This is the one about "Take Down That (bleeping) Sign!"
I thought I knew everything when I started in business. I've seen that before with others, a lot. It's okay though, most of the time, it's not fatal, and you learn from being arrogant. I'm glad I learned this important lesson the easy way by getting my ass kicked around hard by a business icon who I admired and was lucky enough to meet.
Lee Iacocca was the Steve Jobs of the 1980s. He was an automobile executive for Ford and Chrysler, where he was CEO. Lee was credited with designing and marketing the Ford Mustang amongst other notable models of cars. He was also famously credited for having the guts to go before congress asking for a loan when Chrysler was in trouble. You can read about that here.
I ran a small business at the time, and I was offered the opportunity to meet Lee and tell him about my company. As you'll hear, this was a big deal for me, and in the end, it was a game-changer. But it took an unexpected turn quickly in a way I never expected.
This encounter helped me with my personal career success, and this episode tells that story. Please enjoy!
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Best wishes!
Dave and Kelli
