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Most people will never get five minutes with someone who's built a billion-dollar company. The Business Method Podcast gives you dozens of them. Chris Reynolds sits down with billionaires, billion-dollar founders and high-level operators to uncover how the top 0.01% think, build, scale, and lead. With 600+ episodes since 2015, the show goes far beyond surface-level success stories, diving into the mental models, strategic decisions, failures, breakthroughs, and operating principles behind extraordinary companies and lives. Guests have included Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline; Drayton McLane, former owner of the Houston Astros and billionaire entrepreneur; Richard Koch, author of The 80/20 Principle; Monty Moran, former CEO of Chipotle; Geoffrey Kent, founder of Abercrombie & Kent; Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder of ActOne Group; Jason Fried, founder of Basecamp; Roland Frasier, investor and entrepreneur with 24+ exits; and other elite founders, investors, and operators.
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Today, we’re diving into an incredible story of grit, hustle, and the power of reinvention. Did you know that one of the world’s largest entertainment brands was created by a kid from Brooklyn with just $75 in his pocket?
Our guest is Larry Namer — co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, an entrepreneur, media pioneer, and global brand builder whose journey is nothing short of legendary.
Larry grew up in a working-class neighborhood, started as a cable splicer in the tunnels of New York, and went on to redefine how pop culture was consumed across 140 countries. From dodging death threats in 90s Russia to bringing modern storytelling to China, Larry’s story shows how unstoppable curiosity and fearless thinking can literally change the world.
Today, he continues to build media empires from the U.S. to China — and beyond. From immersive entertainment to podcasting to social impact projects, Larry’s career proves that reinvention never ends.
In this episode, we unpack Larry’s remarkable rise, how he created E! from scratch, the lessons he learned building billion-dollar brands, and why he still believes the best is yet to come.
It’s a masterclass in entrepreneurship, creativity, and breaking boundaries — you won’t want to miss a second.
Episode Highlights:
39:07 - International Expansion
39:46 - The Digital Revolution
43:39 - Venturing into Russia
49:03 - Success in China
56:46 - Selecting Talent
01:02:11 - Future Projects and Reflections
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