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Jul 16

Advice Line with Kenneth Cole

Today’s callers: Matt from New York City unpacks the stigma working against his line of foot wellness products. Then Emefa in Toronto seeks a direct relationship with customers of her fashion brand in the wake of a key retailer going out of business. Finally, Levi in Rhode Island ... Show More

45m 35s

Jul 13

Sun Bum: Tom Rinks. The Secrets of a Master Brand Builder (2023)

Tom Rinks got his start in the commission-only "shark tank" of midwestern furniture sales. That’s where he learned what makes customers buy. Decades later, those instincts helped him grow a joke of a side hustle into a $400 million success.In 2009, he created the iconic branding ... Show More

1h 15m

Jul 9

Advice Line with Jeni Britton of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (2025)

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams founder Jeni Britton joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, how Jeni’s newest venture Floura is tackling one of America’s largest dietary needs—fiber. First, we meet Jesse in Washington, D.C., who’s ... Show More

48m 52s

Apr 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Patagucci | 3

It’s the late 1970s and Patagonia’s living hand to mouth and looking for a way to stoke sales. But when founder Yvon Chouinard suggests making a jersey from an unusual fabric, Patagonia creates a mountain staple and finds its products becoming a favorite of the catwalk crowd.Mean ... Show More

25m 31s

Mar 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Blazing Trails | 2

It’s 1970 and The North Face’s new owner Hap Klopp is on a mission to turn the dirtbag outdoor store he bought into an industry trailblazer. But with outdoor activity still a niche pastime, he’s going to have to do more than create gear – he’s going to have to create a market too ... Show More

25m 41s

Feb 2025

🏔️ Patagonia Fleece: The Billion Dollar Toilet Seat Cover | 19

Designed to keep climbers snug on El Capitan, the Patagonia fleece became the unofficial uniform of venture capitalists and finance bros (earning the nickname Patagucci). But thrill-seeking Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard never aimed for a high-end market. In fact, he built a $3 ... Show More

42m 13s

Nov 2020

Growing a Niche Product into an 8 Figure Business

Life and business partners Colby and McKenzie Bauer are bringing functional and expressively minimalist accessories to market with <a href="https://www.threadwallets.com/" target="_blank">Thread Wallets</a>. Injecting creative designs into the sleepy category, the Bauers built ... Show More

52m 23s

May 2024

How this Founder turned Passion into Profit... The YakAttack - Kayak Story | 039

039. YakAttack | Luther Cifers began YakAttack with an extensive background in product design coupled with a passion for kayak fishing. Since their launch in January 2009, YakAttack has experienced hyper growth every year. Their innovations have changed the way kayak anglers arou ... Show More

46m 55s

Apr 2017

From 500 dollars and a phone to 7-figures with Mike Arce

Mike started his career in the fitness industry and did well until some unforeseen circumstances came into play and had to switch gears. He eventually started adigital marketing agency with $500 and a phone and now his agency does 7-figures and helps fitness studios around the wo ... Show More

22m 8s

Apr 2013

Mike O'Hagan of Mini Movers

At the age of 18 Mike arrived in Australia with a few hundred dollars in his pocket and a pack on his back. Over the next 8 years he worked for 35 different employers. His business career started with buying and selling goods as a second-hand dealer. Four years later the entrepre ... Show More

26m 32s

Mar 2021

How This Entrepreneur Brought Consistent Sales to a Seasonal Business

You'll learn from an entrepreneur that turned his creative outlet into a full-time, consistent business. Glade Optics builds premium goggles and helmets for committed skiers and snowboarders. For more on Glade Optics and show notes: <a href="https://www.shopify.c ... Show More

51m 2s

Apr 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Zen and the Art of Business | 4

It’s the dawn of the 1990s and Yvon Chouinard is struggling to come to terms with his new status as a successful entrepreneur. He cannot decide what to do with the fast-growing monster he’s created. Meanwhile, The North Face’s new owner Odyssey International is pushing the limits ... Show More

25m 52s

Sep 2014

Mike Malloy: Spreading love and goodwill around the globe

Mike is a pro frisbee player who travels the world selling sunglasses and helping people. He is the CEO at Waveborn, a socially responsible sunglasses company that sells handcrafted Italian sunglasses and donates prescription reading glasses to people around the globe.

33m 42s