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The Room Where It Happened

The Room Where It Happened

High Performance
Released: 2025-04-29
© High Performance
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5 Episodes
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5 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2025-04-29
© High Performance
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The Risky $5M Gamble That Made Five Guys Global

The Risky $5M Gamble That Made Five Guys Global

Time: 52:34
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How does a former banker end up leading one of the fastest-growing food brands in Europe? For John Eckbert, it started with a magazine cover, a cold email, and a vision that would eventually reshape the fast-casual dining landscape in the UK and beyond.
In this episode, John takes us through the unexpected journey that led him to Five Guys, from a bold proposal sent through a website form to a game-changing partnership with the Morell family. He opens up about the high-stakes moments, the behind-the-scenes decisions that almost didn’t happen, and the quiet conversations that changed everything.
It’s a conversation about bold transitions, unlikely beginnings, and the power of product obsession in building something people truly love.
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Episode ID: 1000705353114
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Release Date: 29/04/2025, 08:34:00

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Step inside the moments that shaped the world’s biggest brands in The Room Where It Happened, a brand-new podcast hosted by Jake Humphrey.
Each episode sees the guest take us back inside a room and a moment that changed the course of their careers. With unprecedented insight on the pivotal decisions, unexpected turns, and behind-the-scenes moments that propelled companies to global recognition - and the lessons learned along the way from the people who were right in the middle of it all.
The Room Where It Happened is your front-row seat to the conversations that shaped history, offering a rare glimpse into the defining moments of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
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