The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

676: Jesse Cole (Owner, Savannah Bananas) - The Beauty of Obsession, Building a Fans First World, Walt Disney, Mr. Beast, Radical Transparency (Opening the Books), Do the Opposite of Normal, Turning a $6M Mistake Into a Moment, and Creating Banana World

February 23, 2026·44 min·7-min readinterviewbusiness
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Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, built a billion-dollar entertainment phenomenon by obsessing over fan experience, radical transparency, and creating a culture of joy, proving that prioritizing people over profits leads to extraordinary growth.


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Jesse ColeRyan HawkEmily ColeWalt DisneyJimmy DonaldsonBob Iger

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Fans Firstby Jesse Cole

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Savannah Bananas

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Business ModelsEntrepreneurshipLeadership

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