Episode
E203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
1:18:02
Published: Mon Dec 12 2022
Description
Told at school that he would either be successful or in prison, with a value of over $3 BILLION and earth’s atmosphere the only thing trapping him (for now), it’s an understatement to say that Sir Richard Branson became a success. But behind the Virgin empire and its global offshoots, lies a dyslexic school leaver who never saw himself as intelligent, let alone a business person, who threw caution and conventional wisdom to the wind, transforming from business Virgin to visionary. In this invaluable conversation, Richard shares the riches of his hard won lessons and the wisdom that can only come from an exceptional life. For all fans of The Diary Of A CEO podcast, this is truly a life changing conversation. Topics: Your parents Your ability to always push forwards Dyslexia Starting a student magazine Using failure to self educate What are you really good at? You break the law of focus in business Expanding to get out of trouble Why did you start an airline? Why did virgin win? Being synonymous with your brand Using competition to build a better brand Selling your record business Looking back on your life Why did you want to go to space The cost of all these endeavours The passing of your mother eve Saying parting words to your family What is a life worth living? The last guests question Richard: http://bit.ly/3FHqy48 http://bit.ly/3VTvAjJ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: Mercedes-Benz - https://bit.ly/3yXTQI1 Wework - https://we.co/3PgoB1M Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Intel - https://intel.ly/3UIYxxT
Chapters
Richard Branson discusses his childhood and the influence of his mother in shaping his character and work ethic.
00:00 - 05:11 (05:11)
Summary
Richard Branson discusses his childhood and the influence of his mother in shaping his character and work ethic.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Leaving school at age 15, Richard Branson set out to make a difference in the world by creating a magazine that addressed important issues of the time, after being inspired by setting up a student advisory center.
05:11 - 19:26 (14:14)
Summary
Leaving school at age 15, Richard Branson set out to make a difference in the world by creating a magazine that addressed important issues of the time, after being inspired by setting up a student advisory center. The center helped people with various problems such as venereal diseases, the gay population, psychiatric advice, and suicidal or mental disorders.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Richard Branson started from running a magazine at 15, a mail order business at 22 and launched Virgin when he was 22 which is now one of his 50 different companies across various fields.
19:26 - 33:57 (14:30)
Summary
Richard Branson started from running a magazine at 15, a mail order business at 22 and launched Virgin when he was 22 which is now one of his 50 different companies across various fields.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, Richard Branson shares insider stories about starting an airline and how he didn't consult finance and accounting people when developing ideas.
33:57 - 41:52 (07:55)
Summary
In this podcast, Richard Branson shares insider stories about starting an airline and how he didn't consult finance and accounting people when developing ideas. He also talks about British Airways' Dirty Tricks campaign and a staff member who hacked into Virgin's customer database to spy on them.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The success of a new venture can be boosted by an established brand that has gained customer loyalty.
41:52 - 49:13 (07:20)
Summary
The success of a new venture can be boosted by an established brand that has gained customer loyalty. In the case of Virgin, the founder's actions and innovation have helped the brand become synonymous with quality, while also pushing competitors to improve their own offerings.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The importance of sharing what you've learned in life through books and documentaries to prevent wasting it and inspire others, as discussed by the speaker.
49:13 - 1:01:00 (11:47)
Summary
The importance of sharing what you've learned in life through books and documentaries to prevent wasting it and inspire others, as discussed by the speaker.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker highlights the importance of confronting life's inevitability through experiences like adventures and appreciating the sacrifice of parents.
1:01:00 - 1:08:47 (07:46)
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of confronting life's inevitability through experiences like adventures and appreciating the sacrifice of parents. The difficulties faced in expressing one's emotions during challenging times are also acknowledged.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker thanks a documentarian for helping them understand depression and hopes it makes them more empathetic towards others.
1:08:47 - 1:15:51 (07:04)
Summary
The speaker thanks a documentarian for helping them understand depression and hopes it makes them more empathetic towards others. They also express gratitude towards the documentarian for helping their kids find their respective paths in life.
EpisodeE203: Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Built A Billion Dollar Empire.
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker mentions Huel as an important partner due to visiting their offices several times and being sensitive to the things they put into their bodies.
1:15:51 - 1:17:29 (01:37)
Summary
The speaker mentions Huel as an important partner due to visiting their offices several times and being sensitive to the things they put into their bodies. Additionally, the speaker discusses feeling the effects of what they consume more as they age.