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
I will give away at least half my wealth during my lifetime and after my death. In the meantime, I'll continue to grow my wealth as much as possible so that the amount I bequeath to charities and worthy causes can be as substantial as possible. John Caudwell amountbequeathcharity share on social
I suppose I have very undesirable traits. I am very critical, which is very undesirable. But it is good from a business point of view. John Caudwell businesscriticalgood 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
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
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
As the years passed, and I was nine, 10, 11 years old, it became obvious I was going to start up a business of some sort. John Caudwell businessobviouspass 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
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
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