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Michael Girdley

@Michael-Girdley

Michael Girdley shares practical business advice, investment strategies, and real-world lessons from his experience building, buying, and growing companies. His content explores everything from small business acquisitions and profitable business models to entrepreneurship, leadership, and scaling companies.

Some of Our Favorite Episodes

How Six Flags Went Bankrupt Despite Profitable Theme Parks

How Six Flags Went Bankrupt Despite Profitable Theme Parks

How Planet Fitness Lost Its Competitive Advantage

How Planet Fitness Lost Its Competitive Advantage

The Rise and Fall of Topgolf

The Rise and Fall of Topgolf

The Las Vegas Sphere's Big Fall — and Bigger Comeback

The Las Vegas Sphere's Big Fall — and Bigger Comeback

The Rise and Fall of Hooters: From Restaurant Empire to Bankruptcy

The Rise and Fall of Hooters: From Restaurant Empire to Bankruptcy

The Rise and Fall of Quiznos: From 5,000 Stores to Bankruptcy

The Rise and Fall of Quiznos: From 5,000 Stores to Bankruptcy

Dave's Hot Chicken: From $900 to a Billion-Dollar Business

Dave's Hot Chicken: From $900 to a Billion-Dollar Business

The Rise and Fall of CrossFit

The Rise and Fall of CrossFit

The Rise and Fall of Bird Scooters

The Rise and Fall of Bird Scooters

Prime:The Billion-Dollar Brand That Ran Out of Hype

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