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Podcast: Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall
Episode: Why John Caudwell Gave Away His Β£1.5B Fortune
Description: 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 Iβve 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 youβre building a business and facing your...