In the late 80s, brothers Bert and John Jacobs were living as nomads, traveling from college to college selling t-shirts out of their van. It wasn't a sustainable living – until one day, they created a new design. It was a simple sketch of a grinning face, with three words printed underneath: Life Is Good. The optimistic message was deeply personal to the br ... Show More
May 2025
Life is Good: The Power of Optimism | Bert Jacobs
<p dir="ltr">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 sinc ... Show More
59m 22s
Jan 2021
The Art of the eCommerce Side-Hustle with Ben Jacobs
Ben Jacobs worked at successful tech start-ups: Jet.com, Bird Scooters, and Salted. He has run a successful eCommerce drinking game side-hustle biz. He left his full-time job to build new retail/eComm venture. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Get out there and do it. 2. It takes years, a lo ... Show More
27m 27s
Nov 2016
How Two Simple Words Can Massively Shift Your Perspective & Ten Superpowers to Transform Your World with Life is Good Founder John Jacobs
In this episode we discuss how our guest went from being “wildly unsuccessful”, sleeping in a used van, to launching a massive brand, the power of simple gratitude during the toughest challenges of our lives, the transformational superpowers that can change your life, the massive ... Show More
48m 43s
Nov 2023
CEO Jarrod Lopiccolo on Sales Success and Giving Back
Twenty years ago, a couple, sat with their laptops at their house and launched a business. It was some uncharted territory, but they dove right in. Who knew where they would be 20 years later. Still happily married, kids grown, business booming, over 60 employees and a strong com ... Show More
43m 46s