Cat
Hi, guys. My name is Cat, and welcome to Meet the Coach. Today we're going to be interviewing Lucan. So, if you want to tell us a little bit about yourself, go for it.
Lucan
Hi, my name's Lucan. I'm 22, and I've been at Blackstar for about six months now.
Cat
And tell us, what did you do before this, and why did you decide to join Blackstar?
Lucan
Before this, I worked at McDonald's for about four years.
Not the best.
Cat
No, I can imagine.
Lucan
The main reason I decided to leave and join Blackstar is because I realised I could get a lot more progression out of this and actually be recognised for what I do, rather than just getting paid a normal wage.
Cat
Yes, makes sense. Okay, so what have you learned on your journey here?
Lucan
The main few things I've actually learned on my journey here are that you can make money whilst having fun.
And that sales is a part of everything. Leverage, you know, asking your parents for something or asking your manager for something, or just pretty much everything. You're either selling a product or you're selling yourself.
Cat
Yeah. No, absolutely. I agree. Now, as a mentor, what are the main things you'd say you look for in people that you coach and work with?
Lucan
I'd say there are three things, really. One, you're actually willing to put in work and effort. The second thing is that you just want to learn as much as possible, like having a bit of a student mindset.
Cat
Yeah.
Lucan
The third thing is people who just want to have fun.
Cat
Yeah.
Lucan
Yeah.
Cat
Yeah, that's—
Lucan
Pretty much it.
Cat
So then, Lucan, last question. Go on. What are some of your goals for 2026?
Lucan
I'd say, business-wise, to get promoted to assistant director.
And then personally, I'd say probably take my mum on holiday somewhere hot, hopefully.
And get back in the gym, like, more consistently.
Cat
Yeah. Bye. You should come with me when I go at 6 a.m. No, it's okay. It's okay. I'm not going to bully you. But look, thank you so much for tonight, and stay tuned because we're going to be interviewing another mentor next week.