Podcasts about Empire Builders

History tells us England was conquered at Hastings.That's the cover story.What happened on October 14, 1066 was a single afternoon of fighting that ended with Harold Godwinson dead in the dirt and William the Conqueror in possession of a battlefield. But conquest is not what happens on a battlefield. It's what happens in the 20 years afterward.In those 20 years, roughly 10,000 Normans replaced the ruling class of an entire kingdom of 2 million people. The old aristocracy. The old church hierarchy. The old landowners. All of them gone — not gradually over centuries, but in a single generation. By 1086, only 8% of England was still in Anglo-Saxon hands. The Domesday Book documented the new order in 800 pages and 2 million words, in a single year of administrative work that has no parallel in pre-industrial European history.This isn't conspiracy. It isn't ideology. It's architecture — and the architecture the Normans installed underneath the battle became the blueprint every successful conquering elite has read since.In this conversation with David Mainayar of the @Empire-Builders podcast:→ Anglo-Saxon England in 1065: the most centralized, monetized state in northwestern Europe — and why three rulers genuinely believed they had a claim to it→ The three weeks in September and October 1066 that contained the most jam-packed military sequence in medieval history — Stamford Bridge, the forced march south, then Hastings→ The Harrying of the North (1069-1070): William's near-genocidal three-month campaign that depopulated up to 75% of the region and ended Anglo-Saxon resistance→ The 500 castles built by the end of William's reign — and why the castle-and-knight system was the actual mechanism of the conquest→ The Domesday Book: William's 800-page survey of England, what it actually documented, and why it tells you everything about how the Normans understood power→ The biggest misconception about 1066, according to David: William the Conqueror wasn't actually the first Norman king of EnglandSubscribe to Hidden Forces in History for civilizational autopsies of the empires, institutions, and patterns shaping the world we live in now.*Support David:*https://x.com/EmpiresPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@Empire-Buildershttps://lex-books.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 The Conquest That Wasn't a Battle01:46 Welcome and Why 1066 Matters02:47 Anglo-Saxon England Before the Conquest05:06 The Three Claimants to the Throne13:36 Stamford Bridge and the Forced March South19:13 Hastings: Myth vs Reality24:42 William's Position at Nightfall27:06 The Real Conquest: The 20 Years After35:05 How 10,000 Normans Replaced 5,000 Landholders38:04 The Harrying of the North40:11 Castles, Knights, and the Norman System44:16 The Domesday Book47:44 The Norman Legacy: Stone, Language, Law50:17 Was 1066 a True Regime Change?54:38 The Biggest Misconception About 10661:02:41 Same Playbook, Different Century

Private equity is often talked about like it's either a villain or a jackpot. Founders fear it, corporate executives romanticize it, employees hear horror stories, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what happens when PE walks into a business. But that framing misses the bigger shift happening across American industry. Private equity is no longer some niche financial corner of the market. It has become one of the most powerful forces shaping who owns companies, how businesses scale, how executives are evaluated, and how wealth gets created.  The misconception is that PE is simply about financial engineering. But the real story is execution. In a PE-backed company, the pace changes, scoreboard, and expectations change. You're no longer running a comfortable, founder-dependent business or managing a narrow slice of a giant corporate machine. You're being asked to build value quickly, professionally, and repeatedly. But for the people who can make that transition, the opportunity is enormous. Private equity can give founders a way to take chips off the table without walking away from the business they built. It can help executives move from earning a comfortable income to building real wealth. And it can turn unglamorous, overlooked industries like aerospace suppliers and manufacturing businesses into serious wealth-building platforms. In this episode, I sit down with Adam Coffey, a veteran private equity CEO, author of The Private Equity Playbook, and operator behind more than $2.5 billion in exits as a CEO. We talk about what private equity actually demands from founders and executives, why so many people misunderstand the opportunity, and what it really takes to survive and win in a PE-backed environment.   You'll also learn; Why private equity has become one of the biggest forces shaping modern business ownership What it means to treat business like a professional sport Why many founders do not survive the first PE hold period How selling to private equity changes your role from owner to shareholder, employee, and partner Why the founder mentality that built the company can eventually become the thing that limits it Why PE firms want process, leadership depth, and scalable systems, not founder heroics What Adam calls the “rule of 130,” and why it matters for founder risk The difference between being a platform company and an add-on acquisition What Fortune 500 executives often get wrong about moving into private equity Why “boring” industries often create more wealth than glamorous corporate careers   About the Guest Adam Coffey is a CEO, board member, best-selling author, and acclaimed international speaker. He is a visionary leader who drives transformative growth and fosters high-performance cultures. With 25+ years of experience as CEO, Adam built 4 companies for 9 private equity firms. During this time period, he completed 58 acquisitions; his track record includes notable outcomes measured in the billions, averaging 4x MOIC at exit. Adam is a respected mentor to MBA candidates and a sought-after speaker at top business schools. He brings diverse expertise from commercial and industrial service businesses, alongside being a licensed general contractor, pilot, former GE executive, and US Army veteran. As an author, Adam's books "The Private Equity Playbook" (2019)(2024), "The Exit Strategy Playbook" (2021), and Empire Builder (2023) all became #1 Amazon Best Sellers. Recognized as one of the "Most Influential Leaders" by the Orange County, CA Business Journal (4x), he founded the CEO Advisory Guru in 2021, providing consulting services to private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and to founders. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn.  About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.   For more aerospace industry news & commentary: https://craigpicken.com/insights/.  To learn more about Craig Picken, visit https://craigpicken.com/. 

Jessica Lynne White didn't set out to disrupt healthcare—but by reverse engineering a broken system, she built a blueprint others now follow. In this episode, a 26-year physical therapist turned entrepreneur reveals how she transitioned into telemedicine, scaled GLP-1 weight loss brands, and created a model that allows everyday entrepreneurs to launch national health businesses. From influencer marketing to patient acquisition funnels, she breaks down how branding, automation, and strategy intersect in today's booming telehealth industry. But behind the growth is a deeper story—imposter syndrome, financial risk, and the relentless pursuit of building something bigger than a paycheck.Key TakeawaysHow telemedicine businesses can be launched without being a doctorWhy starting with marketing gives you a competitive advantageThe real reason most telehealth brands fail to scaleHow GLP-1 and wellness trends created a massive opportunityWhy simplicity and systems outperform complexity in businessNotable Quotes"I reverse engineered it and figured out what I needed to do.""You don't have to be a provider to build this kind of business.""It's not just about money—it's about transforming lives.""When you're growing, you realize how much you don't know.""I've drained my credit cards just to make payroll."Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

After losing everything and going bankrupt, Spencer Christensen rebuilds from zero and creates a business empire in one of the harshest environments imaginable. In this episode of Living the Red Life, a mountain lodge owner reveals how systems, relentless work ethic, and unconventional thinking turned failure into opportunity. From door-to-door sales to scaling a pest control company and acquiring a 130-year-old lodge, he shares the mindset behind building multiple revenue streams and operating in extreme conditions. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, systems, and creating experiences that attract high-level clients seeking clarity, growth, and connection beyond the noise of modern life.Key Takeaways• Systems and SOPs are the foundation of scalable businesses• Environment and culture shape performance and success• Failure is often the fastest path to clarity and opportunity• High-level clients pay for experiences, not just services• Simplicity and checklists prevent costly mistakes in businessNotable Quotes• “Systems is everything.” • “If you forget one thing, it could be the one thing you needed.” • “The world we live in is so artificial.” • “People have a deep need to connect with nature.” • “We need to prioritize the most critical things and ignore the rest.”Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

