The Making Of Richard Branson

The Making Of Sir Richard Branson: 

The Making Of Sir Richard Branson “ How I've survived, had fun, and made a fortune doing business my way.” By Robin Bhatt ROLE MODEL

Early life of “RB”: 

Early life of “RB” Branson was (born 18 July 1950) at Stone field Nursing Home in Black health, South London. The son of Barrister Edward James Branson and Eve Branson. Branson was educated at Scaitcliffe School. Branson has DYSLEXIA and had poor academic performance as a student, but discovered his ability to connect with others.

The Incredible Triumph of an Enigmatic Entrepreneur: 

The Incredible Triumph of an Enigmatic Entrepreneur "You've got one go in life, so make the most of it.“ Ironically, Richard Branson's talents began to show themselves during his adolescent school years. In the late 60's, he decided to start his own student magazine. This might not have been remarkable, except that this magazine was intended to tie many school together. Now, head of 400 or so enterprises that carry the Virgin name, with a personal wealth estimated at nearly $3 billion, he has followed that personal dream and made the most of it. He still holds the record as fastest to cross the Atlantic ocean by boat. He was in the race to circle the globe in a balloon.

1970’s: the brand is born : 

1970’s: the brand is born

First Virgin Music Store : 

First Virgin Music Store

1980’s: early growth/survival : 

1980’s: early growth/survival

1990’s: entrepreneurial start ups : 

1990’s: entrepreneurial start ups

Virgin brand so far: Transport & Travel : 

Virgin brand so far: Transport & Travel

Virgin brand so far: Leisure & Entertainment : 

Virgin brand so far: Leisure & Entertainment

Virgin brand so far: Retail : 

Virgin brand so far: Retail

Virgin brand so far: Communications, Money. : 

Virgin brand so far: Communications, Money.

Virgin Mobile India Entry…. : 

Virgin Mobile India Entry….

Virgin brand so far: Health, Renewable, Charity. : 

Virgin brand so far: Health, Renewable, Charity.

Marketing Insights: 

Marketing Insights Be different/Be remarkable You don't have to be a category leader to have a successful business. Thinking, breathing and acting like a customer is essential. Free advertising can be a company's best promotional tool. Customers define your brand for you. Social media can absolutely drive sales.

Business Philosophy : 

Business Philosophy “Fun is at the core of how I like to do Business.” “Fun is the secret of Virgin’s success.” “Business is not a recipe which could be imitated.”

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400 companies worldwide, employing 55,500 people, an annual Virgin Group turnover US$20.4 bn. VIRGIN ….one of the most exciting brands in the world .

What we can learn from :Sir Richard Branson : 

What we can learn from :Sir Richard Branson Make your work FUN !!! Be Different Innovation is the key to success. Take the leap of faith Keep on checking

THANK U 4 LISTENING ME…….!!!!! : 

THANK U 4 LISTENING ME…….!!!!!