Marco Robinson

Marco Robinson – Award Winning Entrepreneur | #1 Bestselling Author | Business Coach

Marco Robinson is an award‑winning entrepreneur, real‑life advocate, property investor, bestselling author, and business coach whose journey from homelessness to global impact continues to bring hope to people around the world.

Born in Buxton, England, Marco Robinson faced early challenges, including periods of homelessness. These early life experiences became the sign of his resilience and purpose: a truth he stands by today as he helps others invest in their futures and transform setbacks, into comebacks.

Marco first came to public attention through Channel 4’s Get a House for Free, where he gave homes to people in need—a project that sparked national conversations around housing insecurity in his country and beyond.

Early Life: From Adversity to Advocacy

Growing up, Marco experienced the realities of being homeless, moving between schools, facing bullying, and surviving nights on the streets. It is these moments that have shaped Marco's commitment to advocacy work. He now works with small charities such as the Homeless Entrepreneur and organizes small group mentoring initiatives via his business coaching work, helping individuals regain their footing through housing, education and financial empowerment.

Sales & Global Business Success

Marco’s career began in direct sales, where he quickly rose to become a top performer through grit and strategic thinking. In 1997, during the Asian financial crisis, he was invited to lead a sales team at Tanco Resorts in Malaysia. Under his leadership, the division achieved record‑breaking results—generating nearly $1 billion in revenue over several years. It is these experiences in various industries that have informed Marco's approach to business strategy and leadership, which he now shares with others in his business coaching work.

Entrepreneur & Innovator

Later, Marco began to grow his own personal brand and portfolio creating multiple businesses including the Naked Restaurant Group—awarded Tatler’s Best Restaurant—and Max Generation, a travel‑incentives company.

Alongside his role as a coach, he supports first‑time founders who want to invest in purposeful ventures. He believes in the power of the team over individual accomplishment, and credits the brilliant people he has created alongside him. Whether speaking at a conference, leading a workshop, or mentoring a small group, Marco emphasises real‑world tools and sustainable growth over quick wins.

Humanitarian Work & Honours

In 2014, Marco Robinson featured in the documentary Are You Blind?, highlighting the challenges faced by the visually impaired in Malaysia and campaigning for guide dog access in public spaces. For his philanthropic and entrepreneurial contributions, he was awarded the prestigious Dato’ Seri title—a high-ranking honorific in Southeast Asia, equivalent to a UK knighthood. Marco is often respectfully referred to as Sir Marco Robinson.

Media & Film

A longtime film enthusiast, Marco Robinson pursued a career as an actor later in life, inspired by his love of cinema and storytelling. He starred in Legacy of Lies (2020) alongside Scott Adkins, playing MI6 agent Burns. The film—listed on IMDb and widely distributed—rose to become a #2 movie on Netflix U.S. Marco also served as an executive producer and early investor in the film, helping bring the project to life.

Books & The Start Over Movement

Marco Robinson is a best selling author , having written several books including Close the Deal and Suddenly Grow Rich and The Financial Freedom Guarantee. These works combine personal experience with actionable advice to help readers succeed in business, sales, and property investment.

Marco Robinson also co-authored and founded the START OVER: Turn Any Loss into a Sensational Comeback series. Featuring stories of resilience from everyday people around the world, the books encourages authors to share their stories of how they became their own heroes and recover from a setback. What started as a small publishing idea has grown into a full-scale movement, with over 50 contributors regularly sharing their extraordinary comeback stories.

Marco regularly hosts and mentors members of the Start Over Movement, helping them find confidence and direction after setbacks—whether personal, professional, or financial loss.

Join the Movement

Marco Robinson continues to be active on social media, sharing business insights, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes updates with his online family and followers. He frequently engages with those looking for inspiration or a fresh start, and encourages anyone who resonates with the movement to get involved—whether as a reader, contributor, or team member.

You can connect with Marco via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), or through his official website.