Jesse Boot
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Having had little formal education, Jesse Boot created an empire based on action learning. The business that originally focussed on the acquisition and sale of herbs became his school and university. Within 12 years he opened 60 stores across 28 different towns in the UK. His strong business sense, innovation and ability to move with the times, made him extremely successful. Gain a personal insight into this amazing man, also renowned for his monetary donations to charity over his lifetime.
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