The 50X Podcast is back — and this episode is a must-listen.

May 08, 2025
by a searcher from University of California, Los Angeles - UCLA Anderson School of Management in Santa Monica, CA, USA
Kevin Taweel unpacks the early years of Asurion (1995–2001) — a case study in channel strategy, operational discipline, and thoughtful capital allocation.
If you’re in search mode or early in your operator journey, this episode is rich with lessons that actually scale.
🎧 Listen here: https://www.50xpodcast.com/
3 tactical insights worth bookmarking:
1. Look past the surface.
They nearly walked away. The business looked average — until they realized the channel was the real asset.
2. Rebuild to scale.
The inherited team could execute but not lead. They had to find owners, not just doers.
3. Discipline compounds faster than growth.
A culture of clear decision-making, tight feedback loops, and alignment gave them leverage that money alone couldn’t buy.
Thanks to Kevin, Will and the 50X team 

from University of California, Berkeley in Los Angeles, CA, USA