His rise to the top of the business world was not always smooth.
But former Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne ditched the suit and tie in favor of a captain's hat as he celebrated his 75th birthday in Miami with his wife and a group of glamorous friends.
The Scottish entrepreneur, known for his outspoken views on business people on the BBC show, was pictured partying with 43-year-old Nigora Whitehorn last week.
The couple were spotted exploring their surroundings on an electric bike before lunch and then enjoyed a glass of wine at a luxury restaurant.
Duncan wore a sailor hat while surrounded by Nigora and other partygoers
Duncan was seen posing with his loved ones as they celebrated his birthday
The businessman wore a crown as he sat next to Nigora and blew out the candles on his cake
Uzbekistan-born Ms Whitehorn posted a series of pictures on social media as she and her husband, who built his business empire from an ice cream truck, relaxed.
Bannatyne was said to be in high spirits and appeared to be recovering from a recent injury after he was seen using a walking stick and wearing a knee brace following a luxurious Caribbean holiday.
Earlier on Friday, he celebrated his milestone 75th birthday with a posh lunch while spending quality time with his beloved wife Nigora Whitehorn.
The celebrated entrepreneur, 75, started the special day by hopping on an electric bike with his wife to explore what Miami has to offer.
After the bike ride, the happy couple were spotted settling into a luxurious restaurant in Miami, where they had a delicious lunch and enjoyed a glass of wine to mark their special day.
In the evening, the Uzbekistan-born beauty radiated fashion as she dazzled in a sheer, diamond-encrusted maxi dress. Duncan, on the other hand, looked incredibly dapper in a gold Versace print jacket
Meanwhile, her husband Duncan wore a chic zig-zag textured co-ord consisting of a zip-up polo shirt and shorts to beat the hot weather
A sweet snap captures Duncan's silly side as the pair pose in front of an electric bike
The former dentist receptionist, 43, looked nothing short of sensational as she donned a white cardigan and a pair of black mini shorts that showed off her washboard abs and toned abs.
The beauty also opted for a comfortable pair of white sneakers for the outing and styled her brunette locks in loose, voluminous waves.
Meanwhile, her husband Duncan wore a chic zig-zag textured co-ord consisting of a zip-up polo shirt and shorts to beat the hot weather.
Nigora dedicated herself to their stories and made sure to document the day of celebrations.
In a sweet snap, the happy couple can be seen clinking glasses while posing for a selfie together.
Meanwhile, another snap showed Duncan's silly side as the pair posed in front of an electric bike.
Later in the day, the couple could be seen enjoying some downtime in matching Versace gowns before heading out to celebrate in the evening.