The Empire Builders Podcast

Reverse engineering the success of established business empires.

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#131: Michael Kors - Brave, Bankrupt and Brilliant

Posted December 13, 202300:18:37

Michael Kors was always destined for fashion. Modelling at a young age to losing everything and starting again. Open to adapting is his legacy.

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#130: Poinsettia – Mexican Shrub to Christmas Icon

Posted December 6, 202300:12:25

What started with an obsession with a beautiful Mexican shrub, turned into a Billion dollars in annual sales and a patent on the flower.

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#129: Angie’s List – From Intern to Internet

Posted November 29, 202300:19:37

Bill Oesterle just wanted an easier way to renovate his home. Angie Hicks was a bright young intern. From answering phones to half of a Billion dollars.

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#128: Behind The Scenes – Dave Young

Posted November 22, 202300:24:07

Who is Dave Young and why does he make such a good side kick? Is it a short attention span or his years of radio and business acumen? Let’s find...

#127: Wonder Bread – The best thing since…

Posted November 15, 202300:14:40

Eliminate the friction… That is what Lee Marshall did time and time again to keep Wonder Bread and Hostess at the top. Even taking pointers from...