When Tony Xu started DoorDash in 2013, he wanted to help local restaurants stay afloat by introducing them to online delivery. Today, his quest remains the same, now that DoorDash has become an essential business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcia Kilgore's footwear brand, FitFlop, is experiencing a downturn in sales as retail stores stay closed. However, ... Show More
Nov 27
Advice Line with Bill Creelman of Spindrift
<p>Bill Creelman, CEO and founder of Spindrift, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Bill and Guy talk about the importance of solving one problem at a time. </p><p>First, we hear from Josh in West Hollywood, Cali ... Show More
48m 59s
Feb 2021
Estée Lauder vs L'Oréal | How Influencers Are Changing the Beauty Industry | 7
<p>As the beauty business shifts towards boutique brands and upstarts, traditional titans of the industry like L'Oreal and Esteé Lauder are struggling to maintain a foothold. At the center of this cultural shift are beauty influencers, who are reaching a new wave of savvy, social ... Show More
23m 36s
Mar 2023
From Culinary Arts to Beauty Innovation: The Kate McLeod Story
<p>Kate McLeod, the founder of the award-winning and zero waste beauty brand, created her collection of Body Stone solid moisturizers in her Brooklyn kitchen. With her classical culinary training, she was able to transform cocoa butter into a unique beauty solution that brings in ... Show More
46m 11s
May 2021
Sponsored: Small Business Stories | Columbia Sportswear | 2
<p>This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with Dell Technologies. In honor of small businesses, we're featuring inspiring stories of successful companies that started out small.</p><p>It’s 1970 and Gert Boyle’s life is in ruins. Her husband’s just died, and now, ... Show More
31m 23s
Jan 2020
TikTok Self-Service Ads: What Marketers Need to Know
On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show, we explore an update of TikTok’s self-serve ad platform, how businesses are developing content on TikTok, and much more with special guest Rachel Pedersen. Check out Social Media Marketing World 2020 See Privacy Policy at https://a ... Show More
47m 57s
Apr 2024
509: Shark Tank Winner Reveals How to Create a Million-Dollar Beauty Brand | Alicia Scott
A year after filming, Alicia Scott anxiously watched her appearance on Shark Tank surrounded by friends and family. Her pitch was first on the episode, and she nailed it by securing a deal from Emma Grede, the business mind behind Kardashian brands like SKIMS and Good American. S ... Show More
49m 4s
Nov 2022
Beauty costs: How do you create a beauty empire? With Marcia Kilgore
Perhaps you have heard of Marcia Kilgore, or maybe not, but if you’re a woman, a beauty junkie, or just love shoes, you are likely to have heard of one of the five multi-million dollar companies that she has launched over the last two decades.Marcia is the brains behind the beaut ... Show More
17m 29s
Dec 2021
Where Are They Now? David Orozco
#1199 In today's "Where are they now?" episode, David Orozco of OrozcoNutrition.com returns to talk about what's happened for him and his business since our first conversation in episode 1,141. Back then, he was balancing a couple of brands and trying to figure out which one to f ... Show More
28m 57s