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Elad Gil (@eladgil) is CEO of Gil & Co, a multi-stage investment firm, holding company, and operating company working on the world's most advanced technologies. Elad is a serial entrepreneur, operating executive, and investor or advisor to private companies, including AirBnB, Anduril, Coinbase, Figma, Instacart, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Stripe. He was previously VP of Corporate Strategy at Twitter and started mobile at Google. He was the founder and CEO of Mixerlabs and Color. Elad is the author of the bestseller High Growth Handbook: Scaling Startups from 10 to 10,000 People.This episode is brought to you by:Matic the intelligent robot vacuum and mop that navigates obstacles and needs no babysitting: MaticRobots.com/TimAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/TimEight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim Helix Sleep premium mattresses: HelixSleep.com/TimTimestamps[00:00:00] Start.[00:02:21] What's the “AI personal IPO” that just quietly happened across Silicon Valley?[00:05:28] Tens to hundreds of millions per researcher: What top AI pay packages actually look like.[00:06:44] The compute ceiling: Why Korean memory fabs are the unlikely bottleneck throttling every AI lab on earth.[00:11:11] From zero to $30B run rate: The fastest revenue ramps in the history of capitalism.[00:17:24] The dot-com survival rate was one in 100. Buckle up, AI founders.[00:20:35] Your value-maximizing window: Why the next 12–18 months may be as good as it gets.[00:21:32] Durable advantage — and why the AI market is an oligopoly (for now).[00:24:12] Exit options for AI founders: labs, hyperscalers, vertical players, and the underrated merger of equals.[00:28:11] Math, biology, and intuitive leaps: Elad's pre-investing background.[00:29:42] Elad's revisionist genesis story.[00:30:50] Go where the cluster is: 91% of global AI private market cap lives in a 10×10 mile square.[00:33:20] The accidental investor: Patrick Collison walks, Airbnb intros, and deals that just happened.[00:34:37] Want money? Ask for advice. Want advice? Ask for money.[00:35:00] The High Growth Handbook: Tactical guide, not bedtime reading.[00:35:41] Market first, team second — with a Perplexity-and-Anduril asterisk.[00:37:43] Smoke in the distance: AlexNet and the transformative GPT-3 moment.[00:45:15] AI cold-reading: Feeding photos to the model and getting eerily accurate personality reads.[00:48:56] Has Elad ever done a retrospective on his own investing?[00:52:13] Power laws are terrifying: 10 companies, 80% of returns, two decades.[00:55:53] Avoiding science projects, and how SPACs accidentally saved hard tech investing.[00:59:20] The one-belief framework: Coinbase = crypto index. Stripe = e-commerce index. That's the whole memo.[01:00:54] Due diligence theater vs. the one question that actually matters.[01:02:13] The four-year vest is a relic: How venture capital ate growth investing.[01:07:16] Boards as in-laws: You can't fire them, so choose wisely.[01:09:47] “Valuation is temporary. Control is forever.” — Naval Ravikant, as quoted by Elad, as relayed to you.[01:11:30] How great companies actually grew: toolbars, name-targeted ads, and billions in distribution spend.[01:15:36] Selling software vs. selling labor hours: The real shift generative AI made.[01:18:40] Spotting a great market: regulatory shifts, technology shifts, and Hashi getting bought by IBM.[01:21:28] Fake TAM, real TAM, and the Coke CEO who realized he wasn't in the soda business.[01:22:47] Right now, consensus is just correct. Save the contrarianism for later.[01:25:15] Market entry vs. market disruption: SpaceX launched rockets, then disrupted the internet.[01:26:16] How Elad learns: X, papers, 20-minute calls with the right people — and four AI models running in parallel.[01:27:15] Deep dive: ADHD, autism, and why diagnostic rates soared without more people actually having it.[01:33:40] Longevity for realists: sleep, creatine, and maybe rapamycin when the real drugs arrive.[01:40:30] Ibogaine, anesthesia, and the next frontier of bioelectric medicine.[01:45:15] Elad's first-ever 10-year plan — and why making one changes everything.[01:46:53] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the past few days, Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman has kept a low profile amid his packed schedule as professor, podcaster, and wellness mogul, with no major public appearances or explosive headlines breaking in the last 24 hours according to mainstream outlets like Celebrity Net Worth or YouTube trends. His Huberman Lab podcast, still topping health charts since its 2021 launch, shows no fresh episodes uploaded, though fans buzz about recent clips dissecting ketamine therapy and EMDR integration for depression, as highlighted in YouTube searches linking back to his channel. Business-wise, Huberman's empire hums along quietly—his estimated 30 million dollar net worth fuels from 15 million plus in yearly revenue via sponsorships with Roka, LMNT, and Eight Sleep, plus stakes in billion-dollar AG1 and his 2024 majority buy into yerba mate brand Mateina, per Celebrity Net Worth breakdowns. No new deals announced, but whispers in wellness circles speculate he's eyeing more CPG expansions, unconfirmed beyond investment firm ties. Social media stays protocol-focused, with Instagram echoes of his home environment hacks—like Austin Air purifiers for VOC-zapping focus and red light therapy for recovery—repurposed by sites such as Peak Primal Wellness, though nothing directly posted by Huberman himself lately. No verified romantic drama resurfaces from that 2024 New York Magazine bombshell on his private life clashing with his discipline guru image; he's sidestepped it, audience intact. The real biographical weight? His shift from lab rat to optimization kingpin endures, balancing Stanford tenure with media millions, no scandals derailing the train. Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Andrew Huberman and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul known as Puffy or P. Diddy, continues to dominate headlines amid a swirl of legal battles, business triumphs, and explosive allegations as of March 2026. A refiled lawsuit in New York federal court from December 2024 names Combs in serious claims tied to the so-called "Sean Gatz" connection, echoing ongoing scrutiny over his past associations, according to Oreate AI reports. Meanwhile, actor Terrence Howard has gone public in a viral YouTube exclusive, alleging Combs and Jeffrey Epstein were plotting something massive together, fueling conspiracy discussions across social media.On the empire front, Combs' net worth holds strong at over $600 million, driven by his diversified portfolio under The Empire Builders, including fashion lines like Sean John and MTDE, fragrances via Changes Inc., and tech investments from the dot-com era, as detailed by St. Augustine's University analyses. His "Diddy Age" era shines through mentorship of young artists via We the People Music Group and business boot camps, positioning him as a cultural architect shaping the next generation.Unexpected alliances persist too—past synergies with Donald Trump's brand, including rumored 2020 music festival talks blending urban culture and political outreach, highlight Combs' knack for high-stakes networking, per St. Augustine's explorations. Despite the noise, his Bad Boy legacy, Ciroc partnerships, and reinvestments in Black creators underscore resilience.Listeners, thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In today's episode I am talking with business powerhouse and my good friend, Jacqueline Snyder, the founder and CEO of The Product Boss. While we're talking about business growth and running multi-million dollar online courses, we're focusing on alignment and how your business is a reflection of you and how you can grow yourself so that in turn, you can grow your business.  Where to find Tina:  * Her Empire Builder Waitlist: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/waitlist * Join the free coaching week with Tina: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/tinaweek * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/ Where to find Jacqueline:   * The Product Boss Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-product-boss-with-jacqueline-snyder/id1332572879 * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxpnARluJTJV7QJtbhEgwg * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductboss * Masterclass Training: https://go.theproductboss.com/sales-every-day-masterclass-optin1761332150531 J Jacqueline Snyder is the Founder of The Product Boss, bringing over 20 years of experience in the product industry, where she has launched and grown over 2,000 brands, including those featured in major retailers like Nordstrom and Target. Starting her journey as a fashion designer with Cuffs Couture, she built a six-figure business in its first year without ads or a social media following. Passionate about the mirror method, Jacqueline believes that personal growth directly impacts business success, guiding her 100,000+ students worldwide to achieve remarkable milestones, including Shark Tank appearances and top seller rankings. With over 5 million podcast downloads, she delivers actionable strategies and mentorship to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building resilient businesses that reflect their true potential.

Editor-in-Chief of Tripwire Joel Meadows joins Jimmy on the podcast to discuss Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders: The Gene Genie, being published by Mad Cave Studios on April 21st. Joel breaks down the story and its alternate history timeline as well as working with Andy Bennett. They discuss different versions of Sherlock Holmes over the years and what makes Joel's version of Holmes unique. Jimmy and Joel also discuss Joel's work with Tripwire and what makes for a good interview. Follow Joel Meadows on Bluesky Check out an article about Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders: The Gene Genie on Tripwire Pre-order a copy of Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders: The Gene Genie Lunar Distribution link Follow Comic Book Yeti

Jason chats up Anoka Mayor Eric Skogquist about how the failed Northstar commuter rail could actually be a positive, why the Amtrak Empire Builder would be a great fit, how investments work with each and more.

