Wayne Huizenga
Harry Wayne Huizenga Sr. was an American businessman. He founded AutoNation and Waste Management Inc., and was the owner or co-owner of Blockbuster Video, the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League, the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League, and the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball.
Credentials
- Founded: Waste Management, AutoNation, MLB Miami Marlins, and NHL’s Florida Panthers
- Acquired: Blockbuster Video and NFL Miami Dolphins
- Invested In: Republic Waste Industries
- Sold: Blockbuster Video for $8.4 billion, Waste Management (IPO), Republic Services (IPO), and AutoNation (IPO)
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The Making of a Blockbuster
June 2024
The story of a serial dealmaker and entrepreneur who built fortunes in trash, videotape rentals, professional sports teams and more. This book details Wayne Huizenga's journey and offers insights into his business strategies, leadership style, and deal-making prowess.
Growth through acquisition. Specifics on deal mechanics. Epic battle with Sumner Redstone. Deal with Richard Branson to open Virgin Music stores in U.S. Read 1995 hardcover.
A Passion to Win
June 2024
A candid autobiography detailing how Sumner Redstone built a media empire through acquisitions. He describes his thinking during his biggest deals, his epic battles, and the challenges he endured over several decades to own BET, Paramount Pictures, MTV, Nickelodeon, Blockbuster, Simon & Schuster, and CBS.
Specifics on big deals. Another perspective on Wayne Huizenga and Blockbuster Video deal. Read 2001 hardcover.
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