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James Keyes | Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster - On Truth Behind Blockbuster's Collapse, Operating as a CEO, & Priceless Business Advice

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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.

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