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Keith Gillispie, co-founder of REI Automated, who shares his powerful journey from serving in the Marine Corps to building a multi-state real estate empire. Keith opens up about the discipline and systems mindset he developed in the military, and how that foundation shaped his approach to business. From investing in 34 states to raising over 10 million dollars and helping more than 400 students pursue financial freedom, Keith credits much of his success to one thing: simple, clear, documented systems. The conversation explores the critical role of Standard Operating Procedures in scaling a business, why clarity beats complexity, and how strong systems create both freedom and resilience. He also shares the reality of overcoming significant personal debt, the pressure of entrepreneurship, and how coaching and accountability helped him turn things around. This episode is a practical and inspiring look at how structure, principles, and leadership discipline can transform both business and life. Keith also generously offers his real estate courses free to podcast listeners, making this an episode packed with both insight and opportunity.   CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠ ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ___________________________________________        GUEST's DETAILS:  ► LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-gillispie/   ► Website: www.reiautomated.io      Episode 260 Chapters:    00:00 – Keith Gillispie's Journey from Marine Corps to Real Estate Empire   06:24 – Transition to Real Estate and Building Systems   12:17 – The Role of Systems in Personal and Business Life   24:23 – Challenges and Successes in Business Growth   29:32 – Implementing EOS and Principle-Based Decision Making   47:41 – Keith's Free Real Estate Courses for Listeners   

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Adam Coffey is a visionary leader who drives growth and builds great cultures. Adam is an Army veteran, a former GE executive, and served as CEO of three service companies for over 20 years. He is the bestselling author of four books, including Empire Builder and The Private Equity Playbook. Adam is currently Chairman of The Chairman Group, a world class consulting business. Adam joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about leadership lessons from two decades as a CEO, GE's approach to leadership training, and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Homeserve: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠homeserve.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vanguard: ⁠vanguard.com/audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're kicking off a brand new sermon series, Solomon: The Man Who Had It All, with a foundational message that frames the entire journey ahead. In this message, Pastor Christian Lindbeck introduces the central question that runs throughout the life of Solomon and, ultimately, through every human heart: Am I building God's kingdom, or my own empire? Using Scripture from Genesis, 1 Kings, and the story of Solomon's rise and fall, Pastor Christian unpacks two ways to live — a wide, flourishing life with God enthroned at the center, or a small, self-driven life built on pride and self-determination. This message also launches our second year of Kingdom Builders, calling our church to intentionally choose rhythms, habits, and priorities that keep us focused on God's kingdom. This sermon sets the tone for the weeks ahead and invites each of us to honestly examine what we're building with our lives.

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I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast with you. This time, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Ehret, the Managing Partner and CFO of Hill Capital Corporation. Nick's journey from a small town in Minnesota to launching a breakout growth fund is nothing short of inspiring. Here are some of the key takeaways and intriguing insights from our conversation:

If you are building a company and feel like growth is getting harder, this episode is a reset. Adam Coffey is a veteran, former GE leader, and CEO who has built multiple companies for private equity, generating billions in exits. In this conversation, Adam breaks down the real CEO playbook: managing process not minutia, building leaders, setting a higher bar for growth, and how private equity actually works when it is done right. We cover: The shift from operator to conductor Why great leaders schedule real thinking time When to replace an underperformer The rule of 72 and why 10% growth is not enough How private equity creates the market founders sell into Why your first exit is not the finish line The "death of the click" and how AI is reshaping lead generation Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/ Books: The Private Equity Playbook, Empire Builder, and more __ This episode is sponsored by OneAccord OneAccord's OASYS Strategic Planning & Execution system helps business owners increase company value, reduce owner dependency, and get truly ready for a successful transition or exit. Josh Zolin listeners receive a complimentary Value Readiness Snapshot using the link below.   Start here:  https://oneaccord.co/oasys/joshzolin      

