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In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation. Sir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes. In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss: - Surviving British boarding school - Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine - Partnering with people who share his vision - The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines - Building the world’s largest independent record label - Facing risk with excitement, not fear - Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur - Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime - Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders - Pushing through the toughest days - Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently - And other topics… Sir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally. Connect with Richard: Richard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson Richard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ Richard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson Resources Mentioned: Richard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. 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Sir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes. In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss: - Surviving British boarding school - Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine - Partnering with people who share his vision - The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines - Building the world’s largest independent record label - Facing risk with excitement, not fear - Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur - Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime - Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders - Pushing through the toughest days - Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently - And other topics… Sir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally. Connect with Richard: Richard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson Richard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ Richard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson Resources Mentioned: Richard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers &amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. 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In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss: - Surviving British boarding school - Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine - Partnering with people who share his vision - The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines - Building the world’s largest independent record label - Facing risk with excitement, not fear - Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur - Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime - Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders - Pushing through the toughest days - Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently - And other topics… Sir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally. Connect with Richard: Richard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson Richard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ Richard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson Resources Mentioned: Richard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. 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class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 podcast-banner"><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 podcast-image"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="From struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote "Virgin Airlines" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation. Sir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes. In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss: - Surviving British boarding school - Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine - Partnering with people who share his vision - The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines - Building the world’s largest independent record label - Facing risk with excitement, not fear - Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur - Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime - Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders - Pushing through the toughest days - Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently - And other topics… Sir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally. Connect with Richard: Richard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson Richard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ Richard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson Resources Mentioned: Richard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training"/></div><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 podcast-title-container container pt-md pb-md"><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 podcast-title"><a class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200"><h3 class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 light">Leap Academy with Ilana Golan</h3></a><p class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 podcast-artist">Ilana Golan</p></div></div></div><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 container pt-lg pb-lg"><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 episode-information"><div class="jsx-1877041120 episode-title-container pb-lg"><h3 class="jsx-1877041120 episode-title mb-sm">Richard Branson: The Journey to a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire</h3><div class="jsx-1877041120 episode-date-and-length"><span class="jsx-1877041120 episode-date mr-md">NOV 12, 2024</span><span class="jsx-1877041120 episode-length">21 MIN</span></div></div><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 episode-player-container"><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 episode-artwork mb-lg"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Leap Academy with Ilana Golan"/></div><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 episode-right-desktop"><div class="jsx-2470245504 episode-title-container pb-lg"><h3 class="jsx-2470245504 episode-title mb-sm">Richard Branson: The Journey to a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire</h3><div class="jsx-2470245504 episode-date-and-length"><span class="jsx-2470245504 episode-date mr-md">NOV 12, 2024</span><span class="jsx-2470245504 episode-length">21 MIN</span></div></div><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980 button-and-player-container"><div class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980"><button type="button" class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980"><img class="mr-xs" src="/img/icons/play-dark.svg" alt="play" width="24px"/><span class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980">Play Episode</span></button></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="jsx-1632631828 details-banner pt-lg pb-sm"><div class="jsx-1632631828 container"><h3 class="jsx-1632631828">Description</h3><div class="jsx-1632631828 details mt-md mb-sm"> <p>From struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote "Virgin Airlines" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.</p><p>Sir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:</strong></p><p>- Surviving British boarding school </p><p>- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine</p><p>- Partnering with people who share his vision</p><p>- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines</p><p>- Building the world’s largest independent record label</p><p>- Facing risk with excitement, not fear</p><p>- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur</p><p>- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime</p><p>- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders</p><p>- Pushing through the toughest days</p><p>- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently</p><p>- And other topics…</p><p> </p><p><strong>Sir Richard Branson</strong> is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started <em>Student</em> magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Richard:</strong></p><p>Richard’s Website: <a href="https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson">https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson</a> </p><p>Richard’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/</a> </p><p>Richard’s Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/richardbranson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">https://x.com/richardbranson</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p>Richard’s Audiobook: <em>Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story</em>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7">https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Leap Academy:</strong></p><p>Ready to make the LEAP in your career? 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Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote \"Virgin Airlines\" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.\nSir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:\n- Surviving British boarding school \n- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine\n- Partnering with people who share his vision\n- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines\n- Building the world’s largest independent record label\n- Facing risk with excitement, not fear\n- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur\n- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime\n- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders\n- Pushing through the toughest days\n- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently\n- And other topics…\n \nSir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.\n\nConnect with Richard:\nRichard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson \nRichard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ \nRichard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson\n\nResources Mentioned:\nRichard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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