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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 15h

It’s almost time... ✨ Caudwell Children welcome guests to The Butterfly Ball Monaco 2026 at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo for an unforgettable evening of impact - creating a brighter future for disabled and neurodivergent children. 💜 Thank you to everyone attending and supporting.

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Why has money never changed me? 💷🤑 I was born a pauper and I still have a pauper's mind. A billionaire bank balance has never changed that.

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How old do you think I am? ⌛️ My team say people are amazed to discover my age... which notches up a year next week. 🎂 Health and fitness is so important to me, especially as a father to young children who I want to help parent into adulthood. You're only as old as you feel?

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I met my partner in Monaco. I use it as a base for my cycling and French property business. And every year, we raise millions for #CaudwellChildren via Butterfly Ball Monaco. Given how much time I spend in the principality, I'm often asked why I don't move there permanently. 🇲🇨🇬🇧

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Can you still do the Phones 4U hand gesture? 🤙🖐🤘 I'll be honest, I always struggled with it. 🤣 But, like a secret handshake, it became an unforgettable part of Phones 4U. 👉 What other memorable ads have outlived the brands they promoted? #Phones4U

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

After the summer of such extreme heatwaves, it's a relief to see some of England's natural beauty beginning to recover from the desiccation, isn't it? How much do you cherish our "green and pleasant land"? And how have you noticed it changing? #ThursdayThrowback #LakeDistrict

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What teasers could we give? 🤔 Simply put: the press launch for 1 Mayfair is going to be simply out of this world! ✨ Everyone at Caudwell is sworn to secrecy and that includes me. But watch this space... #1mayfair #superprime #propertydevelopment

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What's the humanitarian legacy of 9/11? I marked the 25th anniversary by joining #BGCCharityDay, set up to honour the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald staff killed at the World Trade Center. BGC Group donates 100% of daily revenue to charity. This year that included #CaudwellYouth.

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Juan-les-Pins on Cap D'Antibes is a special place to me. It's no accident that the superprime Caudwell properties I've developed on the French Riviera - including Le Provencal and Domaine de la Belle Etoile - are located here.

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Wealth tax debate on @lbc.co.uk. No holding back. Lots of passion on both sides! 🗣️🥊 @patmillsuk.bsky.social sent a letter to Andy Burnham pushing for a 2% annual charge on wealth over £10 million, plus higher capital gains and inheritance taxes. #WealthTax #PatrioticMillionaires #LBC

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Why wait until January to set New Year's resolutions? Why not new season resolutions? New month? Or just new day? I absolutely believe in the power of resolutions. Here's one I've set for myself - and some rather less committed friends - for September. #AskJC

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Philanthropy has always been a driving force for me. So when aspiring entrepreneurs ask me how they should build corporate giving into their business model from day one, I'm sure they're surprised by my answer: don't. ❌ #CharityTuesday #AskJC

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

@thetimes ran an article with the headline: “Phones4U founder's ‘cringey' £250,000 marble statue - of himself”. Yes, I commissioned a marble statue of myself. In jeans. Hand in pocket. Here's where and why I did it. 👉 Vain and cringey? Or fair enough for a decade's work?

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

University or apprenticeship: what's actually more useful for launching your career? As an employer who has interviewed thousands of candidates, a 2:1 degree doesn't impress me. Here's what does. #AskJC #university #apprenticeships #success

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Are you trying to start a business with no capital? Here's the truth you don't often hear. You can't. Not really. 🚫 🎥 If I was just starting out today? Watch to find out what I'd do. #AskJC #MotivationMonday

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I'm always fascinated by how others tell my story. This (very clever use of AI) version by Progenius is quite good - though I swear my transformation from ginger mop-head to bald was not so instantaneous! 🤣 “Where you start does not determine where you finish”. #success

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

When povvo king #ShabazSays came to interview me at my home in Vail for the BBC documentary "Are Billionaires Bad?", I don't think he was quite expecting this... ❄️🤣 🎥 Have you watched the film yet? Available now on BBC iPlayer. #billionairesbad #documentary

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

“What's the best thing to own if you're wealthy?” I get asked that a lot. The answer may surprise you. 🎥 Watch out for the blooper moment. The hazards of filming in a train tunnel… 🚂 #AskJC #MondayMotivation

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Are billionaires bad? 🤑💷 That’s the question that, after years of roasting the super-rich online, content creator #ShabazSays sought to answer in this new BBC documentary, out now on iPlayer. His quest culminated with a visit to my home. 📺 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ydrr

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A follower asks: Can your rags-to-riches rise happen again to others? For me, a working-class lad from Stoke-on-Trent who left school at 16, my wealth rose over many years as I built my mobile phones empire and then, when I sold it in 2006, I became a billionaire. #AskJC

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Watching another changing of the guard at Downing Street today reminded me of this recent conversation. My team asked if I have any sympathy for politicians. 👉 Here’s my answer. What’s yours?

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

What a match! ⚽️ Who stayed up to watch? Who actually made it into work this morning? 🤣 There were so many iconic moments in England's 3-2 win over Mexico that you could draw lessons from. 👉 What stands out most for you? Well done, England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Is football really coming home this time?

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I'll be honest about something successful people rarely say out loud: running the business that created most of my wealth was horrible. Not every day. But most of them. Worth it. But nobody should pretend it's easy. Founders and CEOs, be honest: how much fun are you having?

