Ep. #41: Kelly Thayer – From Pink Slips to the Cover of Inc. Magazine & Navigating the Dot-Com Bubble

Kelly Thayer is a legendary entrepreneur, storyteller, and "connector" who transformed a 1979 video camera into a multi-million dollar marketing empire. In this episode, Kelly opens up about: • The Scraper Mentality: Being fired for "misusing a phone" to build Utah’s first wedding video business. • Duplicating Millions of video tapes. • The Public Market Crash: Navigating a $14M public company through the brutal burst of the dot-com bubble. • The Ultimate Crucible: How he prioritized his family and faith after the tragic loss of his young son at the height of his career. • Buccaneers vs. Farmers: Identifying your entrepreneurial archetype to build a business that lasts.If you want to know how to stay two moves ahead of the market while keeping your family at the center, Kelly’s 45-year perspective on risk and resilience is a must-listen.