A Blockbuster Interview
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Release Date: 09/05/2024
An Entrepreneurship Podcast Collaboration
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
An Entrepreneurship Podcast Collaboration | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 51 with Belinda Kirkegard Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/KAa2QYOZRI4 Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. Join Josh and Belinda Ortiz Kirkegard from the National Entrepreneur Center as they mash up their podcasts for a special...
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Sandwiches and Start-Ups
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Sandwiches and Start-Ups | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 50 with Anthony Bencomo Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this episode, Josh welcomes entrepreneur Anthony Bencomo, better known as Biggie, the founder of Deli Fresh Threads. They discuss the origins of Biggie's...
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Producing Legal Success
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Producing Legal Success | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 49 with Neal J Sampat Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and Chief Attention Getter at C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this episode, Josh dives into the world of entrepreneurship and movie-making with special guest Neal Sampat, an entertainment lawyer and film producer. Neal shares his fascinating...
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Real Estate Entrepreneurship Across State Lines
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Real Estate Entrepreneurship Across State Lines | The Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 48 with Rich Tyson Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. Join Josh in another inspiring episode of Bootstrap Unicorns as he dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Rich Tyson, a real estate...
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Challenges in Childhood Lead to Entrepreneurial Success
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
A Challenging Childhood Leads to Entrepreneurial Success | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 47 Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. Join Josh as he flips the script with guest Dawn Sipley playing the interviewer. In this soul-baring episode, Josh shares his tumultuous childhood,...
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How Early Trauma Can Shape Successful Leadership
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Surviving to Thriving: How Early Trauma Can Shape Successful Leadership | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 46 Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this episode, Josh sits down with Dawn Sipley, a renowned HR consultant, recruiter, and founder of Sipley the Best. They discuss Dawn's unique background in corporate HR and staffing, her...
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Reinvention, Empowerment, & Bold Steps
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
Reinvention, Empowerment, & Bold Steps | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 45 with Leigh Burgess Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/jtU6jZPy8hw Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this episode, talks with special guest Leigh Burgess, an author and entrepreneur who introduces her unique 'BOLD' Framework. Leigh shares her...
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What Is Hippie Capitalism?
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
What Is Hippie Capitalism? | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 44 with Kay Rawlins Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/yh3caQPlKT0 Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this unique episode, Josh welcomes back to the show entrepreneur Kay Rawlins. This time around, though, our guest interviews our host! Kay inquires about the origins...
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How I Started a Pro Soccer Team
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
How I Started a Pro Soccer Team | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Ep. 43 with guest Kay Rawlins link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this episode, Josh interviews Kay Rawlins, founder of the Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride. The episode covers the journey from the club's inception in Austin to its success in...
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How to Find Startup Investment Funds
Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies
How to Find Startup Investment Funds with Markus Kaulius | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 42 Link to video podcast episode: Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips aimed at making your entrepreneurial journey a successful one. In this remarkable episode, Josh welcomes back to the show investor, author, and serial entrepreneur Markus Kaulius. Markus shares his valuable insights on what it takes to build and sell a...
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ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: April 2024
RELEASE DATE: September 2024
EPISODE: 24
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Welcome back to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! We are thrilled this time around to welcome James Keyes to the show. He is a bona fide celebrity in the business world, and we are so grateful to have him share his time with us!
If you didn't already know, James Keyes is the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, as well as a pilot, and author of "Education Is Freedom." In this discussion, he shares his insights on business, change as an opportunity, and the power of education with host Josh Pies.
The conversation starts with the evolution of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven under Keyes' leadership, emphasizing convenience and the strategic use of data. He introduces the concept that "change equals opportunity (CEO)" and argues for the necessity of continuous learning and adapting in business. Additionally, Keyes talks about his book "Education Is Freedom," advocating for lifelong learning and the importance of education in achieving personal freedom and sustaining democracy. He debunks myths around the affordability of college education and stresses the importance of soft skills alongside formal education. The conversation also touches on the significance of internships for young people, the role of big data in modern businesses, and how businesses have a responsibility to contribute to social good.
Join us for this dynamic conversation on the intersection of change, opportunity, and education in both business and in life!
For more from James Keyes, visit: https://www.jameswkeyes.com/
00:00 The Evolution of Blockbuster: Beyond DVD Rentals
00:30 Celebrity Guest: The Man Behind Blockbuster and 7-Eleven
01:50 Redefining CEO: Change Equals Opportunity
05:05 Leveraging Data for Business Success: The 7-Eleven Transformation
10:18 Big Data in Action: The 7-Eleven Coffee Cup Election Poll
13:48 Corporate Responsibility and Social Good
15:17 The Power of Education and Internships
17:35 Navigating the Education vs. Experience Debate
22:37 The Power of Broad Knowledge in the Age of AI
23:42 The Ongoing Debate: Is College Necessary?
25:58 The Importance of Liberal Arts and the Challenge of Rising Education Costs
28:02 Debunking the Myth of Prohibitive College Costs
32:21 The Universal Value of Lifelong Learning
36:33 Soft Skills: The Unspoken Gap in Today's Workforce
39:50 The Blockbuster Story: Lessons in Business and Convenience
42:07 Looking Ahead: The Freedom of Knowledge and the Joy of Flying
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