Over 34 years ago, Papa John built his small business into a successful multinational corporation, with over 5,200 stores worldwide, making him the perfect example of achieving the American Dream. As a passion-driven entrepreneur, John regularly comments on a wide range of issues affecting small businesses that are under siege from labor shortages, inflation, and government overreach. Many of Papa John’s followers engage with his posts seeking a “Papa bless.”

 

In this episode, Brad and Papa John discuss starting his pizza business and his future endeavors. 

 

Bombs:

Relationships provide for joy and happiness, especially if it’s within yourself.

Experiencing what it’s like to fail can show you the steps to take to be successful.

If you want to change the world, start with yourself

Persistence and tenacity will beat genius and talent every time.