My first million: Liz Davies, Just Flights

It’s never easy starting your own business. So the last thing you need is your former employer trying to make life even harder. But that’s what happened to Liz Davies.

It's never easy starting your own business. So the last thing you need is your former employer trying to make life even harder. But that's exactly what happened to Liz Davies.

In 1985, she was working as an airline broker for a firm called Viking. Her job was to book flights for tour operators with charter airlines.

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Jody Clarke

Jody studied at the University of Limerick and was a senior writer for MoneyWeek. Jody is experienced in interviewing, for example digging into the lives of an ex-M15 agent and quirky business owners who have made millions. Jody’s other areas of expertise include advice on funds, stocks and house prices.