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I Study Entrepreneurs

by Jermaine Brown

If you’re an entrepreneur who needs inspiration or wants to understand how others grew their businesses, I've been in your shoes and I want to help. Every other week, I’ll guide you through the journey of a notable entrepreneur, highlighting the key actions that led to their success and the lessons they learned along the way.

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  1. #103 Ted Turner Part 6: What I Learned from the Content King

    My takeaways from Ted Turner's journey after reading Call Me Ted. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ted Turner Part 1: Maverick in the Making Blog post that inspired this episode

  2. #102 Ted Turner Part 5: How to Lose $8 Billion

    What I learned about Ted Turner's $8 billion loss during the dotcom bubble from reading ⁠⁠⁠Call Me Ted⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Ted Turner Part 1: Maverick in the Making Barron's Buring Up article by Jack Willoughby Blog post that inspired this episode

  3. #101 Ted Turner Part 4: The Ticking Time Bomb

    What I learned about the deal that nearly sank Ted Turner from reading ⁠⁠Call Me Ted⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Ted Turner Part 1: Maverick in the Making Blog post that inspired this episode

  4. #100 Ted Turner Part 3: Fighting for Survival

    What I learned about Ted Turner's bold launch of CNN from reading ⁠Call Me Ted⁠. ⁠Ted Turner Part 1: Maverick in the Making Blog post that inspired this episode

  5. #99 Ted Turner Part 2: From Billboards to Cable TV

    What I learned about Ted Turner's foray into television from reading Call Me Ted. Ted Turner Part 1: Maverick in the Making Brian Armstrong's conversation on taking action Blog post that inspired this episode

  6. #98 Ted Turner Part 1: Maverick in the Making

    What I learned about Ted Turner's early challenges from reading Call Me Ted. Blog post that inspired this episode

  7. #97 Felix Dennis Part 5: The Conclusion

    My takeaways from Felix Dennis's journey after reading More Lives Than One: The Extraordinary Life of Felix Dennis. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Felix Dennis Part 5: The Conclusion.

  8. #96 Felix Dennis Part 4: Launching Maxim Magazine

    What I learned about Felix Dennis' Maxim magazine launch strategy from reading More Lives Than One: The Extraordinary Life of Felix Dennis. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Felix Dennis Part 4: His True Passion.

  9. #95 Felix Dennis Part 3: From Publishing to Mail-Order IPO

    What I learned about Felix Dennis' $500 million mail-order business from reading More Lives Than One: The Extraordinary Life of Felix Dennis. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Felix Dennis Part 3: From Publishing to Mail Order.

  10. #94 Felix Dennis Part 2: Money Is the Mission

    What I learned about Felix Dennis' early founder days from reading More Lives Than One: The Extraordinary Life of Felix Dennis. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Felix Dennis Part 2: Money Is the Mission.

  11. #93 Felix Dennis Part 1: What Made Him Who He Was

    What I learned about the early years that shaped Felix Dennis from reading More Lives Than One: The Extraordinary Life of Felix Dennis. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Felix Dennis Part 1: What Made Him Who He Was

  12. #92 Billy Wilkerson Part 5: Takeaways from a Wild Journey

    My key takeaways from Billy's journey after reading The Man Who Invented Las Vegas. This episode was inspired by my blog post: John H. Johnson Part 5: Billy Wilkerson Part 5: Takeaways from a Wild Journey.

  13. #91 Billy Wilkerson Part 4: The End of Bugsy Siegel

    What I learned about the end of Billy's partnership with Bugsy Siegel from reading The Man Who Invented Las Vegas. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Billy Wilkerson Part 4: The Dramatic End to His Partnership with Bugsy Siegel.

  14. #90 Billy Wilkerson Part 3: The Partnership from Hell

    What I learned about Billy's partnership with Bugsy Siegel from reading The Man Who Invented Las Vegas. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Billy Wilkerson Part 3: The Partnership from Hell.

  15. #89 Billy Wilkerson Part 2: How Addiction Led to a Big Vision

    What I learned about Billy's drive to solve his own problem from reading The Man Who Invented Las Vegas. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Billy Wilkerson Part 2: How Addiction Almost Derailed the Big Vision.

  16. #88 Billy Wilkerson Part 1: Carrying on the Family Addiction

    What I learned about the early years that shaped Billy Wilkerson from reading The Man Who Invented Las Vegas. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Billy Wilkerson Part 1: Carrying on the Family Addiction.

