The Empire Builders Podcast
#205: Specialized Bikes – Staying Ahead of the Trends
May 14, 2025
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Mike Sinyard dropped out of school at 16, toured Europe on a bike and became the Specialist no one knew they needed. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, ...
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#204: Levis – Did NOT Invent Denim
May 7, 2025
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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 Young: Welcome to ...
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#203: Parker Brothers – Their Monopoly Story
April 30, 2025
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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 Young: Welcome to ...
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#202: Sour Patch Kids – Gummy Bears Meet Cabbage Patch Kids
April 23, 2025
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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 wanted. Dave Young: ...
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#201: Cabela’s – From Furniture to Fishing Flies
April 16, 2025
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1000 fishing flies and an ad that failed turned a furniture store family into a sporting goods store empire. Way to go Cabela’s. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders ...
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