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The Control Paradox: Henry Ford's $500 Million Obsession
In this episode, Jason Allan Scott, with 35 years of business experience and involvement in multiple company exits, delves into the concept of uncompromising vision through the lens of Henry Ford's career. The discussion covers Ford's production innovations, his relentless pursuit of affordable automobiles, and the valuable lessons learned from his alliances and eventual monopoly over the Ford Motor Company. Sponsored by Pitch Capital, the world's first AI fundraising platform, the episode emphasizes critical entrepreneurial takeaways, including the importance of democratic vision, anti-partners, and distinguishing between core principles and personal preferences. The episode concludes with a challenge to listeners to adopt a no-compromise attitude in their own ventures.
- 00:00 Introduction and Host Background
- 03:02 Henry Ford's Obsession and Early Struggles
- 04:47 The Spark that Changed Everything
- 07:25 Building the Ford Motor Company
- 12:21 The Vision that Divided Partners
- 14:03 The Pattern that Destroys
- 17:02 The Ultimate Control Move
- 19:01 The Dark Side of Obsession
- 20:56 Lessons from Ford's Journey
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Free Resource
Get your FREE Profit Playbook (or don’t, and keep guessing): PitchCapital (link below)
Work with me
Need capital? → www.pitchcapital.com
Need a pitch deck in 90 seconds? → www.pitchcapital.com
Got money, want ROI? → www.pitchcapital.com
Doing $100K to $1M per year? → https://www.jasonallanscott.com
About Jason Allan Scott
Founder of www.Atalor.com (not public: referrals only, I only take clients from my clients).
I work on what I want, with whom I want, where I want, and when I want.
Think I’m full of it? Google everything. There’s a lot online about me and from me (also under Lord Jason Allan Scott).
O.P.M.
Paparazzi Company
Bangkok Swimming School
LateNightLondons
Holmes Place (consultant)
Miss Clubs
EcoDisco
PYNK
Lokkima
Calisthetics
Bloomsbury Ballroom (consultant)
PawPrint Lab (inventor)
MICEOFFERS
KOPUS
A Podcast Company (featured on www.acquired.com)
VenueMe
RoaminRewards
CapeWellness
XuperYuman
Built 4, sold 2, profited from 3
Raised $2.1M from one show
Made $1M+ from book sales (Kronos)
Invited to 10 Downing Street (Top 100 UK companies)
Featured on MindPump & EOFire
Shared the stage with Lewis Howes
Forbes (2x)
10 Downing Street invite
220+ global keynote talks
Featured in bestselling business books
Top 100 event planners in the world (3x)
Authored an Amazon bestselling book
Consulted for:
Falmouth University (MA Creative Events Management)
Leeds Beckett (Event Management Course)
Most successful speaking series at the New York Public Library on entrepreneurship (2024/2025)
Sold 1M Krona of books
I make money from exits, consulting, and equity, not YouTube ads or affiliate deals.
Inventor or investor in:
J16z
Atalor
CHS
PitchCapital
Calisthetics
Calisthetics Games
I grew up poor, white, in Cape Town, apartheid-era South Africa. I wished someone real had shown me what was possible without corporate BS.
This channel is real business education. Free.
No theory from professors who’ve never built anything.
For people who want profits and freedom, not hustle culture.
Work is the answer. But work to live, don’t live to work.
Most won’t do the work. They’ll watch, feel motivated for 11 minutes, then scroll Instagram.
The ones who execute win.
Never be a boss. Never have a boss.
Instagram / LinkedIn: testimonials and proof
Intro.co: track record
Google: everything
www.acquire.com: podcast sale
I’m not asking you to believe me. Do your checks, try what I say, and see for yourself.
The proof is in the tasting.
If you want participation trophies and soft advice, this isn’t your channel.
Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. Nothing shared is a guarantee of success. Results may vary.
Copyright © 2026
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By Jason Allan ScottIn this episode, Jason Allan Scott, with 35 years of business experience and involvement in multiple company exits, delves into the concept of uncompromising vision through the lens of Henry Ford's career. The discussion covers Ford's production innovations, his relentless pursuit of affordable automobiles, and the valuable lessons learned from his alliances and eventual monopoly over the Ford Motor Company. Sponsored by Pitch Capital, the world's first AI fundraising platform, the episode emphasizes critical entrepreneurial takeaways, including the importance of democratic vision, anti-partners, and distinguishing between core principles and personal preferences. The episode concludes with a challenge to listeners to adopt a no-compromise attitude in their own ventures.
- 00:00 Introduction and Host Background
- 03:02 Henry Ford's Obsession and Early Struggles
- 04:47 The Spark that Changed Everything
- 07:25 Building the Ford Motor Company
- 12:21 The Vision that Divided Partners
- 14:03 The Pattern that Destroys
- 17:02 The Ultimate Control Move
- 19:01 The Dark Side of Obsession
- 20:56 Lessons from Ford's Journey
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Free Resource
Get your FREE Profit Playbook (or don’t, and keep guessing): PitchCapital (link below)
Work with me
Need capital? → www.pitchcapital.com
Need a pitch deck in 90 seconds? → www.pitchcapital.com
Got money, want ROI? → www.pitchcapital.com
Doing $100K to $1M per year? → https://www.jasonallanscott.com
About Jason Allan Scott
Founder of www.Atalor.com (not public: referrals only, I only take clients from my clients).
I work on what I want, with whom I want, where I want, and when I want.
Think I’m full of it? Google everything. There’s a lot online about me and from me (also under Lord Jason Allan Scott).
O.P.M.
Paparazzi Company
Bangkok Swimming School
LateNightLondons
Holmes Place (consultant)
Miss Clubs
EcoDisco
PYNK
Lokkima
Calisthetics
Bloomsbury Ballroom (consultant)
PawPrint Lab (inventor)
MICEOFFERS
KOPUS
A Podcast Company (featured on www.acquired.com)
VenueMe
RoaminRewards
CapeWellness
XuperYuman
Built 4, sold 2, profited from 3
Raised $2.1M from one show
Made $1M+ from book sales (Kronos)
Invited to 10 Downing Street (Top 100 UK companies)
Featured on MindPump & EOFire
Shared the stage with Lewis Howes
Forbes (2x)
10 Downing Street invite
220+ global keynote talks
Featured in bestselling business books
Top 100 event planners in the world (3x)
Authored an Amazon bestselling book
Consulted for:
Falmouth University (MA Creative Events Management)
Leeds Beckett (Event Management Course)
Most successful speaking series at the New York Public Library on entrepreneurship (2024/2025)
Sold 1M Krona of books
I make money from exits, consulting, and equity, not YouTube ads or affiliate deals.
Inventor or investor in:
J16z
Atalor
CHS
PitchCapital
Calisthetics
Calisthetics Games
I grew up poor, white, in Cape Town, apartheid-era South Africa. I wished someone real had shown me what was possible without corporate BS.
This channel is real business education. Free.
No theory from professors who’ve never built anything.
For people who want profits and freedom, not hustle culture.
Work is the answer. But work to live, don’t live to work.
Most won’t do the work. They’ll watch, feel motivated for 11 minutes, then scroll Instagram.
The ones who execute win.
Never be a boss. Never have a boss.
Instagram / LinkedIn: testimonials and proof
Intro.co: track record
Google: everything
www.acquire.com: podcast sale
I’m not asking you to believe me. Do your checks, try what I say, and see for yourself.
The proof is in the tasting.
If you want participation trophies and soft advice, this isn’t your channel.
Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. Nothing shared is a guarantee of success. Results may vary.
Copyright © 2026
maREfsqYqe6AXMdtIngJ