This is a departure. In this episode Stephen Semple shares trends that he is seeing that is being embraced by retailers. Trends that are dangerously wrong. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from Mom and Pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a […]
#011: Retailers Beware! Read More »
In this episode you will learn about JD Power. Started over a kitchen table on April Fools and sold later for $400M USD this is the story of how to make your consulting service more valuable. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from
#010: Who is JD Power? Is he a real person? Find out. Read More »
Sara Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn’t have the right undergarment to provide a smooth look. She cut off the feet off of her control top pantyhose and the crazy SPANX revolution began! Like all revolutions: it was not easy. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast. Teaching business owners the
#009: Armed with Scissors and an Idea a Billionaire is Born. The Spanx Story. Read More »
Domino’s was started in 1960 and grew to be the largest independent restaurant business on the planet. Started by an orphan who was swindled out his life savings. This is a true rags to riches story. Sometimes you just need to hang in there and not chicken out. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders
#008: What delivering newspapers taught me about pizza – The story of Domino’s. Read More »
Banana Republic was founded by 2 journalists with the dream to make a little extra money so they could travel. Little did they know they would create a fashion juggernaut that they sold to the GAP for hundreds of millions. David Young: Welcome to the “Empire Builders” podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that
#007: How $1,500 of Flea Market Garb became Banana Republic Read More »
Pat Weaver, you have not heard of him (maybe his daughter). But if you are a small business and have ever run an ad on TV or Radio you have him to thank. Pat created a new business model that changed everything. He did this by looking outside his industry and learning from others. And
#006: Pat Weaver Changed the Face of Advertising Forever Read More »
How a sip of espresso at a piazza in Italy transformed the coffee industry in North America. It seems obvious now. But trust me. This idea was crazy. Learn just how crazy it was. You may need to go to Italy for inspiration. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners, the
#005: A Trip to Italy Changes Everything for Starbucks Read More »
At the top of their game the Wrigley’s family was one of the wealthiest families in the world. From Wrigley Field in Chicago to Wrigley Mansion in California. Learn how they broke into the big time when they actually had nothing to sell. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the
#004: How to Build an Empire in Uncertain Times. The story of Wrigleys Read More »
Love him or hate him no other politician in our lifetime has created more press, more lovers and more haters than Donald J Trump. Learn the 7 communication strategies that he used to create his tribe and how you can use this to build yours. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business
#003: Trump Decoded Read More »
The method that HBO uses to create Emmy Award winning shows and how you can apply this to have the best advertisements on the planet. I can guarantee you Ridley Scott would agree. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners, the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop
