Topic: Penny Power

Host Jonnie Jensen introduces the "Come Back King" episode featuring longtime friend and tech entrepreneur Thomas Power. Power's career spans from working for Sir Alan Sugar at Amstrad to mentoring figures like Jay Shetty and Daniel Priestley. The discussion highlights Power's history with e-cademy, a precursor to LinkedIn, and his current involvement with the Bit 100 super connect community.

Thomas Power recounts meeting his wife, Penny Power (formerly Penny Ross), at Bi-Tech Peripherals in September 1988. He describes a persistent nine-month pursuit after she initially rejected his requests for a date. The pursuit culminated in Power waiting six hours at a Hilton hotel in Edinburgh to surprise her, leading to a 37-year relationship and business partnership.

The discussion explores how Thomas and Penny Power maintained a strong marriage through financial and health crises. Power credits Penny's empathy and "rock solid" nature, while acknowledging the difficulty of truly knowing a partner's thoughts. They emphasize the importance of screen-free time, such as long car journeys or walks, to work through complex issues and "ding dongs" without distraction.

The pursuit of a dream life is presented as a long-term endeavor that remains valid even if it takes years to achieve. Referencing mentor Penny Power, the concept of "working in your flame" is used to describe operating where one's energy, heat, and beauty are most concentrated. This focus ensures that a man returns home energized rather than depleted by his professional life.

The discussion turns to school involvement, where one host mentions his role on the PTA and the successful implementation of a Father's Day fundraiser. He mentions being connected by Penny Power OBE to a new dad-centric media initiative. He also displays coasters designed by his children as holiday gifts.

The discussion explores the parallels between DJing for large crowds and leading laughter sessions, noting that both roles involve evoking emotion and entertaining others. Pete Cann describes himself as a showman who finds self-gratitude in the joy of others, a concept linked to working in one's "flame."

The discussion explores Stephen Covey's "Emotional Bank Account" concept, with Andy Lopata adding that networking is not always a direct one-to-one transaction. He explains that people often fear making "withdrawals" from their network even after making many "deposits." The segment also traces the origin of the "Know, Like, Trust" mantra to Bob Burg’s book Endless Referrals and Penny Power’s work.