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Why John Caudwell Gave Away His £1.5B Fortune
Manage episode 494727586 series 1443649
What happens when a business deal worth millions collapses overnight? Most founders would panic. John Caudwell pivoted. In this bite-sized episode of Screw It Just DO It, I revisit one of the boldest comeback stories I’ve heard on the show. John shares how losing a major Motorola distribution agreement became a defining moment that tested his leadership, resilience, and ability to outmanoeuvre giants.
He explains how he secured Nokia as a partner, turned adversity into advantage, and ultimately scaled to dominate the mobile phone market. If you’re building a business and facing your own crisis point, this is the masterclass you didn’t know you needed.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic partnerships can make or break your growth
- Being adaptable is non-negotiable when facing crisis
- Vision and execution need to move quickly, especially under pressure
- Never let a loss define your next move. Use it to build something better
🎧 New episodes of Screw It Just DO It drop every Tuesday & Thursday - so makes sure you follow wherever you listen. You’ll hear real conversations with founders who’ve taken a risk, built something from scratch, and figured it out along the way.
🔥 Want to take things further? Join me in person this October at the Festival of Entrepreneurs on the 8–9th October at the NEC in Birmingham. The Festival of Entrepreneurs is where 5-10,000 ambitious founders come together to learn from the people who've actually done it. I'm giving my listeners free 2-day passes.
Real entrepreneurs, real stories, real strategies – exactly like what you're hearing right now, but live and in person. Go to www.festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk and grab your free pass before they're gone.
👉 Follow the show. Turn up in October. Screw It Just DO It!
#ScrewItJustDoIt #FestivalOfEntrepreneurs #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship
603 episodes
Manage episode 494727586 series 1443649
What happens when a business deal worth millions collapses overnight? Most founders would panic. John Caudwell pivoted. In this bite-sized episode of Screw It Just DO It, I revisit one of the boldest comeback stories I’ve heard on the show. John shares how losing a major Motorola distribution agreement became a defining moment that tested his leadership, resilience, and ability to outmanoeuvre giants.
He explains how he secured Nokia as a partner, turned adversity into advantage, and ultimately scaled to dominate the mobile phone market. If you’re building a business and facing your own crisis point, this is the masterclass you didn’t know you needed.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic partnerships can make or break your growth
- Being adaptable is non-negotiable when facing crisis
- Vision and execution need to move quickly, especially under pressure
- Never let a loss define your next move. Use it to build something better
🎧 New episodes of Screw It Just DO It drop every Tuesday & Thursday - so makes sure you follow wherever you listen. You’ll hear real conversations with founders who’ve taken a risk, built something from scratch, and figured it out along the way.
🔥 Want to take things further? Join me in person this October at the Festival of Entrepreneurs on the 8–9th October at the NEC in Birmingham. The Festival of Entrepreneurs is where 5-10,000 ambitious founders come together to learn from the people who've actually done it. I'm giving my listeners free 2-day passes.
Real entrepreneurs, real stories, real strategies – exactly like what you're hearing right now, but live and in person. Go to www.festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk and grab your free pass before they're gone.
👉 Follow the show. Turn up in October. Screw It Just DO It!
#ScrewItJustDoIt #FestivalOfEntrepreneurs #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship
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