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#513 Dave Munson: Why Are Vision, Numbers, and Growth Key?
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- Apr 15, 2026
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Summary
Dave Munson is the founder of a global leather goods company Saddleback Leather Co., and we spoke about how he built it from nothing, nearly lost it multiple times, and ultimately learned how to run a healthy, profitable business. His journey includes sleeping on the floor in Mexico, being stolen from “millions of dollars several times,” and almost going out of business—experiences that forced him to rethink everything about leadership and operations. A major turning point came when a mentor ...