In this episode of Building Billions, I sit down with Craig Jackson, CEO of Barrett-Jackson, the world-renowned collector car auction company. Craig shares his journey of transforming a family business into a global brand, discussing the challenges of scaling, the importance of innovation, and the need to build a strong, loyal team. Learn how Craig’s passion for cars, customer experience, and philanthropy shaped Barrett-Jackson into an iconic lifestyle brand. Plus, discover his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a lasting legacy.

In this episode of Building Billions, I sit down with Craig Jackson, CEO of Barrett-Jackson, the world-renowned collector car auction company. Craig shares his journey of transforming a family business into a global brand, discussing the challenges of scaling, the importance of innovation, and the need to build a strong, loyal team. Learn how Craig’s passion for cars, customer experience, and philanthropy shaped Barrett-Jackson into an iconic lifestyle brand. Plus, discover his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a lasting legacy.

Welcome to Building Billions with Brandon Dawson. This podcast will be taking you on the journey of exactly what it takes to build a  billion dollar business. 

Brandon Dawson will  discuss the strategies, tactics, and mindset that have helped him build multiple successful businesses and  ultimately helping grow his current business to $100 million in 4 short years. As Grant Cardone's business partner, Brandon is here to give you the no bull shit guide on how to be create a legacy and become part of the 1%. He'll be diving into topics such as, creating meaningful relationships, building a team, marketing and sales, and scaling operations.

If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level, this podcast is for you. Tune in to hear from Brandon Dawson who has been where you are and learn from his experiences. 

Welcome to Building Billions with Brandon Dawson. This podcast will be taking you on the journey of exactly what it takes to build a  billion dollar business. 
Brandon Dawson will  discuss the strategies, tactics, and mindset that have helped him build multiple successful businesses and  ultimately helping grow his current business to $100 million in 4 short years. As Grant Cardone's business partner, Brandon is here to give you the no bull shit guide on how to be create a legacy and become part of the 1%. He'll be diving into topics such as, creating meaningful relationships, building a team, marketing and sales, and scaling operations.
If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level, this podcast is for you. Tune in to hear from Brandon Dawson who has been where you are and learn from his experiences.

Building Billions with Brandon Dawson

EP 218 | Craig Jackson's Journey from Family Legacy to Global Brand at Barrett-Jackson

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2025 was brutal. Lawsuits, lost partnerships, and letting go of people I thought were irreplaceable. But I learned four lessons that could save you time, energy, and headaches. From cutting toxic people early, to integrating life with business, optimizing your body, and building systems that actually work, these are hard lessons I lived, and now I’m sharing them straight. No fluff, just real advice to help you crush 2026.

2025 was brutal. Lawsuits, lost partnerships, and letting go of people I thought were irreplaceable. But I learned four lessons that could save you time, energy, and headaches.&nbsp;From cutting toxic people early, to integrating life with business, optimizing your body, and building systems that actually work, these are hard lessons I lived, and now I&rsquo;m sharing them straight. No fluff, just real advice to help you crush 2026.

S2 EP 12 The Hard Truths I Learned in 2025

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In this episode of Building Billions, I’m breaking down the five most powerful lessons that school never teaches you, but real life demands. From building influence and monetizing momentum to creating value and staying relevant, I share exactly how I went from having no formal education to building multiple $100M+ companies. Forget participation trophies — success is about execution, ownership, and results. Let’s dive in and talk about what it really takes to win in the real world.

In this episode of Building Billions, I&rsquo;m breaking down the five most powerful lessons that school never teaches you, but real life demands. From building influence and monetizing momentum to creating value and staying relevant, I share exactly how I went from having no formal education to building multiple $100M+ companies. Forget participation trophies &mdash; success is about execution, ownership, and results. Let&rsquo;s dive in and talk about what it really takes to win in the real world.

S2 EP 10 | The Truth About Success: The 5 Things School Will Never Teach You

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In this episode of Building Billions, I dive deep into the five strategies that have shaped my journey from building ideas to creating multiple $100 million companies. I share exactly how I’ve learned to get what I want in life — with clarity, control, data, credibility, and certainty. I start by explaining why defining precise goals is the foundation of success, then reveal how controlling the narrative ensures you stay in the driver’s seat. I talk about the power of removing emotion from decision-making and letting data lead the way, and how building credibility over time multiplies your impact and trust. Finally, I discuss why commanding with certainty is what separates average leaders from the ones who build empires. This episode is a masterclass in turning vision into results and leading with confidence, focus, and conviction.

In this episode of Building Billions, I dive deep into the five strategies that have shaped my journey from building ideas to creating multiple $100 million companies. I share exactly how I&rsquo;ve learned to get what I want in life &mdash; with clarity, control, data, credibility, and certainty. I start by explaining why defining precise goals is the foundation of success, then reveal how controlling the narrative ensures you stay in the driver&rsquo;s seat. I talk about the power of removing emotion from decision-making and letting data lead the way, and how building credibility over time multiplies your impact and trust. Finally, I discuss why commanding with certainty is what separates average leaders from the ones who build empires. This episode is a masterclass in turning vision into results and leading with confidence, focus, and conviction.

S2 EP 9 | The 5 Hacks to Get Exactly What You Want

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EP 218 | Craig Jackson's Journey from Family Legacy to Global Brand at Barrett-Jackson

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