Can you reinvigorate a beloved but troubled brand by applying lessons from a different industry? Under Armour CEO Stephanie Linnartz firmly believes so — and earlier this year made the leap from Marriott to become the first woman to helm a major sports apparel brand.She joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to talk about how her 25 years with Marriott is givi ... Show More
Yesterday
Chicago Fed President on inflation, recession, and Trump’s attacks
The economy is strong, prices are still too high, and the job market is sending mixed signals. The Federal Reserve is navigating all of it while fending off the most overt political pressure in its modern history. Austan Goolsbee, President of the Chicago Fed, joins Rapid Respons ... Show More
35m 42s
Aug 25
Ford's Jim Farley on beating China, and the storm nobody sees coming
With the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and fuel prices still elevated, few auto executives are feeling the pressure more acutely than Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley. He joins Rapid Response to give a candid account of what the turmoil means for the auto industry, ... Show More
28m 23s
Aug 20
How Barnes & Noble made a comeback, with CEO James Daunt
CEO James Daunt has now rescued two iconic bookstore chains: Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. He joins host Jeff Berman to discuss the turnarounds, plus how bookstores are preparing for an onslaught of AI-written content, his BookTok strategy, and why local control is the key to m ... Show More
32m 54s
Jun 2022
#54: The Boutique Approach to Taking on the Big Box Stores
Stephanie’s cracked the hardest part – her Austin, TX, designer boutiques have seen record growth this past year despite the pandemic. She knows for a fact she’s taking sales away from the big hitters like Nordstroms, Revolve and Amazon - her customers just prefer the personal to ... Show More
31m 40s
Jun 2021
Stitch Fix’s Elizabeth Spaulding on retail’s “seismic shift”
After 10 years and taking her company public, Stitch Fix founder Katrina Lake is stepping down as CEO. Taking her place this August is Elizabeth Spaulding, who joined the company shortly before the pandemic hit, rocking the online retailer’s business. Now, Stitch Fix is in reboun ... Show More
25m 34s
Jan 2025
549: How Popflex Became Taylor Swift's Favourite Clothing Brand | Cassey Ho [VIDEO]
In this episode, Cassey Ho, founder of POPFLEX and Blogilates, shares her journey from rock bottom to building two eight-figure brands. Discover how Cassey combined her passion for fitness and design to create unique products that solve real problems.
She opens up about overcom ... Show More
57m 24s
Feb 2023
Merchandising Lessons from a Victoria's Secret Executive
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Today we're diving into the story of Kira Karmazin, a former VP of Merchandising for Carter's, Gap, and Victoria's Secret who took her knowledge of working at really high levels of fashion and the garment industry and started her own business, Ki ... Show More
40m 5s
Nov 2024
Celebrating Strategic Brand Bravery
Head of Strategy at FutureBrand North America, Lynne Field, delves into the concept of strategic brand bravery and its impact on business transformation. By combining strategic rigor and design thinking, FutureBrand helps clients like Cigna, GM, and L’Oréal create and manage bran ... Show More
18m 15s
Jul 2025
#247: Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear – Meaning is your brand’s superpower
The real product isn’t always what’s on the shelf. It’s the story—and the feeling—that comes with it. Sharon Price John, CEO of Build‑A‑Bear, reinvented a mall staple by returning the company from a $49 million loss to sustained profits while expanding into digital, adult, and li ... Show More
55m 36s
Jan 2023
#144 Proven Ways To Scale Your Business, ft. Stephanie Pearson, MD
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Dr. Kim interviews Dr. Stephanie Pearson. She is known as an inspiring physician turned entrepreneur with a fantastic story to tell.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">She is an OB/GYN and CEO of PearsonRavitz, passionate ab ... Show More
23m 18s