Sir Richard Branson on his Adventures in Business, Space, and Beyond

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🗓️ 20 September 2018

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Sir Richard Branson talks about The Virgin Group philosophy, why he likes to act fast when launching a new business, and how many of his best ideas came from his own desires and frustrations as a consumer. He gives advice to young entrepreneurs and shares what he’s learned from his mistakes. He reveals his reasons for selling Virgin America to Alaska Air, and he outlines his vision of the future with Virgin Galactic and his latest venture Virgin Hyperloop One. Plus he talks about his strange lunch with Donald Trump, his most harrowing adventures, and his habit of chopping off people’s neckties. Order Sir Richard Branson's new book FINDING MY VIRGINITY on Amazon or download the audio book at Audible. Keep up with Richard Branson at www.virgin.com or on Twitter at @richardbranson. Today’s episode is sponsored by Heineken and I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:46.0	In 1970, a young high school dropout named Richard Branson founded the Mail Order Music Retailer Virgin Records.
1:54.0	Soon expanding the company to include a brick and mortar store on London's Oxford Street, and a record label that went on to become the biggest independent label in the world, with artists like the Sex Pistols and the Rolling Stones.
2:07.0	Then, the record mogul, known for taking risks, founded Virgin Atlantic, which surprised critics and became a leading global airline.
2:15.0	Feeling a growing travel brand that includes Virgin Australia, Virgin America, Virgin Holidays, Virgin Limited Editions, Virgin Trains, Virgin Hotels, Virgin Galactic, and now soon Virgin Cruises.
2:29.0	Unafraid to venture into new territory, the Virgin Group's diverse portfolio of companies range from fitness clubs to healthcare and banking to telecommunications.
2:39.0	Indeed, Sir Richard Branson is the only person to have built $8 billion companies in eight different sectors.
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