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When your year’s earnings are stolen and you need a quick way to make some cash on the cheap, you invent chocolate chip cookies. Dave 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 marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [North Texas Gutters Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here, along with Stephen Semple. Gosh, Stephen just keeps coming up with topics that are just so near and dear to my heart, and I think I might know the essence of this. Is it an empire? We’re going to talk about the birth of the chocolate chip cookie. Stephen Semple: Sure, but what’s the empire? There’s a lot sold? Dave Young: There’s a lot of… Boy, if you would have invested in chocolate chip cookies back in the day, think how much you’d have today. I’m guessing this has to do with Toll House- Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: … and the inn… Was it an inn or a woman’s name? Stephen Semple: Yes. Inn. Dave Young: It was an inn. They’ve told the story I think on the bags or something. Anyway, have at it. I’m all in on chocolate chip cookies. Stephen Semple: So it’s the late 1920s and cookies have actually emerged as a business. The National Biscuit Company, Nabisco- Dave Young: 1920s. Stephen Semple: … yeah, has been a top seller for the last 20 years with their Oreo, mainly bought in stores, not made at home. Basically, to really understand the birth, we’ve got to go back to Whitman, Massachusetts, to Ruth Wakefield, who taught Home Ec, and she was also college-educated and she was interested in cooking. Ruth, her husband Ken, quit their job, invest their life savings into converting a 19th-century old home into a restaurant. They want to create a restaurant of their dreams, has these seven tables, doing traditional New England food, even has a kid’s menu with a dessert menu, but by the time they open the doors, it’s 1930. They’ve invested two years in doing this. Dave Young: Oh, no. And? Stephen Semple: And they’re down to their last few dollars. Now, they had picked a location with lots of traffic. They had picked a location that was basically where wealthy people traveled from Boston to Cape Cod and went through this area. They called the restaurant the Toll House. Now, because it was located on an old toll road, it was not the toll building, but it was located on an old toll road. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Things started slow, but word got out and it started to get busy and they were known for their desserts, including the simplest. They did this butter pecan cookie that came with ice cream. Soon, customers are requesting the cookie without the ice cream. So they add cookies, they add these cookies as a standalone dessert. It’s 1935. It’s Labor Day. It’s the end of season. They’ve got lots of cash. They’ve done really well, and they are robbed. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: All their money is gone. They’re now at this crisis point because they’re the end of the season- Dave Young: Were they keeping all their money in a cookie jar? Stephen Semple: Perhaps. Basically, it’s the end of the season, they have no money, and they need to make something that is affordable, but it won’t cost much to make so they can create cash. They start with the butter pecan cookie, but then, she has this idea of a chocolate cookie. Dave Young: Yeah, pecans are expensive. Stephen Semple: Right, right. So Ruth says, “Okay, here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to take a baker’s chocolate bar. I’m going to cut it up and add it to this cookie.” That was the idea. Now, they’re made out of baker’s chocolate, which is unsweetened, and it didn’t work out so well, and so they then started taking a Nestle semi-sweet bar and they took basically an ice pick to that and chip it away and let small pieces into it, which then created this sweetness without it being overly sweet. Dave Young: Yeah, because you’ve got the sweetness of the sugar and the dough and all of that working for you, too. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and they called them chocolate crunch cookies. Dave Young: Chocolate crunch cookies. Stephen Semple: Because remember it was the pecan. They were still a pecan with the chocolate chips. Dave Young: Oh, okay. Stephen Semple: And people started asking for the recipe. In fact, Boston Globe newspaper published the recipe and the recipe went crazy. Now- Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: … enter Edouard Muller, who’s the Nestle CEO, and he’s in the US office. Sales are down 60% because war breaks out in Europe, not down in the US, but he wants to break into the US market because the US market is small for them at that point. He sees this sales spike in the Northeast. He’s like, “There’s this 500% increase in sales around Whitman, Massachusetts area.” Dave Young: Of Nestle chocolate. Stephen Semple: Right. He’s like, “What’s going on with that?” So he approaches them about buying the rights for the recipe. Dave Young: Okay. Didn’t know you could do that, but sure. Stephen Semple: Well, and in many ways, one could argue it was published by the newspaper, so it was in public domain, but he approaches them and he says, “Look, I want the rights to this recipe.” They pay her a dollar for it, plus hire her as a consultant, publish the recipe on the package and share the name of the restaurant so it also promotes the restaurant. That’s the deal they cut. Dave Young: Toll House. Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: Nestle changes how their bar is made, making it easier to cut up, and they rebrand and sales drop. Dave Young: Sales dropped? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Because what they find is the texture’s all wrong, people can’t break it along the lines of the bar and all this other stuff. So they have this crazy idea: why not just sell the broken pieces? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: And they start off calling them Nestle Toll House Morsels. Dave Young: Yeah, brilliant. Stephen Semple: The other thing he does is he gets it out of the candy aisle and puts it in the baking aisle. Because that was the other problem is it was sitting in the candy aisle. Dave Young: It’s where it belongs. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Put it in the baking aisle. Sales soar. Now remember the story of Ruth chipping off the chocolate? So why’d they call them morsels? People, because they knew the story, were calling them chips. Dave Young: Chips. Chocolate chips. Stephen Semple: Right. Now global sales in Nestle in 1945 rise 125% to 225 million, which would be about four billion today. During the war, they advertise, “Bake for your soldiers overseas,” and offer this as a recipe. Now, following World War II, we come into the convenience age and we have the new Nestle CEO, Carl Abegg, who does pre-made cookie doughs, and he launches those in 1955. And here’s the thing. When we talked about this as being the birth of the chocolate chip cookie, up until 1950, the bestselling cookie was Oreo. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. 1955, Oreo is no longer the favorite cookie that has been for decades, is now the chocolate chip cookie. Dave Young: In a package like Chips Ahoy or something? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Well, just like chocolate chip… Yeah, just basically that ends up becoming the category. Dave Young: But you couldn’t make Oreos. Stephen Semple: Well, that’s true. That’s true. But the point is, it starts to shift. Now Nabisco starts to also want to enter the race with something new. Lee Bickmore wants to get into this game, but now not with a prepackaged chocolate chip cookie. The problem was, how do you make something shelf-stable, can’t use eggs and butter, they are hard and not chewy but they still taste good, they’re crispy rather than chewy? He does this test market with children and parents, and they also remove the nuts from the original recipe. So now what they’ve got is they’ve got this hard, crispy cookie with no nuts in it, and they decide to package that up. Well, what’s a great fun name to put on it? Chips Ahoy. Dave Young: Chips Ahoy. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Fun way to emphasize a large number of chocolate chips. Dave Young: And it’s all chips. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. They advertise on kids’ shows and magazines. They have a cookie man as the character, and they advertise there’s 16 chips in it. Dave Young: So kids are breaking them apart, counting them. Stephen Semple: Yeah. That was Nabisco entering the race, and then basically Nestle does these attack ads saying the real Toll House cookie needs to be baked at home, and so this whole chocolate chip cookie war happens. But the part I wanted to talk about on this was what I thought was really interesting was the evolution of this idea of a chocolate chip. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: What I thought was really interesting was the evolution of this idea of a chocolate chip. It came from this person having this restaurant, making the desserts, hit this point where, holy smokes, we’ve got to come up with something that is small-priced, that we can easily make, that we can create some cash, and she just decides, “Well, I’m just going to hack some stuff off of this bar of chocolate.” Advertises the recipe, it gets no one. And the smart part, we’ve got to give Nestle… It would be one thing to say this is all a creation of Ruth Wakefield, we have to give Nestle some credit here. They noticed a sales increase in a particular market where they were doing nothing different and they went, “Hmm, we should investigate this.” They discovered this idea about the recipe and they approached her. And then, when they did the sales of it and it didn’t work, they recognized, “Maybe we need to do something different.” Look, it’d be easy for a lot of businesses to go, “Well, that’s just a Massachusetts thing,” and dismiss it rather than going, “Okay, let’s actually do it in chips and let’s actually get it into the baking aisle rather than the candy aisle.” So to me, there’s two stories here. There’s Ruth Whitmore’s story in terms of the crating of this chocolate chip and the recipe, but there’s also the story of Nestle who did not give up on the idea and figured a few things out that really brought it into the mainstream. Dave Young: Yeah. If you can’t sell your product on its own, figure out what people are using it for and help with that, help people make more of that. Stephen Semple: Yes. Edouard Muller deserves some of the credit on this as well, as well as Ruth. Dave Young: Yeah. I think it’s interesting that Nestle always called them, they still call them morsels. Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: I had a dog once that ate a bag of chocolate chips, and that’s what we always called them was chocolate chips. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Nobody in the home ever calls them morsels. Stephen Semple: And I think on the packaging, aren’t they chocolate chip morsels or something? Dave Young: No, they’re morsels. Stephen Semple: Oh, they still are morsels. Dave Young: I still looked it up, they’re Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels. We could dive into the nuance of that, but it’s almost like Kleenex, right? Maybe they didn’t want chocolate chip. Maybe they wanted chocolate chip to just remain as the generic- Stephen Semple: Maybe. Dave Young: … name for these little pieces of chocolate, and the morsels, they wanted to keep that identity. I don’t know. I don’t know, but it’s interesting. I just quickly Googled, and Nestle has the recipe on and the story on their website and they- Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: … show the ingredients as a bag of chocolate chip morsels. Stephen Semple: They still honor that story, yeah. Dave Young: Yeah, it’s amazing. By the way, the dog turned out okay. Stephen Semple: That’s good. Dave Young: It was a little dachshund. By the way, you’re not supposed to give chocolate to dogs. My kids were eating a bowl of chocolate chips and left it on the floor. Stephen Semple: Oh, dear. Dave Young: This poor little dachshund ate them and it wasn’t pretty for a while. Stephen Semple: What was the dachshund’s name, Dave? Can you remember? Dave Young: Oh, gosh, that was… Stephen Semple: Chip? Dave Young: No, I think it was Dixie maybe. We should’ve called her Chip. It happened on a cold night during a blizzard and we ended up having to get the veterinarian out of his house. He went down and met us and gave her a sedative because she was just shaking like a leaf on a tree. Stephen Semple: Yeah? Wow. Dave Young: I won’t tell you why we had to put her in the bathtub. Stephen Semple: No, we don’t need that. Dave Young: The chocolate was- Stephen Semple: We don’t need that part of the story. Dave Young: … rocketing out the other end of the dog. Where were we? Chocolate chip cookie. Stephen Semple: What’s interesting here is it would be easy to sit there and say Ruth didn’t get a great deal on this because it led to this massive product for Nestle at the same time. It’s one of those ones that’s hard to say because what I wasn’t able to find out is what the consulting agreement looked like in terms of how much was she being paid on that, because who knows, that might’ve been a lot of money. Again, it’s one of those ones, I thought it was interesting because so many companies today… One of the biggest challenges that I have with finding these stories is so many companies today have given up telling the origin story, like how did this idea come to be? One of the things that’s interesting is, now it might be a legal obligation, but one of the things that’s interesting is Nestle’s still telling the story of the origin of this idea of the morsels, that it came from this person and this place. I actually think they need to lean into it more, but companies are not telling, they’re not telling these early stories. They’re very, very hard to find. What we know is people connect with those stories. They’re interesting, right? “Oh, this thing happened.” And don’t tell it in a phony way, tell it in an authentic way. So I commend Nestle for still telling that story and honoring that story and having that original recipe, and I think war companies need to be telling that story, and it can be the origin of a business, can also be the origin of a product. Dave Young: Well, here’s what we know about story. In terms of memory in humans, a well-told story becomes autobiographical vicarious memory. So when I hear the story of the Toll House cookie recipe and the struggles of owning a restaurant on a busy road and the Depression, and then you finally invent this cookie that people end up loving, the little part of me experiences that story. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And when I bite into one of those cookies, if I might remember that story and go, “Oh, this is the cookie that those people along that toll road were eating back in 1935.” Businesses think that all I need to do is tell you how the cookie tastes and what it’s made of, and you’ll be great with that, but no. The story seals it in my memory. It literally becomes part of my memory because it was told to me in story form. And that’s a powerful, powerful lesson. Even if you’re a plumber or veterinarian, we want to know your origin story. If you’re a veterinarian, there’s no way you became a veterinarian because you hated pets. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Right? You fell in love with the idea of helping animals at some point in your life. I want to know that story, right? Stephen Semple: Look, I’m going to put a plug in right now. Go over to usingstoriestosell.com, sign up for a 90-minute starter session, and we’ll help you tell that story. We’ll help you figure it out. You’ll walk out at that 90 minutes for the first draft of what we call your origin story. There’s a little bit of homework and whatnot you have to do, but go over to Using Stories to Sell and we’ll help with that story. Again, one of the things I found is interesting is Nestle still telling that story, and so many companies have moved on from telling it. Look, I think they could tell it better. I think they could tell it with more emotion. I commend them for doing it. Look, Budweiser does that in an interesting way every time you see the Budweiser wagon with the draft horses pulling- Dave Young: Yeah, with the Clydesdales. Stephen Semple: With the Clydesdales. That’s a way of saying,” “Hey, we’ve been around as a company for a long, long time,” in this really simple manner of using that. It’s brilliant, and people connect with it. Dave Young: Yeah. We love it. We love story. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: It’s basically our operating system. Stephen Semple: It really is. It really is. Dave Young: It is. Well, thank you for the story of Toll House. Stephen Semple: All right. Awesome. Thanks, David. Dave Young: I feel like I don’t need a cookie because I’ve been watching my calorie intake. It’s working. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: I’m not going to have a cookie, but I’m going to think about a cookie. Stephen Semple: Well, and Dave, you’re doing really well. Dave shared at the beginning of this about how you’re fitting into some clothes that you’ve… Look, anytime we fit into some old clothes that we haven’t worn in a long time, that’s a good damn day. Dave Young: I agree. This is a pullover that I got at Whistler up in Canada almost 20 years ago. 2006 is when I was up there. It looks brand new. I could sell it as vintage. Probably should. Stephen Semple: There you go. You’re looking good, Dave. Dave Young: Thanks, Stephen. Thank you for another exciting episode of The Empire Builders. We’ll talk to you next time. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute empire building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

