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  • Leading the Turnaround Life

    Leading the Turnaround Life
    Feb 2 2026
    In the concluding episode of The Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo distills the core leadership lessons that shaped his career and drove Marvel’s historic turnaround. Speaking directly to aspiring leaders, he explores the realities of high-stakes corporate transformation, the personal and professional risks involved, and the question of whether turnaround work is suited for everyone. Cuneo underscores the leader’s responsibility to build healthy cultures, restore confidence, and communicate effectively—whether inspiring a crowd or steadying a discouraged organization. Drawing on his “28 Essentials for Superhero Leadership,” he offers a practical framework for evaluating one’s own leadership approach and navigating real-world challenges with clarity, discipline, and purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 min
  • The Strategic Logic Behind Disney’s Marvel Buy

    The Strategic Logic Behind Disney’s Marvel Buy
    Jan 26 2026
    Episode 9 of Marvel Mindset takes listeners inside one of the most consequential entertainment deals in history: Disney’s $4.5 billion acquisition of Marvel. Peter Cuneo breaks down how Marvel’s revival, led in part by the success of Marvel Studios, positioned the company for a premium sale and strategic alignment with Disney. He explains the negotiations, the business logic behind the deal, and how both companies shared a “Wagon Wheel” approach to monetizing intellectual property across multiple platforms. The discussion offers a rare insider’s look at turnaround strategy, value creation, and the long-game thinking that reshaped the global entertainment landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 min
  • Marvel Mindset, Episode 8 — Cautious Innovation in the Internet Era

    Marvel Mindset, Episode 8 — Cautious Innovation in the Internet Era
    Jan 19 2026
    Former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo breaks down how Marvel approached the emerging Internet landscape while rebuilding from bankruptcy. From avoiding direct online sales to protect major retail partners, to encouraging fan-run sites as organic marketing, Cuneo reveals the strategic balance between innovation and discipline. He also highlights Isaac Perlmutter’s pivotal personal risk in restructuring Marvel’s debt, clearing the way for growth and a stronger board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 min
  • Marvel Mindset - Ep 7: The Fountain of Youth: How Comics, Games, and Toys Rebuilt Marvel

    Marvel Mindset - Ep 7: The Fountain of Youth: How Comics, Games, and Toys Rebuilt Marvel
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode of Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo breaks down the strategic reinvention of Marvel’s comic book publishing business—the “fountain of youth” that fueled new characters and franchises after bankruptcy. He reveals how smarter talent choices, reimagined storytelling, and expanded distribution rebuilt Marvel from the ground up, and how bold moves into video games and toys—through licensing, partnerships, and family-friendly positioning—set the stage for Marvel’s long-term growth into a global entertainment powerhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 min
  • Episode 6 - Cash, Control, And The Comeback

    Episode 6 - Cash, Control, And The Comeback
    Jan 5 2026
    In this episode of The Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo breaks down what truly defines a successful business turnaround, revealing why nine out of ten fail and what separates the rare wins from the rest. Drawing from his own experience across multiple recoveries, Peter explains why sustained growth in revenue, sales, and—above all—cash flow over three consecutive years is his ultimate benchmark, and how disciplined cost control combined with breakthrough advertising can drive growth even in the most challenging situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • Episode 5 - The Iron Man Moment

    Episode 5 - The Iron Man Moment
    Dec 29 2025
    In this episode of The Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo reveals the disciplined strategy that transformed Marvel from post-bankruptcy into a $4.5 billion acquisition by Disney. He breaks down how relentless cash management, a powerful licensing model with studios like Sony and Fox, and the bold launch of Marvel Studios — capped by the breakout success of Iron Man — reshaped the company into a global entertainment powerhouse and permanently changed the business of superheroes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 min
  • Episode 4 - When Titans Clashed: The Battle for Marvel

    Episode 4 - When Titans Clashed: The Battle for Marvel
    Dec 22 2025
    In this episode of The Marvel Mindset, former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo takes listeners inside Marvel’s turbulent journey from comic book origins during the Great Depression to its stunning collapse into bankruptcy in the 1990s. He unpacks the rise of iconic characters like Captain America, the boom-and-bust collectibility craze, and the risky financial decisions that nearly destroyed the company, while revealing the fierce corporate battles involving Ronald Perelman, Carl Icahn, and Isaac Perlmutter that set the stage for Marvel’s historic comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 min
  • Episode 3 – “Building the Wheel”

    Episode 3 – “Building the Wheel”
    Dec 15 2025
    Former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo reveals the strategic framework that transformed Marvel from a fragile post-bankruptcy company into a multi-billion-dollar entertainment powerhouse. Using his now-famous “wheel” and “pond” analogies, Cuneo explains how Marvel’s intellectual property became the hub for explosive growth—expanding into video games, blockbuster films, and ultimately the launch of Marvel Studios itself. This episode breaks down how bold, precisely timed decisions—and a disciplined change model—turned one shaky spoke into a global empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 min