Isiah Thomas: From NBA Legend to All-Star Entrepreneur

Isiah Thomas, he’s got more than a great jump shot, he’s got a great sense of business too.

On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, hear as he shares his journey from the basketball courts to a business owner and entrepreneur and what he’s learned along the way, including the importance of specialization, choosing the right team, and the state of minority business ownership.

Topics

00:20 — Introduction to Isiah Thomas

01:19 — Indiana Popcorn and the popcorn space

03:27 — Learning business finances

04:46 — The importance of specialization

05:38 — Choosing the right team

07:37 — Being patient with employees

09:07 — Advice for managing people

13:04 — The state of minority business ownership

17:33 — Isiah Thomas’ exit plan

20:06 — What’s on the horizon

Listen here.