How to Take Over the World

Ben Wilson | QCODE
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Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Caesar, and Caesar learned from Alexander the Great. This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live. By examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits, How to Take Over the World helps you understand the great ones, so that you can follow in their footsteps.

  1. 2D AGO

    Jesus Revisited

    Jesus of Nazareth was the son of a carpenter. He never traveled further than 150 miles from his home in his adult life. So how did the movement he founded come to dominate the world, bringing in billions of followers? On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a powerful movement. ----- Sponsors: Speechify - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify Premium Gains In Bulk - Go to gainsinbulk.com/pages/ben and use code Ben for $20 and a free shaker. HTTOTW Premium - Get all episodes, end notes, mini-episodes, and more at takeoverpod.supercast.com ----- Sources: The New Testament In Its World by NT Wright Jesus: A Biography from a Believer by Paul Johnson The New Testament - The King James Version

    1h 39m

  2. APR 10

    Edwin Land (Polaroid Founder)

    Polaroid founder Edwin Land is one of the most innovative inventors to have ever lived. Steve Jobs considered him one of his greatest heroes. On this episode we explore the methods and strategies he used to build the beautiful products that he did. 00:00 The Eureka Moment: Birth of the Polaroid Camera 04:30 Early Life: High Agency Behavior 07:00 The Obsession with Polarization 09:30 From Harvard to Independent Research 16:40 Founding Polaroid: The Early Struggles 28:00 Wartime Innovations and Contributions 30:30 Maintaining The Vision 34:10 The Birth of the Instant Camera 37:00 Polaroid's Marketing Genius 38:30 The SX-70: A Revolutionary Camera 42:30 PolaVision: A Catastrophic Flop 45:50 Edwin Land's Legacy and Lessons 46:00 Final Takeaways and Reflections --- HTTOTW Premium - Sign up to get all endnotes and special episodes Gains In Bulk - Use this link and use code Ben for 20% off VanMan - Use code TakeOver10 for 10% off Founders Podcast Speechify.com - Use code Ben for 15% off --- Email me with feedback: Ben@Takeoverpod.com Need a speaker for your next event or corporate retreat? Email speaking@takeoverpod.com

    58 min

  3. MAR 26

    From Orphan to Icon: The Life and Legacy of Coco Chanel

    Despite an incredibly challenging childhood, Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion. The episode delves into her humble beginnings, her rise to fame, her relationships, the launch of her fashion empire, and of course, the strategies she used to accomplish it all. 00:00 Introduction to Coco Chanel 01:45 Coco Chanel's Humble Beginnings 03:17 The Power of Self-Creation 07:40 Coco's Early Career and Rise 12:21 The Birth of Chanel's Fashion Empire 22:10 Chanel No. 5: A Perfume Revolution 25:50 The Little Black Dress and Beyond 30:07 Coco Chanel and Great Leadership 31:46 Coco Chanel's Rise in the Fashion Industry 32:29 World War II and Controversial Allegiances 39:11 Post-War Challenges and Strategic Moves 43:59 Chanel's Comeback and Fashion Philosophy 47:44 Final Years and Legacy 48:52 Key Takeaways from Coco Chanel's Life 59:44 Closing Remarks --- HTTOTW Premium - Sign up to get all endnotes and special episodes Gains In Bulk - Use this link and use code Ben for 20% off VanMan - Use code TakeOver10 for 10% off Founders Podcast Speechify.com - Use code Ben for 15% off

    1h 1m

  4. MAR 13

    Donald Trump

    Donald Trump: real estate mogul, master marketer, and the most polarizing figure of our time. How did he go from a brash young developer in Manhattan to the most powerful man in the world? In this episode of How to Take Over the World, we break down the strategies, mindset, and raw ambition that fueled his rise. ----- 00:00 - Introduction: The Farce and Reality of Donald Trump 02:40 - Who is Donald Trump? 03:55 - Polarizing Figure: Love Him or Hate Him 06:06 - Fred Trump: The Formative Influence 08:56 - Young Donald: Aggression and Military School 14:53 - College Years and Avoiding the Vietnam War 18:31 - Early Real Estate Ventures 25:41 - The Grand Hyatt: A Major Success 35:40 - Trump Tower: Controversy and Prestige 43:45 - Trump's Wollman Rink Success 45:36 - Television City: A Bold Vision 48:01 - The Cringe Factor: Embracing Failure 51:12 - Recap of Trump's Early Success 54:24 - The Downfall Begins: Casinos and Distractions 01:01:35 - Trump's Desperate Measures 01:08:34 - The Apprentice: A Turning Point 01:11:22 - Understanding Trump: The Deal Maker 01:19:24 - Final Thoughts and Controversies ----- Sponsors: HTTOTW Premium - Sign up to get all endnotes and special episodes Gains In Bulk - Use this link and use code Ben for 20% off VanMan - Use code TakeOver10 for 10% off Founders Podcast Speechify.com - Use code Ben for 15% off

    1h 26m

  5. FEB 28 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Rockefeller Test

    What should your response be to rejection? Try using the Rockefeller test to know if you have tried hard enough to push through rejection.

    10 min

  6. FEB 26

    Captain Cook

    Captain Cook was one of the greatest explorers of all time. And he also lived on of the most adventurous, exciting lives ever. On this episode we break down his discoveries and the strategies that allowed him to accomplish and discover so much. 00:00 - Introduction 09:00 - Early Life 14:00 - Cook in Canada 26:20 - First Voyage 1:14:00 - Second Voyage 1:25:30 - Third Voyage 1:30:00 - Takeaways --- Sponsors: Gains In Bulk - Use code BEN for 20% off VanMan - Use code TAKEOVER for 10% off Vesto Speechify.com/Ben - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify Premium HTTOTW Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episode, subscribe to How to Take Over the World Premium --- Stay in touch: Twitter/X: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW Email me: Ben@takeoverpod.com --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson.

    1h 44m

  7. FEB 14 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Who Are You Trying To Become?

    In this premium-subscriber only episode, I talk about why I think "Who are you trying to become?" is one of the most powerful questions that a person can answer. --- Want to give me feedback? Send me an email at ben@takeoverpod.com.

    14 min

  8. FEB 13

    Niccolo Machiavelli

    The name of Machiavelli is synonymous with deceit, oppression, atrocity, and naked power. But his legacy is much more complicated than that. His thinking shaped the world we live in, and his advice can help anyone get further on their journey to taking over the world. 04:25 - The biography of Niccolo Machiavelli 34:30 - Advice from Machiavelli's works 01:05:30 - How to start a philosophy or movement that takes over the world --- Sponsors: Gains In Bulk - Use code BEN for 20% off VanMan - Use code TAKEOVER for 10% off Vesto Speechify.com/Ben - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify Premium HTTOTW Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episode, subscribe to How to Take Over the World Premium --- Stay in touch: Twitter/X: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW Email me: Ben@takeoverpod.com --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson.

    1h 21m
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    Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Caesar, and Caesar learned from Alexander the Great. This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live. By examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits, How to Take Over the World helps you understand the great ones, so that you can follow in their footsteps.

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    • Creator
      Ben Wilson | QCODE
    • Years Active
      2018 - 2025
    • Episodes
      126
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025
    • Show Website
      How to Take Over the World
    • Provider
      Benjamin Wilson

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