In a world where scale is, for many, their north star, Graeter's Ice Cream stands out by doing things the old-fashioned way. Richard Graeter, the fourth-generation leader of this iconic family business, talks to Guy about the century-old process that makes their ice cream so special—and why they refuse to give it up. Unlike the huge companies that share the ... Show More
Aug 13
The Way Up, Episode 6 - Nixta Taqueria
They fed neighbors during a storm — and ended up winning a James Beard Award.In this episode of The Way Up, Guy Raz meets Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, the couple behind Nixta Taqueria in Austin, Texas. What started with resilience in the face of disaster became a nationally ac ... Show More
23m 6s
Aug 6
The Way Up, Episode 5 - Green Apple Books
Pop-up shops, clever T-shirts, and made-up holidays — all in the name of keeping indie books alive.In this episode of The Way Up, Guy Raz sits down with Pete Mulvihill, co-owner of San Francisco’s iconic Green Apple Books. While big-box retailers dominate the market, Pete and his ... Show More
21m 16s
Feb 2025
To Grow Profitably, Take It Slow
Many companies, especially in the tech world, have come to embrace the idea of growth at all costs. But according to research from Gary Pisano, professor at Harvard Business School, most firms fail to consistently increase revenues and profits over the long term, adjusting for in ... Show More
30m 10s
Apr 2025
S5E4 Culture as a Catalyst for Success with Henry Engelhardt of Admiral Group
In this episode of the Change Management Podcast, Mark Jackson is joined by Henry Engelhardt, founder and former CEO of Admiral Group, to explore the powerful role of culture in organisational success. Henry reflects on Admiral’s remarkable journey from its launch in 1993 to beco ... Show More
22m 50s
Dec 2024
Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi on Building a Business to Last
CHANI is the second largest astrology app on the market, even though its founders have prioritized growing slowly and sustainably. Today we speak to its founders, Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi about their company's mold-breaking benefits package, what they think about work cultu ... Show More
34m 15s
May 13
Life is Good: The Power of Optimism | Bert Jacobs
Bert Jacobs is the co-founder of the $150 million lifestyle brand Life is Good. When he and his brother John started the company in 1994, they had $78 in their pockets, lived out of their van, and sold t-shirts on the streets of Boston. It has been over 30 years since they sold t ... Show More
59m 22s
Jul 2024
S9 E33: Rick Caccia, WitnessAI
Rick Caccia was born and raised in Silicon Valley - and just stayed. He is married with 2 teenage daughters, one about to go to college. Between him and his wife, they have worked in 13 different startups - so you could say they have a startup family through and through. Outside ... Show More
23m 4s