  17. #87 Last Week’s Hurdles and Lessons (Week Ending 7/14/24)

    What I learned and struggled with last week while working on my personal project. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Last Week’s Struggles and Lessons (Week Ending 7/14/24)

  18. #86 Project Update: Week Ending 7/14/24

    Updates on my personal project for the week ending 7/7/24. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Weekly Update: Week Two Hundred Twenty-Four

  19. #85 John H. Johnson Part 5: The Conclusion

    My key takeaways from John's journey after reading Succeeding Against the Odds: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman. This episode was inspired by my blog post: John H. Johnson Part 5: My Takeaways from a Stellar Journey.

  20. #84 John H. Johnson Part 4: Professional Success and Personal Tragedy

    What I learned about John's personal tragedy from reading Succeeding Against the Odds: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman. This episode was inspired by my blog post: John H. Johnson Part 4: Professional Success and Personal Tragedy.

  21. #83 John H. Johnson Part 3: The Brink of Financial Ruin

    What I learned about John's brush with financial ruin from reading Succeeding Against the Odds: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman. This episode was inspired by my blog post: John H. Johnson Part 3: The Brink of Financial Ruin.

  22. #82 John H. Johnson Part 2: The College Dropout

    What I learned about John's steps to becoming a solopreneur from reading Succeeding Against the Odds: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman. This episode was inspired by my blog post: John H. Johnson Part 2: From College Dropout to Publishing Solopreneur. Getting Things Done: The Art…

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  23. #81 John H. Johnson Part 1: Something to Prove

    What I learned about the early years that shaped John H. Johnson from reading Succeeding Against the Odds: The Autobiography of a Great American Businessman. This episode was inspired by my blog post: John H. Johnson Part 1: An Arkansas Boy with Something to Prove. Robert "Bob" Johnson's…

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  24. #80 Last Week's Hurdles and Lessons (Week Ending 7/7/24)

    What I learned and struggled with last week while working on my personal project. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Last Week’s Struggles and Lessons (Week Ending 7/7/24)

  25. #79 Project Update: Week Ending 7/7/24

    Updates on my personal project for the week ending 7/7/24. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Weekly Update: Week Two Hundred Twenty-Three

  26. #78 Sam Zell Part 5: Concluding Thoughts

    My key takeaways from Sam Zell's journey after reading Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk from a Business Rebel. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Sam Zell Part 5: The Wrap-up

  27. #77 San Zell Part 4: The $39 Billion Sale

    What I learned about Sam's personal struggles and his $39B deal from reading Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk from a Business Rebel. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Sam Zell Part 4: The $39 Billion Sale. Resources Mentioned: Ed Thorp Series: Part 1 Kirk Kerkorian Series: Part 1...

  28. #76 Sam Zell Part 3: From Real Estate to Distressed Companies

    What I learned about Sam's transition to public company investor from reading Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk from a Business Rebel. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Sam Zell Part 3: Transition to Professional Opportunist

  29. #75 Sam Zell Part 2: Rejection to Real Estate Mastery

    What I learned about Sam's transition from law student to entrepreneur from reading Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk from a Business Rebel. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Sam Zell Part 2: Rejection, Risk, and Real Estate Mastery.

  30. #74 Sam Zell Part 1: Immigrant Upbringing Fostered Independent Thinking

    What I learned about the years that shaped Sam Zell from reading Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk from a Business Rebel. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Sam Zell Part 1: The Making of Sam Zell.

  31. #73 Last Week's Hurdles and Lessons (Week Ending 6/30/24)

    What I learned and struggled with last week while working on my personal project. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Last Week’s Hurdles and Lessons (Week Ending 6/30/24)

  32. #72 Project Update: Week Ending 6/30/24

    Updates on my personal project for the week ending 6/30/24. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Weekly Update: Week Two Hundred Twenty-Two

  33. #71 James Dyson Part 5: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned

    My takeaways from James Dyson's journey after reading Against the Odds: An Autobiography. This episode was inspired by my blog post: James Dyson Part 5: What I Learned.

  34. #70 James Dyson Part 4: Third Time's the Charm

    What I learned about James Dyson's third company from reading Against the Odds: An Autobiography. This episode was inspired by my blog post: James Dyson Part 4: Third Time's the Charm.

  35. #69 James Dyson Part 3: The Second Startup Is More Painful

    What I learned about James Dyson's second company from reading Against the Odds: An Autobiography. This episode was inspired by my blog post: James Dyson Part 3: The Second Startup Is More Painful.

