Magical moments
about as I realised I had found a way to get through the mazes of business, life, dreams and ambitions, despite my differences”.
It is also abundantly clear that it is important for him to share his methods with others.
Giovanni said: “My method is a simple, yet effective, approach to reach my goals. Throughout the years I have coached celebrities, sports stars and even fellow entrepreneurs, to make sure they are achieving what they set out to do.”
The last year has been a major one for Giovanni’s Restaurant Group, winning many prestigious awards. The team came first in the Best Multiple Operator category at the Welsh Italian Awards 2017.
The restaurant group was also named as one of the top 100 most influential small companies in the UK. This achievement saw Giovanni invited to 10 Downing Street, where he received special recognition for his passion for local companies.
Giovanni has been the man behind the magic, building a much-loved establishment.
Currently, the entrepreneur is taking on a whole new, wild adventure. Giovanni built and runs GMZ, a mini zoo in his woodlands. The facility was purpose-built for young people with autism, Down’s Syndrome and other medical conditions to enjoy and explore with their loved ones.
He has gone from running nightclubs to a mini zoo and it’s heaven. Giovanni said: “I’ve gone from going to bed at 6am running nightclubs to getting up at 6am to feed the animals. I love and prefer it.”
As Giovanni looks to the future, he said: “If you think the last 35 years have been exciting, you have seen nothing yet. We are working on so many exciting projects. I have a book coming out and I will be appearing on hit TV shows. We are also looking to open a new restaurant soon – so watch this space.”