Richard Branson: How A Dyslexic Drop-out Build A Billion Dollar Empire!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

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[@rDroneHQ1789]

Mate you got Branson! My ol boss at Virgin. He really inspired me and also great staff party at one of is estates down south. Great guy and incredible business.

[@braddo7270]

@@rDroneHQ1789 Sorry but to me this person (if you can call it that) will forever be to me the man who sued the NHS and took standard healthcare from the poorest people. Utterly and completely sociopathic.

[@utuberlol]

Can you ask him to buy Man Utd please? :)

[@govindadawangepatil6654]

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[@JACKSAROWW]

Now THIS is a new chapter for The Diary of a CEO. More billionaires incoming.

[@paullyward863]

I flew from the Uk on virgin some 15 years ago, and as we boarded the plane, Richard Branson was welcoming people in. We were the last to board so he asked us to join him in first class. We chatted all the way and he had his notebook with him and scribbled away. It was a pleasure to meet him, a real gent. I'll never forget it and have followed him ever since. As a fellow dyslexic, he is truly inspiring to me.

[@krisb-travel]

cool story Paul.

[@hennagal7360]

Thats real style 😎

[@fromthedumpstertothegrave3689]

I met somone who worked for virgin mobile back when Branson was hands on, she said the company basically went to shit overnight after he stepped away from it as far as it being a great company to work for.

[@paulkamara281]

Brilliant first hand story. Well done Paul. I wonder what he was actually writing?..........P

[@privatesale211]

cool story bro

[@Mikexmerchant]

The level of guests on this show is genuinely insane. Quickly becoming the most important podcast in the world.

[@PeaceCrafter]

I think it already is, officially.

[@haml97]

ovisli is richard i wouldn't be here otherwise

[@LogicPak]

He pays them extraordinarily, or their chosen charities, but shh!

[@NotYourAvgJoe24]

The JRE is and will always be the GOAT but yes, this is absolutely on another level compared to the rest!

[@dsixseveness]

Facts

[@ericarey64]

April 2024, for those of you who struggled with Sir Richard Bransons stammering .. his dyslexia has never stopped him aiming toward higher spaces in the world, to be the person that he is and continues to be today. WOW is all I can say in this interview. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@roxieflower]

At the risk of sounding overly sensitive, it’s dangerous to refer to depression as “you just feel a bit sorry for yourself for a day or two, and then you just have to snap out of it”. Jimmy Carr’s differentiation of sadness vs depression, I felt, was spot on. This take, to me, felt uneducated and dismissive of a truly debilitating chronic illness rooted in chemistry and electricity. Having listened to the entire interview, I have a huge amount of respect for Richard Branson as a business person. In the same breath, I would respectfully suggest educating yourself on subjects you’re not well versed in.

[@alan54321]

i met richard once years ago in his at the time new training centre in crawley i was electician i had to ask him what sockets he wanted in his office above the main entrance he was such a nice man he made me feel like i mattered and he was so down to earth he cared about my opinion he is a normal as me

[@RichardBranson]

Thanks for such an insightful and inspiring conversation, Steven.

[@dawsonwalters2614]

I have dyslexia too! 😁🚀

[@tuhairweronnie7385]

RichardBranson … you need to change one thing In africa that will for sure be so impactful to the whole world

[@vika.k.avictormoyo6718]

You're such an inspiration 🙏🇿🇼

[@PigeonFace4Life]

Love you Richard!

[@idi58marbell35]

@@tuhairweronnie7385a change in Africa is for Africans. Why ask a white man to change Africa? We all know the history of Europeans and Africa. Leave him out of it and get whatever country you’re from in Africa to make that change. Better still do the change yourself. Change in Africa isn’t Richard Branson’s duty. Such dumb comment.

[@Themedusatouch89]

I'm an entrepreneur that struggles with self belief...its a battle. Your podcasts are helping me. Thank you

[@11dagit]

same here

[@vanlifenomad]

yep I'm the same

[@cathithomas2888]

Richard is a sweet soul… Lesson to all about money; money doesn’t buy happiness but belief in oneself and determination can.

[@aquilinaciamacco2410]

@cathithomas? Respectfully? I must disagree with you. Money buys more happiness than I ever dreamed or imagined possible for myself & the people I love. Been VERY poor & also VERY wealthy and I assure you that rich has been better :-) I commend people who work hard to achieve financial success. It makes life soooooooooo much easier.

