The Empire Builders Podcast

Stephen Semple, Dave Young

gary.bernier@softskillsexpert.com

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Booking Overview

A business case-study show focused on reverse-engineering how recognizable companies became major brands, with occasional interviews featuring founders and entrepreneurs discussing their own business journeys. Suitable pitches include founders, consumer-brand builders, marketing leaders, and product innovators with distinctive growth or brand-creation stories; booking difficulty is likely low because the demonstrated guest profile centers on accessible rising experts rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 268

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 467 subscribers

Contact Information

gary.bernier@softskillsexpert.com

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Host

Stephen Semple - Marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller focused on the business and marketing lessons behind successful companies.

Dave Young - Business partner and podcast co-host who helps examine the decisions and strategies behind major business brands.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, entrepreneurs, and brand or marketing professionals with firsthand experience creating, developing, or scaling a distinctive business.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or built a consumer-facing business, Developed a distinctive product or brand, Created a compelling entrepreneurial journey

Recent Guest Discussions

Jyoti Lohman - Building A Clean Beauty Company, Product Creation, Entrepreneurship, Brand Purpose, And Turning A Personal Vision Into A Beauty Business.

Recent Topics

Branding, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Brands, Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Empire Builders Podcast
:

#268: Chanel – From Orphan to Empire

August 05, 2026

To say that Coco Chanel was influential in fashion would be a huge understatement. Ever heard of the little black dress? Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and...

#267: Swiss Miss – Bye Bye Milkman

July 29, 2026

The Sanna family of Chicago saw the end of the milkman and needed adapt their dairy business for the future. Hello Swiss Miss. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, stor...

#266: Yoohoo – Means I Love You

July 22, 2026

Natale Olivieri wanted to sell bottled drinks so people could take them home. Noticed no premade chocolate milk, so… YooHoo! Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, ...

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