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Jan 22
Advice Line with Monica Nassif of Mrs. Meyers
Plus, how candor has been a more effective press strategy than talking points for (the literal) Mrs. Meyers.First we meet Allison in California, seeking marketing ideas for her novel wig designs which aren’t done justice by photos alone. Next, Nick in Idaho wonders whether retail ... Show More
40m 40s
Jan 19
Gymboree: Joan Barnes. How Building a Beloved Brand Nearly Destroyed Its Founder
Before Gymboree became a cultural icon in the 80s and 90s, it was just one lonely new mom trying to find connection. Joan Barnes started hosting weekly playgroups for parents… and demand exploded. What began as a diversion became a business. Then a franchise. Then a brand everyon ... Show More
1h 20m
Jan 15
Advice Line with Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker
Warby Parker co-founder Neil Blumenthal joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, how AI integrations with glasses are helping us see the world in a whole new way.First we meet Kimber in Utah, who wants to take her chewa ... Show More
45m 44s
May 2020
#429: Nick Kokonas on Resurrecting Restaurants, Skin in the Game, and Investing
1h 49m
May 2023
Melissa Ben-Ishay: Baked by Melissa CEO and Founder
<p>Melissa Ben-Ishay is the founder and CEO of the bite-sized-cupcake empire Baked by Melissa. Since Ben-Ishay and her partners founded the company in 2008, Baked by Melissa has sold over 250 million cupcakes, opened 14 brick-and-mortar stores, and created a thriving e-commerce b ... Show More
46m 49s
Jun 2021
Food Delivery Wars | Who's The Boss? | 2
<p>It's 1990 in Champaign, Illinois, and 15-year-old Tony Xu is washing dishes in the Chinese restaurant his mother manages. He wants to help people like his Mom, but it'll be many years before he hits on his solution for small businesses. </p><p>Across the Atlantic, Bastian ... Show More
23m 21s
Feb 2022
# 101 – Estelle Touzet, directrice de la Sommellerie du Ritz – L’art de servir ses clients
<p>Aujourd’hui j’accueille sur le podcast, Estelle Touzet, directrice de la sommellerie du Ritz. Vous pourrez la retrouver sur son compte <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/estelle-touzet-ba196133/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LinkedIn Estelle Touzet< ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2019
#393: Edward Norton — On Creative Process, Creative Struggle, and Motherless Brooklyn
2h 3m
Aug 2023
[EXTRAIT] Christophe Michalak, chef pâtissier et entrepreneur - "Le jour où j'ai décidé de ne plus être une victime"
7m 50s
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
Jun 2021
Episode 6: Starting a Business is No Cake Walk
Like so many food industry workers, Meg lost her job during the pandemic. And instead of going back on the job hunt in this historically challenging environment, she decided to gamble on herself. She launched Das Butterhaus (https://dasbutterhaus.com), named for her love of Germa ... Show More
22m 9s
Nov 2022
#635: Jason Calacanis on Brooklyn Grit, Big Asks, Angel Investing (Uber, Calm, Robinhood, and more), The Magic of Thinking Big, and St*bbing People in the Face but Never in the Back
2h 14m
May 2021
#514: Chip Wilson — Building Lululemon, The Art of Setting Goals, and The 10 Great Decisions of Your Life
1h 53m
Dominique Ansel’s invention of the Cronut — an inspired liaison between croissant and donut — was supposed to be a one-time indulgence for Mother’s Day. But once word spread about the perfect hybrid pastry, his Manhattan bakery was overwhelmed by endless lines and Cronut scalpers. Dominique eventually learned to manage the hype and grow his business while ma ... Show More
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