An inspiring and insightful conversation with MDL Marina's Managing Director, Michael Glanville.

Michael was Voted one of the MOST AMBITIOUS LEADERS in the UK by LDC, and he's certainly one to watch.

In this episode of PJ Tips 'Leading Business Change' podcast, Michael and I talk about the Marine Industry, clients, boats, services, property and expectations.

So is MDL a marina company, a property investment company, a building business, a landlord or an hotel business - indeed I ask Michael if they have plans to run hotels?

Did you know they even have an award winning car park?! I kid you not.

With all this going on, how does Michael lead the business. We discuss his top tips for leading and leadership, and he shares openly about his rise through the business to become Managing Director and how he managed those changing relationships.

MDL has 18 Marinas in the UK and one in Spain. It has a number of Marinas on the South Coast, including the flagship Ocean Village in Southampton, a number on inland waterways. Whilst they strive to offer an aligned MDL service, the difference in geographies, clients, boats and expectations offers up some interesting challenges which Michael talks us through.

Given the significant interest in the environment and sustainability, MDL have a number of projects as part of their Greener Marinas promise, including a greener gym that uses energy from gym bikes to store power in batteries and a project and a native oyster project to clean water in marinas. You can find out more on the MDL website.

Because MDL is owned by a family trust, investment is in long term results, sustainability and customer service. Michael talks through some of the differences between PE and family ownership, and praises the company strategy in its forward thinking.

Both Michael and I very much hope you enjoy this podcast.

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