My very first venture was a national student magazine to try to campaign against the [Vietnam] War. And so I wanted to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I was the kind of entrepreneur that never really felt I made it. When Mike Olefield's "Tubular Bells" [Virgin Records' first release]… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Perhaps, therefore, it is odd that if there is any one phrase that is guaranteed to set me off it's when someone… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Of course, a lot of businesses want to reach students, so I funded the magazine by selling advertising. I sold something like… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
... Our first priority should be the people who work for the companies, then the customers, then the shareholders. Because if the… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When you are ready to make your first hires, look for people who understand your passion, want to add to your ideas… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
From the first days of my career as an entrepreneur, I have always used my own and my team's lack of experience… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Every business, like a painting, operates according to its own rules. There are many ways to run a successful company. What works… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you don't succeed at first, there's no need for the F word (Failure). Pick yourself up and try, try again. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Grow internally first. Strengthen your bottom line first before considering external growth. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Everybody has a camera on their phone these days, everybody wants a selfie or a picture, and the moment one person starts… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Taking bold climate action now has the potential to unleash the full power of business and at the same time lift millions… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When you're first thinking through an idea, it's important not to get bogged down in complexity. Thinking simply and clearly is hard… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
LEARN FROM FAILURE. If you are an entrepreneur and your first venture wasn't a success, welcome to the club. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Most entrepreneurs are not doing it for financial motives in the first place. They're just people who love creating. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Look, if you can indulge in your passion, life will be far more interesting than if you're just working. You'll work harder… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
First of all, if you're setting up a new company, you want to try to find a brand that can work on… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I never learned the rules in the first place. To change the game is at the heart of what Virgin stands for,… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I am convinced that companies should put staff first, customers second and shareholders third - ultimately that's in the best interest of… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As an adventurer...I try to protect against the downside. I make sure I have covered as many eventualities as I can. In the end,… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I will work day and night to avoid failure, but if I can't, I'll pick myself up the next day. The most important thing… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Tough times are inevitable in life and in business. But how you compose yourself during those times defines your spirit and will define your… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I'm a great believer in life to saying yes and not saying no, and hopefully making people smile and just having fun in life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Business leaders take things far too seriously, and forget that most of the time people spend in their lives is at work, and it… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
![“My very first venture was a national student magazine to try to campaign against the [Vietnam] War. And so I wanted to be an editor. I wanted to bring the magazine out. And in order for the magazine to survive I had to worry about the printing and the paper manufacturing and the distribution. And…” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/675/richard-branson-256_campaigns_my-very-first-venture-was-a-national-stu_83658.jpg)
![“I was the kind of entrepreneur that never really felt I made it. When Mike Olefield's "Tubular Bells" [Virgin Records' first release] sold 8 or 10 million copies, I suppose, at age 19, I could've possibly retired on the money. Instead, I immediately pushed the boat and took that risk again.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/433/richard-branson-256_age_i-was-the-kind-of-entrepreneur-that-neve_90171.jpg)
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
