The Empire Builders Podcast
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#170: Connect 4 – Tic Tac Checkers
DaveDave Young had no recollection of this game. Really, he didn't know. But after hearing this story he applauds Howard Wexler for knowing himself.Dave Young:Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret
#169: Hilton – Unlucky???
Conrad Hilton, despite being unlucky, created what we now know to be the hotel experience. Always improving customer experience.Dave Young:Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took fam
#168: Uno – Say My Name, Say My Name
Would you remortgaging the house, driving around the country and put your home address in the public for Millions?Dave Young:Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses
#167: Clue – When Murder Becomes a Game
Anthony Pratt wanted to elevate playing board games from games of chance to thinking games. His wife was responsible for keeping it random.Dave Young:Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques th
#166: Rocky – Not Just Another Bum in the Neighborhood
Sylvester Stallone was not making it, trying to be an actor. So, instead of giving up, he tried a different path.Dave Young:Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses
#165: Costco – 900 Stores vs 10,000
Sol Price had and idea that he was not going to let go of. No matter how many times others tried to take it away.Dave Young:Welcome to The Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses
#164: Howard Johnson’s – He Saw The Future
Seeing that the world was getting faster and smaller, Howard Johnson started a hospitality empire. The first restaurant franchise.Dave Young:Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took f
#163: Lite Beer – Diet or Less Filling
Even if you make an awesome product, if you don't help your perfect customer identify with your brand, it won't sell.Dave Young:Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous business
#162: Avon – Ding Dong Avon Calling
David McConnell ditched his door to door book selling gig to pursue the bribe that he we giving for attention.Dave Young:Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the Not-So-secret techniques that took famous businesses from
#161: How To Create A Strategy – Let’s get real.
Do not confuse Strategy with Best Practices. Creating a great strategy will allow you to stand out, not fit in.Dave Young:Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses fr