[@ludwinadautovic]

You did a terrific job of interviewing Sir Richard Branson. I can imagine you not getting much sleep the night before. Your questions were thoughtful, insightful and meaningful. Better than what he would be asked elsewhere. I really got to feel his essence and sense his sensitivity. I do hope that reaching this pinnacle in your podcast, is not the top of the mountain, but the start of the next one. Well done Steven. Professional journalists need to take a leaf from your book. Ludwina from Melbourne, Australia xxx

[@Logicrealtor_dubaipro]

With just a $30,000 downpayment with a 1% $,2000, monthly payment for 3yrs + PPH of 2yrs, i own my first property in Dubai with an 8% net ROI, and zero tax 😊 im a broker in Dubai, reach out and let's create your wealth 🎉

[@mattkent2651]

Let's be honest, Stephen is an incredible individual who is sharing the sofa with these incredible entrepreneurs. Yet, because he has done it himself, there is in innate level of respect for him from the guests. Richard Branson, is such an astonishing individual. What a superb interview Stephen. Thank you.

[@chrismcsweeney553]

Without a doubt, the biggest guest the podcast has had.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏🏽🤍

[@onehopeonequest]

For me I'm going to have to say Jordan Peterson.

[@neva.2764]

The biggest crook for sure.

[@legendgalaxy]

@@onehopeonequest who?

[@chrismcsweeney553]

@@onehopeonequest I would put Jordan Peterson in the top 5 but from an entrepreneurial POV, Branson is number 1.

[@MauroRuiz84]

I’ll have to admit, publishing this at 6:00am GMT time is brilliant. First thing for the early risers on a Monday morning for that extra jolt of motivation and/or strategy. I see you Steven. Well played.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🤍 Let me know what you think of the episode Mauricio!

[@Markymark1408]

A lot of people also listen during the commute to work so 6am is great. Ps Steven saw you at THG studios interview was brilliant, pleased how things are going for you and the podcast

[@MikeSmith-rd9fi]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO very good

[@in2minds907]

Can’t even remember how or why your podcast popped up in my feed a few weeks ago, but I’ve been playing catch up on your episodes since! Without question your interview style is superior to anyone else I have watched, and I learn something new and ‘deep’ about every person that sits across that table from you. LOVE your content Sir… keep up the AMAZING work! 😊

[@9mully]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO brilliant as always mate, your podcast is my favourite

[@StevieB86]

As well as a successful businessman in his own right, Steven is tremendous at interviewing people. This is almost a lost art nowadays; being able to lead the conversation whilst letting the interviewee do most of the talking is a timeless skill.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you Steven!

[@mosimamokgonyana1578]

Amen to that 🙌🙌🙌 Bravo @stevenbartlet 👏👏👏

[@chrisberry9017]

Common courtesy - it’s sadly a lost art in so many areas of life!

[@jermaineishmael7225]

Ttue Piers Morgan could learn a thing or two here..

[@StevieB86]

@@chrisberry9017 I couldn't agree more, it's a shame they don't teach this stuff in schools.

[@MarikaAfrika]

I love how Steven is gentle, listening and open to ask questions that are not necessarily from his list... he is a genuine and natural in talking to people... very gentle and open hearted

[@cryptomonty684]

Legend, as a 52 year old dyslexic myself having Richard as a icon growing up, definitely helped shape the way i looked at life and building my own companies over the years. Love all your interviews, honest and heartfelt.

[@patriciaferrini-xt1ry]

Me too Dyslexic..

[@Kate-qw9er]

I am genuinely sorry for your loss Mr Branson and feel deep compassion for your circumstances. Big hugs to you and your loved ones 🫂 everything will work out for you...thank you for your raw honesty...take care of you..

[@louisemckenna5254]

WOW. Great interview Steven. What a gentle humble man. A testament to you Steven that he agreed to be interviewed by you. Well done.

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

This deserves to be 2hrs+ Richard Branson is the definition of an entrepreneur. And he is far from a virgin lol in the business world. So this is definitely appreciated.

[@CrownAndBloomExoticHair]

True!

[@jwsuicides8095]

He's one of those who has lead the way in asset stripping the NHS.

[@CrownAndBloomExoticHair]

@@jwsuicides8095 I haven’t heard about this….I’ll look into it!

