Richard Branson Quotes

Starting your own business isn't just a job - it's... -Richard Branson

Starting your own business isn't just a job - it's a way of life.

I read everything, but generally more fact than fiction - especially autobiographies and biographies. I've read 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandela at least twice on holiday. Every time, I'm totally awed by his vision, strength and forgiveness. I feel honoured to have got to know him and his wonderful wife Graca over the years.

A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, ... -Richard Branson

A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.

I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see that they are taking the mickey out of the consumer.

Space has always fascinated me. As a young boy looking up at the stars, I found it impossible to resist thinking what was out there and if I ever would experience space first-hand.

My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again.

Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on the front line.

In this digital age, it doesn't really matter if you are in Canary Wharf or the Caribbean; there are opportunities waiting to be grasped by entrepreneurs.

When I was four, my mother insisted I get out of the car and find my own way home. Although I got lost, I did find my way home. It taught me the value of independence at an early age.

We have one planet in our solar system that's habitable, and that's the Earth, and space travel can transform things back here for the better. First of all, by just having people go to space and look back on this fragile planet we live on. People have come back transformed and have done fantastic things.

Most people would assume my business success, and the wealth that comes with it, have brought me happiness. But I know I am successful, wealthy, and connected because I am happy.

Too many people measure how successful they are by how much money they make or the people that they associate with. In my opinion, true success should be measured by how happy you are.

The true cost to the world of a burger is far grea... -Richard Branson

The true cost to the world of a burger is far greater than the money you hand over to buy it.

The art of delegation is one of the key skills any... -Richard Branson

The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master.

Business opportunities are like buses, there's alw... -Richard Branson

Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming.

Well, I think that there's a very thin dividing line between success and failure. And I think if you start a business without financial backing, you're likely to go the wrong side of that dividing line.

A complaint is a chance to turn a customer into a lifelong friend. I say that seriously, not as some press release baloney.

For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility. And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people, and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference.

My general attitude to life is to enjoy every minute of every day. I never do anything with a feeling of, 'Oh God, I've got to do this today.'

We have teams of people working on electric cars. So you never know - you may find Virgin competing with the Tesla in the car business as we do in the space business.

Fun is one of the most important - and underrated - ingredients in any successful venture. If you're not having fun, then it's probably time to call it quits and try something else.

I've never gone into business to make money. Every Virgin product and service has been made into a reality to make a positive difference in people's lives. And by focusing on the happiness of our customers, we have been able to build a successful group of companies.

My early business ventures included growing Christ... -Richard Branson

My early business ventures included growing Christmas trees and breeding birds.

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This quote reflects on the speaker's past, where they engaged in various business endeavors, including Christmas tree farming and bird breeding. It suggests a diverse entrepreneurial background.

Overcoming fear is the first step to success for entrepreneurs. The winners all exemplify that, and the hard work and commitment they have shown underlines what is needed to set up a business.

To me, business isn't about wearing suits or pleasing stockholders. It's about being true to yourself, your ideas and focusing on the essentials.

A passionate belief in your business and personal objectives can make all the difference between success and failure. If you aren't proud of what you're doing, why should anybody else be?

You don't learn to walk by following rules. You le... -Richard Branson

You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.

All you have in business is your reputation - so i... -Richard Branson

All you have in business is your reputation - so it's very important that you keep your word.

Those who know me know I'm passionate about lists, and top of my list of priorities is my family. My wife Joan and I do not consider our legacy to our children to be wealth or fame but the opportunity to pursue happiness by following their own path.

My mother was determined to make us independent. When I was four years old, she stopped the car a few miles from our house and made me find my own way home across the fields. I got hopelessly lost.

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