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Jul 2025
43m 28s

Advice Line with Troy Carter of Atom Fac...

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Former manager of Lady Gaga and Atom Factory founder Troy Carter joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Troy’s advice for reaching new audiences when digital ads struggle to perform.First we meet Madelyn in Arizona, who’s trying to grow her postpartum frozen meal delivery service while preserving ... Show More
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