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[Outliers] Andrew Mellon: America’s Secret Banker [The Knowledge Project Ep. #216]

Andrew Mellon mastered the art of quiet power. While Carnegie and Rockefeller basked in the limelight, Mellon built an empire from the shadows—turning patience, precision, and systematic thinking into an industrial fortune. A banker who lived in his parents’ house while controlling half of Pittsburgh’s financial world, Mellon became Treasury Secretary and launched the Roaring …

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Episode: 215

David Heacock: Managing and Marketing a $250M Business [The Knowledge Project Ep. #215]

David Heacock felt the entrepreneurial pull from day one. At 29, he left his million-dollar Wall Street salary to bet on air filters. That bet transformed into Filterbuy, now a $250 million direct-to-consumer manufacturer serving more than 7 million customers through a ruthlessly efficient operation. Today we talk about what actually matters when building a …

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[Outliers] Timothy Eaton: The Original Everything Store [The Knowledge Project Ep. #214]

Timothy Eaton might not be familiar to many listeners today, but his innovations fundamentally changed retail and how we shop. This episode is about how he built that empire, the principles that drove its success, and the forces that eventually brought it all crashing down. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or trying …

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Episode: 213

Mickey Drexler: The Art of Knowing What Sells [The Knowledge Project Ep. #213]

This episode will transform how you think about style, aspiration, and the art of knowing what people want before they know it themselves. From working in department stores to advising Steve Jobs on Apple’s retail strategy when it didn’t have retail at all, Drexler’s career traces the evolution of American retail itself: from local shops …

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Episode: 212

Alfred Lin: How to Think (and Work) Like a World Class Investor [The Knowledge Project Ep. #212]

Alfred Lin shares strategies for navigating startup challenges, building resilient teams, and creating long-lasting value. Lin explores lessons from companies like Zappos, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Amazon, offering actionable insights on topics like hiring for potential, managing crises, and fostering innovative cultures. Learn how first-principles thinking, customer focus, and disciplined growth can transform challenges into opportunities, …

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Episode: 211

Codie Sanchez: Your Blueprint to Financial Freedom [The Knowledge Project Ep. #211]

Whether you’re looking to increase your income, start a side business, or completely transform your financial future, Codie Sanchez will break down exactly what separates those who successfully build wealth from those who stay stuck. This conversation is packed with immediately actionable insights covering the biggest myths around money, the difference between acquiring and keeping …

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Episode: 210

Best of 2024: Conversations of the Year [The Knowledge Project Ep. #210]

The Knowledge Project closes 2024 with a look back at some of the best conversations of the year. Featuring interviews from some of our most downloaded episodes ever, this collection of conversations offers a variety of insights into finances and investing, improving your communication, marketing and positioning, business frameworks, health and nutrition, and how to …

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Episode: 209

Charlie Hoehn: Write Something People Want to Read [The Knowledge Project Ep. #209]

In this episode, Charlie Hoehn explains the secrets behind why some books are unforgettable, and others no one seems to remember. He shares his journey of helping authors transform their ideas into best-selling books and provides actionable advice on structuring, writing, and marketing a book. You’ll learn how to craft titles that make people want …

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Episode: 208

Ryan Holiday: How to Win the War with Yourself [The Knowledge Project Ep. #208]

In this episode, Ryan Holiday unpacks the subtle and not-so-subtle messages life sends us—and what happens when we ignore them. From mismatched tattoos and injured ankles, Ryan reflects on the lessons he’s learned about preparation, awareness, and humility. Using examples ranging from personal missteps to famous entrepreneurial gambles, this episode is a deep dive into …

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Episode: 207

Adam Karr: How to Think (and Work) Like a Billion Dollar Investor [The Knowledge Project Ep. #207]

In this episode, Adam Karr outlines his personal framework for finding success in both life and business. He shares insights into how to hire the best CEOs (even if you have just ten minutes to talk with them) and what CEOs he avoids talking to, the simple ideas he takes seriously, the correlation between people’s …

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