You've achieved the 8-figure success everyone dreams of - yet you're working more hours than when you started, can't take a real vacation, and feel trapped by the empire you built. Time management tips and delegation strategies won't fix this. The cage is deeper than your calendar.This episode of the Sovereign Legacy Architect series introduces a radical framework for 8-figure+ female entrepreneurs experiencing Golden Cage Syndrome - the paradox of material success creating spiritual imprisonment. Makhosi reveals why traditional optimization fails and introduces the four core patterns unconsciously running your empire: urgency culture (white supremacy programming), paternalism (patriarchal dependence), religious trauma (worth tied to works), and extractive capitalism (depletion as business model).In This Episode:What sovereignty actually means beyond spiritual buzzwords—personal liberation from both external control and unconscious programmingThe golden cage syndrome: why having everything you wanted can feel suffocating when you've built a beautiful prisonHow one client took 11 weeks off while experiencing her highest revenue year through pattern dismantling (not time management)Why urgency culture keeps you disconnected from source, power, and aligned decision-making - and how it affects everyone regardless of identityThe paternalism trap: how you've unconsciously trained your team to be dependent on you instead of empowered in their geniusReligious trauma's grip on wealth reception: why you struggle with rest, raising prices, and receiving abundance without proving your worthFrom empire builder to Sovereign Legacy Architect: what it means to consciously design regenerative domains that create both freedom and healing legacyReal transformation case study: How Heather went from 70-hour weeks with complete team dependence to 2-day work weeks while launching two new brandsResources:Website: theroyalshaman.comInstagram: @theroyalshamanLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theroyalshamanReady to dismantle your golden cage and architect sovereign freedom? Your material success wasn't the destination - it was the initiation. If you're called to become a Sovereign Legacy Architect, apply to work privately with Makhosi, The Royal Shaman at theroyalshaman.com/applicationSupport the show

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There's a difference between understanding a concept and embodying the truth that is encoded in that concept.Knowledge will only get you so far— that's why life long learners are often left behind by less educated action takers. What if you could weave knowledge into revenue generating implementation? What if you could move with the purpose, intention and undeniable value that produces millions?This is the exact kind of waterfall that I lead my clients to create. As they step into the waters of clarity, their crown chakra is fully immersed in white light energy that flows down through their energetic field and pools all around them into the bliss of the overflow. My clients learn to serve from this limitless resource, calling in the income and the impact that they were born to have and to hold in the empires they are building.You have already changed. You have come so far. You have built so much, learned so much, and desire so much… but without embodying truth, you will forever remain an outsider looking in, watching the beauty of the waterfall rather than becoming it.When you learn to deepen your connection to your higher self as you shed the layers of who you used to be, you can activate beyond your previous limitation. You will shed the old skin of self sabotage patterns and claim the new light of self sovereignty as you bask in the sun drenched waters of wealth and abundance. You have more capacity than you currently know… this limitless energetic field is waiting for you to rewire and rewrite your story as you transmute old trauma patterns into transformational energy that moves the masses.This is more than mentorship— it is the mirror of your future self. Once you can see who you are meant to become, your deep desire to activate what is already yours becomes the fuel for your embodiment. Together, we will birth your empire into existence.Six figure months that become cash injection six figure days faster than you ever imagined possible as we rewire your subconscious energetic alignment before applying active mindset techniques and creative development strategies.This is the power unleashed inside of UMBRELLA. We make it rain, not because we are rainmakers, but rather because we embody the self defining fact that we are the MF Storm.

In this inspiring episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with John Brink—entrepreneur, author, and the oldest competitive bodybuilder in North America—to explore his remarkable journey from war-torn Holland to building a multimillion-dollar business empire in Canada. John shares powerful insights from his latest book Billion Dollar Communication Skills, revealing how mastering communication, embracing ADHD as a superpower, and finding your passion can unlock extraordinary success.

Fred Smith is a combat veteran, strategist, and founder of SpeedScaling.com—but that's only the surface. In this raw and expansive conversation with Stacey Lauren, Fred shares what it means to live intentionally, work through trauma, and use every life experience (from door-to-door sales to rebuilding billion-dollar brands) as fuel for purpose-driven leadership. You'll hear about: Fred's struggle with PTSD after military service How climbing the business ladder became a coping strategy The invisible costs of success—and how he found healing Why he believes training is the answer to almost everything How nonprofits can thrive when structured with intention What it really means to do the thing with purpose and integrity Learn more at: SpeedScaling.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/A5mAA72iufI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-combat-vet-to-ethical-empire-builder-fred-smith/id1618590178?i=1000733458403 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jPvHQhf6iwB6maporC8vsJoin the community: DoTheThingCollaboration.com Timestamps:00:00 – How Fred went from combat to corporate03:00 – PTSD, performance, and the truth behind the grind10:00 – What finding your voice really looks like20:00 – From "businessman" to "humanitarian"34:00 – Advice for veterans, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs ready to step into their purpose

Unlock the keys to skyrocketing your business's value in this episode as Adam Coffey shares his expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the intricacies of private equity, and essential advice to gear your company up for potential acquisitions. Tune in to learn how to leverage strategic insights to take your business to the next level.   What you'll learn from this episode Basics of mergers and acquisitions for title professionals The importance of clean financials and accurate valuations How to prepare a title company for potential acquisition Common mistakes in business valuation and how to avoid them Strategies to increase the value of your title company   Resources mentioned in this episode  Private Equity Playbook by Adam Coffey | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Empire Builder by Adam Coffey | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle The Exit-Strategy Playbook by Adam Coffey | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Adam Coffey - Forbes Business Council  The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Good to Great by Jim Collins | Hardcover and Kindle Traction by Gino Wickman | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle About Adam CoffeyAdam Coffey is a CEO, Board Member, Best-Selling Author, and Acclaimed International Speaker known for driving transformative growth and fostering high-performance cultures. With over 21 years of experience as a CEO, he built three national service companies for nine private equity sponsors, completing 58 acquisitions with outcomes in the billions. Adam is a mentor to MBA candidates and a sought-after speaker at top business schools. A former GE executive and US Army veteran, he is also a licensed general contractor and pilot. His books, "The Private Equity Playbook," "The Exit Strategy Playbook," and "Empire Builder," are all #1 Amazon Best Sellers. In 2021, Adam founded the CEO Advisory Guru, providing consulting services to private equity firms and founders. He resides in Westlake, TX, with his family.   Connect with Adam  Website: Adam E. Coffey LinkedIn: Adam Coffey X: @AdamECoffey1   Connect With UsLove what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected.  Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.

PopaHALLics #150 "Halls on Holiday: The PNW" (part one)Join us for a special adventure into the Pacific Northwest! Steve celebrates his retirement with a "retirementmoon" - an almost month-long trip in Oregon and Washington State - and Kate joins him in Seattle. In part one, Steve and his wife travel cross-country on the Empire Builder train; explore funky Portland; travel along the scenic Oregon and Washington coasts; explore the diverse ecosystems of Olympic National Park and the Hoh Rain Forest; visit sites used for filming "The Goonies" and "Twilight"—and more! It's the trip of a lifetime! Join us!Music:We've assembled a special Spotify playlist related to the sights and sounds of the trip, Popahallics #150 Playlist (PNW). From "The Black Ball Ferry Line" featuring Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters to Hendrix and Pearl Jam, this enjoyable playlist puts you in the train/van/hot tub boat with us!Fun Places We Stayed:A roomette on Amtrak's Empire Builder train headed west. Cozy!McMenamins' Crystal Hotel, Portland, OR. A very cool historic hotel with music-themed rooms, a basement soaking pool, restaurant and concert areas. Located in the Pearl District, it's a good base for exploring downtown Portland.Escape Campervan. Our home on wheels for 12 days! Great way to see the country and have a bed, fridge (solar powered), stove (propane), and sink. You're on your own re restroom.South Beach State Park, Newport, OR. Miles of broad ocean beach, walking and biking trails, and close proximity to Newport, which has lighthouses, whale watching, etc. Note: The beach is a longer hike from the campground than you think.Hart's Camp, formerly known as Cape Kiwanda RV Park, Pacific City, OR. All the amenities you'd expect in a RV park, plus bunnies hopping around the campsites. We met some interesting motocross guys while having a soak in the hot tub. Conveniently located across the road from Pelican Brewing and Haystack Rock.Fay Bainbridge Park Campground, Bainbridge Island, WA. Maybe our favorite campground of the trip—and in a city park! The campsites are just a short walk from an almost-mile-long stretch of beach with awesome views of Puget Sound, Seattle and, on a clear day, Mount Rainier and Mount Baker.

