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. Richard Branson agecarearly Change image and share on social
The signing of the Sex Pistols was a turning point for Virgin. It put the company on the map and, over the years, attracted bands such as Genesis, the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, and Janet Jackson. It also attracted Culture Club, who were ground-breaking. Richard Branson attractbandbreak share on social
You should not build your customer service system on the premise that your organisation will never question the whims of your clients. Richard Branson buildclientcustomer Change image and share on social
As more airlines consolidated and grew larger and more focused on the bottom line, flying in the U.S. became an awful experience. Despite moves to block our airline from flying, Virgin America began service in August 2007 - with the goal of making flying good again. Richard Branson airlineamericaaugust share on social
I've been very passionate about renewable energy for many years, particularly solar energy and its capacity to bring abundant clean, sustainable energy to millions around the globe. Richard Branson abundantbringcapacity Change image and share on social
The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master. Richard Branson artdelegationentrepreneur Change image and share on social
By putting the employee first, the customer effectively comes first by default, and in the end, the shareholder comes first by default as well. Richard Branson customerdefaulteffectively Change image and share on social
I love creating hideaways. My idea is to go to the most beautiful, unspoilt places, buy the land, and make sure it is never damaged. I've always admired John D. Rockefeller, who bought up tracts of land to ensure they were left wild in perpetuity. Richard Branson admirebeautifulbuy share on social
I love Africa, and Ulusaba, our home in South Africa, is pretty special. It's on a rocky hill overlooking the bush, and from your room, you can see lions stalking zebras by the waterhole. Richard Branson africabushhill Change image and share on social
With Virgin, I've just loved creating things. And as a private company, I can get away with moving Virgin from records to airlines to train companies to space companies to whatever, without ever having to worry about analysts knocking the value of my stock. Richard Branson airlineanalystcompany share on social
