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Jul 2025
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#247: Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-...

David Novak
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The real product isn’t always what’s on the shelf. It’s the story—and the feeling—that comes with it. Sharon Price John, CEO of Build‑A‑Bear, reinvented a mall staple by returning the company from a $49 million loss to sustained profits while expanding into digital, adult, and licensing channels.  And here’s the insight that anchored her: Build‑A‑Bear isn’ ... Show More
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