Top 500 Richard Branson Quotes (2023 Update)
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251. “Kite surfing is a great way of keeping fit. Kiting is great because you’re bouncing over the waves and you’re surfing the waves. I do quite long kite surfs-50 miles in a day.”

— Richard Branson

252. “When we start a new venture, we base it on hard research and analysis. Typically, we review the industry and put ourselves in our customer’s shoes to see what we could do better.”

— Richard Branson

253. “I’m a great believer that saying yes is a lot more fun than saying no.”

— Richard Branson

254. “Everyone needs something to aim for. You can call it a challenge, or you can call it a goal. It is what makes us human. It was challenges that took us from being cavemen to reaching for the stars.”

— Richard Branson

255. “Be creative. Innovate consistently on the little things that the big companies ignore. Little things often make big differences in business.”

— Richard Branson

256. “Give your employees a mission that matches their ambitions. When you challenge people, they surprise you.”

— Richard Branson

257. “When people are placed in positions slightly above what they expect, they are apt to excel.”

— Richard Branson

258. “Have passion for what you do; believe in yourself and your product and your customer; persevere; delegate; listen. Have fun. Today, I add: “Do good”.”

— Richard Branson

259. “Fantasizing about the future is one of my favorite pastimes.”

— Richard Branson

260. “I’m not the sort of person who fears failure.”

— Richard Branson

261. “Red tape will often get in your way. It’s one of the reasons I often carry scissors!”

— Richard Branson

262. “Purpose is not an add-on, it’s not an initiative. It is a culture change and it never finishes.”

— Richard Branson

263. “I never learned the rules in the first place. To change the game is at the heart of what Virgin stands for, so the company culture has always been: “Don’t sweat it: rules were meant to be broken.””

— Richard Branson

264. “We’ll go into orbit. We’ll go to the Moon. This business has no limits.”

— Richard Branson

265. “You know I think if the people who work for a business are proud of the business they work for, they’ll work that much harder, and therefore, I think turning your business into a real force for good is good business sense as well.”

— Richard Branson

266. “Life is a series of ups and clowns. Make it worth your wild!”

— Richard Branson

267. “Business is the force of change. Business is essential to solving the climate crisis, because this is what business is best at: innovating, changing, addressing risks, searching for opportunities. There is no more vital task.”

— Richard Branson

268. “If something can’t be explained on the back of an envelope, it’s rubbish.”

— Richard Branson

269. “Meet regularly with your business team and brainstorm. Intricate business problems are mostly resolved at brainstorming sessions.”

— Richard Branson

270. “I have always believed that personal relationships are vital in business and that people should be directly accountable for their actions.”

— Richard Branson

271. “There is no real difference between work and play – it’s all living.”

— Richard Branson

272. “Being dyslexic can actually help in the outside world. I see some things clearer than other people do because I have to simplify things to help me and that has helped others.”

— Richard Branson

273. “Government and business must come together on the interlinked issues of conservation, economic development and renewable energy. There are literally thousands of businesses, many in the tourism industry, that depend on an intact marine environment for their long-term survival.”

— Richard Branson

274. “What’s the most critical factor in any business decision you’ll ever have to make? Basically, it boils down to this question: If this all crashes, will it bring the whole house tumbling down like a pack of cards? One business matra remains embedded in my brain – protect the downside.”

— Richard Branson

275. “The quality of business communications has become poorer in recent years as people avoid phone calls and face-to-face meetings, I can only assume, in some misguided quest for efficiency.”

— Richard Branson

276. “I think that you’re going to get so much more out of life if you just say yes at every opportunity.”

— Richard Branson

277. “Your company should act as a springboard for ambitious employees, not a set of shackles.”

— Richard Branson

278. “To get the respect of people, I think you’ve got to roll up your sleeves and lead with your people. The absolute key is treating your people well. Looking for the best in your people. Lots and lots of praise, no criticism.”

— Richard Branson

279. “When people screw up, give them a second chance.”

— Richard Branson

280. “I am passionate about many things but conserving our planet and its species is a high priority of mine.”

— Richard Branson

281. “I myself have benefited from many mentors throughout my life.”

— Richard Branson

282. “I’m a true believer in working hard and partying hard. I’m fortunate to be one of those people who can have just as much fun partying without alcohol.”

— Richard Branson

283. “Remain focused on fulfilling your business mission. Never allow adversity divert your attention and efforts.”

— Richard Branson

284. “One thing is certain in business, you and everyone around you will make mistakes.”

— Richard Branson

285. “The most breathtaking thing about being in space is actually looking back at the Earth.”

— Richard Branson

286. “Early on in your career, find someone better than yourself to run the business on a day-to-day basis. Remove yourself, maybe even from the building, and from the nitty-gritty. That way, you’re going to be able to see the bigger picture and think of new areas to go into.”

— Richard Branson

287. “To succeed in business you need to be original, but you also need to understand what your customers want.”

— Richard Branson

288. “Making the extra effort to say thanks in a genuine, personal manner goes a long way. It is pleasurable to do, and it encourages more of the same good behavior.”

— Richard Branson

289. “Whether you are launching a start-up or leading an established company, you should start establishing your social media presence if you haven’t already.”

— Richard Branson

290. “Brands always mean something. If you don’t define what the brand means, your competitors will.”

— Richard Branson

291. “Good brands reflect the histories of the time and the group of people that made them. They can not be copied. They can not be recycled.”

— Richard Branson

292. “I think it’s quite great to set yourself a big challenge and then you’ve got another reason for keeping fit.”

— Richard Branson

293. “Through the right people focusing on the right things, we can, in time, get on top of a lot if not most of the problems of this world. And that’s what a number of us are trying to do.”

— Richard Branson

294. “I am a believer in trying to treat people properly and trying to respond and making sure that I find the time to be courteous.”

— Richard Branson

295. “You can create a business, choose a name, but unless people know about it you’re not going to sell any products.”

— Richard Branson

296. “Don’t hesitate to seek external help or advice where need be. Sometimes, it takes an external, emotionally unattached individual to detect your business flaws and render unbiased advice.”

— Richard Branson

297. “If you look for the best in your employees, they’ll flourish. If you criticize or look for the worst, they’ll shrivel up. We all need lots of watering.”

— Richard Branson

298. “Develop the business around the people; build it, don’t buy it; and, then, be the best.”

— Richard Branson

299. “Be swift to take advantage of business opportunities. Bigger companies are too cumbersome to move quickly; this can be a competitive advantage for you.”

— Richard Branson

300. “The best way forward is to give more people everywhere greater power to build their own destinies.”

— Richard Branson