Robin Deller went from a failed apprenticeship to building a £200 million global travel empire. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with the founder of Imagine Cruising — part-owned by The Emirates Group — to uncover the real story behind his success.
From borrowing £65K from family to selling companies to Virgin Holidays, Robin shares what it takes to scale a business from scratch, build teams that last decades, and lead with honesty above all else. His unique “traffic-light” method for decision-making and people-first hiring mindset reveal how he's stayed grounded while growing across the UK, Australia, South Africa — and soon, the US.
If you're curious about global entrepreneurship, leadership rooted in values, or how to turn rejection into redirection, this episode is for you.
🔑 Topics:
How Robin Deller built a £200M business
Virgin Holidays & Emirates Group deals
Scaling travel ventures globally
The mindset behind honest leadership
Hiring, mentorship & money philosophy