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

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

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

“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

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. 📺 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ydrr

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🗓️ 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: https://bit.ly/4jndpOK #charity

📸 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

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

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. 🙈)

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.

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! 🤔

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

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

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

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

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. 👏

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?