Aug 20
Why Franchisees Quit the Idea, Not the Brand: Ex-Tropical Smoothie CEO Mike Rotondo
Most franchise CEOs chase the wrong number. Mike Rotondo — who's led Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Edible Arrangements, and Altitude Trampoline Parks, and now runs pet care franchise Skiptown — explains why the real measure of a healthy system isn't new franchise agreements, it's the " ... Show More
21m 31s
Aug 6
The Apple Store Architect on Hiring Baristas, Killing Commissions, and Inventing the Genius Bar
Ron Johnson built the Apple Store from scratch. He was also CEO of JCPenney and led the design-for-all era at Target. In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, he walks Anthony Taylor through the specific counterintuitive bets that made Apple retail the most success ... Show More
25m 39s
Jul 30
How Tracy Nolan Led 24,000 People Through the Largest Telecom Merger in US History
What does it take to lead 24,000 people through the largest telecom merger in US history — during COVID — and come out the other side with a stronger team? In this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor sits down with Tracy Nolan, SVP at Humana and board mem ... Show More
27m 19s
May 2022
Overcoming Stress, Stagnation & Burnout - Alan Stein Jr - #472
Alan Stein Jr. is a high performance coach and speaker. Alan spent 15 years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant. Lessons on how to overcome stress, stagnation & burnout are some o ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2023
The 3 Essential Steps to Turning Around a Digital Marketing Team
Ralph and Kasim dig into the multifaceted world of leadership, management, and scaling success, drawing intriguing parallels between the realms of sports and business. Through the lens of Parcells’ transformative leadership and the meticulous strategies employed in digital market ... Show More
55m 46s
Apr 2023
Strategist, Author, And Thought Leader Alex Brucekmann Reveals Secrets Of Next Level Entrepreneurs (#217)
Send us Fan Mail“It's gonna be all right.” - Alex BrueckmannAlex is a strategy facilitator, author, and speaker. He helps businesses create strategic clarity and direction. While most of Alex clients are billion dollar companies, his books hold valuable insights for both small bu ... Show More
42m 58s
Alan Stein Jr. is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, performance coach, and consultant with a formidable track record in working with elite NBA superstars such as Kevin Durant and Victor Oladipo. As a former basketball performance coach, Stein Jr. has pivoted his focus to the corporate realm, where he leverages his sports insights to elevate individual an ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Millionaire Mindcast</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we have an energetic guest, David Nurse who shares insights on how to attain your great goals, understanding true ... Show More