Former CEO of Blockbuster and 7/11, Jim Keyes joins the Lightweights Podcast hosted by Joe Vulpis discussing the highs and lows of Blockbuster during his time as CEO. Revealing the Google partnership, shutting down the company, his rise in the business world, what he brought at 7/11, managing nearly 1 million employees, and finding the line of work and home life balance.PRE ORDER James' book EDUCATION IS FREEDOM here: https://www.amazon.com/Education-Freedom-Future-Your-Hands/dp/B0CH6X6BVB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=james+w+keyes&qid=1704144135&sr=8-1Episode 228Subscribe to out video channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmqbxZsoH1YwihrGgU1vPAFollow our Podcast on Instagram: @lightweights https://www.instagram.com/lightweights/Follow Joe on Instagram: @thejoe https://www.instagram.com/thejoe/Follow us on Tik Tok @lightweightspodOur Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.com* Check out Heineken 0.0: nativ.ly* Check out PrizePicks and use my code lightweight for a great deal: https://www.prizepicks.com* Check out PrizePicks: https://www.prizepicks.com/ * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy