Tony Laker
Book Tony Laker, one of NZ's best motivational business speakers, to speak at your next event.
"If an ordinary guy like me can do this, just imagine what you can do!”
Just ten years ago, Tony and wife Tracey decided to open their own Travel Agency in Invercargill. Every travel industry expert (not to mention the Bank Manager) warned it was a terrible idea and proceeded to list a host of very good reasons why. Against all odds, Laker House of Travel has quickly become one of the largest travel companies in New Zealand. Tony’s topic “How the Hell did that Happen?” is described as a no-nonsense, common-sense, roller-coaster ride of adventure, fun, intrigue, mystery, and if time permits, a little bit of travel. His message of “if an ordinary guy like me can do this, just imagine what you can do” is hugely entertaining and empowering to all audience types.
Tony Laker was born and raised in Bluff, the son of a fisherman, and enjoyed a “true red & white Bluffie upbringing”. He describes his schooling as simply eating his lunch until he was old enough for someone to decide if he was bright enough to steer the boat or just work the deck.
Just nine years ago, Tony Laker and wife Tracey decided to open their own Travel Agency in Invercargill. Every travel industry expert (not to mention the Bank Manager) warned it was a terrible idea and proceeded to list a host of very good reasons why. Against all odds, Laker House of Travel has quickly become one of the largest Travel Companies in New Zealand with a staff of twenty and an annual turnover in excess of $19 million. Compare that to the average sized New Zealand Travel Agency of 3 staff and 2.9 million.
Join Tony Laker for his talk he has entitled “How the Hell did that Happen”? which he describes as a no-nonsense, common-sense, good fun, 45 minute roller-coaster ride of adventure, controversy, intrigue, some good ideas, and if time permits – a little bit of travel. Find out the secrets to the Laker House of Travel success and how anyone can apply these very same simplistic principals to their business and life.
Tony's message of “if an ordinary guy like me can do this, just imagine what you can do” is hugely entertaining and empowering to all audience types.