power of collaboration and community. Together we’re stronger. I love that. My trumpet days maybe over But the music’s still in me. Thank you for being part of my journey. The best is yet to come. P.S Tell me, what connects us? P.P.S Pic from Dubrovnik this month (never seen GoT)
Very happy to be connected. Always learn from you:)
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I immediately recognized Dubrovnik - glad to hear you visited it, hope you liked it 💪
What I think connects us Arnold Ferrier is a love of life, freedom, human development and entrepreneurship. What do you think connects us? ❤️
You never told me you played the trumpet?! Snap. 🤣
Arnold French 🇫🇷 Horn wow 🤯 ! Is the London symphony now seeking your audition?
Welcome back Arnold Ferrier! 🙌🏻 The WHOLE of LinkedIn is waiting to know WHY you were expelled... We have something in common! My dad was Scottish and in the RAF music services, trumpet & cornet principally, base guitar for dance band. He trained at the RCM, London, but not expelled. For his RAF audition in 1964 he forgot his trumpet, left it on a train, and had to audition with a borrowed French horn. He'd never played it before the audition.
Mad respect to the journey brother! (And welcome back!!!!!!)
Welcome back Arnold. Your presence matters!
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2moYeah my FRG is back ;-) Was Dubrovnik packed this time of year?