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The Manager's Handbook: David Dodson
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In this episode, two-time search fund entrepreneur, 20-year search fund investor, Stanford GSB professor, and now author David Dodson joins us to discuss his new book The Manager's Handbook, which derives lessons from his life and experiences with search funds.
From his humble Colorado upbringing to unconventional early jobs to success as a CEO and investor, Dodson's journey serves as a testament to the power of ambition, collaboration, determination, and solid decision making. Don't miss this insightful episode that explores the life and accomplishments of an exceptional individual.
Chapters
1. The Manager's Handbook: David Dodson (00:00:00)
2. Working in a slaughterhouse & as a hotel maid (00:02:43)
3. Starting an imported jewelry business in high school (00:04:10)
4. Dreaming of being a great businessman and President of the US (00:06:40)
5. Entrepreneurial drivers (00:07:11)
6. Search funds back in the day (00:10:55)
7. Case writing at Stanford with Irv Grousbeck (00:11:45)
8. Fears about running a business (00:16:20)
9. Difference & similarities between managing a $11m company vs. a $100m company (00:21:58)
10. Project Healthy Children (SANKU) (00:23:53)
11. Running for US Senate (00:27:30)
12. Importance of developing team members (00:34:41)
13. Seeking advice (00:39:55)
14. Whether Dodson has always been adept at the "5 skills" mentioned in his book (00:44:41)
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