logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2023
1h 16m

Wondery: Hernan Lopez

Guy Raz | Wondery
About this episode
When Hernan Lopez founded Wondery in 2016, podcasts were just starting to go mainstream. Five years later, his team had scored a number of hit shows and sold to Amazon for a reported $300 million. Not bad for an immigrant from Argentina who moved to the U.S. in his late 20s with “terrible” English skills.   Before launching Wondery, Hernan worked his way up ... Show More
Up next
Nov 24
Hydro Flask: Travis Rosbach. How a thirsty surfer changed the water bottle industry
<p>What if the idea that changes your life… starts with something as ordinary as being thirsty?</p><p>In 2007, Travis Rosbach walked into a sporting goods store looking for a water bottle—and stumbled onto a problem no one had solved. Plastic, BPA-lined bottles dominated the mark ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 20
Advice Line with Anthony Casalena of Squarespace
<p>Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Anthony shares how Squarespace is leveraging AI to help people bolster their sites and digital presence more effectively.</p><p>First we m ... Show More
48m 16s
Nov 17
Gymshark: Ben Francis. From pizza delivery to billion-dollar fitness brand.
<p>At 19, Ben Francis was lifting weights during the day and delivering pizza at night. He didn’t have money. He didn’t have fashion experience. He didn’t even know how to sew. What he <em>did</em> have was a front-row seat… to a new online trend. Before Instagram and influencers ... Show More
1h 16m
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2023
SPI 651: Top Lessons from Interviewing Billionaires with Jess Larsen
<p>#651 Connecting with your audience through podcasting can be a game-changing strategy for any brand. As you know, we're already helping many entrepreneurs take advantage of this opportunity. But what is the other, less often talked about, benefit of creating a show in your nic ... Show More
36m 39s
May 2021
Greatest Hits #1 - Turning it Around: From Failure to a $100m+ Success
Suli Ali is one of the most interesting founders we’ve had on the pod. Suli and his brother Moiz have started and sold $300m worth of companies. They’ve also invested in hundreds of big-name startups, thousands of real estate deals, and much more more. He built small, silly apps. ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2024
Clinton Sparks & Eddie Wilson's BILLION Dollar Exit & The Business of Gaming | E66
Clinton Sparks is a renowned entertainment mogul, author, speaker, entrepreneur, visionary brand builder, creative executive, and leading-edge innovator when it comes to integrating culture, collaboration, and cross-platform marketing. He is also a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinu ... Show More
51m 54s
Oct 2014
SPI 129: How to Scale Up Your Service Based Business with Josh Shipp
#129: Today’s guest is Josh Shipp, a former at-risk foster kid turned successful entrepreneur who has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, 20/20, and was named to Inc. Magazine’s 30 under 30. He has a service-based business traveling around the country speaking to kids and fami ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2024
MrBeast strikes Amazon deal for biggest competition series in TV history | Reed Duchscher | Podcast series / Marketing
Reed Duchscher is an American talent manager and investor. He is the CEO and founder of Night Media and talent manager of YouTube personality MrBeast and Minecraft content creator Dream.  In this episode I talk to Reed Deucher who is famous for being the media company being MrBea ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2021
Sponsored: Small Business Stories | Domino's Pizza | 1
<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 1961 and Tom Monaghan is about to drop out of college and put his all int ... Show More
31m 55s
Jul 2023
Lance Bachmann. From Nothing to REAL Wealth. Episode 602 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
<p>Lance Bachmann is a seasoned professional known for helping companies achieve growth through tangible results. As a successful entrepreneur, influencer, and public speaker, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the business and marketing world. He founded the awa ... Show More
1h 21m
Dec 2020
#485: Jerry Seinfeld — A Comedy Legend’s Systems, Routines, and Methods for Success
<p>Entertainment icon&nbsp;<strong>Jerry Seinfeld</strong>’s (<a href="https://twitter.com/jerryseinfeld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jerryseinfeld</a>) comedy career took off after his first appearance on&nbsp;<em>The Tonight Show</em>&nbsp;with Johnny Carson in 1 ... Show More
1h 24m
May 2021
357: My Hobby Resulted In A 9-Figure Exit: Jaime Schmidt of Schmidt Naturals
This week’s podcast is a deep dive with Schmidt Natural’s co-founder, author, and investor Jaime Schmidt. Building her brand from a side hobby to a 7-figure annual income didn’t happen overnight, but Schmidt refused to let fear hold her back.    Although Schmidt says she has had ... Show More
44m 21s
May 2015
#79: Chris Sacca on Being Different and Making Billions
<p>"Fuck it... I'm just not going to play this traditionally anymore." -&nbsp;Chris Sacca Chris Sacca&nbsp;was recently&nbsp;the cover story of the "Midas Issue"&nbsp;of Forbes Magazine. The reason: He is a newly-minted billionaire and the proprietor of what will likely be the&nb ... Show More
1h 30m