2018 Scottish Enterprise Awards

SME NEWS / 2018 Scottish Enterprise Awards 37 , Thanks to the expertise of its dedicated staff, Of One Mind is a one-stop-shop for PR, Marketing, Advertising, Event Management and hospitality consultancy services. We spoke to Martin Scott from the firm to find out more and explore the secrets behind the success it enjoys today. Best Hospitality Management Consultancy 2018 Of One Mind SCO18010 Of One Mind work with various clients including Hotel Owners, Hair & Beauty Salons, exclusive use venues, bars, restaurants and yoga retreats to name a few. All these clients operate in the high end, or luxury market, and as such require the very highest possible standards of care and support. As testimony to the level of excellence it provides, over the years Of One Mind has arranged exclusive networking events hosted at the likes of McLaren, Lamborghini, Tesla, five-star hotels and post-industrial events venues. With a bespoke service tailored to the individual needs of each client, the firm is able to ensure that they receive the support they need, as Martin explains. “Here at Of One Mind we are in a fortunate position that we can strategies the projects we decide to work with. Our entire ethos is connecting likeminded individuals and businesses so that everyone benefits. Choosing the right projects to work on, the right brands to be aligned to and the right people to work with has been critical to our success. Once part of the Of One Mind ‘family’ we open up the doors to all our contacts, and we could not do this without being confident that the right matches are being made.” This family style ethos is reflected not just in the firm’s approach to clients, but also in its internal culture, as Martin discusses. “Of One Mind has an infectiously positive attitude throughout, as we choose to work in these areas. We spend time with the most amazing entrepreneurs, get to spend time in the country’s most stunning hotels and restaurants, and as such we all enjoy our roles. Unlike many industries, if you do not love hospitality, you should not be in it. It is a way of live, and you either thrive on it, or it will wear you down. Before we even start working with a client, we always ask ‘what is your goal’. when we know this, we can strive to deliver results. Whether that be in service and standards or a more back seat consultancy approach we are ultimately there to deliver the clients’ goals and support them.” Being based in the heart of Scotland offers the firm many exciting opportunities for the future which Martin shares with us in detail. “Across the sectors we work within, business is looking positive. Glasgow and Edinburgh are doing particularly well with the hospitality and events market really picking up. Working between the two cities is a key strategy for us as the cities are so different we can flex our offering accordingly in both markets without repeating ourselves, allowing us to ensure our strategies are bespoke to the client. Positivity is infectious, and Scotland is certainly positive with so many incredible brands looking to move into the key cities. With the opening of the V&A in Dundee, the first Intercontinental Hotel in Scotland coming soon and the likes of Hawksmoor and The Ivy opening in Edinburgh, this further backs our strategy to be working in this market.” These opportunities offer the firm a bright and exciting future, as Martin proudly highlights in his concluding comments. “Currently, at Of One Mind we are fortunate to be experiencing organic growth, so moving forward we will see where the future takes us. We have diversified so much over the last two years from supercars to yoga and everything in between. We will be hosting more luxury events at a new supercar showroom in Glasgow soon, launching a new bar and restaurant in November, creating luxury yoga experience at a five-star hotel in Edinburgh and taking over the management of another hotel in January 2019 so we have plenty to look forward to and are excited for what the future holds.” Company: Of One Mind Contact: Martin Scott Phone: 07732 078321 Website: www.ofonemind.co.uk