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S E33: Arthur Blank Bet on Himself... and Won

S E33: Arthur Blank Bet on Himself... and Won

Author: Big Swing Media June 10, 2026 Duration: 49:42
The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts
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How do you go from getting fired to building one of the most successful companies in American history?In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with Arthur Blank, the billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, co-founder of The Home Depot, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, and one of the most influential figures in modern golf today.Blank shares the remarkable story of being fired from Handy Dan Home Improvement, the setback that ultimately led to the creation of Home Depot. What started with conversations at a coffee shop and sketches on napkins became one of the most successful retail businesses in history. Along the way, he reveals the leadership principles, customer-first philosophy, and long-term thinking that have shaped every venture he's touched—from Home Depot to the PGA TOUR Superstore, the Atlanta Falcons, and PGA Tour Enterprises.In this episode:The story behind getting fired and launching Home DepotWhy trust matters more than transactionsThe six core values that guide every business decisionGrowing PGA TOUR Superstore into a billion-dollar businessLIV Golf's impact on professional golfThe future of the PGA Tour and player equityLeadership lessons from building iconic brandsWhy listening may be the most underrated skill in businessPlus, from the BMW Championship in South Carolina, Jimmy catches up with Duane Parrish, Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, to discuss golf's massive economic impact on the state, why South Carolina has become one of America's premier golf destinations, and what the future holds for golf tourism in the region.From entrepreneurship and leadership to sports business and the future of golf, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and ideas helping shape the game today.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify📺 Airing on Golf Channel every TuesdayThe Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts is produced by Big Swing Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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