He Who Dares

The official and unadulterated autobiography of Peckham's prodigal son, the legend that is, Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter.

surprisingly poignant...an enjoyable read

His voice comes across effortlessly and it's hard not to warm to this poor man's Richard Branson as his charm wafts off the page.

serves as a fitting tribute to Only Fools writer John Sullivan

Standing at a modest, but no less commanding, 5’3 inches, Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter is the living embodiment of the underdog made good. From humble beginnings as an unlicensed market trader, he went on to form Trotters Independent Trading Co and achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a millionaire. 
 
The man behind groundbreaking business ventures such as Peckham Spring mineral water, the Inframax deep-healing handheld massager and the Trotter Crash Turban (case pending), his mind is a veritable cesspit of entrepreneurial know how. 
 
Now semi-retired and an avid philanthropist, Derek lives in Peckham with his significant other Raquel.

Jack-the-lad, wheeler-dealer and international playboy (just ask the manageress of El Sid's, Torremolinos, 1978), this was a man destined for greatness. One day he would mature into an award-winning man of business*, thriving entrepreneur and glittering member of the jet-set. A force of nature, a man who beat the odds, if only for a bit. This is his story. The story of Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter. 
 
Who else could tell the glorious tale of rags to riches to rags to rich(ish) but the man himself? You've heard of The Wolf of Wall Street, now meet the Pug of Peckham. 
 
*Trotter's Independent Traders, employee of the year 1982 - 2003 
 
[He Who Dares has been written by the family of John Sullivan, creator and writer of Only Fools and Horses, who sadly died in 2011. Ebury Press have produced and published the book with full support and involvement of the family.]

Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter

Watch out Branson, Derek Trotter is back!

Only a 42 carat plonker would put it back on the shelf

Too wordy for my liking. I enjoyed the diagrams though

Lessons from the Derek Trotter School of Business (and life)

Au Revois! 
 
The name’s Trotter, Derek Trotter, and the world of business is my speciality. When it comes to the art of closing deals I’ve been around the track more times than a lurcher. Not only have I been there, done it and bought the t-shirt, I’ve gone back round to do it again, printed my ownt-shirts, knocked ‘em out at ridiculously low prices and cut the competition out of the market. 
 
But the commodities game ain’t all champagne and skittles. It’s a rocky road full of potholes, speed cameras, people who don’t indicate, mouthy cyclists, and all sorts of obstacles designed to get on your tits. You Know It Makes Sense is the definitive business guide, designed pacifically to help steer you in the right direction. Packed full of insider knowledge, tips and warnings, think of it as your personal stat-nav on the corporate highway. 
 
And whether you’re a Director, middle management, a junior staff hotshot, or the one that fetches the sandwiches, it will help you get to where you’re going.

Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter

Praise for You Know it Makes Sense

Watch out Branson, Derek Trotter is back!

Only a 42 carat plonker would put it back on the shelf

Too wordy for my liking. I enjoyed the diagrams though

Watch out Branson, Derek Trotter is back!

Only a 42 carat plonker would put it back on the shelf

Too wordy for my liking. I enjoyed the diagrams though

Watch out Branson, Derek Trotter is back!

Only a 42 carat plonker would put it back on the shelf

Too wordy for my liking. I enjoyed the diagrams though

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