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8 Businessmen Who Prove You Don’t Need a Degree to Succeed

Today many businessmen argue that a university degree is a necessity to succeed in the business world. The following figures, however, have shown that this is not the case. They’re some of the world’s most successful business leaders thanks to their creativity, determination, and passion for what they do. Bill Gates Bill Gates has been … Continued
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Fred Sines

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Today many businessmen argue that a university degree is a necessity to succeed in the business world. The following figures, however, have shown that this is not the case. They’re some of the world’s most successful business leaders thanks to their creativity, determination, and passion for what they do.

Bill Gates

Bill Gates has been the world’s wealthiest man for 13 years in a row. However, he doesn’t have a degree. He dropped out of Harvard in order to focus on developing his company. Today Microsoft is one of the most influential companies in the world.

Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson is the owner and founder of the Virgin Group. He was interested in becoming an entrepreneur from a young age, and dropped out of school when he was 16 to start Student Magazine, the first of his many business ventures.

Henry Ford

Henry Ford, the automobile industry leader, was one of history’s richest men. Surprisingly, he was born into poverty and never attended school. Despite this, he went on to create Ford Motor Company.

Pete Cashmore

Pete Cashmore founded Mashable, a popular digital media website, when he was 19. He never attended college, but has gone on to become extremely successful. He’s now worth £60million.

Charles Culpepper

Charles Culpepper was the founder and CEO of Coca-Cola. He dropped out of high school, but he went on to create one of the most recognised brands in the world.

Ray Kroc

Ray Kroc was another historical businessman who proved that you don’t need a degree to succeed. He never went to school, but he’s the individual responsible for turning McDonald’s into the multi-billion dollar and globally recognised company that it is today.

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most famous names in tech. He dropped out of college at Harvard, and co-founded Facebook. He’s responsible for turning it into the world’s largest social network. Today he is worth $62.3 billion.

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is a musical millionaire. He’s one of the most influential businessmen in the industry. He dropped out of school when he was just 16, and started Fanfare, his record label, when he was 23. Today he’s worth £300 million.

These industry leaders prove that you don’t have to have a university degree in order to succeed in business. They’ve founded their own businesses, owned some of the world’s most influential groups, and created new technologies.

Originally published on FredSines.co.uk

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  • Fred Sines

    Owner at Sines Parks

    Maurice "Fred" Sines is a businessman who is currently living and working near London, England. Fred specializes in the real estate industry where he deals in luxury mobile homes, an industry he got into following in his father's footsteps. After purchasing his first park in 1997, Fred spent a few years building up his portfolio before opening up Sines Parks. Ever since he was a young boy, Fred has worked hard to hone his business skills. He's become an expert communicator and is extremely savvy when it comes to making major business decisions and running the day-to-day affairs of his parks. People who meet Fred are surprised to learn that he has limited formal education, as he dropped out of school at a young age. Since leave school, Fred has held a wide variety of jobs including window cleaner, milk man, paper boy, and then eventually a manager in his father’s nursery. Fred started at the bottom, but he has transformed himself and his business through his consistent practice, observation, research, and incredible dedication. Now Fred Sines has created some of the leading names of luxury mobile home parks in the UK. Fred's homes are catered to those over 50, who are looking for a peaceful retirement community. Each of his many parks offers residents something different, whether they be seaside views, trails through the woods, or convenient locations near historic attractions. He works with each resident to help customize their new home exactly how they want. Fred strives to create a safe and inclusive community for those who live in his parks. When Fred Sines isn't hard at work, he enjoys playing golf both in the UK and in exotic locations such as Dubai. He also enjoys driving cars from his luxury Rolls-Royce collection or riding his motorcycle. He is also a devoted husband and father.