S1 Ep174: Closing A Huge Deal During A Pandemic
How do you pull off the biggest business deal of your life... while a pandemic changes all the rules? That's what John Berkowitz of OJO Labs pulled off, raising $68.1 million in the process. And here's the craziest part: The pandemic may have been the thing that made it all possible.
24m Nov 23, 2020
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A Podcast About the People Behind Yelp Reviews
Earlier this year, I was thinking out loud... and it led to an unexpected partnership with Yelp! I explain the backstory—and a valuable lesson about thinking aloud!—and then share with you the result: It's a new podcast called "Behind the Review", in which each episode explores the entrepreneur and customer behind a single Yelp review. Subscribe to "Behind the Review" here: https://link.chtbl.c...
25m Nov 20, 2020
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S1 Ep175: How Dunkin' Went From A Family Business to a Powerhouse
What does it take to grow a brand? Robert Rosenberg, who served as CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts from 1963 until 1998, was the man who transformed the company into what it's known as today. In this conversation, he breaks down his lessons (and mistakes) from that time, and his guide for any CEO today.
29m Nov 16, 2020
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S1 Ep172: Gary Vaynerchuk Solves His Multi-Million-Dollar Problem
Gary Vaynerchuk just entered the consulting industry. Why? In this conversation, Gary tells Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer about how the new business solves a problem inside his company VaynerMedia, how he developed the products, and what big brands do wrong as they try reaching younger consumers.
34m Nov 09, 2020
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S1 Ep171: The Only Time We Have Is Now
The only time we have is now. We forget that too often. So here's a reminder that NOW is a time of great opportunity.
14m Nov 02, 2020
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S1 Ep70: Cutting Back Helped Me Grow
As entrepreneurs have been forced to cut back during Covid, they've discovered new opportunities to grow. In this episode, five entrepreneurs tell us their stories of how. They are Daniella Pierson of The Newsette, Marisa Sergi of L’uva Bella, Katy Fallon of Jackson Meat, dating coach Andi Forness, and Leigh Ann Cannady of Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts.
20m Oct 26, 2020
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S1 Ep169: Merging Companies During A Pandemic (Yikes!)
Merging is hard. Merging during a pandemic is VERY hard. This is the story of how Aron Ain did it — overseeing the merger of Kronos and Ultimate Software (now called UKG). It's a tale of leadership under stress, with lots of lessons about how to build trust, merge company cultures, and find a focus for your business even under the hardest of times.
32m Oct 19, 2020
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S1 Ep168: Build Relationships That Can Reinvent A Business
Your relationships can transform your business -- so how do you build them right? In this episode, painter Meg O'Hara explains how Covid completely destroyed her business... and pushed her to rethink her relationships with her clients. Now she's reinvented herself, and her business is stronger than ever.
24m Oct 12, 2020
24m
S1 Ep167: Diversify Your Hiring: How Infosys Did It
22m Oct 05, 2020
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S1 Ep166: Don't Know If Something Will Work? Take the 70% Bet
21m Sep 28, 2020
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S1 Ep165: 3 Ways to Adapt to the Future
We've gone from panic, to adaptation, to new normal, to... something else? Here are three ways to think about what comes next, and how to make sure you're as relevant as ever.
18m Sep 21, 2020
18m
S1 Ep164: Your Mission Is Unshakeable (with Tara Mackey)
Your "what" and your "why" are two different things. And if you confuse the two, you're not prepared for change. In this episode, Jason explains how to tell the difference between the two -- and then discusses it with The Organic Life CEO Tara Mackey, who has gone through a journey of defining her "why."
26m Sep 14, 2020
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S1 Ep163: How Solving Your Own Problem Turns Into A Business
Ska Brewing had a problem: Empty cans kept falling on the floor before they were filled with beer. So as cofounder Matt Vincent tried fixing the problem, he came up with a business that goes way beyond beer. Here's how solving your own problem first can lead to massive opportunity.