[@nathanb2882]

Just following Richard Branson and growing up with him in the public eye helped so many of us. 20 years ago I bought my first two properties after reading his biography and this gave me the start in life that I really needed. Thank you so much.

[@yalondastlifewithdyslexia]

I'm dyslexia and love to see Richard Branson he is the best.

[@pierangelyruizparra365]

There’s a before and after this podcast for me. I now feel confident with my dislexia ❤

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

I used to feel OK about it. Secure. (See cur) This was helpful For sure. Stuff can challenge you. I hope the dyslexic road rises to meet you. Maybe Just don't trust the road signs 😉

[@nickedwards212]

I've met Richard Branson in real life and he Is such a lovely lovely gentleman. Always puts other people first Sir Richard Branson we love you.

[@beautifultrauma]

I worked in a 5⭐ hotel in Ireland a few years ago, and printed in the handbook was a quote which read; "Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to". I have wanted to work for Richard Branson ever since then. He sounds amazing and sounds likes a really great man to work for. As the saying goes; "look after your staff and your staff will look after your business". I do hope the hotel brand would remove this quote from their handbook, because they train people like crap and they treat them the same way. Sadly.

[@George-du9bf]

What's interesting about Richard Branson is that he's a relatively unremarkable man who's achieved some pretty remarkable stuff and doesn't try and pretend this isn't the case, making him incredibly likeable. He's just good at life. Great episode, great guest.

[@ThatBossSina]

Can't believe I got to meet Richard on a Virgin flight to Barbados many years ago!! He was my ultimate hero growing up - an unthinkable dream come true. This was a great interview, watched until the end. Keep em coming Steven!

[@yvonnewennerlid2552]

Yet again, I am so amazed by all the episodes I have watched. So interesting to just sit and listen, observe, reflect, learn from all the guests being on this show. Sir Richard Branson, he seems so down to earth, humble and simply a loving person!

[@chrissambaza4834]

Hey Steven, congratulations. Todays interview is a real game changer taking your podcast into the stratosphere. Sir Richard thank you for making time for Steven!

[@etwohd5039]

Thank you Steven for making time for Sir Richard

[@LoveLife-sz2hc]

What a decent human being. When money goes to a kind person, fear not. Lovely x

[@theresamachado3779]

What an amazing and inspiring interview! What sticks out for me the most is Richard's concerns for his employees! Many a CEO or/and managers can learn from him!

[@joanne4692]

I'm dyslexic and to all my teachers and piers.Thank you, I still got my bachelor of arts and honours. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@abclevxyz]

Never miss an episode of DOAC. It is inspiring to hear him talk about his mum, especially as I found parallels between her and mine in the principled as well as professional sense. Not only that, when I was the same age, my mum was also reading Richard's autobiography, and so he has been this inspiring character for over a generation.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thanks for listening Simba 🙏🏽

[@JoshuaWyborn]

As a dyslexic, I totally get this, and it is a gift! I have always looked up t this man as an inspiration in life and hugely at school to help me get through.

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

It's not if you have a court case. Its why so many dyslexic men are in jail currently I think. The system can write faster than some people can read. It's literally that. They could be innocent or and productive. There's a gap in the market for diagnosis and Advocates for dyslexic people who can't afford legal fees but could pay something towards the help. It's a politically charged hornets nest if anyone did it. But it's a good fight. It looks as if there this help but in reality it's not in place. I am a dyslexic and no help diagnosed late in life dyslexic people in my experience don't give up easily. But it's a double bind system where winning is for losers. Here's the to do list of what's necessary 1) Decent reading software qnd extra appointments for dyslexics. 2)Advocates qnd accounting for dyslexic people in court proceedings. 3) Training given to legal professionals so they understand their own neurodivergence and how this can colour their perception of how dyslexic people work. 4)Memory prompts and notes allowed in court if the person has memory issues. 5) intelligence tests that are dyslexia friendly 6) loan people assistive technology 7) 3xtra time given for reading court documents. 8) Extra time for legal aid representatives to go through dyslexic peoples anointing of documents. 9) Disability laws change so that everyone has a fair trial. 10) Inclusion on the ground that there is different people who learn differently and that's OK. = culture change. 11) Thanks for listening. Dyslexic people do communicate in unconventional ways. We break social norms if necessary because the apparatus wasn't designed for us. It's a different more wordy neurotype. It doesn't make us mad bad or wrong. ✌️

[@coomavoon1928]

During a very low period, a sad phase in my life I happened to pick up Richards book and he made a total about turn in my life. I could say it saved me and made me a better person. Richard probably will never know the good influence he oozes to others. ❤ his style and lift. 👍☘️

[@emmastacey750]

Which book of his was that?

