Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Build A Billion Dollar Empire!

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.

Topics
0:00 Intro
02:07 Your parents
07:27 Your ability to always push forwards
10:03 Dyslexia
13:06 Starting a student magazine
14:51 Using failure to self educate
19:04 What are you really good at?
24:40 You break the law of focus in business
28:36 Expanding to get out of trouble
33:25 Why did you start an airline?
37:39 Why did virgin win?
43:54 Being synonymous with your brand
47:12 Using competition to build a better brand
49:28 Selling your record business
51:21 Looking back on your life
54:01 Why did you want to go to space
56:54 The cost of all these endeavours
01:01:08 The passing of your mother eve
01:04:16 Saying parting words to your family
01:09:25 What is a life worth living?
01:10:51 The last guests question

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[TheDiaryOfACEO]

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[paullyward]

I flew from the Uk on virgin some 15 years ago, and as we boarded the plane, Richard Branson was welcoming people in. We were the last to board so he asked us to join him in first class. We chatted all the way and he had his notebook with him and scribbled away. It was a pleasure to meet him, a real gent. I'll never forget it and have followed him ever since. As a fellow dyslexic, he is truly inspiring to me.

[Mikexmerchant]

The level of guests on this show is genuinely insane. Quickly becoming the most important podcast in the world.

[RichardBranson]

Thanks for such an insightful and inspiring conversation, Steven.

[Themedusatouch]

I'm an entrepreneur that struggles with self belief...its a battle.
Your podcasts are helping me.
Thank you

[ludwinadautovic]

You did a terrific job of interviewing Sir Richard Branson. I can imagine you not getting much sleep the night before. Your questions were thoughtful, insightful and meaningful. Better than what he would be asked elsewhere. I really got to feel his essence and sense his sensitivity. I do hope that reaching this pinnacle in your podcast, is not the top of the mountain, but the start of the next one. Well done Steven. Professional journalists need to take a leaf from your book. Ludwina from Melbourne, Australia xxx

[MauroRuiz]

I’ll have to admit, publishing this at 6:00am GMT time is brilliant. First thing for the early risers on a Monday morning for that extra jolt of motivation and/or strategy. I see you Steven. Well played.

[alan]

i met richard once years ago in his at the time new training centre in crawley i was electician i had to ask him what sockets he wanted in his office above the main entrance he was such a nice man he made me feel like i mattered and he was so down to earth he cared about my opinion he is a normal as me

[ericarey]

April 2024, for those of you who struggled with Sir Richard Bransons stammering .. his dyslexia has never stopped him aiming toward higher spaces in the world, to be the person that he is and continues to be today. WOW is all I can say in this interview. Brilliant. Thank you.

[cathithomas]

Richard is a sweet soul… Lesson to all about money; money doesn’t buy happiness but belief in oneself and determination can.

[StevieB]

As well as a successful businessman in his own right, Steven is tremendous at interviewing people. This is almost a lost art nowadays; being able to lead the conversation whilst letting the interviewee do most of the talking is a timeless skill.

[mattkent]

Let's be honest, Stephen is an incredible individual who is sharing the sofa with these incredible entrepreneurs. Yet, because he has done it himself, there is in innate level of respect for him from the guests. Richard Branson, is such an astonishing individual. What a superb interview Stephen. Thank you.

[louisemckenna]

WOW. Great interview Steven. What a gentle humble man. A testament to you Steven that he agreed to be interviewed by you. Well done.

[pierangelyruizparra]

There’s a before and after this podcast for me. I now feel confident with my dislexia ❤

[chrissambaza]

Hey Steven, congratulations. Todays interview is a real game changer taking your podcast into the stratosphere. Sir Richard thank you for making time for Steven!

[kellyrichardson]

Stephen and Co - you guys are producing the best content in this podcast-sphere by far! Well done! I absolutely love having access to this. Monday morning made. Thank you. Really looking forward to listening.

[Kate-qwer]

I am genuinely sorry for your loss Mr Branson and feel deep compassion for your circumstances. Big hugs to you and your loved ones 🫂 everything will work out for you...thank you for your raw honesty...take care of you..

[coomavoon]

During a very low period, a sad phase in my life I happened to pick up Richards book and he made a total about turn in my life. I could say it saved me and made me a better person. Richard probably will never know the good influence he oozes to others. ❤ his style and lift. 👍☘️

[cryptomonty]

Legend, as a 52 year old dyslexic myself having Richard as a icon growing up, definitely helped shape the way i looked at life and building my own companies over the years. Love all your interviews, honest and heartfelt.

[TheAlkebulanTrust]

This deserves to be 2hrs+ Richard Branson is the definition of an entrepreneur. And he is far from a virgin lol in the business world. So this is definitely appreciated.