19m Sep 07, 2020
19m
S1 Ep162: When A Big Competitor Suddenly Appears
Madison Semarjian's fashion app Mada was totally unique and making waves... until a massively funded competitor came along. Here's how Madison, fresh out of college, pivoted to protect her space.
22m Aug 31, 2020
22m
S1 Ep161: Making the Most of Life Transitions, with Bruce Feiler
We're all currently going through what author Bruce Feiler calls a "lifequake." He should know: He spent years studying how people manage life transitions, and came away with a deep knowledge of how they unfold and how to make the most of them. He talks about how to make the most of your transition, and the research from his ne book "Life Is In The Transitions".
31m Aug 24, 2020
31m
S1 Ep160: When You Have The Right Idea... At The Wrong Time
Sometimes an idea isn't bad... it's just that the timing is bad. So what do you do? In this episode, host Jason Feifer tells two stories from his own life about finding the right time for once-wrong ideas, and how you can make the most of yours.
24m Aug 17, 2020
24m
S1 Ep159: How to Overcome Our Fear of the New
Covid changed many people’s relationship with technology… so what comes next? We explore why technophobia always happens in cycles, why you shouldn't be so concerned about social media, and how we can be more open-minded in the future. This is a special rebroadcast of the podcast Pessimists Archive, also hosted by Jason Feifer. Subscribe to Pessimists Archive here: https://link.chtbl.com/pessarc
53m Aug 10, 2020
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S1 Ep158: He Shared His Profits, And Business Soared
O2 is a fitness recovery drink sold at gyms. So when gyms closed during lockdown, founder Dave Colina wanted to find a way to drive sales while helping out his suffering partners. The result: Everybody won. Here's a lesson in how good values leads to good business.
20m Aug 03, 2020
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S1 Ep157: Retail Horror Stories From Shark Tank's First Contestant
Retail is not as simple as getting products into stores, as Tiffany Krumins learned the hard way. Here are her tough lessons, which she learned after scoring big on the first-ever episode of Shark Tank.
18m Jul 27, 2020
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S1 Ep156: Reinvent Your Business, With Shark Tank's Matt Higgins
The most important question an entrepreneur can ask today: "If I were starting my business today, what business would I build?" We discuss this (and how to reinvent yourself too!) with Matt Higgins, a recurring shark on Shark Tank and CEO of the investment firm RSE Ventures.
47m Jul 20, 2020
47m
S1 Ep155: Bringing An Old Company Into A New World
Patrick Bolan bought an old clock company Geochron and tried to modernize it. Employees revolted so hard that they locked him out of the building. Here's how he finally turned things around.
24m Jul 13, 2020
24m
S1 Ep154: Why We Put 137 People On Our Cover
The virus may have pulled us apart, but it's also shown us the power of connections. I explain our unprecedented new cover, and then have a conversation with Mustafa Nuur, founder of Bridge, whose job is to bring people together.
31m Jul 06, 2020
31m
S1 Ep153: Seeing Opportunity During Coronavirus, part 4
Four stories of entrepreneurs who rethought their business, and thrived. Featuring Nick Kenner of Just Salad; George G. Boyd, Jr., of Goldens' Foundry & Machine Co.; Sabena Suri of Boxfox; and Bill Holden of Rev Auto
23m Jun 29, 2020
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S1 Ep152: How Innovation Works, with Matt Ridley
How do you innovate, and how do you do it in a time of crisis? A conversation with Matt Ridley, author of the book "How Innovation Works".
25m Jun 22, 2020
25m
S1 Ep151: You're Prepared For Crisis, Whether You Know It Or Not
Entrepreneurs can get through anything. Why? Because they've already been prepared for the worst. Hear host Jason Feifer's thoughts, and then a conversation with "The Soul of an Entrepreneur" author David Sax.
27m Jun 15, 2020
27m
S1 Ep150: How to Be A Better Writer
Every entrepreneur needs to write — to communicate with customers, with clients, and your team. So how do you do it well? In this special 150th episode of Problem Solvers, host Jason Feifer takes you inside his own writing process, and explains how you can become a better communicator today. (Bonus: He's also sharing advice on how to podcast remotely!)
