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Aug 2024
46m 18s

Advice Line with Jeff Raider of Harry's

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Harry’s and Warby Parker co-founder Jeff Raider joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they talk with three founders grappling with strategic decisions.Today we meet Uli, who’s trying to balance multiple revenue streams for her Los Angeles-based gelato business. Then Travis in Boulder, who just hired his first employee for his upstart package delivery service. ... Show More
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