The Empire Builders Podcast
#041: Nike – It took them seven years to break $1M in revenue
March 23, 2022
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It was always about the runner. Nike goes from distributor to shoe manufacturer to work directly with the customer. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not ...
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#040: IMG – International Management Group. Who are these people?
March 16, 2022
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Named the most powerful man in sports by Sports Illustrated in 1990, Mark McCormack founded the International Management Group in 1960. He started with Arnold Palmer and grew a sports ...
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#039: Advertising Candy Bars – Why spend millions to gain 1% more market share?
March 9, 2022
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It’s easier to convince someone to buy my chocolate if they already buy it – the secret to why someone would spend millions advertising a $2 item. How to grow ...
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#038: Amazon Style – WTF? Opening a brick-and-mortar clothing retail store?
March 2, 2022
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Amazon Style opening in Los Angles is a bold move from the world’s largest clothing retailer. However, it appears they are taking a page out of Canada Goose’s book. Dave ...
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#037: Inov-8 -Forged in the Fells #GetAGrip
February 23, 2022
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Building out a niche allowed Wayne Edy to build a shoe company – Inov-8, sell it, and rebuy it. The story of trail and off-road runners and adventure-seeking hikers. Dave ...
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