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The BIG Strategy PodcastAuthor: Jeff Eyet
This is your go-to spot for Real Talk with the masterminds of business strategy. Each week, join top entrepreneurs and leaders as they share stories, insights, and lessons learned to help you unlock BIG Growth in your business's strategic plan. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Special Episode: The Untold Adventures of Leigh Hunt: Gold, Newspapers, and the Birth of Las Vegas
Episode 6
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
Writer and educator Larry Rand, alongside his son Chris Rand, brings to life the untold story of their ancestor Leigh Hunt, an overlooked but extraordinary adventurer and entrepreneur from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tune in to this candid conversation uncover Hunt’s globe-trotting exploits, strategic genius, and the impact of legacy on family and business.In this episode, we explore:(00:00) The inspiration behind writing about Leigh Hunt(09:14) Leigh Hunt’s global journey(14:39) Life of a global pioneer(23:42) Creating synergies for shared success(29:27) Resilience amid tragedy and struggle(39:31) Daring mine confrontation(46:56) Japan vs. Russia: Roosevelt’s dinner debate(49:17) Hunt’s timeless, informed analysis(57:47) Exploring Sudan’s plantation history(01:02:09) Diverse pursuits and innovation(01:10:20) Mercurial decision-making and downfall(01:13:42) Roosevelt, Hunt, and Brazil adventures(01:18:44) Visionary resilience in Las Vegas(01:23:44) Hoover connection and land projectTheodore Roosevelt and the Rise of America to World Power by Howard K. BealeHigh Stakes: The Life and Times of Leigh S.J. Hunt by Larry RandConnect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREESubscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com
