The $20K Mistake 99% of Retailers Make (Adapt or Die) | James Keyes DSH #1033

The $20K mistake 99% of retailers make? 😱 James Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, reveals all! 🎯 Discover how embracing change = opportunity in retail and beyond. Tune in for jaw-dropping insights on: 🔥 The real Blockbuster/Netflix story you've never heard 🏪 7-Eleven's secret sauce for success 🔮 How AI will transform retail (but not replace humans!) 🦈 Turning a David Letterman roast into a viral marketing win Don't miss out on this game-changing conversation! James shares his unique perspective on leadership, adapting to change, and the power of positivity in business. 🚀 Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets from industry titans on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🎙️ Join the conversation and level up your business game. 💪 #DigitalSocialHour #SeanKelly #JamesKeyes #RetailInnovation #BusinessLeadership #ChangeEqualsOpportunity #businessautomation #retaildisruption #experientialretail #projectmanagement #retailinnovation CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Your Early Years 06:20 - Blockbuster & Netflix 09:51 - Shift from Physical to Streaming 10:36 - Redbox Innovations 11:40 - Loss Leading Strategies 13:39 - Fresh Daily Deliveries 17:42 - Free Slurpee Day Promotion 24:03 - AI in Retail Transformation 26:10 - Leadership Insights 28:16 - Quoting Yoda Wisdom 31:42 - Managing Ego in Business 34:43 - Where to Find James Online 35:31 - End APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: James Keyes https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/ LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .