{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark Cleveland","title":"What Makes a Business Someone Actually Wants to Buy | William Klehm","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e2a8528a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3606,"description":"In my very first episode, I sit down with visionary Parallel Entrepreneur, William Klehm, to unpack the lessons he learned from building, scaling, and selling multiple businesses. From spinning off a $28 billion asset at Ford Motor Company to leading groundbreaking startups in e-bikes and artificial intelligence, Bill shares his journey of innovation, leadership, and impact.\n\nChapters:\n00:00:00 Welcome to the Parallel Entrepreneur \n00:01:18 Lessons from Ford: The Foundation of Entrepreneurship \n00:04:05 Lessons from Bill's father, the inventor of the CD-ROM \n00:07:43 The Startup Journey: From Concept to Capital \n00:18:20 Key Lessons in Entrepreneurship \n00:24:06 How he disrupted the automotive and cycling industries \n00:33:11 Customer-Centric Leadership \n00:34:57 The Impact of AI on Business \n00:36:17 AI in Education and Beyond \n00:38:55 Lessons from Mergers and Acquisitions \n00:43:06 Defining Your North Star \n00:44:27 Bill's current goals for life \n00:48:54 The Power of Boldness \n00:50:51 Trusting Your Instincts \n00:51:28 The Journey of Entrepreneurship\n\nThis candid and inspiring conversation explores themes of courage, resilience, and the drive to make a lasting impact. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, there's something here for everyone.\n\nShow Notes:\n\nShare and engage with this interview on LinkedIn: LinkedIn post\n\n#ParallelEntrepreneur #WilliamKlehm #FordMotorCompany #EBikes #AIInnovation #FounderStory #Entrepreneurship #MergersAndAcquisitions #Innovation #BusinessLeadership #SerialEntrepreneur #MarkCleveland #ParallelEntrepreneurPodcast #StartupJourney #BusinessPodcast\n\n© Parallel Entrepreneur, LLC 2024–2026","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GFjjD1lfhpKjrRFvBYjircTm7KmxUyXiCMmVziPGajg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMTUw/ODg2ZjMyN2I5YjZj/ODFlMDU2MGI2ZTA4/Zjc2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}