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Episode 18 - Ron Foxcroft
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In this episode, we sat down with Ron Foxcroft. He is a referee, entrepreneur, and the inventor of the world-famous Fox 40 pealess whistle. Ron shares the incredible journey of turning a refereeing frustration into a global product used by the NBA, NHL, NCAA, and even the military. But the story doesn’t stop there. Ron talks about officiating Olympic basketball, building Fluke Transport, and his experience meeting with the Queen of England. From cold calls and missed flights to entrepreneurial grit and family legacy, this episode is packed with life lessons, hilarious stories, and raw honesty from a man who never stopped betting on himself.
Topics Discussed:
- Inventing the Fox 40 and changing sports forever
- Refereeing the 1976 Olympic gold medal basketball game
- Building Fluke Transport and surviving in trucking
- Meeting the Queen and the story behind a royal gift
- Lessons on leadership, work ethic, and giving back
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