John Caudwell is one of the richest people in the UK, for many years he has been the UK’s highest-paying taxpayer. Making his money on the back of the mobile phone revolution, he is worth £3 billion. And he has built his fortune from nothing.Growing up in a sometimes unstable household, John ran his first business while working full time as an apprentice mechanic. His energy and drive sustained him throughout his money-making journey. But this single-minded determination came at a cost. He sacrified friends and a social life, and has called his experience founding Phones 4u “twenty years of grief”. Perhaps no one has been more open with me about what it took to build their empire, and what it ultimately took from them. Follow John: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johncaudwellTwitter - https://twitter.com/JohnDCaudwell Caudwell Children: https://www.caudwellchildren.comFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur John Caudwell, ex-Tory donor, reveals why he's voting Labour this election. Criticizes Rishi Sunak and praises Labour's transformation. Discussion on undercover voters' social media ads. Podcast also covers postal votes, social media strategies, and crossover content between football fandom and politics.

In this lively discussion, John Caudwell, founder of the Caudwell Group and a devoted philanthropist, shares his incredible journey from building a telecom giant to pursuing a life of purpose. He candidly explores the emotional complexities of selling a business and the balance between luck and resilience in entrepreneurship. John emphasizes the importance of supporting families in crisis, tackling the urgent water crisis, and raising awareness about the health risks of sugar. His commitment to donate 70% of his wealth to charity underscores his belief in living a meaningful life.