27m Jun 08, 2020
27m
S149 Ep1: Why Now Is The Best Time To Go For It
This pandemic destroyed the idea of perfection... and that's a good thing! Jason makes the case, and then talks about the importance of confidence with "Creating Confidence" podcast host Heather Monahan.
25m Jun 01, 2020
25m
S1 Ep148: "I Pivoted My Business During Coronavirus. Now What?"
Many entrepreneurs have pivoted online, offering new digital services in order to keep their business afloat. Now they’re wondering: Is this really sustainable? Small-business expert Amanda Brinkman offers a surprising answer: Not only is it sustainable — it might be better for your business! In this episode, we listen in on a coaching session she gives Leigh Ann Cannady, owner of a performing ...
28m May 25, 2020
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S1 Ep147: Seeing Opportunity During Coronavirus, part 3
Stories of entrepreneurs who are making fast, important changes during this crisis. Featuring: Eric Morton of American Bench Craft, Lisa Janvrin of YouthfulNest, Brian Chen of ROOM, Todd Bellomy of Farthest Star Sake, and Kirsten Lambert of Beantown Bedding
24m May 18, 2020
24m
S1 Ep146: How Big Can Our Ambitions Get?
Our ambitions drive us, but they can also consume us. How do we make the most of them, without losing ourselves? We explore with Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe.
27m May 11, 2020
27m
S1 Ep145: "Can I Still Pitch My Services During Coronavirus?"
The answer is yes... but you need to build a different pitch. In this episode, we let you listen in on a communications consulting session. Dwaynia Wilkerson, founder of Prose & Pens, normally gets a lot of business by cold pitching, but has been unsure of whether it's appropriate to send cold pitches now. She talks to Adam Bornstein, cofounder of Pen Name Consulting, who walks her through the ...
27m May 04, 2020
27m
What To Do When It's All Your Fault
Leaders are made in a time of crisis—not just because they can step up to fix things, but because they're willing to look at their own flaws and become a better leader. That's the story of Eric Edelson of Fireclay Tile, who had to fix his company... and himself. This is a bonus episode of Problem Solvers, brought to you by Asana.
18m Apr 28, 2020
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S1 Ep144: Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's Strategy: Rethink Everything!
The Rock and business partner Dany Garcia have a rule: "We aren't attached to process. We're only attached to outcome."
36m Apr 27, 2020
36m
S1 Ep143: Seeing Opportunity During Coronavirus, part 2
There's plenty of opportunity in this crisis—but you need to act fast, and focus on value. We hear directly from six entrepreneurs who are doing that. Featuring: Jonathan Goodman, Wendi Weiner, Matt Hulett, Anne Hulett, Urmi Kothari, and Elizabeth de Quillacq.
23m Apr 20, 2020
23m
S1 Ep142: Leading A Company While Suffering From COVID-19
Eric Yaverbaum, chairman of Ericho Communications, has been sick in bed with COVID-19 for 11 days. But he's been able to lead his company with optimism, transparency, and blunt reality.
19m Apr 13, 2020
19m
S1 Ep141: Don't Resist Change: A Cold, Cautionary Tale
How do you innovate? I’d argue that it’s the most important question anyone can ask today. As coronavirus upends our lives and our businesses, it’s creating a moment of unprecedented change. Yesterday’s solutions may not make any sense anymore. Tomorrow’s solutions are still in development. So to understand this important process, let's look at the story behind something we use every day: The r...
48m Apr 06, 2020
48m
S1 Ep140: Seeing Opportunity During the Coronavirus
How can entrepreneurs adapt to coronavirus, and set themselves up for a stronger future? In this episode, hear directly from five of them—as they share their thoughts about how to pivot, produce new products, and plan for the future. Featuring: Meghan Asha, Cynthia Williams-Bey, Joseph Sommer, Monica Kang, and Natasha Miller
23m Mar 30, 2020
23m
S1 Ep139: Perfect Your Pitch, with "OxiClean Guy" Anthony Sullivan
How do you say the most in the fewest amount of words? Expert pitchman Anthony Sullivan, known for being the face of OxiClean as well as his new CBD brand MontKush, explains how.
