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Ep 97: Jimmy John Built a Restaurant Empire; Government Almost Destroyed It

Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist

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From Limited Budget to Sandwich Success

This chapter explores the narrator's entry into the food industry, detailing their shift from a hot dog stand to focusing on sandwiches due to budget constraints. It highlights the challenges faced, including employee turnover and the exhaustion of solo management, showcasing how necessity and energy helped pave the way to success.

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