For Immediate Release
Release No. 140
George Washington: The Ultimate American Entrepreneur | From Whiskey to Strategy: Leadership Lessons
Episode 140 · 48 min · September 14, 2026 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman
DALLAS, TX — September 14, 2026 — Mount Vernon CEO Doug Bradburn explores George Washington's legacy as an innovative entrepreneur, military leader, and executive. Highlighting Washington's transition from agricultural operations to large-scale flour milling and distilling, Bradburn illustrates how practical business acumen shaped early American governance.
He outlines key leadership principles including humility, character-based hiring, and adaptability, while detailing Mount Vernon's modern non-profit operations and customized executive leadership development programs.
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Business Decoded is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Ronnie Spellman and recorded in Dallas, Texas. Since May 2024 the show has published more than 130 episodes with founders, CEOs and operators — including the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, the CEO of the Dallas News Corporation, and the President of the Dallas Business Journal. Episodes are available on every major podcast platform.
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