Sir Richard Branson: What I learned from one of the world's most well-known Billionaires
- S1E15
- 38:16
- June 24th 2024
Join Felix in this one-off solo episode as he takes us through his experience at the exclusive invite-only retreat to Necker Island hosted by Sir Richard Branson in May 2024.
Learn what makes Richard Branson such a successful and special entrepreneur, and the key things Felix wants to implement after spending 4 days with one of the world's most successful and high-profile entrepreneurs ever.
Episode highlights include:
- Spirit of "Everything is Possible" - Felix's personal record swim to Mosquito Island
- Importance of creating a company culture of connection, belonging and being heard
- "Don't work in the company, work outside the company". Being in a role that plays on your strengths as a leader, not in the day-to-day operations
- What to expect on Necker Island - animals, colourful flowers, easy luxury and FUN
- Importance of small talk & remembering staff and patients' personal details
- "Do what you think is the right thing". Richard's deep commitment to making the world a better place
- Nurturing your employees and fast decision-making via the culture of the "cheeky start-up"
- How each day at the retreat was structured
- Letters from influential global shakers casually hung up in the kitchen
- "Listen, don't talk". Richard's secret weapon - his notebook where he writes all his ideas that came from listening to people.
- Richard's Branding Genius. Naming his planes, creating an extraordinary personal experience when using his services
- "Small things are big things." Details count. (eg. Virgin Cruises sell packs of 3 socks in case one goes missing in the laundry... or that all the tables are built so you can dance on them)
- Virgin's Recruitment Application Process: The 3-minute video and the importance of putting candidates in every-day situations to see their real side
- The importance of asking the right questions
- Richard's message for every human
Aesthetics & Biz
Join Dr. Felix Bertram, esteemed host and successful self-made entrepreneur. As CEO and founder of Skinmed, the fastest-growing and largest clinic chain in Switzerland with 5 locations and over 140 employees, he takes you on the highs and lows of combining aesthetics and business. Dr. Bertram’s track record goes beyond Skinmed as he is also the owner of a successful skincare brand, the renowned Swiss Aesthetic Institute, and the fastest-ever restaurant to be awarded 2 Michelin stars.
In each episode of Aesthetics & Biz, Dr. Bertram welcomes guests from various corners of the aesthetics industry to share their invaluable experience, skills, and wisdom. Through engaging conversations and insightful interviews, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of the aesthetics field and discover their secrets to building a successful career.
More About The Host
Internationally renowned business mogul and board certified dermatologist, Dr. Felix Bertram, is the self-made founder of Skinmed, one of the largest and fastest-growing aesthetic clinic chains in Switzerland with 140 employees and over 6,000 surgeries performed annually across 5 locations.
Dr. Bertram is also the owner of the prestigious Swiss Aesthetic Institute, the sustainable and medically-backed skincare range “Skinmed Doctors” and the ground-breaking restaurant “Skin's”, which received 2 Michelin stars just 4 months after opening in October 2022.