In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dave Dahl about the fascinating series of events that led him to serve 15 years in prison and then to subsequently transform his life as the creator of Dave's Killer Bread, a company which he sold in 2015 for $275 million.
- What was the impetus behind Dave’s Killer Bread? (2:45)
- The first transformation in his life that you wouldn’t expect. (5:52)
- The epiphanies experienced while in prison. (7:58)
- Why everything should be given to people when they are ready. (13:45)
- Your mind is EVERYTHING! (15:20)
- Learning to appreciate the process. (17:01)
- Embracing the struggle. (19:04)
- Finding his hidden talent and its impact on the family business. (20:50)
- Creating something that people want. (29:58)
- The story of pursuing the idea of Costco. (34:07)
- You make your own luck. (36:36)
- Being a four-time loser in the wrong game. (40:43)
- Being part of others’ transformations. (42:57)
- How success is purpose. (48:14)
- Avoiding the hindsight mentality. (50:17)
- Why everything happens before it matters. (55:08)
- The fallout from the company selling. (56:27)
- His obsession/passion for art and the idea for his dream home. (59:11)
- His call to action for kids in his position growing up. (1:05:07)
- The importance of having a vision and common goal for a successful business. (1:07:17)
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