[@NickC341]

agreed that book was amazing.

[@PoppyCarvelle]

I love this podcast and I love Richard Branson. When I was at school I found out that he is dyslexic too and it gave me so much hope in my future and made me relax a bit about my exams.

[@Logicrealtor_dubaipro]

With just a $30,000 downpayment with a 1% $,2000, monthly payment for 3yrs + PPH of 2yrs, i own my first property in Dubai with an 8% net ROI, and zero tax 😊 im a broker in Dubai, reach out and let's create your wealth 🎉

[@tonz3395]

Steven is so talented. He’s interview skills are commendable. My Naija brother. Keep It up!!!

[@lesleysreadingroom2867]

Steven you are good .

[@loubag5142]

Watching Steve's elevation in hosts has been motivational within itself. Almost a journey within a journey. Thank you for the hard work you put into this podcast, you're changing peoples lives.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you for listening Lou 🙏🏽🤍

[@onehopeonequest]

I concur.

[@elisha4628]

I can see the, 'oh my god Richard Branson is infront of me,' excited but professionally calm face. I've admired Sir Branson and always wondered what he would be really like without scripted questions big lights and bigger cameras in the world. Much appreciated for this interview.

[@kellyrichardson9562]

Whattttttttttttt???!!!!!!!!! Stephen and Co - you guys are producing the best content in this podcast-sphere by far! Well done! I absolutely love having access to this. Monday morning made. Thank you. Really looking forward to listening.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thanks Kelly ❤

[@Logicrealtor_dubaipro]

With just a $30,000 downpayment with a 1% $,2000, monthly payment for 3yrs + PPH of 2yrs, i own my first property in Dubai with an 8% net ROI, and zero tax 😊 im a broker in Dubai, reach out and let's create your wealth 🎉

[@VernaBowen-ul5qe]

I enjoyed every second of this interview. Steven, you ask the most incredible questions that bring out both the genius and the humanity in your guests. Thank you for interviewing one of the most inspiring icons of all time. You are, without a doubt, gifted in what you do.

[@fitzgn78]

This was an incredible episode! As a parent with a child who is dyslexic, when listening to Mr. Branson talk about his algebra struggles, no understanding to the things that have no relevance in his eyes he checks out and goes to read, research or watch what he’s interested in and masters it all. Mr. Branson kudos to you executing your visions to reality! There was so much to take away from this interview. 👏 Lastly, when I tell my son he’s different he always tells me “I’m a different type of smart”. While in school he never realized he had additional accommodations and when I was trying to explain to him what that meant and he didn’t instead continued to ask the school to put him in harder classes and I advocated for him no matter his differences in thinking. Again, great interview Mr. Branson is an amazing businessman!

[@raimondasmarciulevicius7599]

Steven, The Diary Of A CEO, Richard, Virgin, we are brilliant, noble and strong together.

[@liampingree4337]

I wrote a letter to Richard over a year ago as I wanted some advice on building a business, although the response from presumably his PR company was nice I've always wished to have spoken with Sir Richard Branson, I'm glad you did this interview as I feel like I perhaps now have. Thanks, Steven!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you! And thanks for being a member xx - SB

[@EyesAwakeProduction]

Wow! Very humble, kind, and thoughtful human being. Bless you, Mr Branson. Thanks for sharing with the world.

[@guillaumebrdet]

One of today’s best interviewer with one of the best storyteller, we’re in for a treat!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Let me know what you think Guillaume!

[@guillaumebrdet]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO it was such a wonderful interview. The closing was quite special, I know how much it must mean to you to have gotten this interview with Richard 🙏

[@robertbadu2639]

Wooow! That's Richard The Lion Heart. We dyslexics are so grateful for enormous help, for us to discover ourselves ❤

[@MarthaPopthecherry]

I really love him! After reading one of his books many years ago I was so amazed and inspired by him, his ethic, his vision! Great conversation!

