Farnam Street
Mastering the best of what other people have already figured out
My guest today is John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market, where he was CEO from 1980 to 2022.
We discuss how he turned hostile customers into evangelists, survived multiple extinction-level threats, and built a mission-driven billion-dollar business without compromising its soul. We also discussed the Amazon acquisition.
Listen or watch on your favorite platform: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript
Mackey is the author of Conscious Capitalism.
Get transcripts, early access, ad-free episodes, and so much more. Learn more or sign up now.
Already a member? Head over to the Members Only area to access transcripts and other Member Only content.
Bernie Marcus is the co-founder and former CEO of Home Depot. This is how he built a culture of ownership, kept going when everyone …
Ogilvy Vice Chairman Rory Sutherland reveals the formula for persuasion, why people make decisions and how you can …
How do you get ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results? Mary Kay Ash built a two-billion-dollar company by solving that specific …
A podcast about mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. The Knowledge Project focuses on insights and lessons that never expire. You’ll walk away from every episode with actionable insights that help you get better results and live a more meaningful life.