The Empire Builders Podcast
#009: Armed with Scissors and an Idea a Billionaire is Born. The Spanx Story.
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 ...
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#008: What delivering newspapers taught me about pizza – The story of Domino’s.
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 ...
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#007: How $1,500 of Flea Market Garb became Banana Republic
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 ...
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#006: Pat Weaver Changed the Face of Advertising Forever
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 ...
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#005: A Trip to Italy Changes Everything for Starbucks
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 ...
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