The Empire Builders Podcast

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#205: Specialized Bikes – Staying Ahead of the Trends

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

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

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

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

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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