Uncommon Excellence

#4 How to Make a Few Billion Dollars (Pt. 1)

Episode Summary

In this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we explore the mind of Brad Jacobs, one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. He has built seven billion-dollar companies across multiple industries. Drawing insights from his book, we explore how he thinks differently, identifies major trends, and executes high-quality mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to generate massive wealth.

Episode Notes

My Key takeaways from How to Make a Few Billion Dollars By Brad Jacobs 

In this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we dive into the mind of Brad Jacobs, one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time, who has built seven billion-dollar companies across multiple industries. Drawing insights from his book, we explore how he thinks differently, identifies major trends, and executes high-quality mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to generate massive wealth.

Key Takeaways:

💡 Rearrange Your Brain for Success

• Ultra-successful people think differently, and you can too.
• Problems are opportunities in disguise—embrace them and turn them into assets.
• Focus is everything—tune out distractions and zero in on your most important goals.

📈 How to Spot and Capitalize on Major Trends

• You can make mistakes in business as long as you get the big trend right.
• Deep research is key—read extensively, attend industry events, and ask big-picture questions.
• Technology is a force multiplier—invest in it early like Sam Walton (Walmart) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon).

🔄 Mastering Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) Without Imploding

• Scalability is the #1 factor to look for in a business.
• Faster execution beats the competition—just like Kobe Bryant’s relentless training gave him an edge.
• The best businesses obsess over customer value—make it a no-brainer for them to send you their money.
• Feedback loops drive improvement—seek insights from both business and personal mentors.

🔥 Bonus Story: The Lunch That Hertz Regretted
When Hertz’s CEO tried to persuade Jacobs to slow down, he ignored the warning—today, United Rentals is worth $6.8 billion, while Hertz sits at $1.5 billion.

💭 Final Thought: Success isn’t about luck—it’s about strategy, execution, and thinking differently. If you’re serious about building wealth and creating lasting impact, Brad Jacobs’ playbook is a masterclass in winning at business.

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