How do you take over a 50 year old ice business? What new verticals is there to explore in such an old industry?
These are questions Brandon Adams answers in a conversation with Brock. Brandon is former Army Recon and walks us through his time growing a fund from 25 million to 12 billion before being sold to Blackstone, taking the ETA path to the ice business, and his reflections on personal growth required to move forward in life.
Episode Resources:
Brandon on X: https://twitter.com/BrandonPAdams
Show Notes:
0:00 Expanding custom ice with new product line
13:09 Life choices and military enlistment after 9/11
20:44 Workplace culture and employee empowerment
26:15 Business ownership, leadership, and employee responsibility
34:21 Starting/buying additional businesses, aligning with personal goals
38:48 Leadership, team management, and personal growth
43:04 Personal growth and responsibility after military service
49:06 Masculinity, self-discovery, and personal growth
57:25 Spirituality
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/103-buying-an-ice-business-with-brandon-adams/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/