His Master's Voice

His Masters Voice is the inspiring true story of Brian McLaughlin's 38-year career rising through the ranks at HMV, becoming one of the most successful business leaders in the UK. It details his turbulent childhood and the journey that took him from a shop floor assistant to the MD of a brand that redefined the high street and revolutionised the way millions experienced music.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Whitefox Publishing Ltd

The inspiring true story of Brian McLaughlin's 38-year career ascent through the ranks at the iconic record store HMV is presented in His Masters Voice. Brian's personal journey, which led to his becoming one of the most successful business leaders in the UK, is intricately explored in this book. Brian candidly discusses his challenging upbringing and the path that led him from a shop floor assistant with a passion for music to the MD of a brand that revolutionized the high street and transformed the way millions experienced music.

During his tenure as MD, HMV achieved unprecedented success, becoming the most profitable and most successful music retailer in the world. With over one million customers visiting an HMV store each week during its peak, the chain of stores defined multiple decades of music exploration, rewrote the rulebook for retail, and permanently changed the record industry.

Throughout His Masters Voice, Brian speaks openly and honestly about his life, career, and success, offering a refreshing tell-all account of how he built a business in the face of adversity, the role luck played in his life, and the hard work that went into the brand's unforgettable ascent to the top. The book is filled with incredible life lessons and insider secrets that are being shared for the first time, providing readers with a unique perspective into the world of business and music.

The journey of Brian McLaughlin from a shop floor assistant with a passion for music to the MD of a brand that redefined the high street and revolutionized the music industry is a testament to his resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to his dreams. His Masters Voice is a must-read for anyone who seeks inspiration, motivation, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of business and music.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915635198