About this episode
Mar 19
Advice Line: What’s Your Value?
In today’s special episode, Guy and four former show guests talk with callers about how they can prove the value of their products—and themselves.First, Meagan from Vermont questions whether an experiential pop-up concept for her reusable gift wrap and bags is worth the effort. T ... Show More
37m 35s
Mar 16
Scrub Daddy: Aaron Krause. How a Failed Experiment Became a Billion-Dollar Sponge
Aaron Krause did not set out to reinvent the kitchen sponge. He was a car detailer, building buffing pads and the machines that made them. To clean his greasy hands, he made a makeshift hand scrubber out of extra-rough foam, and it worked so well he decided to sell it. But nobody ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 12
Advice Line with Hernan Lopez of Wondery
Today’s callers: Heather from Ontario talks through a DTC strategy for her retail pain relief tape and patches. Then Nawal in Michigan considers a rebrand for her uniforms designed for Muslim students. Finally, Casey in Idaho seeks new revenue streams for her farmer and worker-ow ... Show More
44m 32s
Sep 2021
Fast Fashion | Fire Sale | 1
<p>It’s 1987 and Jane Shepherdson, a star buyer for retail chain Topshop, is using her keen ability to predict trends to put the company on the map as the go-to shopping destination for young British women. But when the company is bought by prickly business tycoon Philip Green, a ... Show More
26m 49s
Jul 2022
Gucci vs Louis Vuitton | Fashion Forward | 5
<p>Gucci and Louis Vuitton are still the crème de la crème in high fashion. But between shifting consumer values, TikTok and Gen Z, these brands have a lot of work to do to keep up — if they don’t want to end up sooo last season.</p><p>It’s a glamorous world in the middle of a tr ... Show More
37m 4s
Jun 2022
Best of Business Wars Daily | Wardrobe Changes | 8
<p>Big fashion brands are trying to diversify their customer base, and also lure consumers to tailored in-person shopping experiences — but it doesn't always go as planned. On this episode, we're joined by Alana Hope Levinson, a freelance culture writer and editor and host o ... Show More
40m 26s
Mar 2020
The North Face vs Patagonia - Blazing Trails | 2
<p>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 ... Show More
25m 41s
Dec 2015
#124: Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories
<p>This episode is one of my favorite I've ever done. Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) is an Academy Award-winning actor, a Grammy Award-winning musician, and a famous standup and improv comedian. He is, without a doubt, the most consummate performer and entertainer I have ever me ... Show More
2h 29m
Dec 2018
Rebecca Minkoff: Building a Global Brand and a Good Life.
55m 29s
Apr 2017
#234: Marie Kondo -- The Japanese Tidying Master
<p>Marie Kondo (@MarieKondo, also known as "KonMari") is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and entrepreneur. She developed a revolutionary method of organizing known as the KonMari Method, which consists of gathering together everything you own, one category at a time, an ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2023
The Brain Behind Nike’s Brand with Nike’s Former CMO
<p>#23: I meet Greg Hoffman, the brains behind Nike’s marketing campaigns as the former Chief Marketing Officer. A global brand leader, Greg held marketing, design, and innovation leadership roles at Nike for over 27 years. He shares with us his life at Nike, to show you how you ... Show More
42m 15s
May 2021
Sponsored: Small Business Stories | Columbia Sportswear | 2
<p>This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with Dell Technologies. In honor of small businesses, we're featuring inspiring stories of successful companies that started out small.</p><p>It’s 1970 and Gert Boyle’s life is in ruins. Her husband’s just died, and now, ... Show More
31m 23s
Jan 2018
#292: Lessons and Warnings from Successful Risk Takers
1h 10m
Brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack founded Herschel Supply Co to sell modern bags with a timeless feel. While working in the sports and apparel industry, they realized they couldn’t find backpacks and totes with the same stylish but simplified vibe as their favorite sneakers and shirts. With no background in manufacturing, they learned to make bags partly by ... Show More
<p>Ever wonder if it’s possible to build a flourishing career and global brand, without going to college?</p><p>Growing up in San Diego and Tampa, <a href="http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rebecca Minkoff</a> (http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/ ... Show More
<p>This is a special episode of the podcast, which features three guests: author <a href="https://tim.blog/2017/02/08/soman-chainani-the-school-for-good-and-evil/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Soman Chainani</strong></a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/som ... Show More
