Join host Jess Larsen in a conversation with polymath Floyd Wilson as they discuss navigating complex careers, work-life balance, and introducing oneself at social gatherings. Learn about Floyd's journey through media, real estate, and private equity, as well as his philanthropic initiatives and successful event business with A-list celebrities.
Maintaining work-life balance while excelling in media, real estate, and private equity.
Finding inspiration in father's entrepreneurial journey to create opportunities for others.
Shifting focus to quick exits and hands-on operational management in private equity for optimal performance.
Deep dives
Eddie Wilson's Three-Fold Introduction at a Party - Corporate Leader, Investor, Altruist
Eddie Wilson shares his three main roles when introducing himself at an event - a corporate leader overseeing 23 companies, an active investor in real estate and private equity, and a believer in pursuing purpose-driven endeavors aligned with his life.
Entrepreneurial Background Influenced by Father's Entrepreneurial Ventures
Eddie Wilson traces his entrepreneurial journey back to his upbringing, being raised in an entrepreneurial home by a father who successfully navigated both entrepreneurial wins and losses, instilling in him the belief that creating opportunities and jobs for others stems from firsthand witnessing his father's business ventures.
Shift in Entrepreneurial Focus to Creating Value and Quick Exits
Motivated by a successful television show sale to a major network, Eddie Wilson reorients his approach towards creating substantial and valuable ventures that can be lucratively sold for near-immediate returns, ushering in a shift towards quicker, more impactful business exits based on incisive strategies and meticulous time management.
Private Equity Ventures with Emphasis on Operational Ownership
Eddie Wilson transforms his private equity firm into an entity that actively owns and operates the majority of its assets, focusing on hands-on operational management to maximize the potential of acquired businesses and drive them towards optimal performance and highest possible utility levels.
Impact Others: Altruistic Business Ventures in 108 Countries
Eddie Wilson's foundation, Impact Others, undertakes altruistic endeavors across 108 countries, predominantly focusing on impacting communities through projects in India, Honduras, Central America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, clean water, educational initiatives, and nurturing small businesses with an altruistic mission and global reach.
Join host Jess Larsen for a riveting conversation with Eddie Wilson, a polymath in media, real estate, and private equity. Discover how Eddie navigates the complexities of his multi-faceted career and maintains a harmonious work-life balance. Tune in to hear Eddie reveal how he introduces himself at social gatherings and the philosophies guiding his impressive journey across various industries.