Jonathan (Jonny) Gould , Senior Sales Consultant at Boodles and Co-Owner of Seventy 9 Social

How would you describe yourself?

As an extreme extravert and confident person, I spend as much time as possible being out, socialising and having lots of fun! Well that’s if I am not working as I’m also a bit of a workaholic. Growing up I was the complete opposite and very shy, I am not sure what happened there...as now I am the type who will be dancing on a table somewhere. Keeping fit and healthy is also important to me, before the recent Covid issue I would swim nearly every day which I am really missing at the moment. 

Where is home? And work?

I live and work in Manchester city centre. My main place of work is the Boodles showroom located on King Street, although I do travel around a bit for work when visiting clients or going to events.

What did you want to be when you were younger?

I wanted to do all sorts when I was younger, even be in a boy band... I still do.  My singing capabilities, however, won’t allow that. When I was in high school, I did want to be a vet as I have always loved animals. My current job seems to have found me and I love it! I go from dealing with multi-million pound jewellery to going to some of the country’s most exclusive events. There are a lot of perks which I am very lucky to experience.

Name a few of your favourite places to be... 

Some of my favourite places would have to be Sitges near Barcelona, Venice and I love America! To be honest anywhere with sun and sea. But mainly I love being with my friends, whether it is going away with them or just hanging out in a bar or restaurant.

If I could erase C19 right now a great place to get away from it all is Paris! La Tour d’Argent for dinner and Hotel Costes for a night or two with long days of walking around the city and enjoying the atmosphere and culture.

What or who inspires you?

My colleagues at Boodles, all of them have such diverse lives and skill sets, it’s amazing to see how they cope with certain situations and always give me great advice.

What was the last gift you gave someone?

This is really embarrassing, but I actually bought myself and one of my best friends, Scott a sequin jumpsuit, as a fancy dress costume.  Actually, he doesn’t know this yet, so I hope this is published after I have given it to him!

Tell us a secret/fun fact?

Hmm, I am so open I don’t feel I have a secret fact. One thing people don’t know about me is that I used to be a qualified lifeguard. If you want an embarrassing/fun fact, I have a portfolio of pictures where I copy and recreate film covers and famous art work with a good friend of mine.

Who or what would you place in Room 101?

At the moment, the obvious choice is Covid-19. It’s messing up my social life. I’m not normally a routine person, however I am looking forward to getting some kind of normality back.

What’s been your biggest life lesson?

To always be yourself and never try and act like someone else to please others. Also don’t be afraid to try new things, I always like to push myself with new experiences. This has given me so many great stories. 

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