In this engaging conversation, Jim Tracy interviews Mike Hudspeth, a seasoned entrepreneur and triathlete, who shares his journey from growing up in the Pacific Northwest to leading international brands like Starbucks in Europe. Mike discusses his deep roots in farming and community, his passion for hospitality, and the challenges and rewards of working in diverse cultures. He reflects on the importance of Family, mentorship, and the lessons learned through his experiences in business and triathlons. The conversation culminates in Mike’s advice for the next generation, emphasizing the value of having mentors and being a mentor to others.
Jim Tracy is one of the highest demand influencers, podcasters and speakers on workplace culture in North America. His extraordinary life combines real life CEO experience with candid stories about adversity, resilience and team building. Having spent decades at the helm of multi-generational organizations, he understands the challenges of rolling out teams in a dynamic and changing marketplace. A client named him “The Curator of Culture”!
Jim is not just a successful bootstrapping CEO, he is a Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, acclaimed podcaster, jet pilot, Grampion to 16 grandkids and award-winning business person. Jim was inducted into the Wireless History Foundation's Wireless Hall of Fame, awarded the prestigious Bill Carlson Lifetime Service Award from NATE, and recently named a Business ICON of Idaho.
Jim has founded, built, scaled, bought and sold multiple businesses. He has testified before the United States House of Representatives. Tracy has been trained by F-15 fighter pilots and continues to fly an Eclipse 500 jet. He has completed over four hundred podcasts and authored three books. Jim has been married to his dream girl Sarah for 45 years.
