Join us in this episode as we sit down with the remarkable Clifford Hudson, former Chairman and CEO of Sonic Corp (franchisor of the Sonic drive-in concept), and capture the grit of his incredible story of going through pivotal challenges, mistakes, hurdles, and decisions in growing his business to what it is today.

Tune in as we uncover the secrets of success with Clifford Hudson, a true luminary in the world of business and leadership, talking about his new career chapter as a leading voice on business leadership and helping executive leaders scale enterprises with confidence. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!

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Show Notes

• Sonic Corporation - founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic, is an American drive-in fast-food chain owned by Inspire Brands, turning cars into private dining rooms. During the pandemic in 2020, they were perfectly positioned to hit the fast lane and grow "double-digit same-store sales"

• Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, Dunkin' Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

• J. Clifford Hudson - is an American business executive best known for serving as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Oklahoma City-based Sonic Corp.

• Master of None - is the first book Hudson wrote. He turns expertise on its head and shows that by embracing variety and becoming more versatile, anyone can succeed and become more open to different opportunities in life. To do so, he provides three basic rules.

• Integrated Customer Experience (ICE) - "...companies must be agile and flexible enough to keep up with the dynamic digital landscape and offer holistic engagements across multiple channels."

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