What timeless lessons can the Roman Empire teach today's entrepreneurs and leaders about building lasting success? In this impactful episode, Eddie Wilson dives into key principles from ancient Rome, revealing powerful insights on leadership, adaptability, systems, and culture. Explore why your business should be built on principles rather than personalities, the critical role of systems in scaling, and how resilience through adaptability can drive sustainable growth. Eddie shares actionable wisdom on creating strategic cultures and why true leadership is rooted in service, not ego. If you're looking to build something enduring—whether in business, leadership, or life—this episode offers a powerful roadmap inspired by one of history's greatest empires.

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• 00:00 – Introduction: Why Rome Still Matters Today
• 01:16 – Build on Principles, Not Personalities
• 06:12 – Scaling Requires Strong Systems
• 09:56 – Why Adaptability is Essential for Long-Term Resilience
• 13:14 – Culture as a Strategic Asset in Business
• 16:12 – True Leadership is Service, Not Glory
• 20:45 – The Danger of Ego in Leadership and Business
• 24:27 – Winning is a Sprint Without a Finish Line
• 27:03 – Handing Off the Baton: How Great Leaders Step Aside Gracefully
• 30:22 – Personalities vs. Principles: Success and Failure Stories
• 35:13 – Is Your Ego Blocking Your Organization’s Success?
• 39:10 – Eddie’s Powerful Example of Adaptability in Business
• 44:01 – How to Become Irrelevant and More Significant Simultaneously

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Do you know the three essential roles every successful team and organization must have—and the one dangerous role you must avoid? In this episode, Eddie Wilson uses a powerful parable to illustrate the critical importance of culture, accountability, and execution in achieving lasting success. Discover practical strategies to identify these roles within your business and personal life, learn why innovation at the wrong time can hinder growth, and understand how to balance creativity with structure. This episode is a must-listen if you want to break through barriers, amplify your leadership, and foster high-performing teams.

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• 00:00 – The Parable: Three People Every Business Needs
• 00:50 – Meet Kara: The Culture Driver
• 01:51 – Meet Alex: The Accountability Partner
• 02:47 – Meet Danny: The Execution Driver
• 04:51 – Why These Three Roles Matter More Than Job Titles
• 05:56 – What Is Culture, Really?
• 08:08 – How Accountability Transforms Your Organization
• 08:57 – Execution: Turning Plans into Action
• 12:21 – Why Innovation Can Actually Hurt Your Growth
• 15:33 – Identifying Imbalances in Your Business
• 18:22 – Assigning Roles Clearly in Your Team
• 21:46 – What Happens When You Have the Wrong People in Key Roles?
• 26:32 – Creating Micro-Champions Throughout Your Organization
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• 27:03 – Final Takeaway: Applying These Lessons in Life and Business

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Ready to unlock massive business opportunities and accelerate your entrepreneurial journey? In this insightful episode, Eddie Wilson reveals powerful tactics and secrets behind his success of buying, scaling, and exiting over 125 businesses. Discover why buying existing businesses beats starting from scratch, how fractional leadership can rapidly boost profits, and the three critical elements every buyer must master to maximize valuation upon exit. With millions of small businesses entering the market soon, this episode is your essential guide to capitalizing on the biggest entrepreneurial gold rush of our generation.

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• 00:00 – Introduction: Why You Should Buy Instead of Start a Business
• 01:12 – The Massive Opportunity in Baby Boomer-Owned Businesses
• 04:03 – How Small Businesses Are Sold Today: A Real-Life Example
• 08:55 – The Shocking Statistics on Business Sales and Acquisitions
• 10:00 – How to Find and Finance Great Business Deals
• 11:04 – The 5 Pillars of Every Successful Business
• 12:48 – Eddie's Secret Weapon: Fractional Executives
• 16:00 – Scaling Businesses with Fractional Leadership
• 17:05 – Creating Enterprise Value for a Successful Exit
• 20:15 – The 3 Essential Elements Every Buyer Looks For
• 22:29 – Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started Today
• 23:08 – Real-Life Advice on Buying a Studio Business
• 29:28 – The Safest Way to Reduce Your Business Risk
• 30:17 – Should Your Child Go to College or Buy a Business?
• 32:20 – Why Real-World Experience Beats Classroom Education

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How can your business solve global problems, lift communities, and create lasting sustainability without relying on constant donations? In this inspiring episode, Eddie Wilson reveals his powerful concept of Cause Capitalism, where entrepreneurship meets meaningful change. Eddie shares compelling stories from projects around the globe, highlighting how launching profitable businesses first can lead to sustainable growth, education, and empowerment in communities. From sewing centers in Mexico to construction companies in Africa, learn how business-driven strategies can fuel real-world impact, turning charity recipients into empowered leaders who pass on opportunities to others.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 – Introduction: What is Cause Capitalism?
• 04:05 – How a Sewing Center in Mexico Created Lasting Impact
• 12:16 – Building Trade Schools: Education that Empowers
• 17:29 – Turning a Profit to Sustain Orphanages
• 21:25 – Creating an Ecosystem of Sustainable Businesses
• 26:44 – Why Donations Aren't the Key to Sustainability
• 29:02 – The Replicable Model: Scaling Impact Globally
• 31:15 – Completing the Circle: Passing on the Gift
• 33:02 – The Core Belief: Profit with Purpose
• 36:00 – Serving Without Obligation: Elevating Communities
• 38:04 – Eddie’s Final Thoughts on True Charity and Empowerment

