The Empire Builders Podcast

Recent Episodes

#205: Specialized Bikes – Staying Ahead of the Trends

Posted May 14, 2025 • 00:23:19

Mike Sinyard dropped out of school at 16, toured Europe on a bike and became the Specialist no one knew they needed.

Dave Young:

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#204: Levis – Did NOT Invent Denim

Posted May 7, 2025 • 00:20:33

Levi help Jacob patent the famous rivet on the Levis jeans that make the pockets so durable. That is how Levis starts to build the empire.

Dave...

#203: Parker Brothers – Their Monopoly Story

Posted April 30, 2025 • 00:15:47

Making games better and getting them into the world seems like the thing to do when your dad passes and you need money. Sounds like Monopoly.

Dave...

#202: Sour Patch Kids – Gummy Bears Meet Cabbage Patch Kids

Posted April 23, 2025 • 00:15:44

Sour Patch Kids were the result of paying attention to the industry and the wants and delights of the world at large. And delivering what the people...

#201: Cabela’s – From Furniture to Fishing Flies

Posted April 16, 2025 • 00:23:34

1000 fishing flies and an ad that failed turned a furniture store family into a sporting goods store empire. Way to go Cabela’s.