Barry Jessurun

“Entrepreneurs are artists who create with words” – BJ

Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, Personal Coach, and Speaker. Barry guides others in crafting their narratives, excelling in their careers, organizing their businesses, developing standard practices, and generally expanding their own space of possibilities. Barry’s entrepreneurial wisdom is drawn from his over four decades in the Hospitality Industry and his work with thousands of people.

Barry is the President of Green Valley Hospitality, a restaurant group that oversees four restaurant concepts in Northeastern Connecticut. He has been managing and working with young people since he himself was a young person. He approaches business with a passion, a keen commitment to quality, and an innate sense of hospitality. He is an avid squash player, and he has been practicing Tai Chi since 1999. He incorporates its eastern philosophy into the operation of his businesses, his relationships, and his writing. He has been helping people with their careers, businesses and life for decades.

Career and Business Help

Barry’s unofficial job title is Chief Storyteller.

As an Entrepreneur, Barry’s job is to tell the story and keep it alive, moving, and changing to meet the changing opportunities, challenges, and times. His real passion is helping other people to be the best versions of themselves, create more powerful and effective lives, and to be their own storytellers.

Do you want to be the lead character in your own story?

Create!

Barry works with managers and business owners organize and structure their business for sustainability. He helps to create a narrative that attracts and keeps the younger workforce. It is important to create a compelling story in the marketplace that attracts the right talent as well as customers.