We Asked a Billionaire 30 Tough Questions | Honesty Box
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We Asked a Billionaire 30 Tough Questions | Honesty Box
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Is it possible to be a billionaire and still be a good person? 💰
Self-made billionaire John Caudwell, the founder of Phones 4u, answers the internet's biggest questions about money, wealth and the lives of the super-rich in this episode of Honesty Box. With an estimated net worth of £1.5 billion, John reveals how he went from growing up in poverty to building a billion-pound business empire, and shares what it's really like to be one of Britain's wealthiest entrepreneurs.
From owning a £2 million helicopter and luxury properties to flying EasyJet and shopping for bargains, John opens up about his spending habits, the most expensive things he's ever bought and whether money really buys happiness. He also tackles some of the biggest controversies surrounding extreme wealth, including whether billionaires should exist, taxing the super-rich, paying his fair share of tax, inheritance and whether the wealthy have a moral responsibility to give their fortunes away.
John also shares his thoughts on Elon Musk, cryptocurrency, the biggest business decisions of his career and how anyone hoping to become a billionaire can get started.
Is there such a thing as too much money? Could he survive on minimum wage? And should billionaires be doing more to help society?
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 What Is Your Net Worth?
00:52 Did You Inherit Your Wealth?
01:06 How Did You Make Your Money?
01:39 What's The Most Expensive Thing You've Ever Bought?
02:13 How Much Does A Helicopter Cost?
02:30 Are You Morally Corrupt?
03:16 Where Do You Rank On The World's Rich List?
03:36 How Many Properties Do You Own?
04:21 Do You Believe In A Billionaire Tax?
05:22 Private Jets, Yachts Or Cars?
07:30 Does Money Actually Buy Happiness?
08:08 Will Your Kids Inherit All Your Money?
09:15 Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Money?
09:45 How Much Does Your Outfit Cost?
10:41 Why Do You Fly EasyJet?
11:07 Do You Pay Tax?
12:12 What Do You Refuse To Spend Money On?
12:47 Are People Jealous Of You?
13:01 Are You Lonely As A Billionaire?
13:32 Is It Fair That You're A Billionaire?
14:15 How Much Money Is In Your Bank Account?
14:28 Should Billionaires Exist?
15:06 Should Billionaires Give Away Their Wealth?
15:14 Can I Borrow A Tenner?
15:33 Could You Survive On The Living Wage?
16:15 What's Worth Spending Money On?
17:12 Why Aren't You Batman Or Iron Man?
17:44 What Do You Think About Cryptocurrency?
18:06 What's Your Best Business Decision?
19:06 How Can I Become A Billionaire?
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