The Empire Builders Podcast

#125: Clairol – Challenged everyone.

Joan, Lawrence and James went against what was common thought and practice of the time to create an absolute empire.

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#124: Harry’s – 0 To $1.4 Billion in 7 Years

From feeling ripped off to inspired to Germany and then buying a manufacturing plant to stop the competitor. Wow, Harry’s was ready to fight.

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#123: CHOMPS – A meat stick empire?

What do you do when you have an itch that won’t go away? Pete Maldonado scratched his itch and didn’t quit until CHOMPS was born.

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#122: Sun Bum – People Surf in Frickin’ Michigan?

Turning a life long passion for creating characters into a brilliant brand that sold for 400 Million Dollars. Oh, and sued Taco Bell.

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#121: G.I. Joe – The First Action Figure

Not a direct path to popularity, but G.I. Joe the toy doesn’t give up. Hasbro was brilliant in finding ways for G.I. Joe to always be current.

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