The Empire Builders Podcast
#148: Kodak – They Captured Their Own Moment
April 10, 2024
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The amazing rise of Kodak was due to innovation after innovation and you’ll never guess why George Eastman called it Kodak. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching ...
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#147: Cabbage Patch Kids – Popular ‘Til Everyone Had One
April 3, 2024
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Martha had a great idea. Xavier had a bigger dream. Roger knew what to call them. The story of the Cabbage Patch Kids will surprise you. Dave Young: Welcome to ...
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#146: Etsy – The Online Craft Show
March 27, 2024
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How to build a tech company without being techy! No seriously, Rob Kalin, an artist, started Etsy and then polled more artists to make it awesome. Dave Young: Welcome to ...
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#145: Xero Shoes – Invisible Shoes You Can See
March 20, 2024
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How does a serial entrepreneur turn into the owner of one of the largest shoe companies in the minimalist category? One shoe at a time… Dave Young: Welcome to the ...
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#144: FedEx – When it has to be there the next day.
March 13, 2024
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Fred Smith came up with the idea of hub based courier service in school and the teachers gave him a “C”. Jokes on them! Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire ...
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