[@lisalightfoot1344]

I see the biggest reason he is so successful is because people he deals with respect him so much. Like he said,people like him,he trusts them,praise rather than criticise. Who wouldn't want to know or deal with this brilliant human being. His ethos is to make everything he's involved in better and he does. He is one of the most inspiring humans on this planet. And I'm always interested in anything he's involved in. You Steven are the younger version of Sir Richard,compassionate inquisitive and a doer. Love these interviews.

[@bobbysilver272]

"Weyland Industries"......springs to mind when I see these types of people being interviewed.

[@johnnyxmusic]

Not bad. There are a few people out there of endless vision…

[@Mustafa-ne3sk]

I met this man in person he is so humble and down to earth. what a pleasure to have met him.

[@illuminatiCorgi]

Richard Branson? I actually shouted holy sh*t when I read the title. This is the reason you were my number one podcast this year.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏

[@AviKhali]

Steven, thank you so very much for Bringing on Richard Branson, its interviews like this that sparks the minds that become someone powerful and creative

[@irahdrake1910]

Your guest Richard Branson, Wow! a true inspiring gentle soul . I didn't have to think it out within the contradictions of one's mind when it came to listening to Richard, as aposed to others you have interviewed whom have "made it" so to speak- be it -selling and buying consciousness =knocking people out or making money selling vape and alcohol to a variety of society's people and life's consequences that factually break up family's because of addictive substances etc... I purely felt Richard is a great achiever in the best scence of the word. Although others on your show have a place to be there, I think The likes of Richard Branson is light years above. Richard gives freely a true aspirational and inspirational flow of genuine consciousness and being to people. He doesn't seem to play people on his path to success and pose himself as something he's not ... he comes across in an authentic true form of a good humanbeing . We hope and look forward to more like him on your program.

[@darrenrobinson4632]

My favourite episode of Diary of a CEO to date. I’ve never seen this personal side of RB, what an insight. Keep them coming Steven - you’re doing an amazing job!!!!! 🤝

[@PB-pi8wr]

Stephen ! I was trying to go to bed. And now I have to stay up even longer to watch this beauty at 6:40am. Great guest sir

[@michaeln925]

Showing all podcasts that there’s levels to the game .

[@arigutman]

An incredible, INCREDIBLE, interview. Thank you... No words other than that!

[@mjcoronel61]

It is amazing how much you can learn about such range of matters through the conversations Steve has with his guests. Inspiring people with great knowledge about their field and beyond. If it’s not yet the most important Podcast, it should definitely be the most important. The people that Steve brings to the table are the biggest influencers in the world! A big thanks from Nicaragua 🇳🇮.

[@giacomoleopardi5776]

What a Honor... Childhood Hero Richard Branson

[@crazilyrich]

Topics discussed in the video: 0:00 Intro 02:07 Your parents 07:27 Your ability to always push forwards 10:03 Dyslexia 13:06 Starting a student magazine 14:51 Using failure to self educate 19:04 What are you really good at? 24:40 You break the law of focus in business 28:36 Expanding to get out of trouble 33:25 Why did you start an airline? 37:39 Why did virgin win? 43:54 Being synonymous with your brand 47:12 Using competition to build a better brand 49:28 Selling your record business 51:21 Looking back on your life 54:01 Why did you want to go to space 56:54 The cost of all these endeavours 01:01:08 The passing of your mother eve 01:04:16 Saying parting words to your family 01:09:25 What is a life worth living? 01:10:51 The last guests question

[@Rozzylous]

Thank you 👍

[@Ytvzoey]

Thank you!!

[@macraeolinger]

This is a BRILLIANT interview.

[@Josanelinda]

The most decent billionaire interview and excellent interviewer approach. Refreshing, insightful…kudos! 🎉

[@mamikiramafoko4095]

My hero. Visiting Virgin Islands is in my bucket list. My small family is looking forward to meeting Sir Branson.

[@jzwadlo]

You have to skip quite a while till he settles in if you're annoyed by all the initial 'uhhhh, ermmm , aaahhh , ermmm' - Gonna listen now - but almost shut it down before skipping 🤓😎 Can't wait to listen to this now I know it smoothes out! Thank you both as always :)

[@leilaboyle]

I've given up - the umming and ahhing is all the way through, and I just can't deal with it...

