The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast | 10x Your Impact, Your Income & Your Influence

“I worked at Levi’s for 23 years, worked my way all the way up the ladder from entry-level marketing assistant to brand president.” “I needed to build a factory. And I didn’t have two nickels to rub together or a bucket to piss in but I did have a singleness of purpose to course-correct this thing.” “We were very different when we first came out and all the other brands looked exactly the same.” Entrepreneurs don’t just start businesses; they start revolutions. Founders are driven by a deep sense of purpose, an almost reckless determination to build something that doesn’t yet exist. Unlike traditional CEOs who inherit an established structure, founders have to make every decision, carry every risk, and fight through uncertainty with nothing but conviction. The difference? Founders break the rules to create new ones, while CEOs operate within the system to maximize efficiency. Today’s guests prove that true leadership requires courage. From launching brands that challenge industry norms to rebuilding domestic