A Formula for Success - "Papa" John Schnatter

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150A small business in a broom closet transformed into a national chain … John Schnatter’s entrepreneurial journey with Papa John’s Pizza shows that with passion, spirit and a solid idea, anyone can live out the American dream. Schnatter discusses the business' early days, franchising and his formula for success with host Charles Mizrahi. Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Papa John (00:00:00)The Early Days (00:02:51)Quality and Competition (00:11:05)The Entrepreneurial Journey (00:16:34)Overcoming Fear and Failure (00:25:06)A Hyper-Competitive Market (00:31:05)Tailwinds in Business (00:37:46)Franchising Papa John’s (00:39:23)Industry Experience (00:48:56)COVID Pizza Sales (00:51:54)The Next Adventure (00:59:31)Guest Bio:John Schnatter — also known as “Papa John” — has pizza in his soul. He made his first pizza when he was just 15 years old. By age 30, Schnatter founded Papa John’s Pizza and ran several stores across the Midwest. But like many successful entrepreneurs, he didn’t stop there. Schnatter decided to walk the talk by transforming his business with better ingredients and service. Despite taking a step back from the company, those same principles still guide him today as he maps out his next adventure. Don't Forget To... Subscribe to my podcast! Download this episode to save for later Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!  

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I’m Charles Mizrahi. I currently write Alpha Investor — one of America’s fastest-growing investment publications — and have had nearly 40 years of experience as a floor trader, hedge fund manager and money manager on Wall Street. In fact, I was once named the No. 1 trader in the nation by Barron’s. But the story of my rise through the ranks is about more than just success — it’s about achieving the American Dream. You see, I didn’t grow up wealthy. But I did grow up with the belief that America was the greatest nation on earth — a land of freedom and opportunity. And right now, I’m on a mission to prove that it still is. Although we’re constantly being told by the media that America’s best days are behind her … I know the opposite to be true. That’s exactly why I started Real Talk: The Charles Mizrahi Show. With this podcast, I want to help you — and as many other Americans as possible — rekindle the American Dream and realize that we, the people, have everything we need to get ourselves back on track. Each episode features in-depth conversations with high-profile guests who share their own unique American Dream stories, and their views on the current state of our nation. I’ll also share with you my passion for teaching everyday people how to prosper through America’s greatest wealth creator: the stock market. Because I believe we all have a patriotic duty to give back to this country — which has done so much for us.