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Are you living your life in chaos or order—and do you know which one you actually need to grow? In this episode, Eddie Wilson explores the powerful balance between chaos and order, drawing insights from personal stories, Jordan Peterson's philosophies, and everyday scenarios. Learn why chaos can spark innovation and creativity, why too much order can stifle growth, and how to master the three critical roles—pilot, flight attendant, and passenger—in business and life. If you're navigating turbulence in your relationships, workplace, or personal goals, this episode offers a fresh perspective on turning chaos into your greatest opportunity.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 – Order vs. Chaos: Why Life Needs Both
• 01:16 – Turbulence on a Plane: Eddie’s Surprising Story
• 05:35 – The Three Key Roles: Pilot, Flight Attendant, Passenger
• 08:27 – How Chaos and Order Shape Your Relationships
• 12:25 – When Chaos Dominates: Identifying Anarchy in Your Life
• 15:49 – The True Role of Mid-Level Managers
• 20:03 – Why Your Family Dynamics Mirror Chaos and Order
• 24:14 – Are You Creating the Right Experience for Those Around You?
• 28:26 – Can Chaos Be Your Greatest Opportunity?
• 33:14 – Eddie’s Personal Struggle with Chaos and Order
• 37:01 – How to Practically Balance Chaos and Order in Your Leadership
• 41:04 – Final Thoughts: Making Chaos Work for You

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In this insightful episode, Eddie Wilson explores the powerful leadership lessons from Catherine the Great, emphasizing the transformative impact of sharing knowledge and empowering others. Drawing from his extensive experience managing over 80 companies, Eddie reveals why leaders who withhold knowledge hold their teams back, and provides practical strategies to overcome this barrier. Discover how storytelling, personal application, and leading by example can elevate your influence, create meaningful growth in your followers, and unlock your greatest potential as a leader.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 – Introduction: The Leadership Secret of Catherine the Great
• 02:32 – How Catherine Revolutionized Russia through Education
• 05:40 – Courageous Leadership: Catherine's Bold Move with Smallpox
• 08:27 – Why Sharing Knowledge is the Key to Lasting Impact
• 11:16 – Education Always Has a Cost: Understanding its True Value
• 12:25 – Three Essential Ways to Educate and Empower Your Followers
• 12:30 – Method #1: Storytelling and Emotional Connection
• 14:12 – Method #2: Personal Application and Practical Steps
• 15:20 – Method #3: Leading by Example (Walk the Talk)
• 18:03 – Personal Story: The Moment that Redefined Success
• 25:07 – Eddie’s Challenge: How Are You Impacting Those Around You?

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What does it really mean to honor someone—and why does it matter in leadership, business, and relationships? In this episode, entrepreneur and speaker Eddie Wilson shares The Honor Blueprint—a practical guide to protecting your time, setting boundaries, and leading with integrity. Learn why honor is earned, not demanded, how to balance respect with authority, and how to identify people who truly deserve your time. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or someone pursuing intentional growth, this episode will help you reclaim control of your influence, avoid burnout, and lead with purpose.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 – The Word Most People Get Wrong: Honor
• 01:16 – What It Really Means to Honor Someone
• 03:39 – Why Time Is the Ultimate Act of Honor
• 05:15 – Podcasting as a Form of Honor
• 07:03 – How Honor Keeps Ego in Check
• 09:03 – Honor vs. Respect: Know the Difference
• 09:28 – 3 People You Must Learn to Honor
• 11:09 – Why You Must First Honor God
• 12:25 – How to Truly Honor Yourself (Not Your Ego)
• 15:28 – Why Most People Don’t Deserve Your Honor
• 17:16 – How to Set Boundaries Without Disrespect
• 21:43 – What Happens When You Honor the Wrong People
• 23:11 – How to Identify Misplaced Honor in Business & Family
• 25:16 – Are You Growing Lopsided Because of Ego?
• 29:09 – How Honor Creates a Feedback Loop in Leadership
• 31:16 – Demanding vs. Deserving: The True Test of Honor
• 34:19 – Eddie’s Final Challenge: Audit Your Honor Circle

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Is hard work really the key to success, or is there something more? In this episode, Eddie Wilson challenges the modern mindset around work and reveals why so many people fail to turn their dreams into reality. He breaks down the true meaning of work, how to manage your energy for maximum success, and why iteration is the key to growth. Eddie also shares insights on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and why perseverance separates winners from those who give up too soon. Tune in to discover how to work smarter, not just harder, and build a life of lasting impact.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why does this generation view hard work negatively?

01:16 – What is the real definition of work?

02:47 – Why do people chase short-term validation instead of real success?

05:34 – What is the 10,000-hour rule, and does it actually work?

08:21 – What are the four things you should focus your energy on?

10:47 – Should you plan and execute or act and adjust?

13:00 – Why is feedback crucial for business and life success?

15:07 – What is the "Iterate and Refine" strategy, and how does it build wealth?

17:15 – How does Eddie’s business model beat Starbucks?

20:41 – How does this strategy apply to personal finance?

24:14 – Why is work the most important thing you can invest in?

26:40 – What is the key to balancing hard work and passion?

30:05 – How does self-doubt and fear kill success?

33:31 – How do you stay consistent without constantly changing strategies?

34:54 – What separates successful entrepreneurs from those who fail?

40:47 – Why does wasting time and energy go against your purpose?

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