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Brad Jacobs

Serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple multi-billion dollar companies, including United Rentals and XPO Logistics. Author of "How To Make A Few Billion Dollars."

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991 snips
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 43min

#190 Brad Jacobs: How To Build a Billion Dollar Company

Brad Jacobs is a powerhouse entrepreneur, founder of multiple multi-billion dollar companies, and the current Chairman and CEO of QXO. In this discussion, he unveils how to uncover billion-dollar opportunities and shares insights on spotting trends ahead of competitors. Jacobs emphasizes the importance of questioning, adaptability, and the role of M&A in growth strategies. He also discusses the impact of parental influence on confidence and highlights the value of employee feedback in a thriving workplace.
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638 snips
Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 26min

Brad Jacobs - Think Big and Move Fast - [Invest Like the Best, EP.352]

Brad Jacobs, the Executive Chairman of XPO Logistics and founder of seven billion-dollar businesses, shares his dynamic insights on rapid business growth. He delves into navigating mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of scalability and relationship-building. Jacobs discusses the value of ambitious goals, effective technology integration, and his unique approach to corporate meetings. He also highlights the impact of meditation and thought experiments on innovative thinking, encouraging listeners to embrace a purposeful and focused life.
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Dec 28, 2023 • 45min

Brad Jacobs Plans to Make Billions in the Building Supply Industry

Brad Jacobs, a serial entrepreneur known for founding United Rentals and XPO Logistics, discusses his latest venture, QXO, aimed at transforming the building products distribution market. He shares insights about inefficiencies in the industry and the role of technology in modernizing operations. Jacobs emphasizes the importance of customer satisfaction and adaptability in business strategy. He also explores how unique thinking and creative problem-solving have shaped his success, along with the critical need for investment in aging infrastructure.