Isiah Thomas: From NBA Legend to All-Star Entrepreneur

Isiah Thomas, he’s got more than a great jump shot, he’s got a great sense of business too. And on this episode of Paychex THRIVE, he’s talking with host Gene Marks about just that. Hear as he shares his journey from the basketball courts to a business owner and entrepreneur and what he’s learned along the way, including the importance of specialization, choosing the right team, and the state of minority business ownership.

Topics Include:

00:20 – Introduction to Isiah Thomas
01:19 – Indiana Popcorn and the popcorn space
03:27 – Learning business finances
04:46 – The importance of specialization
05:38 – Choosing the right team
07:37 – Being patient with employees
09:07 – Advice for managing people
13:04 – The state of minority business ownership
17:33 – Isiah Thomas’ exit plan
20:06 – What’s on the horizon

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