[@paulkamara281]

You have to appreciate all Richard's speech imperfections. All part of his Brilliance and Character..........Paul

[@fikent5252]

@@leilaboyle yes I’ve found it impossible to listen to !!!! I’ve given up to be honest.

[@hilary729]

Such a shame. A lovely man but so hard to listen to

[@paulkamara281]

@@leilaboyle Terribly short sighted from yourself. I can't stand prim and proper clipped clinical polished well to do types. So there, Huh. ....Can you image what the world would be like if we all behaved, sounded, and looked the same.? I'll finish now. Getting too annoyed.........P

[@jacquesleroux5069]

I need to take a month's leave from work to watch all your brilliant videos!

[@marianokai9271]

What an absolute treat to wake up to this on a Monday Morning! This has to be an award winning interview! Well done!

[@RichardBranson]

Thanks for such a great discussion.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Our pleasure, Richard! x

[@lrcnew7061]

What a well structured interview. I'm so impressed by your ability to keep voice control and calmness in your questioning. My quote, 'a quiet interview'. Then to interview my absolute favourite person on this incredible planet. Two voices that compliment a very intelligent and enjoyable conversation. Thank you Mr. Richard Branson for giving this young man a chance to chat to you.

[@CCLXII]

Absolutely brilliant. Had the opportunity to meet this gentle giant some years ago in Washington DC. Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@ta_shi__nam_gyal]

A true gem ❤ The sad part is we're loosing many great people . Some genius are getting old 😢

[@aquilinaciamacco2410]

@ta_shi_nam_gyal? The happy part is that new geniuses are being born everyday :-) #circle of life

[@joeking4206]

I admire Richard Branson very much. Ever since I bought Tubular Bells in 1973 and found out that he lived in a house boat. OK, he had rich parents (a bit like Stelios) but Boy did he use his advantage. Many people don't. Virgin is the best airline I have ever flown on. The cabin crew are the best and are always just cheeky enough, but not too much. Obviously well trained. I flew to New York on a Laker Airlines "Skytrain" DC10 in 1973. Freddie Laker mentored Richard and helped him to take on B.A. because B.A. had tried the same dirty tricks on Laker who, at the time, only had 3 or 4 planes. Freddie was the man behind Branson and was his saviour. I miss Virgin running the West Coast trains. God knows why they lost the contract to the complete sh*t show Avanti. The Virgin service from Preston to London Euston was excellent. Not so much with Avanti. Cancellations, lateness, high prices.

[@teenafrench7236]

Thank you for being so respectful to Richard, I love the way you conveyed to him just how much we appreciate this interview and the impact it has made. I did a presentation in Management School about Richard. Such a genuine real life Hero. I found it most interesting to learn that courtesy towards others was highly valued in his childhood. No wonder he has such a dynamic personality. I didn't realise he was so attractive as well. I'm changed by this Podcast (as I often am with your content). Thank you🙏💙

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Appreciate it Teena, thanks for listening!

[@teddynakato2100]

He is the only entrepreneur who broke the Law of Focus on One in business world!💪💪💪

[@soultosoulcoaching]

I love how you always create space for guests to speak its what allows for the evolution of the conversation , a great conversation Thankyou !

[@hennagal7360]

So true - and such welcome refreshing positive change from the aggressive entrapping defeating approach used by many tv interviewers

[@neilburns8869]

I personally have used many Virgin products and services. Virgin trains was amongst my favourites as I am sure was probably the case with many rail users on the XC Cross Country services between Aberdeen and the South Coast and of course the West Coast mainline between London and Glasgow. Virgin Cola, Virgin record stores, Virgin Money, Virgin mobile. Only thing I have really noticed about Virgin Atlantic is that their list of destinations is somewhat limited. One thing that will always stick in my memory with regards Sir Richard Branson and Virgin was when the National Lottery was being setup and the American guy who's company it was who made the machines got wind of the fact he wanted to give much more of the money to charity. This American man owns 80 different lotteries around the world, but Sir Richard wanted all the money to go to charities. So, this guy asked if he could meet Sir Richard for lunch, he invited him round to his home in London and they had lunch out in the back garden and he asked Sir Richard "what can I do for you?" In otherwords, this big fat American businessman was trying to bribe Sir Richard Branson into changing his decision to give all the lottery money to charity because he was going to lose out - this guy who already owned 80 lotteries around the world was sweating and getting uptight about the fact that Sir Richard was proposing giving all this money to a more worthy cause.

