A Leader's Secret Asset With Scott Fischer (CEO of Dippin' Dots)

January 8, 2022
Hosted by Will Roundtree

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In this episode of the Full Time CEO Podcast we are joined by Scott Fischer, CEO of Dippin’ Dots, LLC and Dippin’ Dots Cryogenics, as our special guest! Since acquiring Dippin’ Dots from bankruptcy in 2012, Scott has led the company to record growth, including $300 million in retail sales, and through its international expansion in 12 countries outside of the United States. A successful financier and investment executive, Scott also led the Dippin’ Dots’ acquisition of Doc Popcorn, the largest franchised retailer of popcorn in the world. In addition to his retail and franchise experience, Scott is known for his ability to strategically grow organizations without sacrificing company culture. Under Scott’s leadership, Dippin’ Dots retained 100% of its employees during the 2012 acquisition, and renewed all but two of its 1,300+ customer accounts. Tune in as we discuss how Dippin’ Dots remained strong throughout the pandemic, the impact of cash flow in Scott’s business decisions, and the essential assets that a leader must possess in order to become a Full Time CEO.

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You've seen the mansions. You've seen the cars. You've seen the private jets. But you've been sold a lie. Entrepreneurship isn't all glitz and glam. There's a dark side that no one seems to acknowledge or talk about, pitfalls that chew up wantrepreneurs and spit them out by the thousands every day leaving them bankrupt, defeated and broken.

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Will Roundtree

From homeless to millionaire, Will Roundtree has established himself as a staple in the real estate investment sector. His expertise has garnered him recognition among his peers and those in his community. As the founder and top-grossing principal at WE Management Services. Roundtree has helped over 3,500 small to medium-sized businesses get access to over 300 million dollars in business funding during a 24 month period. In 2005, he left his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a borrowed 500 dollars, and headed towards Las Vegas. Once there, Roundtree found the ruthless realities of living without a financial plan and imperfect credit. His applications were denied for housing, and this left him homeless and living out of his car.

Roundtree was inspired to diligently educate himself on personal finance and credit. He would walk into libraries and read books about consumer credit laws, standard operating procedures, regulations and economics. Eventually, this led him to become a FICO Certified Consultant. In this role, Roundtree has helped numerous families successfully restore credit, obtain financial freedom and become flourishing homeowners and entrepreneurs. More than a decade later, Roundtree tours the country as a notable financial advisor, author, motivational speaker, mentor, community organizer, real estate investor and wealth builder. Just recently, he completed a nationwide tour headlining his innovative Cocktails and Credit seminars.

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