In this episode, we dive deep into Brian Beers's journey from an entrepreneur to an empire builder, discussing his extensive experience in franchising and business scaling. Brian shares his wisdom on navigating the complexities of franchising, the significance of community among franchisees, and the strategies that have led him to build a $50 million automotive business without knowing how to fix cars. Ultimate Show Notes: 00:01:03 - Brian Beers: Entrepreneur to Empire Builder 00:01:46 - Deep Dive into Brian's Business Ventures 00:02:13 - Franchising Insights and Impact 00:03:20 - The Polarizing Views on Franchising 00:04:41 - The Middle Ground in Franchising 00:06:03 - The Phases of Business Development 00:09:03 - The Importance of Hiring the Right People 00:11:21 - Exploring the Turf Business 00:12:31 - Finding the Right Partner in Business 00:15:44 - Recruiting from the Military Community 00:18:41 - The Unique Skills of Special Operations Veterans 00:19:25 - Brian's Mental Breakthroughs in Business 00:22:17 - The Role of Social Media in Business Growth 00:24:58 - Building a Community of Franchisees 00:27:23 - The Importance of Franchisee Profitability 00:30:09 - The Right Fit for Franchise Investment Connect with Brian on Social: https://brianbeers.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-t-beers/ https://www.youtube.com/@brianbeers   Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #266, we welcomed Adam Coffey, Founding Partner of The Chairman Group based in Dallas, TX.The Chairman Group™ is a consulting firm founded by Adam Coffey.  Adam spent 21 years building 3 national companies for 9 private equity firms.  During his career Adam completed 58 acquisitions and had $2.4 billion in successful exits.  As an author, Adam's books "The Private Equity Playbook" (2019) (2024), "The Exit Strategy Playbook" (2021) and Empire Builder (2023) all became #1 Amazon Best Sellers.His mission today is to help business owners, private equity firms and executives maximize outcomes. In this episode, Adam and Adrian chat through the Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback. Plus share some of the ideas that Adam & his team think through on a daily basis to build world class customer experiences.**Episode #266 Highlight Reel:**1. The "Pilot's Philosophy": Know Your Destination 2. Fixing what matters most in any customer experience 3. Focusing on the "high-value" work as a Founder/CEO 4. Avoiding arrogance & mastering the art of delegation 5. Dreamers vs. Does -- stop dreaming & start doing Click here to learn more about Adam CoffeyClick here to learn more about The Chairman GroupHuge thanks to Adam for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & private equity space into the future. For Apple & Spotify podcast listener friends, make sure you are following CXC & leave a 5 star review so we can find new members of the "CX Nation". You know what would be even better?Go tell your friends or teammates about CXC's custom content, strategic partner solutions (Hubspot, Intercom, & Freshworks to name a few) & On-Demand services & invite them to join the CX Nation, a community of 15K+ customer focused business leaders!Want to see how your customer experience compares to the world's top-performing customer focused companies? Be one of our Pioneer users of the recently launched CXC Healthzone, an intelligence platform that shares benchmarks & insights for how companies across the world are tackling The Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback & how they are building an AI-powered foundation for the future. Thanks to all of you for being apart of the "CX Nation" and helping customer focused business leaders across the world make happiness a habit!Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles Today Tweet us @cxchronicles Check out our Instagram @cxchronicles Click here to checkout the CXC website Email us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!

Fred Smith founded FedEx on an idea everyone told him would fail and built it into an $88 billion empire that changed how the world moves. In this episode, we dive into how he built FedEx and the lessons he learned along the way. This story proves that impossible is just another word for opportunity. ----- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:36) Part 1: The Boy Who Wouldn't Stay Down (15:52) Part 2: The Impossible Company (29:36) Part 3: The Empire Builder (38:12) Epilogue: From Crisis to Legacy (1993–2025) (40:55) Important Things That Didn't Make It Into the Episode (43:55) Lessons from Fred Smith ----- Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish X ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ShaneAParrish⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@farnamstreet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ This episode is for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's window shopping time for all our introverts. We're giving you a peek behind the Wonder Door and breaking down each of the programs inside of Wonder World. No pressure, no sales call... just MF transparency. Mouthy bartender turned mouthy millionaire in her first year, Nicole Cherie Hesse has lots of unpopular unicorn opinions to share…Anything but conventional, Nicole paved a path to seven figures using existing skills from her colorful life as a kick-ass bartender. By repositioning what she already knew into the online coaching industry, she catapulted to the 1% overnight.This podcast details the adventures she's had along the way and is sprinkled with helpful AF unicorn hacks to help you to follow in her unicorn hoof prints.Whether you are a bartender who wants to unlock another revenue stream or an experienced entrepreneur looking to scale to six figure months, Nicole will f*ck you up in all of the best ways. Take off your pants and get your ass to the podcast this and every week to level up and crush your unicorn goals. If any of these programs made your little unicorn heart flutter, you can get even more details below...Attract unicorn clients using energetically aligned social selling strategies

Ever wondered what it's really like to travel across the U.S. by train?In this episode, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Amtrak's Empire Builder, one of the most scenic and underrated train routes in North America.Host Kim Anderson shares her personal experience riding the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago with her young son, and walks you through everything you need to know about planning your own Amtrak train trip.Whether you're curious about cross-country train travel, looking for an alternative to road trips and RV life, or just want a relaxing, unplugged adventure with incredible views, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll learn: • What it's like to travel the full Empire Builder route from Seattle to Chicago • Where to stop along the way (hint: there are AMAZING options!) • What to expect from Amtrak sleeping cars, meals, and lounge access • Pro tips on luggage, Wi-Fi, and why this journey is a great option for families, solo travelers, and slow travel fansThis is your sign to slow down, take the scenic route and see a whole new side of America.Planning your own Amtrak adventure? Tune in to learn how to make the most of the Empire Builder route and decide if cross-country train travel might be your new favorite way to explore.Support the showTravel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

From a horrible caffeine delivery system, Jim Folger takes a huge interest in making coffee better and we thank him for it. Dave 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 marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [Pin Point Payments Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, where Stephen Semple, who's the guy that you're going to hear next, and myself, David Young. We talk about empires and how they're built and what makes them tick. And if you're listening to us in the morning, it's totally appropriate for the topic that Steven just whispered in my ear, which is Folgers, and immediately popped into my head was the old jingle. The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup. Stephen Semple: And Folgers is what a dominant, dominant, dominant force in the coffee space. In the home ground space the data that I was able to find as they do close to 900 million in sales are basically 27% of the market. Dave Young: My guess is that they in the past have been more than that, but the crafty roasting kind of people have probably been nibbling away at that over the years, but I'll be back in the '70s or '80. Stephen Semple: I didn't go back. Dave Young: They were just a juggernaut. Stephen Semple: And I didn't go back and take a look at that. But look, when you're number one, you're number one, right? That's a big deal. Dave Young: When you and I were kids, nobody was grinding their own beans. You bought a big can of coffee and put it in a percolator. That's what coffee was. Stephen Semple: But the interesting part, we will talk a little bit about that campaign. The best part of Waking Up. That campaign came out in 1984, and prior to that, Maxwell House was actually number one. That campaign allowed them to surpass Maxwell House and become the leader in the space. So it was a very, very successful campaign. Dave Young: It's one of those jingles. I don't know if it's out yet, but I did a copy or a copy, an episode of Sticky Sales, sales stories with Matthew Burns, and we talk about Winston and the power of the Winston Jingle can get in people's heads. And if you were a kid before 1971, you still remember that jingle? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And so Folgers, and gosh, you were inundated. You couldn't escape the Folgers jingle. Stephen Semple: And there's the power of the fact that it's a rhyme. The best part of Waking Up. Like rhymes, as we know, have got a rhythm and a power to them. We'll come back to the jingle later, but let's go back to the beginning. Dave Young: Let me put one more little plug-in for that episode with Matthew, because we talk about the scientific reason that audio is so sticky in your head. So it has to do with the brain and humans' unique ability to process sound. And that's the fun part. It's more than just a story of, oh, this is how we sold cigarettes. So anyway, check that out. Stephen Semple: That's awesome. That's awesome. So as we all know- Dave Young: But wait till the end of the podcast. Stephen Semple: So as we all know, the Boston Tea Party was a thing in the United States, and in fact, it actually led to the growth of coffee being something that people started drinking in the United States. It ended up becoming a statement and a revolutionary idea. And coffee houses started to pop up both in the United States and around the world. Dave Young: But it was [inaudible 00:04:58] that tea and the tax on it. Stephen Semple: Yeah, that started getting things going but-

