At the end of the day, if you've got the great idea, and someone judges you've got the managerial capability, you'll probably get the backing for it. John Caudwell backcapabilityday Change image and share on social
If I died tomorrow, I would regret growing so wealthy and still running the business when there are so many more people I could have helped. John Caudwell businessdiegrow Change image and share on social
I don't think I'm going to live until I'm 70, no; I could die tomorrow. So there isn't a panic that time is running out, but there is an element that anything could happen. John Caudwell dieelementhappen Change image and share on social
Really good customer service will deliver sales. You are training salesmen to give the best possible advice and then to achieve the sale. People actually like you to ask for a sale because it shows you value their business. John Caudwell achieveadvicebusiness share on social
My father was unwell when I was 11, had a stroke at 14 and died when I was 18. My mother going to work at seven in the morning and coming back to look after him and me and my brother left its mark on me. John Caudwell backbrothercome share on social
The power of fear of failure, with will to win, is an incredible force. I don't think we should be worried about having a fear of failure; I think it's quite natural. If you surveyed any top businessman or any top athlete, I bet if they were truthful, they would all say they've got a fear of losing and a fear of failure. John Caudwell athletebetbusinessman share on social
I'd much rather leave £2bn to charity, or £3bn or £4bn, than £1bn. That is my motivation to carry on working as hard as I do. John Caudwell 1bn2bn3bn Change image and share on social
People are much more important than superficial environments. John Caudwell environmentimportantpeople Change image and share on social
Some of the things I did in my early career were massive learning curves because I had no one to guide me. You learn very quickly because it costs you torment and trouble. John Caudwell careercostcurve Change image and share on social
I will stay living in Staffordshire. Other people would be moving offshore. I am reasonably happy to help support the British economy. I have done very well out of Britain. John Caudwell britainbritisheconomy Change image and share on social