Saving 7-Eleven and the Blockbuster That Could’ve Won | Jim Keyes | Ep 216

Former CEO Jim Keyes reveals the untold story behind saving 7-Eleven from bankruptcy and his ambitious plans to transform Blockbuster that nearly changed entertainment forever. Learn how he almost partnered with Google to create a streaming giant that could have beaten Netflix, why timing killed Blockbuster despite having the right technology years early, and his "change equals opportunity" philosophy that turned corporate crises into career breakthroughs. Keyes discusses his new book "Education is Freedom" and shares hard-won leadership lessons from steering two iconic companies through financial disasters and industry disruption. Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wright David Moore Becca Moore Mike Rhyner Your Dark Companion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★