Sir Richard Branson

Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group and a champion of human rights and sustainability, shares his adventurous spirit and lessons from decades of entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities and embracing risks. Branson discusses what makes great leaders, highlighting the value of active listening and authenticity. He also reflects on personal transformation through space travel and advocates for a fresh perspective on social issues. Humor and adventure are central themes as he encourages stepping out of comfort zones.

Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group and a renowned entrepreneur, shares his journey from a dyslexic school dropout to a billionaire visionary. He reveals how his strong maternal influence fostered resilience and creativity in his childhood. Branson recounts humorous school experiences and the founding of Virgin Atlantic, driven by frustrations in air travel. He emphasizes the importance of competition in business and reflects on his adventurous spirit and aspirations in space travel, all while touching on mental health and personal growth.

Richard Branson, the adventurous founder of Virgin Group, shares his entrepreneurial wisdom with callers seeking guidance. He talks about his thrilling experiences, from bungee jumping to space exploration, as part of promoting Virgin's latest ventures. Branson offers insightful advice to Lola on maintaining personalization for her travel accessory brand, Ross on making a splash with his unique pool rental business, and Andrew about expanding his small-batch granola in Tennessee, blending personal anecdotes with practical strategies.

Join British entrepreneur Richard Branson as he discusses the adventure of life beyond profit. He shares the life-changing tale of an engine failure that reshaped his view on luck. Emphasizing the power of optimism, resilience, and relationships, Richard reveals how selling parts of Virgin Galactic during the pandemic tested him. He encourages a focus on strengths, highlights the art of delegation, and stresses the importance of cultivating joy in the workplace. With a dash of daring tales, he inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to innovate and believe in a better world.

Richard Branson, the visionary founder of the Virgin Group, shares his insights from a lifetime of entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of courage and embracing risks for personal growth, while humorously revealing how he overcame challenges like shyness and dyslexia. Branson reflects on the evolution of commercial spaceflight and his aspirations for making it accessible. He also advocates for a shift in drug policy towards a public health perspective, intertwining personal anecdotes with his thoughts on leadership and competition.

Sir Richard Branson (@richardbranson), founder and chairman of The Virgin Group, is a world-famous entrepreneur, adventurer, activist, and business icon. He has launched a dozen billion-dollar businesses and hundreds of other companies.His new autobiography, Finding My Virginity, shares the candid details of a lifetime of triumphs and failures and provides an intimate look at his never-ending quest to push boundaries, break rules, and seek new frontiers.I loved our conversation, and we covered a lot, including:Richard's thoughts on "clean meat," block chain, and cryptocurrencyHow he's coped with dyslexia, and how his parents helped make him resilientBehind-the-scenes stories of deal-making, PR stunts, big wins, and big lossesThe habits (and life decisions) he's used to maintain high energy levels for decadesHow Richard masterfully caps/limits downside risk, even though he's perceived as a risk takerHow and why he takes regular 1-2-month (sometimes longer) breaks from alcoholFavorite booksLessons learned from Nelson Mandela and other mentorsAnd much more...Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you by Ascent Protein, the best protein I've ever tried. Ascent is the only US-based company that offers native proteins -- both whey and micellar casein -- directly to the consumer for improved muscle health and performance. Because the product is sourced from Ascent's parent company, Leprino Foods -- the largest producer of mozzarella cheese in the world -- it's entirely free of artificial ingredients and completely bypasses the bleaching process common to most other whey products on the market.If you want cleaner, less processed protein, which I certainly do, go to ascentprotein.com/tim for 20 percent off your entire order.This podcast is also brought to you by WordPress.com, my go-to platform for 24/7-supported, zero downtime blogging, writing online, creating websites -- everything! I love it to bits, and the lead developer, Matt Mullenweg, has appeared on this podcast many times.Whether for personal use or business, you're in good company with WordPress.com — used by The New Yorker, Jay Z, Beyonce, FiveThirtyEight, TechCrunch, TED, CNN, and Time, just to name a few. A source at Google told me that WordPress offers "the best out-of-the-box SEO imaginable," which is probably why it runs nearly 30% of the Internet. Go to WordPress.com/Tim to get 15% off your website today!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging discussion, Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, shares his adventurous journey across various industries. He challenges the notion of 'doing less better,' advocating for the excitement of pursuing multiple passions. Branson emphasizes the importance of diversifying business interests and learning from failures. He also reflects on his own experiences with dyslexia, advocating for tailored educational approaches. Ultimately, he encourages embracing one's unique career path and the joy of exploring diverse opportunities.

In this enlightening discussion, Sir Richard Branson, visionary founder of the Virgin Group, shares his entrepreneurial spirit and insights. He emphasizes the importance of a learning mindset, showcasing how curiosity and resilience fuel success. Listeners discover how to balance action with learning at every business stage. Branson’s journey illustrates the transformations possible through bold thinking, from launching Virgin Records to creating Virgin Airlines. Practical exercises provided encourage daily cultivation of this powerful mindset, inspiring entrepreneurs to thrive.

Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, discusses his investment in Memphis Meats, the formation of a $2bn fund with TPG, and his backing of Hyperloop. He also talks about the future of lunar tourism, the resurgence of vinyl, and how #metoo has influenced his approach to business. Branson shares his thoughts on eternal life and explains why he hasn't retired yet.

Join Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group; Mark Cuban, outspoken entrepreneur and Mavericks owner; and marketing guru Seth Godin as they share enlightening business insights. They discuss the essential entrepreneurial mindset, the power of resilience, and breaking away from traditional advice. Their personal journeys, including overcoming dyslexia and the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship, highlight the importance of adaptability and self-discovery. They also touch on the necessity of slowing down in a fast-paced world, revealing strategies for mental clarity.