School of Hard Knocks Podcast

James Keyes served as the Global President and CEO of 7-Eleven from 2000-2005 as well as Chairman and CEO of Blockbuster from 2007-2011. This podcast is a true example of an American success story where James came from humble beginnings but through sheer hard work and perseverance he was able to create a name for himself and work his way up the corporate ladder and become CEO of two Fortune 500 companies. On this episode James breaks down what really happened behind the downfall of Blockbuster, innovations within 7-Eleven, how to operate as a CEO, and why education is the key to success. This podcast is full of insightful stories behind the mind of a Fortune 500 CEO and lessons about what it really takes to be successful within the business world.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Josh Snow is the founder and CEO of one of the fastest growing teeth whitening and oral care brands, Snow. They do over 9 figures a year in revenue and are in multiple retail chains such as Nordstrom Rack and CVS. Josh has an inspirational story of coming from humble beginnings where he was riding the city bus to finding his passion in entrepreneurship at an early age, selling his first company at 17 years old and now owning a 9 figure brand. On this podcast, Josh breaks down how he got started as an entrepreneur, how he created snow, the importance of branding, and the most important skills you need to learn to become successful. This podcast is full of gems on how to find success as an entrepreneur and what it takes to truly build a successful brand.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Andy Elliott, founder of The Elliott Group and a pioneer in sales training, shares insights on achieving success through discipline and leadership. He reveals his journey from record-breaking car salesman to renowned entrepreneur. Topics include the art of persuasive communication, building strong personal brands, and the importance of fitness in boosting self-confidence. Andy emphasizes the balance between family and career, advocating for personal development as a pathway to financial success and a meaningful legacy.

Onyi Odunukwe is a commercial real estate developer and investor as well as the Founder and CEO of a rapidly growing tanning salon company called "Glo" which has 75+ locations. He breaks down how he got into entrepreneurship, how he scaled his business around from a struggling tanning salon into a national chain, tips for new entrepreneurs and more. This podcast is full of gems on how anyone can get started into entrepreneurship, the skills you need to be successful and how to build long term success as an entrepreneur.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Paul Hedrick is the founder of the famous western boot brand "Tecovas." He takes us all the way back to the early stages of Tecovas, explaining how the business got started, why he decided to become an entrepreneur, how he scaled the business, and the various obstacles he had to overcome along the way. Tecovas was the first cowboy boot company to adopt a direct-to-consumer model by selling online. This podcast serves as a masterclass on branding and disrupting an already established industry.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Justin Waller, successful serial entrepreneur and influencer, talks about leaving your hometown, recognizing blind spots in business, scaling a business, the power of habits, conviction in the construction industry, guarding the gates of the mind, and dating advice for young entrepreneurs.

Renji Bijoy is the founder and CEO of the most used virtual reality app on the planet "Immersed". Renji walks us through his tech journey where he came out of college making $360k as a 23 year old to becoming a tech star and eventually being the first non-gaming app on Oculus. This is the story of Renji Bijoy and his journey as a tech founder. Subscribe and stay tuned for more podcasts coming soon from The School of Hard Knocks! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.