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Persistence Pays Off
- At 16, Richard Branson secured an interview with James Baldwin by showing up at his hotel with a large tape recorder.
- Baldwin, likely taking pity on Branson's youth and persistence, granted him the interview.
Transferable Business Skills
- If you can run one business, you can run any business.
- Find capable people with and without industry experience to help realize your vision.
Bird Strike and Bank Threat
- On Virgin Atlantic's first test flight, a bird strike caused significant engine damage.
- The resulting repair costs pushed Branson over his overdraft limit, leading his bank manager to threaten closure of the entire Virgin Group.