#319: Donna Benton on the Grit & Sacrifice Behind Growing The Entertainer

Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

Donna Benton came to Dubai with just $3,000 and a bold idea. Fast forward, and that idea became The Entertainer, a billion-dollar brand that transformed how people save on dining, leisure, and travel across 15 countries, all while contributing over $1.3 billion a year to Dubai’s economy.

But Donna’s story isn’t your average entrepreneurial journey. She’s a fiercely driven businesswoman and an investment powerhouse, and now she’s returned to The Entertainer to skyrocket the brand to new heights. In this episode, she shares the real story behind her success - the sacrifices, the grit, and her no nonsense approach to leadership.

If you want to learn what it takes to make it big and be inspired to mirror her success, Donna’s story is for you.

04:23 - The purpose behind starting The Entertainer 06:26 - Entrepreneurship and the value of perseverance 13:44 - The truth about fulfilment versus financial gain

18:04 - Humility and loyalty in leadership

28:02 - Rejoining The Entertainer

30:35 - Selecting the right team

49:07 - Measuring other people’s success

52:52 - The Entertainer’s expansion plans and market presence

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