How I Built This with Guy Raz

Virgin: Richard Branson

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Jan 30, 2017
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ANECDOTE

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.
ADVICE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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