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Two guys on stuff: Entrepreneurship Leadership CultureAuthor: Michael Edwards and Tom Tobin
Two Guys on Stuff is where real leaders have real conversations. Hosted by Michael Edwards and Tom Tobin, this podcast cuts through the noise to explore the human side of leadership, entrepreneurship, and culture. From startups to legacy businesses, we talk about what it actually takes to build something that laststrust, clarity, courage, and conviction. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just two guys with decades of experience, helping you lead better, think deeper, and grow stronger. New episodes weekly. Join the conversation. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Practice What You Preach: From Multi-Million Dollar Exits to a New E-Commerce Play
Episode 12
Monday, 22 December, 2025
In this episode of Two Guys on Stuff, Michael Edwards and Tom Tobin go beyond tactics and talk about the real foundation of entrepreneurship: trust, relationships, and culture.Tom shares why he is “horrible at retiring,” how he has built and sold businesses over decades, and why he is now launching a new e-commerce venture with Stable Storefronts. He breaks down what the model actually is (and what it is not), how it works operationally, and who it fits best.If you are building a business, investing in a venture, or trying to find the right people to do life and work with, this one brings the principles to life.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Christmas energy01:05 Tobin family Christmas tradition03:18 Edwards family tradition: prime rib, Yorkshire pudding, pear pie06:05 Why this episode: Tom’s new venture and “practice what we preach”07:30 Trust, accountability, and building a 2AM friendship10:10 Why founders need people who challenge them12:10 Tom’s career arc and why he will not retire16:05 What e-commerce really is (not hype, not magic)18:15 What Stable Storefronts does and how the model works21:55 Why Tom involved his family and kids in the LLC25:05 How Amazon works: “ungating,” shelves, and trust29:10 Logistics and returns: the customer experience advantage31:10 The supply chain flow: warehouse, relabeling, fulfillment centers33:45 ROI and inventory turns explained36:10 The ideal storefront owner: who this fits and who it does not39:20 Why culture predicts success41:30 How to contact Tom43:10 Closing and holiday wishes
