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How Richard Branson Became A Billionaire
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The 1970s – Early Entrepreneurial Success
At the age of 16, Richard Branson began his journey toward becoming one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. His first business venture was a mail-ordering record store called “Virgin Records” which he opened in 1970 on London’s Oxford Street.
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CNN Lifestyle / As a fun-loving entrepreneur, Sir Richard kicked off his business venture in the 70s when he was only 16!
The company slowly grew after several years. Eventually, Richard built a chain of stores throughout Britain.
The 1980s – Expansion Beyond Music
In 1984 Richard expanded Virgin beyond music and made his first move into the airline industry by launching a low-cost domestic carrier called “Virgin Atlantic Airways”. He continued to acquire more businesses in the travel industry
Thus, by the end of the decade, Richard had grown Virgin into a multi-million-pound global brand.
The 1990s – Going Global
In 1992 Richard took his business to new heights with the launch of “Virgin Trains”, a high-speed rail service connecting London and Glasgow. Richard then went on to expand Virgin into many more industries such as telecommunications, mobile phones, music festivals, luxury lifestyle products, and even space exploration. By 1999 Richard was estimated to be worth £2 billion.
The 2000s – Further Expansion
During this decade Richard continued to grow his empire by launching new ventures in media, health care, hospitality, and finance. He also acquired an airline company called “V Australia,” which allowed Virgin Group to expand its operations into the Asia-Pacific region.
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Elle / In the early 2000s, Richard peaked his career – as he became the world’s most influential man.
Richard was now estimated to be worth $4 billion by Forbes and was recognized as one of Britain’s wealthiest people.
The 2010s – Business Success and Philanthropy
Throughout this decade, Richard continued to grow his businesses while also focusing on giving back to society. Richard set up the “Virgin Unite Foundation,” which is an organization dedicated to tackling global problems such as poverty, climate change, and social injustice.
In 2013, Richard announced that he had surpassed the $10 billion mark in terms of net worth.
The 2020s – Billionaire Status
In 2020 Richard Branson was officially declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine, with a net worth of approximately $14 billion. Richard continues to grow his various businesses and venture into new industries while also advocating for social reforms and global equality.
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The U.S. Sun / In the 1980s, Richard Branson continued to expand his business by opening new store chains across the U.S.
Over the past 50 years, Richard Branson has gone from a teenage entrepreneur to one of the world’s most successful billionaires. His business success is testimony to his resilience, vision, and dedication to creating companies that have a positive impact on society. Branson is an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere who are looking for guidance on how to make their dreams come true.
To this day, Richard Branson continues to be an inspiration. He continually advocates for social reforms and global equality while helping people around the world realize their dreams of success. Today, the British business tycoon continues to impress the world. Not only with his staggering net worth. But with his anthropological works as well.
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