Episodes

  • From Earth to Orbit- Legacy, Leadership, and Looking Forward

    From Earth to Orbit- Legacy, Leadership, and Looking Forward
    Jun 23 2025
    Chronicles Branson's space tourism venture Virgin Galactic culminating in his 2021 personal space flight, pioneering sustainable aviation fuel initiatives including Virgin Atlantic's 100% SAF-powered flight, extensive philanthropic work through Virgin Unite, The Elders, and The B Team, family involvement in business succession, and his lasting legacy as an entrepreneur who transformed business into entertainment while addressing global challenges like climate change.

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    24 mins
  • Flights, Fails, and Fame- The Branson Effect

    Flights, Fails, and Fame- The Branson Effect
    Jun 23 2025
    Explores Richard Branson's founding of Virgin Atlantic to challenge British Airways, his legendary publicity stunts including transatlantic balloon flights and speedboat record attempts, expansion into diverse industries like trains, cola, and mobile phones, spectacular failures including Virgin Cola and Virgin Orbit, and his genius for transforming public setbacks into powerful brand mythology that enhanced rather than damaged his reputation.

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    27 mins
  • The Birth of Virgin - Hustle, Records, and Risk

    The Birth of Virgin - Hustle, Records, and Risk
    Jun 22 2025
    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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    20 mins