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The Birth of Virgin - Hustle, Records, and Risk

The Birth of Virgin - Hustle, Records, and Risk

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 Join the delightfully eccentric Professor Barnaby Ellison Thatch as he unveils the extraordinary origin story of Sir Richard Branson and the Virgin empire. In this captivating inaugural episode, discover how a dyslexic teenager's struggles with traditional education became the unlikely foundation for one of Britain's most audacious business empires. From the underground launch of Student magazine in a London church crypt to the mail-order record revolution that would reshape music retail, witness young Branson's transformation from school dropout to visionary entrepreneur. Professor Thatch masterfully chronicles Virgin's early triumphs, including the gamble on Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" and the controversial signing of the Sex Pistols, revealing how authentic rebellion and customer-first philosophy became the DNA of a global brand. This is the untold story of how personal limitations became professional superpowers, and how one man's refusal to accept conventional wisdom created an entirely new model for business success. Ready to dive deeper into more compelling stories and fascinating characters? Visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ for an incredible collection of engaging podcasts that will captivate your imagination and expand your knowledge of the remarkable people who shaped our world.

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