In this powerhouse episode of The Determined Society, Elena Cardone—entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of the Grant Cardone Empire—joins Shawn to go deep on what it really takes to build a global legacy. From surviving financial collapse in 2008 to planning billion-dollar exits, Elena opens up about the hard-won lessons behind Cardone Capital, the 10X Ladies movement, and her family-first approach to business. She explains the game-changing distinction between suppressive and supportive people, how she and Grant rebuilt their relationship into a business dynasty, and what's next—including going public, expanding 10X Health, and scaling philanthropic initiatives through the Grant Cardone Foundation. This episode is for anyone ready to scale up, level up, and lead with purpose. Elena doesn't just preach empowerment—she lives it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWhen life unexpectedly shatters your plans, do you see rubble or building blocks for something greater? For Betsy Pepine, a corporate layoff while suddenly single with two toddlers became the catalyst for an entrepreneurial journey that would transform her life and countless others.Raised with the expectation she'd become a physician like her father, Betsy initially compromised by working in the pharmaceutical industry after pivoting from pre-med to business in college. Though financially rewarding, the work left her feeling disconnected from her purpose. When corporate downsizing forced her hand, she embraced the opportunity to completely reinvent her professional identity in real estate.The transition wasn't easy. The first six months tested her resolve as she confronted an industry culture that felt reminiscent of high school politics. But Betsy persevered, discovering that while houses might sell themselves, the real fulfillment came from guiding clients through significant life transitions.What truly sets Betsy's story apart is how she evolved from solopreneur to visionary business leader. When a key employee left citing the lack of family atmosphere, growth opportunities, and community involvement, it sparked a profound shift in Betsy's approach to leadership. She established core values centered on putting her team first, implementing policies like a zero-tolerance no-gossip rule that fortified an award-winning company culture.As her brokerage flourished, Betsy strategically expanded with vertical businesses—a real estate school, title company, mortgage company, and property management firm—all serving the same client base while creating additional value streams. Her commitment to community impact led to establishing a nonprofit addressing affordable housing needs, perfectly aligning with her mission to improve and empower others' lives.Through her book "Breaking the Box," Betsy now helps others identify and overcome the limitations they place on themselves—whether from gender expectations, family origin, or societal norms. Her journey reminds us that our greatest setbacks often clear the path to our most authentic success, and that time—not money or status—is our most precious asset.Ready to break free from your own boxes? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more conversations that will transform your mindset and perhaps your life.Support the showThanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community.----------------------------------------------Connect With Devan:https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect----------------------------------------------Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcastLet me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.----------------------------------------------P.S. If you're not already a part of the The Mindset Cafe Community Page I would love to have you be a part of the community, and spread your amazing knowledge. The page is to connect and network with other like minded people networking and furthering each other on our journeys!https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetcafe/

Live community theatre production of an adapted radio play, "Empire Builders - Glacier Park." Prerecorded introduction followed by live audio recorded onstage at Chicago's Den Theatre on 8/20/2022, lightly edited for broadcast. Two musical numbers: "Old Montana" (cowboy ballad) and "Mike's Place" (hot Western Swing). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Wilson returns to the podcast to discuss this amazing episode Check out Cindy’s newest book, We Suffered Much: Charles Wood Irish and the Dakota Territory Railroad Survey of 1879-1881 https://www.amazon.com/We-Suffered-Much-Territory-1879-1881-ebook/dp/B0D3S7ZTMH Episode: The Empire Builders (Season 9, Episode 9) Air Date: November 22, 1982 Writer: John T. Dugan Director: Joseph Pevney IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 In The Empire Builders, Walnut Grove buzzes with excitement over a new railroad depot, promising jobs and growth. However, the Minneapolis and Western Railroad, led by Spencer Hollingsworth, plans to seize farmers' lands, including Almanzo Wilder's and John Carter's, via eminent domain. Initial enthusiasm sours as the town realizes the cost: evictions and a rowdy railroad camp complete with a saloon. Almanzo and Carter, backed by Isaiah Edwards, resist, facing threats from railroad enforcer Wilkins. Laura rallies the women to join the men in a standoff at Carter's farm, while surveyor Hobson proposes rerouting the tracks through Tracy. The community's united front forces Hollingsworth to relent, sparing Walnut Grove. The episode, a blend of drama and defiance, showcases the power of collective resistance against corporate overreach, with Laura's fiery leadership and Carter's final triumph underscoring the town's love for their land. Some Quotes I Chose “Money won't buy happiness, but you can look for it in fancier places.” “Property is property. What we own is what we work and sweat for.” “What we own is a part of us.” “This land… It's part of us now.” “I'm a lot tougher than you think, Mr. Wilder.” “This is our land, and we fight for it together.” The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting The Empire Builders first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.

CEO, board member, best-selling author, and acclaimed international speaker, Adam Coffey is a visionary leader who drives transformative growth and fosters high-performance cultures. With 21+ years of experience as CEO, Adam built three national service companies for nine private equity sponsors. Completing 58 acquisitions, his track record includes notable outcomes measured in billions. Adam is a respected mentor to MBA candidates and a sought-after speaker at top business schools. He brings diverse expertise from commercial and industrial service businesses, alongside being a licensed general contractor, pilot, former GE executive, and US Army veteran. As an author, Adam's books The Private Equity Playbook, The Exit Strategy Playbook and Empire Builder all became #1 Amazon Best Sellers. He founded the The Chairman Group in 2021, providing consulting services to private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and to founders seeking to scale, do M&A, and exit.

Former Marvel CEO & Chairman Isaac "Ike" Perlmutter brought Marvel back from the brink of ruin and helped launch the Marvel cinematic universe. He brought Iron Man, The Hulk and The Avengers to our screens, and arguably changed the future of cinema, with a fixation on franchises. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng delve into Ike Perlmutter's backstory, from arriving in the US with only $250 in his pocket to attending premieres in disguise. For more than three decades, the Marvel mogul avoided any public photos – that is, until he helped fund his buddy Donald Trump's election campaign in 2016 and was caught on camera once more. Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast exploring the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility, before inviting you to make up your own mind: are they good, bad or just another billionaire?Audio for this episode was updated on 20 May 2025.

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Check out this week's episode with Amanda Taylor from Expand Your Empire, where she shares ways to find and grow your community to compound your growth. With so much information coming at us at once, it's even more important that we surround ourselves with the right team of people. How you go about it is important. You won't want to miss her tips!

Adam Coffey is a visionary leader who drives growth and builds great cultures. Adam is an Army veteran, a former GE executive, and served as CEO of three service companies for over 20 years. He is the bestselling author of four books, including Empire Builder and The Private Equity Playbook. Adam is currently Chairman of The Chairman Group, a world class consulting business. Adam joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about leadership lessons from two decades as a CEO, GE's approach to leadership training, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Finding Our True Purpose Transformed a General Business Podcast into the Voice of Parent Digital Entrepreneurs https://DarkHorseSchooling.com SUMMARY: Join us for this milestone 500th episode where Tracy shares the transformational journey of Dark Horse Entrepreneur. Discover how finding our true purpose - serving parent entrepreneurs - revolutionized our impact and created a movement. Learn key insights from 200 guest interviews and see how our evolution mirrors the entrepreneurial journey itself. KEY INSIGHTS: • The power of niching down to serve a specific audience • How authenticity trumps perfection in digital business • Why parent skills are actually business advantages • The evolution of practical, family-friendly strategies • The importance of community in entrepreneurial success TIME STAMPS: [00:00] - Special 500th Episode Introduction [00:23] - The Evolution of the Podcast [01:34] - Finding the True Audience [03:27] - Lessons from Parent Entrepreneurs [09:26] - The Stable Framework and Practical Strategies [13:57] - Authenticity and Community [17:07] - Key Takeaways and Future Plans [23:11] - Whiskered Wisdom and Final Thoughts JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS: The Three Major Pivots • General entrepreneurship • Digital marketing focus • Parent entrepreneur specialization Content Evolution • STABLE Framework development • Time Pocket Strategies • Parent-First Approach • Family-Integrated Business Models Community Impact • Success stories • Implementation strategies • Family-business balance • Legacy building RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Dark Horse Insider Newsletter • STABLE Framework Series (Episodes 497-499) • Parent Entrepreneur Success Stories • Time Pocket Strategy Guide • Digital Marketing Frameworks ACTION STEP TO TAKE: Apply our "persistence principle" to your entrepreneurial journey: Start before you're ready, pivot when necessary, but never stop moving forward. Document your own entrepreneurial journey and identify where you might need to make strategic pivots. CALL TO ACTION: Join the Dark Horse Insider Newsletter at https://DarkHorseInsider.com for weekly digital marketing strategies designed specifically for busy parent entrepreneurs. CONNECT WITH US: • Website: https://DarkHorseSchooling.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkHorseEntrepreneur • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrinkmann/ • Twitter: https://x.com/DarkHorseEntre1 • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkHorseEntrepreneur SHARE THE EPISODE: If this milestone episode inspired you, please share it with another parent entrepreneur who needs to hear this message. Together, we can build a community of successful parent entrepreneurs. #DarkHorseEntrepreneur #ParentEntrepreneur #DigitalMarketing #BusinessPodcast #OnlineBusiness #SideHustle #CourseCreation #WorkingParent #FamilyBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney SPECIAL THANKS: To our amazing community of entrepreneurs who have made these 500 episodes possible. Your success is our success.

