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(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp

In 2001, three web designers built a quirky email tool called Mailchimp.It wasn’t their main business.It wasn’t even meant to make real money.For years, Ben Chestnut and his partners survived on web-design gigs, while Mailchimp earned just enough to cover lunch.Then…one surprisin ... Show More

1h 19m

Aug 21

Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024)

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about balancing short- and long-term goals. Today, we meet Vico, an industrial designer in southern California who's launching a crowdfunding campaign for his patented ergono ... Show More

51m 54s

Aug 18

Madison Reed: Amy Errett

Amy Errett had a successful career in finance and venture capital before taking a leap into an entirely new business: hair color. When her wife complained about the indignities of coloring her hair at home, Amy realized the sector was ripe for a makeover. At age 56, she dove into ... Show More

1h 18m

Apr 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Zen and the Art of Business | 4

It’s the dawn of the 1990s and Yvon Chouinard is struggling to come to terms with his new status as a successful entrepreneur. He cannot decide what to do with the fast-growing monster he’s created. Meanwhile, The North Face’s new owner Odyssey International is pushing the limit ... Show More

25m 52s

Mar 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Blazing Trails | 2

It’s 1970 and The North Face’s new owner Hap Klopp is on a mission to turn the dirtbag outdoor store he bought into an industry trailblazer. But with outdoor activity still a niche pastime, he’s going to have to do more than create gear – he’s going to have to create a market too ... Show More

25m 41s

Mar 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Dirtbags | 1

It’s the 1960s, and two climbing buddies are about to lay the foundations for a new industry.The older of the two is an outdoorsman and part-time blacksmith Yvon Chouinard. His younger buddy is Doug Tompkins, who abandoned his Connecticut rich-kid life to find his kicks in the wi ... Show More

23m 20s

Apr 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Rescue Mission | 5

It’s the late 1990s and The North Face is seeking to attract mainstream customers by opening hundreds of Summit Shops within the nation’s stores.But when the expected avalanche of sales fails to materialize, the company finds itself slipping over the edge.Meanwhile, Patagonia ste ... Show More

25m 51s

Dec 2022

Patagonia's Fleece-y Fisticuff

Today is Friday, December 9 and we're looking at Patagonia vs. Gap Inc.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4m 6s

Mar 2021

Ep. 177 – Perspectives on Work and Money

In this recording from 1989, Ram Dass talks about looking through the veil of role and personality in the business world, and offers his unique perspectives on work and money.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac ... Show More

50m 45s

Apr 2020

The North Face vs Patagonia - Patagucci | 3

It’s the late 1970s and Patagonia’s living hand to mouth and looking for a way to stoke sales. But when founder Yvon Chouinard suggests making a jersey from an unusual fabric, Patagonia creates a mountain staple and finds its products becoming a favorite of the catwalk crowd.Mean ... Show More

25m 31s

Nov 2016

SPI 241: My Top 10 Most-Used Apps in 2016

#241: Chris Ducker and I review our favorite business and productivity apps of the past year. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session241 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac ... Show More

59m 30s

Dec 2018

Patagonia Gives $10m Tax Windfall to Eco Groups

Today is Tuesday, December 11, and we’re looking at Patagonia vs. The North Face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3m 12s

May 2014

Is There Any Hope Of Getting Started In An Already Crowded Niche Like Blogging?

Andrew is interested in starting his own blog and online business, but asks if the market for his topic is too saturated. Do you have a question about the strategy for your new business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, Personal Capital. Go to http://pe ... Show More

13m 25s

Patagonia: Yvon Chouinard