23m Mar 23, 2020
23m
S1 Ep138: "You Can Save Me, Or Destroy Me"
Angela Gennari's company, Titan Global Enterprises, was in major trouble. So she did something risky, and potentially crazy: She asked her largest competitor for help. What happened next is a testament to the value of truth and honesty.
28m Mar 16, 2020
28m
S1 Ep137: Stop Doing What Customers Hate!
It's a simple philosophy. But what does it take to actually achieve? We talk to Jesse Cole, owner of the baseball team Savannah Bananas, about the idea that transformed his business—and how it can work in any industry.
28m Mar 09, 2020
28m
S1 Ep136: Trust Is Your Competitive Advantage
How can something so basic—so obvious!—be a competitive advantage? Here's why: Because too many people forget to build trust. I explain, and then discuss it with a guy who won my trust. It's Jay Sofer of Lockbusters, a locksmith whose approach to customer service is worth learning from.
26m Mar 02, 2020
26m
S1 Ep135: Saving the Company, With Only $1,000 in the Bank
When Ben Jabbawy launched Privy, he thought he knew exactly how to run a company: Grow fast, please investors, and focus on getting more and more customers. But when he was down to his last $1,000 in the bank, he realized he'd done it all wrong—and he had one last chance to fix it all.
22m Feb 24, 2020
22m
S1 Ep134: The Weird Customer Quirk That Changed Everything
Talkspace is a platform where therapists and patients can talk, and its first launch was a total failure. But then its founders noticed something strange: Users were sending lots of very, very personal emails to its customer service team. Why? The answer totally transformed the business.
16m Feb 17, 2020
16m
S1 Ep133: When Everyone Says You're Wrong (But You're Not)
Mark Lawrence co-founded SpotHero in Chicago, and investors told him he needed to expand across America fast. He wanted to take a different approach... even though he wasn't entirely sure it was the right one. Here's how Mark formulated a plan, stuck to it, and proved himself right.
17m Feb 10, 2020
17m
S1 Ep132: Finding Joy in the Unknown, with Brandon Steiner
What do you do when one chapter ends? You move on to the next one. That's what Brandon Steiner did after losing control of his namesake sports company—and he learned a lot in the process.
19m Feb 03, 2020
19m
S1 Ep131: How to Deliver A Great Customer Experience
Entrepreneurs are rightfully focused on delivering a great product or service, but they often forget to actually deliver a great experience too. They're not the same thing! In this episode, host Jason Feifer digs into some lessons learned from a bad restaurant experience, and then talks to customer experience expert Annette Franz about how companies can do better.
24m Jan 27, 2020
24m
S1 Ep130: Who Is Your Customer, Really?
When the home security company SimpliSafe launched, it marketed itself entirely towards renters. But SimpliSafe wasn't growing as fast as its founders expected, so it dug into its customer data and discovered something surprising: Half its customers were home-owners, the people it explicitly wasn't trying to reach. Now it had a big decision to make: Does SimpliSafe keep going with renters, or c...
21m Jan 20, 2020
21m
S1 Ep129: How Mark Wahlberg Became So Disciplined
To start the year 2020 right, take some lessons from the business world of Mark Wahlberg—who diligently, thoughtfully built himself into the most disciplined man in Hollywood.
17m Jan 13, 2020
17m
S1 Ep128: Diane Von Furstenberg Says: "Own It!"
Do you sometimes feel like a loser? So does legendary fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg—and she admits it here! In this episode, Diane shares a healthy perspective on life... and how the most important thing is owning what you do.
20m Jan 06, 2020
20m
S1 Ep127: The Terrifying History of the Elevator
Change can be scary, and entrepreneurs are at the forefront of that conflict. We invent things. We create change. But of course, that change can be scary… for other people, or for ourselves. What then? On this episode, we dive deep into what transformative change looks like—by examining the surprising, weird, often alarming history of the elevator. (Episode comes to us via the podcast Pessimist...
45m Dec 30, 2019
45m