What if you could build an empire from scratch, navigate the world of private equity, and exit your business for millions? How would you make it happen? Imagine if you had the opportunity to earn the strategies and secrets of entrepreneurs who have successfully built empires, thrived in the competitive landscape of private equity, and eventually exited their businesses for significant wealth. These individuals have blazed a trail, overcoming obstacles, and achieving remarkable success. One such entrepreneur, Adam Coffey, founding partner of CEO Advisory Guru LLC, a best-selling author, and an acclaimed international speaker, has a story work exploring. His journey from startup struggles to navigating the intricacies of private equity and ultimately achieving his exit strategy serves as an inspiring example of what can be accomplished with determination, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Adam explore the world of entrepreneurship, private equity, and business success. Adam shares his journey from youthful exuberance to seasoned expertise, emphasizing the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges. They discuss building and exiting businesses, the power of embracing risk, and Adam's mission to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs. This episode is filled with valuable insights for aspiring business leaders, regardless of their stage in the entrepreneurial journey. Topics include: How Adam's journey into entrepreneurship and private equity began Adam looks back on the things he learned during his military service and GE tenure The importance of treating employees well and fostering a strong culture in today's workforce Adam explains the importance of the lower middle market in private equity The strategy of “buy and build” in the private equity world Adam advises looking for opportunities to expand revenue streams and diversify offerings within the core business How youthful exuberance and energy can help you navigate challenges Adam shares what his newest book, Empire Builder, aims to educate and provide And other topics… Connect with Adam: Website: https://adamecoffey.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam_coffey  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. ShipStation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Stash: Don't let your savings sit around - make it work harder for you. Go to get.stash.com/GREATNESS to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures.  Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At first everyone is excited about the news of a railroad building through the Walnut Grove area. It is then cursed when it's scheduled constructoion puts two of Hero townships most famous houses right in its crosshairs. Is this the same railroad company from The runaway caboose? Why is John Carter the biggest drama queen in the episode? Who wants a posse of armed Prairie wives? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————Elegance - hello dollySouthside  - Moby Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas mOBSCENE - Marilyn Manson Part Of Me - Katy Perry You Are Not Alone - Michael Jackson Tracey in My Room  - Everything But The Girl , Lazy DogBattle without Honor or Humanity  - HOTEI

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“One of the most precious public possessions of the empire” [BERY]    Joel Meadows began what eventually became Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders: The Gene Genie in 2002 while working on Tripwire as a quarterly print magazine. He tells us the story of how it took two decades to bring this vision to life with illustrator Andy Bennett, and what the plans are for part two of the story. The initial Kickstarter for part one was wildly successful, and the Kickstarter for the sequel is under way.  The praise has been effusive:  “A darn good romp” – Guillermo del Toro, Oscar-winning director “Classic Sherlock Holmes! You can smell the chimney-smoke and feel the clatter of hooves. Here's the character we all know and love, given a fresh polish for the 21st century!” – Ian Rankin, Rebus The fusion of history and mystery form Joel's perfect nexus, and he's extending his efforts from graphic novel to a novella next.  We've moved the Sherlockian News to an exclusive monthly bonus track for  (watch for that to drop), and added a new segment: "The Learned Societies," all about activities going on in in Sherlockian groups. In this episode, we cover some of the BSI Weekend activities. Madeline Quiñones had diligently prepared an installment of "A Chance of Listening," her review of Sherlockian podcasts, that we missed last epsiode, so we make up for it this time. And of course the Canonical Couplet quiz awaits to test your Sherlockian knowledge. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will receive Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by February 14, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play. If you become a  of the show, not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.     Leave I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere a five-star rating on  and ; listen to us .     Sponsors Exclusive for IHOSE listeners from : codes for .   Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!     Links (Kickstarter) Social media links: Joel Meadows on , , Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders , Tripwire Magazine on  Previous episode mentioned: Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at .     And would you consider leaving us a rating and or a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.    

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Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Notes and highlights from the episode: —He had unlimited energy, was stubborn, had a temper, was supremely arrogant and he did more to transform the northern frontier of the United States than any other single individual.—One of the things he learned from history and biography: The power of one dynamic individual: Like so many other nineteenth-century youths, young Jim Hill fell under the spell of Napoleon. He came to believe in the strength of will, the power of one dynamic individual to change the world, the conquering hero. (He says that the railroad entrepreneurs conquered the distance between remote communities in the American west)—He accustomed himself to handle a large workload.—If you want to know whether you are destined to be a success or a failure in life, you can easily find out. The test is simple and it is infallible: Are you able to save money? If not, drop out. You will lose. You may think not, but you will lose as sure as you live. The seed of success is not in you. –James J. Hill—He held people's attention as he engaged them in characteristic rapid-fire, highly animated conversation, gesturing expansively and driving home his point with jabbing motions of his hands—the embodiment of high energy.—He worked incredibly hard, sometimes laboring late into the night, falling asleep at the desk, then getting up for a swim in the river and a cup of black coffee, then going back to work.—“Rebates existed in other industries. I just applied them to oil.” Rockefeller said. [Don't copy the what, copy the how]  —John D: The Founding Father of the Rockefellers by David Freeman Hawke. (Founders #254)—"The very best employee at any job at any level of responsibility is the person who generally believes that this is their last job working for someone. The next thing they'll start will be their own. — Max Levchin in The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni. (Founders #233)—Hill drank little, worked hard, and confined his socializing to respectable settings. As always, he read incessantly. He permitted himself few distractions in his relentless drive to achieve wealth and status.—Inefficiency disturbs him greatly.—James J. Hill loved eliminating steps.—Genius has the fewest moving parts.—Hill limited the number of details. Then he makes every detail perfect.—Hill called vertical integration, rational integration.—Hill always gets out quickly in front of the emerging trend.—Hill had an entirely pragmatic business personality. When competition suited him in a market, he competed fiercely. But when competition became wasteful to him, he did not hesitate to end it, even if this meant joining with old enemies and creating a monopoly.—Hill was making profits owning steamboats. Then a competitor from Canada starts running the same route and the rates and profits dwindle. Hill discovers a neglected maritime law that prohibited foreign ships from operating in American waters. Hill then persuades the US Treasury Department to enforce the law against his competitor. The competitor has to transfer ownership to an American. After that Hill then merges with that competitor and forges another monopoly.—This railroad is my monument. — James J Hill—As man emerged into history, he became a road maker; the better the road, the more advanced his development. — James J. Hill.—By 1885 Railroads brought in twice the revenue than the federal government.Railroads were the nations largest employer.The railroaders were the largest private land holders in the country.They owned more than 10% of land in the United States.—Hill identified an opportunity hiding in plain sight: Unlike most who viewed the Saint Paul and Pacific as a near-worthless derelict, Hill viewed it as a miracle waiting to happen, a potentially wondrous enterprise simply lacking competent leadership. He studied the road constantly, reading every scrap of information he could find about it and boring anyone who would listen with endless detail as to what it could one day be.—He possessed a priceless advantage compared with most other nineteenth-century rail titans. Rather than coming from the outside world of finance, as most of them did, he arose from the inside world of freighting and transportation, and he knew this world in all its complexities. He was about to demonstrate how certain well-established, regional capitalists on the frontier could challenge and even best larger eastern interests.—Being obsessed is an edge. Hill was obsessed getting control of the bankrupt Saint Paul & Pacific rail line:  Hill, who knew the road better than anyone else, constantly argued to his friends, the potential prize defied description. He seemed completely fixated on the project. Many years later, his friend recalled that Jim had spoken of it to him “probably several hundred times” during the mid-1870s.—James J. Hill finds what he is best at in the world at, at 40 years old, in a field where he had no direct experience.—“It pays to be where the money is spent” — James J Hill—James J. Hill was very easy to interface with. He had an easy to understand organizing principle for his company. Hills credo: What we want is the best possible line, shortest distance, lowest grades, and least curvature that we can build.—He had appreciation for those who had dirt underneath their fingernails.—Many observers would later compare Hill with Villard. The comparison was inevitable. “While Hill was building carefully and checking his costs minutely Villard built in ignorance of costs.” Like other transcontinental plungers, Villard did in fact build rapidly and poorly, much of his main line would later have to be torn up and rebuilt. He had rushed to get the massive land grants. Amid mounting deficits and acrimony, Villard was then forced to resign the presidency of the NP in 1884.—Find what you are good at and pound away at it forever.—He simply could not delegate authority and live with the outcome.—Hill on how to build a railroad: Work, hard work, intelligent work, and then more work. — James J Hill.—They managed the finances of the railroad in a highly conservative and prudent manner.  Hill advocated and practiced a policy of plowing large percentages of profits directly back into the property, knowing that the best defense against invading railroads was a better-built system that could operate at lower rates.—Give me Swedes, snuff and whiskey, and I'll build a railroad through hell. — James J. Hill—From the Hour of Fate: James J. Hill had built the Great Northern with deliberate thrift and brutal efficiency. His railroad would become among the most profitable in the Northwest. He didn't need JP Morgan the way other railroad executives did. (Financial strength was kryptonite to JP Morgan)—He cared most about freight, never frills.—The life of James J. Hill certainly demonstrates the impact one willful individual can have on the course of history.—I've made my mark on the surface of the earth and they can't wipe it out. — James J Hill.----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast