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Matthew Riley: HOW TO BUILD A BILLION-POUND BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH
How to Build a Billion-Pound Business from Scratch
In this episode of Billionaire Business, Chris Godsmark and Ian Fishwick sit down with Matthew Riley, the founder of Daisy Group, one of the UK’s leading telecoms companies. They discuss "How To Build A Billion-Pound Business From Scratch." Matthew has built not one, but two, businesses valued at over a billion pounds - O2 Daisy and GIACOM.
Matthew shares his incredible journey, starting with leaving school at 16 due to dyslexia and a traditional education system that didn’t recognise his potential. He talks candidly about overcoming early challenges, using setbacks as motivation, and finding his path in the business world.
The episode also explores:
Matthew also shares practical advice on leadership, building a strong team, and leveraging personal strengths while compensating for weaknesses. He challenges the notion that academic success is a prerequisite for business achievement, emphasising resilience, adaptability, and learning from failure.
Tune in to hear how Matthew turned vision, grit, and determination into one of the UK’s most successful telecoms companies and discover actionable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark.
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By Chris Godsmark & Ian FishwickHow to Build a Billion-Pound Business from Scratch
In this episode of Billionaire Business, Chris Godsmark and Ian Fishwick sit down with Matthew Riley, the founder of Daisy Group, one of the UK’s leading telecoms companies. They discuss "How To Build A Billion-Pound Business From Scratch." Matthew has built not one, but two, businesses valued at over a billion pounds - O2 Daisy and GIACOM.
Matthew shares his incredible journey, starting with leaving school at 16 due to dyslexia and a traditional education system that didn’t recognise his potential. He talks candidly about overcoming early challenges, using setbacks as motivation, and finding his path in the business world.
The episode also explores:
Matthew also shares practical advice on leadership, building a strong team, and leveraging personal strengths while compensating for weaknesses. He challenges the notion that academic success is a prerequisite for business achievement, emphasising resilience, adaptability, and learning from failure.
Tune in to hear how Matthew turned vision, grit, and determination into one of the UK’s most successful telecoms companies and discover actionable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark.
Follow & Catch Up With Us
Want more from Billionaire Business Podcast? Tap in for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes moments, and everything that doesn’t make it into the mic.
Follow Ian Fishwick:
LinkedIn: linkenin.com/in/ianfishwick
Email: [email protected]
Follow Chris Godsmark:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisgodsmark
Email: [email protected]
Follow Billionaire Business:
Website: www.billionairebusiness.net/
Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/billionaire-business-podcast