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Help me out with some #WednesdayWit. How would you caption this to make a business metaphor? Extra points if you know what - or where - this contraption is. #captionthis

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We did it! On Sunday, against the heatwave odds, my friend Dashy and I completed our 10-day, 1,000-mile London-to-Monaco charity cycle ride in aid of @caudwellchildren.bsky.social. I'm now exhausted and hoping I can recover quickly ahead of @letapedutour.bsky.social on 19 July. We'll see.

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If I wanted to get rich quick, there are certain things I would never do. One of them is to jump on whatever the bandwagon of the moment is and to do it in a knee-jerk way. Here's what I'd do - and have done, time and again - instead. #AskJC #MondayMotivation

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Busy people used to say “I wish I could clone myself”. Now, with AI, we effectively can! Is that a good thing? Here’s what happened when I met my AI twin. 🤯 👉 Would AI John fool you? #AItwin #futureofwork #AI

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

As part of my training for next month’s L'Etape du Tour, I’m now cycling from London to Monaco. That’s about 1,000 miles via a back-breaking Alpine route. 🚵‍♂️ 🤔 I wondered: would supporters of @caudwellchildren.bsky.social sponsor me to raise more money for the charity? #CharityTuesday

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Keir Starmer's resignation is not unexpected but it is unfortunate. My thoughts. ⤵️

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Last night at The Dorchester, Alexandra Burke dedicated her hit “Hallelujah” to me. I was incredibly touched. But I must turn that praise back on absolutely everyone who made last night’s record-breaking evening of philanthropy for @caudwellchildren.bsky.social. Thank you! #charity

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Which jacket should I wear for tonight's Butterfly Ball at @TheDorchester in aid of @caudwellchildren.bsky.social? 🦋💜

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

How long should a warranty last on a product you use every day? Before I built a mobile phones empire or got into superprime property, I was a second-hand car salesman in Stoke-on-Trent. 🚗 This follower question made me chuckle! 🤣 #AskJC #customerservice

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🗓️ One week from today I'll be back at The Dorchester for this year's Butterfly Ball London, held in aid of @caudwellchildren.bsky.social, hosted by Jonathan Wilkes with performances by Alexandra Burke and Will Young 🎶. 🎟️ Get one of the final tickets here: bit.ly/4jndpOK #charity

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

📸 Check out the full album of 300+ photos from this spectacular opening - the building, the setting and the glamorous guests - on my Facebook page: bit.ly/43oyKkZ 👉 If you were there, be sure to share your pic and tag me! #FrenchRiviera #LaunchParty

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

What's the secret to planning a large-scale party for 300+ guests? It's all about flow. ✨ Kathy George has been organising unforgettable events for me for 25 years. So I knew exactly who to turn to when launching #Caudwell's Le Provençal on the French Riviera. #luxuryproperty

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Can you recognise this face? Seeing these childhood photos come to animated life takes me back more than 65 years and leaves me feeling extremely nostalgic. But, sadly, with unhappy memories significantly outweighing the happy ones. AI is amazing. (And very frightening. 🙈)

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Le Provençal is officially open! At last night's launch, I cut the ribbon with Mayor Jean Leonetti who, like me, sees how much #Caudwell's magnificent restoration of this French Riviera icon brings to both Juan-Les-Pins and the wider Cap D'Antibes. I couldn't be prouder.

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Help me out with some #WednesdayWit. How would you caption this photo to make me smile? 📸💬 Extra points if you can guess the significance of the bar name! 🤔

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Jump, jump into the Bank Holiday. 🙆‍♂️ What else do you when you’re trying on clothes? 👔👖🧥 My team have a lot to answer for! 🤣 Enjoy your weekend, everyone. #FridayFun #BankHolidayWeekend

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The trick with selling anything? Listen up! 👂 A friend made a BIG rookie mistake when she decided to rent her flat out recently. Here’s what I’ve advised her to do next time. #AskJC #selling #businesslessons

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I have something in common with #DavidBeckham. And it’s definitely nothing to do with ball skills – or hair! ⚽️👨‍🦰 Here's my message to the footballer as he becomes Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to The Sunday Times Rich List. #RichList #GivingPledge

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A friend made a BIG rookie mistake when she decided to rent out her flat recently. Here’s what you can learn about selling ANYTHING from where she went wrong on pricing 👉 bit.ly/4nxthkV

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Delighted to attend last night's @cityam.bsky.social Awards at the beautiful Guildhall with my daughter @scaarlettcoco. It was a welcome celebration of the businesses pushing forward in spite of everything the economy has thrown at them. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. 👏

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

King Charles did a phenomenal job with his State Visit to America. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 In particular, his speech to the US Congress was an absolute masterclass in diplomacy and dignity that powerfully communicated our British democratic values. 👑 Are you as proud of His Majesty as I am?

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I'm not very good at sitting still. 🙈 Decades of building businesses will do that to you. There's always more to do! But the older I get, the more I appreciate how the occasional pause is part of the process. #WednesdayWisdom ❤️ if you agree. Where's your 'quiet corner'?

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

18 months after MPs did the right thing and voted FOR the Assisted Dying Bill. There's something fundamentally wrong with unelected peers being able to block the will of the people and their elected representatives. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Thinking of changing your company's prices or terms? ⚠️ A follower asks: how should I do this without losing business? Answer: Sample, test, then scale. Get it wrong with everyone at once and you’re in trouble. Small experiment now, big headaches avoided later. #AskJC

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John Caudwell @johncaudwell.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Still takes my breath away. Views as sublime as everything else at #LeProvencal. This #Caudwell legacy project is the epitome of French Riviera living reimagined. #superprime #luxuryproperty

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