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.

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Episode 228

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GOOGLE WANTED TO SAVE BLOCKBUSTER! EX-CEO TELLS ALL (Jim Keyes)