Broker, captain, YouTube star – Mortlock’s triple threatopinion Rob Hodgetts 9 Jun 25 0Yacht brokers are always looking for an edge, an angle that will secure the business or get the deal done. They all have their unique… Read more
Beach to boardroom – London callingopinion Rob Hodgetts 22 Mar 25 0Palm Beach might be sunny and glamorous but no less star-spangled is next week’s Superyacht Investor London conference. Our annual jamboree will bring together the… Read more
Kryptonite, shrimps & the 15-minute rule: tales of a yacht manageropinion Rob Hodgetts 24 Feb 25 0One of her maxims is the 15-minute rule. That’s the window Barrett Wright allows to get back to a client’s question. Any longer and you… Read more
Edmiston: ‘Does this make the car go faster?’opinion Rob Hodgetts 9 Dec 24 0“Does this make the car go faster?” It’s simple, straight to the point and a question Jamie Edmiston often asks, although he tweaks it. The chief… Read more
‘Trump bump’ boosts US yacht-timismopinion Rob Hodgetts 2 Dec 24 0Wall Street’s ‘Trump bump’ in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential election win is showing signs of spreading to yachting, according to Raphael Sauleau, CEO,… Read more
Prospecting for white gold in Aspenopinion Rob Hodgetts 15 Nov 24 0He knew he was on to a good thing when one of his brokers got chatting to someone in a restaurant while waiting to pick… Read more
Peter Wilson: Insights from the original owner’s repopinion Rob Hodgetts 20 Sep 24 0He says he has signed so many non-disclosure agreements he can’t talk to himself anymore. It’s a good line, and it encapsulates the secrecy of… Read more
CEO chat: Fraser’s Kurten on impact, goals & leadershipopinion Rob Hodgetts 2 Aug 24 0Anders Kurten describes himself as a “pathological optimist” whose role is to “nurture and protect the trust” of his people and clients. He became CEO, Fraser Yachts in… Read more
‘The word yacht management is completely misunderstood’opinion Rob Hodgetts 8 Jul 24 0The world of yacht management needs an overhaul to better educate owners and ensure the experience matches their dreams, according to a panel of industry… Read more
WATCH: ‘What is the future for sales brokerage?’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Leading brokers discuss whether sales brokerage is ripe for disruption and the pros and cons of large vs small. Read more
WATCH: Jamie Edmiston on what owners wantvideo Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Jamie Edmiston, CEO, Edmiston dispenses advice for owners and discusses the state of the market. Read more
WATCH: ‘The future of yacht management’video Rob Hodgetts 15 May 24 0Why yacht management needs a rebrand to educate owners and deliver their dream. Read more
