The Lou Holtz Show S2 EP20 | Dave Alexander on Entrepreneurship, Endurance & Faith #podcast

From Boy Scout to business titan—Dave Alexander joins Coach Holtz to talk faith and free markets.

Join legendary Coach Lou Holtz and entrepreneur Dave Alexander for an inspiring conversation on building a billion-dollar business, leading with faith, and creating impact through service and endurance.

In this episode, Dave shares his remarkable story—starting out as a magician in Los Angeles, rising to build Caljet into one of the largest independent petroleum companies in America, and staying grounded through faith and family. A decorated Eagle Scout and triathlon competitor, Dave's life is a testament to grit, discipline, and servant leadership.

Coach Holtz and Dave discuss the importance of traditional values, personal responsibility, and why America must return to the foundational principles that once made her great. Dave opens up about the challenges of running a business in today’s regulatory environment and his deep passion for investing in America’s youth and the Boy Scouts of America.

Filled with humor, wisdom, and heartfelt reflection, this episode is a powerful reminder that hard work, faith, and patriotism still matter.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
1:20 – Dave’s Unconventional Start: Magic, Marriage & Business
3:45 – Life Lessons from Performing Magic
5:30 – Building a Billion-Dollar Company Without a Degree
8:00 – Leadership Principles: Trust, Loyalty & Scout Values
10:30 – Honoring His Father with an Honorary Doctorate
12:00 – Scouting’s Influence on Business Ethics & Leadership
14:00 – Competing in 300 Triathlons & Overcoming Challenges
16:10 – The “Beauty and the Beast” Race: Endurance Under Fire
18:30 – Lessons from Business & Endurance: Prepare and Persevere
20:00 – The Role of Faith and Family in Success
22:00 – Giving Back: Choosing the Right Charities with Purpose
23:30 – Challenges Facing Business Owners in a Liberal State
24:30 – Final Thoughts: Save the Culture, Serve Others
25:45 – Closing Remarks & Inspiration from Coach Holtz