The Empire Builders Podcast

Reverse engineering the success of established business empires.

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#230: French Florist (Part 2) – In The Business of Love

Posted November 5, 202500:22:54

Stephen Continues his discussion with Michael Jacobson about how he help save and ultimately revive his uncle’s business.

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#229: French Florist (Part 1) – From Failing to Flourishing

Posted October 29, 202500:26:45

Michael Jacobson wanted to help his uncle sell his flower shop, but now it is growing like a weed.

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#228: Saving Lego – The Amazing Turnaround

Posted October 22, 202500:18:38

From almost going out of business in 2000 to becoming the biggest toy manufacturer in the world. This is an empire!

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#227: AOL – You’ve Got Mail

Posted October 15, 202500:24:20

Did you know that at it’s peak America On Line was responsible for 50% of all Compact Disc production in America?

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#226: 7-Eleven – The World’s Biggest

Posted October 8, 202500:24:30

Joe Thompson saw the future shifting with the invention of the refrigerator. So with innovation after innovation we now have convenience stores.

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