EPISODE · Oct 14, 2026 · 43 MIN
How to scale, win and make a billion
from MoneyWeek Talks
What does it take to build a multi-billion-pound business? Sir Richard Harpin, a self-made billionaire, shares the lessons he learned while growing HomeServe into a FTSE 100 company, which he sold for £4.1 billion. Harpin recalls nearly running out of money twice, and explains how he turned it around. Speaking on the latest episode of MoneyWeek Talks, Harpin warns that a wealth tax or further increases to capital gains tax could be devastating for British business, and says Labour must reward risk-takers to help the UK thrive. He also shares his advice on how business leaders can build their multi-million-pound company, and explains why he thinks now is a good time to start a business in Britain. MoneyWeek Talks is a podcast that helps you unlock the secrets to financial success, where experts share their top tips on managing money, investing wisely and building wealth. Subscribe now and get ready to make it, keep it and spend it: https://pod.link/1048958476 Read more: https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/tax/richard-harpin-moneyweek-talks
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