Post by Jeremy Brockbank (Retail Ecosystem Creator)

"When you get scale, you cannot do it yourself. You have to really be able to delegate, trust people, and get smart individuals around you who know the industry." In our latest summit feature episode, one of retail's most prominent leaders shares an extraordinary story of resilience, corporate structural changes, and visionary portfolio management. Crystal Maggelet (CEO of Maverik, Inc. & FJ Management) delivers an open, unvarnished look at what it truly takes to steer a multi-billion dollar empire through a sudden crisis. She chronicles her swift transition into the CEO seat during a high-stakes, free-fall bankruptcy in 2008, mapping out the precise operational pivots needed to stabilize cash flow and protect thousands of jobs. Crystal shares the direct lessons learned from her face-to-face negotiations with Warren Buffett, the strategic logic behind converting Maverick from a gas station into an experiential QSR leader, and how organic cash flow fueled the massive acquisition of the 400-store Kum & Go network. If you are looking for an executive masterclass in decentralized leadership, structuring independent corporate boards, and implementing profit-sharing systems that prioritize human capital, this keynote breakdown is a must-watch. Watch the full summit keynote here: 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gwD3Gfn3 🎧 Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/g8xVZMQV 🎧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gk-Ge57u

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