  36. #68 James Dyson Part 2: Learning the Painful Way

    What I learned about the James Dyson's first company from reading Against the Odds: An Autobiography. This episode was inspired by my blog post: James Dyson Part 2: Learning the Painful Way

  37. #67 James Dyson Part 1: Tragedy to Entrepreneur

    What I learned about the years that shaped James Dyson from reading Against the Odds:An Autobiography. This episode was inspired by my blog post: James Dyson Part 1: Tragedy to Entrepreneur.

  38. #66 Last Week’s Hurdles and Lessons (Week Ending 6/23/24)

    What I learned and struggled with last week working on my personal project. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Last Week’s Hurdles and Lessons (Week Ending 6/23/24)

  39. #65 Why I’m Adding Amazon Affiliate Links to my Blog and Podcast

    Here's more on my decision to include Amazon affiliate links. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Why I’m Adding Amazon Affiliate Links to my Blog and Podcast

  40. #64 Project Update: Week Ending 6/23/24

    Updates on my personal project for the week ending 6/23/24. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Weekly Update: Week Two Hundred Twenty-One

  41. #63 Wayne Huizenga Part 5: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned

    The key things I learned from reading The Making of a Blockbuster: How Wayne Huizenga Built a Sports and Entertainment Empire from Trash, Grit and Videotape⁠. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Wayne Huizenga Part 5: What I Learned.

  42. #62 Wayne Huizenga Part 4: Selling Blockbuster Videos , The Deal of Wayne’s Life

    What I learned about the $8B deal to sell Blockbuster Videos from reading The Making of a Blockbuster: How Wayne Huizenga Built a Sports and Entertainment Empire from Trash, Grit and Videotape⁠. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Wayne Huizenga Part 4: The Deal of Wayne’s Life.

  43. #61 Wayne Huizenga Part 3: Perception Drives Blockbuster’s Transformation

    What I learned about Wayne Huizenga's transformation of Blockbuster from reading The Making of a Blockbuster: How Wayne Huizenga Built a Sports and Entertainment Empire from Trash, Grit and Videotape. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Wayne Huizenga Part 3: Perception Drives…

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  44. #60 Wayne Huizenga Part 2: Garbageman to Blockbuster Videos

    What I learned about Wayne Huizenga buying into Blockbuster from reading The Making of a Blockbuster: How Wayne Huizenga Built a Sports and Entertainment Empire from Trash, Grit and Videotape. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Wayne Huizenga Part 2: Garbageman to Blockbuster Videos.

  45. #59 Wayne Huizenga Part 1: From College Dropout to Garbageman

    What I learned about Wayne Huizenga's early days as a garbageman from reading The Making of a Blockbuster: How Wayne Huizenga Built a Sports and Entertainment Empire from Trash, Grit and Videotape. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Wayne Huizenga Part 1: From College Dropout to Garbageman.

  46. #58 Last Week’s Hurdles and Lessons: Week Ending 6/16/24

    What I learned and struggled with last week working on my personal project. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Last Week’s Hurdles and Lessons (Week Ending 6/16/24) Listen to my thoughts on distillation Read my thoughts on distillation

  47. #57 Project Update: Week Ending 6/16/24

    Updates on my personal project for the week ending 6/16/24. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Weekly Update (a New Format): Week Two Hundred Twenty Read why I changed to a weekly update format

  48. #56 Adjusting to the High Value Entrepreneurs Put on Their Time

    My latest thinking on value per minute of entrepreneur's time and my latest project. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Adjusting to the High Value Entrepreneurs Put on Their Time.

  49. #55 Kirk Kerkorian Part 5: The Conclusion

    My final takeaways from reading The Gambler: How Penniless Dropout Kirk Kerkorian Became the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Kirk Kerkorian Part 5: The Conclusion.

  50. #54 Kirk Kerkorian Part 4: Movie Studios and Casinos

    What I learned about Kerkorian's strategy to combine movies and studios from reading The Gambler: How Penniless Dropout Kirk Kerkorian Became the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History. This episode was inspired by my blog post: Kirk Kerkorian Part 4: Movie Studios and Casinos.

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If you’re an entrepreneur who needs inspiration or wants to understand how others grew their businesses, I've been in your shoes and I want to help. Every other week, I’ll guide you through the journey of a notable entrepreneur, highlighting the key actions that led to their success and the lessons they learned along the way.

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Jermaine Brown

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