Richard Branson: Advice for Entrepreneurs | Big Think

Richard Branson provides advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Richard Branson:

Richard Branson is a British entrepreneur known for his philanthropic projects and his taste for adventure. He is the founder and chairman of Virgin Group Ltd., a conglomerate of separately run companies which include radio stations, airlines, and mobile phones. The Virgin Group now owns around 200 companies in over 30 countries. Virgin also plans to launch commercial space flights over the next few years in a venture called Virgin Galactic.

Branson's involvement in social and environmental projects include the Virgin Green Fund, the Carbon War Room, and the global leader council called The Elders.

Branson was born in 1950 in Surrey, England, and was educated at Stowe School, where he established a national magazine, Student, at the age of 16. He is married with two children and lives in London and Oxfordshire..
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[SuccessResourcesAustralia]

"You shouldn't blindly accept a leader's advice. You've got to question leaders on occasion." - Richard Branson

[nissaforyou]

What he explained first is what everyone in the business world is failing to do.  When you praise people flourish, just like a flower when you water it, it grows. =)  That was really nice to hear.  

[Shystichu]

This man has my utmost respect with all the things he's accomplished throughout his entire lifetime. I strive to have the drive he has.

[juttamaier]

Give them the liberty to make mistakes. How true

[maclovindotca]

This guy is just dripping with humility.

[LootableCorpse]

Why does this guy remind me of a golden retriever

[alexshi]

i just realized, he kinda looks like chuck norris

[ryzewisdom]

I just recently closed my business because I knew it was time. I FELT it in my gut and KNEW it was the right time. I couldn't be happier since closing. Now i'm doing what I truly want to do and have never been happier! LOVE Mr. Branson. He's an incredible entrepreneur and knows his stuff. I love his attitude and his fearlessness. <3

[silversurfers]

....I think Richard and like other successful business owners drove themselves on by saying to should I give up?" ...By asking themselves that, they found no reason and carried on to be successful.

[maureenoconnell]

Great advice from one of the most successful entrepreneurs.

[AliciaWolf]

Very true from Richard Branson. My motto!! We all can achieve anything we set our minds to but action counts. Trying has never failed even when you do fail, don't give in! try again and again. Somewhere along the line you will achieve, whether young or old. I have not stopped trying even after everything has failed till now. Knowledge is a great thing. Learn from others who's made it and let it sink then keep it there and work on it.

[SimplyBusiness]

Some straight forward but easily forgotten advice from Richard Branson. Thanks for sharing Big Think 

[Commercial-collections]

Advice by Richard Branson shows that he understands what it takes to be successful.  If you are a business owner, you must listen to what your employees have to say.  Praise them for a job well done and show appreciation.  This is a great form of motivation.

[entrepreneurshipsmedevelop]

Humility is one of the key trait of effective leaders and entrepreneurs.

[JtotheUdith]

this guy is awesome. i love the way he breaks down business into its most simple form -- a business is a group of people. keeping that in perspective is a great place to start. and he is such a cool entrepreneur. a day to day experience sparks an idea, an idea turns into a vision, a vision turns into a plan, a plan turns into team building action. and the importance of remembering a business is a group of people becomes relevant to executing that plan, creating that vision, etc. good sh*t.

[FunnyHacks]

3:26 "Give them the freedom to make mistakes." He said a lot of good things in this video, but I think this was one of the more important parts of delegation.

[theinfinatewisdom]

Lots of great advice! As a previous owner of a failed business he's right! there are struggles and there are losses! and sometimes great success!

[merridethchase]

I admire this man so much. He has a kind heart but also has a great business sense. He really understands the individual customer's needs. This enables him to modify his business plan to conform to the consumer's needs. This is a win win scenario. Business is teamwork between the business owner  and the customer. I would be very fortunate to have my ideas shared with such an insightful and humble and  brilliant and successful business man with a genuine humility and love for mankind.

[makingyourbusinesssucceed]

I appreciate your simple approach to business success. You spoke of good relationship skills. The very skills that make families strong. It applies equally to business success.

[humawar]

Sir Richard I admire your openness about business experiences. May you live a long life of over a 100 years and beyond, may the bubble never burst that's my prayer for you.