I decided to leave most of my wealth to my charitable foundation, which is not to be confused with my charity. My charity helps children directly. The charitable foundation will receive most of my legacy when I die. John Caudwell charitablecharitychild share on social
I'm a capitalist. I'm not going to feel sympathetic to people leading a life they don't have to lead who, with effort, could maybe break out of it. John Caudwell breakcapitalisteffort Change image and share on social
I can safely say that there are dozens of places on 'Titania' to watch a film with friends. I would estimate there's something like 50 televisions on board, some of which are very big-screen, some of which drop out of ceilings on the outdoor decks. John Caudwell bigboardceiling share on social
Journalists like to say I started off sweeping the pottery floors. But it was just a short-lived part time job doing that after I left school. John Caudwell floorjobjournalist Change image and share on social
I do like a healthy dose of adrenalin, but my character is more rounded. I am not timid; I like excitement. John Caudwell adrenalincharacterdose Change image and share on social
I always switch off from the business when I go across the threshold. Home is home, and I try to keep it that way. John Caudwell businesshomeswitch 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
Those of us who have yet to find philanthropy may find there is a far greater reward from it than from wealth creation. John Caudwell creationfindgreat Change image and share on social
OK, I've made a preposterous amount of money. But I was born with the attributes needed to do it. John Caudwell amountattributebear Change image and share on social
My second business would have succeeded but for competitors' jealousy. I was selling motorbike gear cheap, but the people I was undercutting complained to the manufacturer and cut off my supply. It showed me how corrupt business can be. When I sold phones, the same thing happened, but this time I was ready. John Caudwell businesscheapcompetitor share on social