[@liamknowles2]

This podcast just just absolutely blows my mind every single time just when I think it can't get any better you always go up ten fold

[@L.C.Sweeney]

Probably the least eloquent person I've seen on the internet.

[@ibrahimrahim5988]

Respect from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 west African

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏

[@damienmchugh5002]

Wow .....What a story and what a legend, no one broke more barriers and still is than Richard Branson. Fantastic interview Steven, looking forward to reading book and watching Richard HBO show. Hats off to get him on the show. Damien

[@harrietgrant_OG]

Such an incredible episode, I can imagine this as a pinch me moment for you! Seeing your growth of this over the years is truly inspiring and so proud of your journey and how many lives you are helping with these insightful conversations!

[@JA-fs4nx]

Good day Mr Branson. You are my inspiration. God bless Sir❤

[@hilary729]

Please put Graham Norton on your list of potential interviewees. He’s a fascinating person.

[@pd4119]

You have so many things wrong in this video. I don't see you with the balls to take on such great ideas. The fact that RB is at his age still taking on such challenges is incredibly commendable.

[@mickandtraceycope7826]

Brilliant! 🤜🤛 That went so quick. My bro-in law did some business with him designing an air terminal in SA some years ago which I don't think ever got the permission to go ahead. They were trying to fit in time for the meeting. Richard suggested a breakfast meeting...At my bro-in-laws house in North Yorkshire. Huge respect to him. I worked for Virgin Media for many years so thanks for putting the bread on my breakfast table Sir Richard Branson.👏👏

[@janedieuart]

Richard Branson makes me feel very proud to be British. The very best of what our little country has.

[@navmohindra579]

Another brilliant episode. I'm no longer going to view my stuttering speech as a weakness. Richards worse than me and look how much he has achieved 👍🏼

[@jay-leeofficialcctv]

Man, these guests just keep getting bigger and better.

[@PositiveWomenTV]

"If you can stay positive in a negative situation, you win."

[@MarjorieGarciaOlaran]

If you’re naturally a positive person, you win.

[@raygrimes9203]

Such a calmness with you that opens your guests up, I am hooked on these.

[@mollycloverblog7140]

As a teacher I love listening to successful guests with things like dyslexia. Helps me show kids they can achieve what they want in their own way ❤

[@ClarisNdoroRealEstate]

I pray for more teachers like you.

[@renuleel9993]

it’s 6am and i can’t wait to watch this one!!!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Let me know what you think

[@jerry.norman.52687]

The way you explain complex financial concepts is impressive. Your ability to simplify and break down these topics makes it easier for viewers to grasp important financial knowledge. Thank you for making this content accessible!"

[@FifePropertiesTV]

Definitely the North Star of Entrepreneurs. A huge inspiration to me personally as I used to read about Richard and others in the early 80s.

[@tiffanyteoh5784]

subscribed! I love the array of topics you bring on in your show!

[@xavierx3949]

MASSIVE EPISODE. Big Up The Diary of a CEO!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

❤

[@romansimpson227]

I admire Richard Branson's honesty and positive outlook in life. He's the person who young people should look up too. He's a row model with hight moral ground, calm and collective. The Diary of CEO interviewer is on to the point. Good Luck for your future projects!

[@romansimpson227]

Than you for your intelligent interview.

[@petephelan4068]

Was super excited when I saw you have Sir Richard on the podcast this morning. Probably my most wanted guest! I worked for Virgin Atlantic for a while and always super inspired by Sir Richard and his story. I had the privilege of briefly meeting him one evening where he could barely walk after he had just kite surfed the English channel. What an absolute legend! Thank you Steven and DOAC team! 🙌

[@juliemartin5397]

Richard is such a decent man. Bottom line raised right, good person. I love Virgin Airlines it's a pure joy. The staff when I am shattered and stressed hand me a glass of Procesco have a kind word....... And I am ok ♥️ job done....... Humanness.

[@JansViews]

Steven! You go from strength to strength on your journey of sharing the most inspirational and comprehensive content here on this platform. Be aware that people agree to come on your podcast because of YOU! You shine in a world of mediocrity. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@pekkaastrom7346]

Richard Branson is the KING of humanistic capitalism: with a heart. ❤️