Steve Sims (entrepreneur) explained

Steve Sims
Birth Date:	July 9, 1966
Occupation:	CEO of Bluefish
Website:	https://www.stevedsims.com/

Steve Sims (born 1966) Was the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. In 2017, Sims published a book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and in 2022 his second book "Go for Stupid - The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals". Sims grew up in East London and met his wife, Clare, when he was 16 years old.^[1]

Career

Sims began his career as a Bricklayer in London.^[2] In 1980, Sims started a stockbroker job in London, where he worked for about 6 months.^[3] Eventually, Sims transferred to Hong Kong where he was fired in 5 days.^[3] After losing his stockbroking job, Sims stayed in Hong Kong where he worked as a Doorman for a Night Club in the area, where he went to parties and met their attendees, forming the network that would initially support Bluefish. Sims has arranged many adventures for clients including:

• Private Dinner for 6 at the Feet of Michelangelo's David
• Dinners in Italy while being Serenaded by Andrea Bocelli
• Underwater Tours of the Titanic^[4] Through Bluefin, Sims has networked and befriended many powerful people including: Donald Trump, Sting, Andrea Bocelli and Elon Musk.^[5] In 2016, Sims landed a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster for his book, "Bluefish: The Art of Making Things Happen".^[1] Sims current project features an app called Taste of Blue that offers a more accessible route to unique and luxury outcomes.^[1] Sims has been featured in over 30 TV shows, over 60 major publications, and has spoken at many events including Harvard.^[5]

Bluefish

Sims founded Bluefish in 1996.^[6] In 2003, Bluefish partnered with MBNA to launch its own credit card.^[7] In 2004, Bluefish was named the official concierge of L.A. and New York Fashion Weeks.^{[7] [8]} In August 2006, Icon International Holdings Inc. signed an agreement with Bluefish Concierge to provide all concierge services for the airline and its travelers.^[7] Bluefish Concierge was the official concierge of the Kentucky Derby from 2005 to 2007.^[9]

Education and Personal Details

Steve Sims did not attend college, and dropped out of school at the age of 15.^[10] Sims currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Clare, their 3 children, and their dog.

External links

• The Bluefish
• Steve Sims
• Sims Distillery
• Taste of BLUE

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bluefish Your Way To Media Success Like Steve Sims. Conner. Cheryl. 2017-10-16. Forbes. 2018-04-06.
2. Web site: The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims. 2017-12-04. Kristy Arnett. Center LLC. 2018-04-06.
3. Web site: Meet the Modest Man Who Fulfills Billionaires' Dreams But Doesn't Give a Sh*t About Money. Editorial Staff. NextShark. NextShark Inc.. 2018-04-06.
4. Web site: The hidden private experiences of the travel elite. Garone. Elizabeth. 2017-09-01. BBC. BBC. 2018-04-06.
5. Web site: 69: The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims. 2017-03-16. Daniel Gefen. Daniel Gefen. 2018-04-06.
6. News: By Special Request. Torres. Nichole L.. 2004-07-01. Entrepreneur. Entrepreneur Media, Inc.. 2018-04-06.
7. News: Icon International Holdings, Inc. Announces The Bluefish as Official Concierge Partner; Bluefish Founder, Steve Sims Joins Board of Directors. 2006-08-29. Business Wire. Business Wire, Inc.. 2018-03-20.
8. Web site: Fashion Week Trends to Wear Now. Hughes. Patrick Michael. 2014-02-14. DNAinfo. 2018-04-06. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180406231432/https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140214/upper-west-side/fashion-week-trends-wear-now. 2018-04-06.
9. Web site: High Profile, World Party Coordinator Steve Sims. 2017-10-03. Joe Pardo. Solutions LLC. 2018-04-06.
10. Web site: The 5 Keys To Business From The Man With The World's Coolest Job. Taylor. Peter Lane. 2016-05-11. Forbes. 2018-04-06.