How Operational Alignment Scaled 4 Massive Brands

From throwing boxes in a warehouse to helping scale four of the most disruptive consumer brands of the last two decades, Daylen Bushman's career reads like a masterclass in operational leadership.

In this episode, Daylen Bushman, Chief Operating Officer at Gozney, a company known for its outdoor pizza ovens, shares his path through Skullcandy, Goal Zero, and Traeger before landing at Gozney. Daylen and host Frank Dolce talk through what it takes to build a high-alignment leadership team, why he prioritizes attitude over a "perfect" resume, and what drew him to Gozney and founder Tom Gozney's story.

Key Timestamps:

[02:31] — How a UPS Driver Led Him to Skullcandy

[03:12] — Scaling Skullcandy From $70M to $350M

[11:31] — The Culture of "Problem, Then Solution"

[12:04] — Building Goal Zero's Supply Chain From Scratch

[19:23] — Joining the Founding Team at Traeger

[26:04] — The Five-Person Team Behind Traeger's Explosive Growth

[42:52] — Why Trust Matters More Than Winning Every Deal

[55:04] — Joining Gozney and Founder Tom Gozney's Story

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Connect with Daylen & Gozney:

Daylen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dabush0/

Gozney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gozney/

Gozney’s website: https://us.gozney.com

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