How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps by Sir Richard Harpin 

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller — A Practical 9-Step Blueprint to Building Extraordinary Business Success

From Sir Richard Harpin — the entrepreneur who started selling conkers at age seven and built HomeServe from a £50,000 investment into a company sold for over £4 billion — comes How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps.

In this honest, grounded, and no-nonsense guide, Harpin shares the exact lessons he learned the hard way — and the things he wishes he’d known earlier to reach a billion-pound valuation faster. He reveals a straightforward, repeatable framework for building, scaling, and leading a high-growth business.

Packed with real-world stories from his journey and practical wisdom on spotting opportunities, marketing effectively, planning for growth, hiring brilliant people, and developing the qualities of a great leader, this book proves that extraordinary success isn’t rocket science — it’s about executing the right steps with focus and resilience.

Whether you’re a start-up founder, running a mid-sized business, or an aspiring CEO, Harpin’s nine steps will help you create lasting value and inspire the next generation of business leaders.