I want to talk about the night and about Richard Branson. But you don’t want to read 3000 words right now, so I’ll break it into smaller posts over the next few days…What were the money quotes? Branson said he was never interested in being a business owner or entrepreneur, but just wanted to “do things he could be proud of.”
He noted that it is “much easier now with 300 businesses than it was with one business.” When asked about branding he pointed out that “a brand is only as good as your products.” And finally, he said something that is very close to my own beliefs, that “business is all about life.” Exactly. That is why business is so important.
And one of my favorite quotes of the night was Branson on the risk of entrepreneurship. “If you don’t take risks you won’t achieve anything.” I think I shouted “Amen” at that point.
If you were there, please feel free to add your own money quotes in the comments section.
A full transcript of the talk will be up later today.
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john alberry on December 23rd, 2005 at 4:36 am
i have a business opportunities for richard
Hayden on February 15th, 2006 at 9:45 am
If someone offered me a million dollars or 10 mins to tell Richard Branson my business idea, I would take the 10 mins…Thats the truth, go on Richard test me…
Alan Stevens on January 28th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I want to contact Richard Branson. Can anyone help with contact details for him or how I can contact someone who is in contact with him?
Regards
Alan Stevens
Caleb Opon on February 5th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
So where other investors see disaster, Richard sees opportunity. Does Virgin Banking sound exiting? I have some very revolutionary banking ideas especially suited for African countries from my eleven years in the sector. Interested, check my profile and investment plan in the Business in Development Network.
Thanks- Caleb Opon
Kelly on February 16th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Richard Branson’s Postal Address is:
Virgin Management Ltd
120 Campden Hill Road
London WA ZAR
UK
Hope this helps
Shari Ahmad on March 15th, 2007 at 5:27 am
Hi,
My name is Shari Ahmad and I am from Brunei Darussalam. A small rich country in part of Asia. I am an entrepreneur in Brunei and very much interested to communicate my proposal to Sir Richard mainly to Bring Virgin in this part of the world. My own company, WestEgrets Technology & Services has a valid license on many IT related areas which include wireless, media broadcasting, communications and others. How can I further my proposal to Sir Richard? Brunei is a small but strategic country and thus can be an excellent platform to expand Virgin to the rest of Asia region which may include Asia-Pacific.
Martin on April 15th, 2007 at 1:57 am
Write to him.
Richard Branson’s CORRECT Postal Address is:
Virgin Management Ltd
120 Campden Hill Road
London W8 7AR
Emilia on September 19th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Dear Richard,
I trust this email finds you well. I have a favour to ask of you, regarding flying from Sydney to Adelaide on 29/9/07. My partner and i are having a surprise wedding, all guests assume it is an engagement party. I wish to have my wedding dress on board with me, i fret that i may loose it, if this was to occur, it would spiol the surprise, and dismantle all the hard work and engery for this special occasion. I am asking for permission. Please Mr Branson, reply to this email or call me on mobile No. 0410 519 707 for your approval. Thank ever so much Emilia ;p)
Anis Ahmad on March 11th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Dear Richard Branson, I hope this mail will find you in good health by the grace of God. May I give you a business tip to promote your esteemed mobile company in india. If yes, please contact immediately. Rest is fine. I need your e-mail address at the earliest
Yours truly,
Anis
Stuart Crook on April 10th, 2008 at 4:38 am
Dear Richard i have the best business oportunity for you if you wish to contact me ring holy cross college, bury, lancashire and ask for me. i think it will make you millions love stuart. x
p.s i hope you read this i am being serious also i love your blonde boufont
Alexandr on June 23rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Hello Sir Richard Branson
I search to whom it is possible to sell, some ideas on modernization of computer technics.
namely ideas:the keyboard for one hand, more effective fan for the processor.
I ask a pardon for my English.
My e-mail: AlexPilligrim@pochta.ru