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Many entrepreneurs chase ideas, but true success lies in what happens after the initial spark. In this episode, I sit down with Todd Clark, former CEO of Co-Op for 3 decades in the financial services industry, who turned a failed startup into a $1.9 billion financial powerhouse. He shares the one quality that separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest - curiosity. This conversation reminded me that entrepreneurship isn’t just about the destination or the exit - it’s about the genuine curiosity that drives us to understand systems deeply. What’s the quality you believe is most essential for entrepreneurial success? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Connect with Todd Clark:
Website: https://bit.ly/40cMQFi
X.com: https://bit.ly/4kmLn7c
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4ioCo3O
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Todd Clark’s Back Story and Entrepreneurship Journey
05:52 Choosing the Right Business Partner
08:32 Transitioning to First Data
11:55 Being in Multiple Board of Directors
15:13 Leadership Styles in Big or Small Companies
17:37 Building a High-Performance Team
20:15 Co-op Operations
21:35 Credit Unions vs. Regional Banks
24:53 Threats to Smaller Banks and Credit Unions
29:45 Potential Trump Administration Impacts on Banks and Credit Unions
31:38 Views on Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Blockchain
39:35 Money as a Magnifier
41:52 Biggest Accomplishment in His Career
46:24 Biggest Mistake and Lessons Learned
47:18 Feeling the Imposter Syndrome
48:52 Health Practices
50:55 Purpose, Contentment, or Happiness?
52:33 Differences in Religious & Spiritual Beliefs
54:54 Mentoring Benefits
55:57 Recommended Books and Podcasts
1:00:23 What He Wants His Kids to Say to Him in the Future
Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv
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TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm
Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx
X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2
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Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms:
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By David Guttman5
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Many entrepreneurs chase ideas, but true success lies in what happens after the initial spark. In this episode, I sit down with Todd Clark, former CEO of Co-Op for 3 decades in the financial services industry, who turned a failed startup into a $1.9 billion financial powerhouse. He shares the one quality that separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest - curiosity. This conversation reminded me that entrepreneurship isn’t just about the destination or the exit - it’s about the genuine curiosity that drives us to understand systems deeply. What’s the quality you believe is most essential for entrepreneurial success? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Connect with Todd Clark:
Website: https://bit.ly/40cMQFi
X.com: https://bit.ly/4kmLn7c
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4ioCo3O
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Todd Clark’s Back Story and Entrepreneurship Journey
05:52 Choosing the Right Business Partner
08:32 Transitioning to First Data
11:55 Being in Multiple Board of Directors
15:13 Leadership Styles in Big or Small Companies
17:37 Building a High-Performance Team
20:15 Co-op Operations
21:35 Credit Unions vs. Regional Banks
24:53 Threats to Smaller Banks and Credit Unions
29:45 Potential Trump Administration Impacts on Banks and Credit Unions
31:38 Views on Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Blockchain
39:35 Money as a Magnifier
41:52 Biggest Accomplishment in His Career
46:24 Biggest Mistake and Lessons Learned
47:18 Feeling the Imposter Syndrome
48:52 Health Practices
50:55 Purpose, Contentment, or Happiness?
52:33 Differences in Religious & Spiritual Beliefs
54:54 Mentoring Benefits
55:57 Recommended Books and Podcasts
1:00:23 What He Wants His Kids to Say to Him in the Future
Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv
Connect with David Guttman:
Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9
TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm
Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx
X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2
SUBSCRIBE TO:
https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman
Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v

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