Mike is one of the world’s top business speakers and co-author of several best selling business books, including The Beermat Entrepreneur and Sales on a Beermat. He writes a column every Saturday for the FT, called “My Business”. You can find out more about Mike at www.beermat.biz.

We asked Mike to answer five questions about money.

BWM: What was your best ever financial move?

MS: Buying a house in Hampstead for cash at the bottom of the market, just after selling my first company

BWM: Worst financial decision ever made?

Taking a full-scale theatre tour on the road without adequate financial planning

BWM: Your best financial tip?

MS: From my Mentor Sir Campbell Fraser: ‘Watch the cash, laddie!”

BWM: What does ‘wealth’ mean to you?

MS: I like Roger Hamilton’s definition: what you would have left if all your cash vanished – your knowledge, reputation and personal network

BWM: What is your retirement going to look like?

MS: I will never retire – will be speaking professionally or otherwise performing until I drop!

If you would like to take part in the Five Minute Money Interview on BrilliantWithMoney, please do contact us.