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From Founder to CEO, January 2021
Cliff talks about his new book and its relevance to Founders. In fact, we specifically talk about his struggles "letting go" as the company grew and his feelings when the company was sold… the ultimate "letting go". I know you will learn a lot from Cliff. I sure did.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Radio, October 2020
Cliff Hudson, former CEO of Sonic, discusses his leadership book “Master of None: How a Jack-of-All-Trades Can Still Reach the Top." He also shares his view on traits that define effective leadership.
ThriveTime Show, October 2020
Clifford Hudson shares how he grew the brand from $800 million to $5.5 billion, how Sonic kept him involved for 35+ years, how to climb the corporate ladder, and more.
Alain Guillot, October 2020
How Cliff Hudson's path to CEO was not planned and the value of leadership today.
Yahoo Finance, September 2020
Cliff Hudson, Former CEO of Sonic Drive-In and author of Master of None, joins Yahoo Finance’s The First Trade to discuss how the COVID-19 era has impacted future innovation, his new book and much more.
The Justin Brady Show, August 2020
"[Cliff] explains how white guys became the minority on their board, how to mix politics and business respectfully, and how they nearly threw out their best idea from a franchisee because “it wasn’t ordained” by the leadership."
Publishers Weekly, July 2020
"Hudson’s book is so enjoyable that readers may not at first realize the trove of valuable advice it contains."
KOCO 5, June 2019
Cliff Hudson was in the spotlight for decades as he led Oklahoma City-based fast food chain Sonic. Now that the company has been sold, Hudson spoke with KOCO 5 about the next chapter in his life.
CNBC, June 2018
Cliff Hudson, Sonic Corporation chairman and CEO, discusses the company's quarterly result which saw a slight decline in same-store sales, and how it plans to differentiate from growing competition while maintaining value for the customer. Also Hudson talks about Sonic's expanded mobile ordering program.
The Oklahoman, February 2018
Sonic CEO, Cliff Hudson, shares moments and happenings of his three-decade experience with the company. From its growth potential to Sonic's relationship with NBA player, Kevin Durant, and slushies.
CNBC Mad Money, July 2014
From foot long hot dogs to slushies and shakes, Sonic doesn't shy away from the sweet or the savory. And the stock's up more than 50% over the past year. But can it keep serving up gains amid the growing natural food trend? Jim Cramer's pulling up a chair with the CEO.
