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#266: Richard Fain, Former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group – Push past comfortable
Episode 266
Today’s cruise ships are floating cities – complete with waterslides, sushi bars, and even roller skating rinks.
But it wasn’t always that way. Today, we’re joined by the leader who helped pioneer t…
Published on 4 hours ago
#265: Jim McCann, American entrepreneur and former CEO of 1-800-Flowers – Find a way to connect
Episode 265
Jim McCann didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. He was a social worker and bartender before finding his way into the floral business. But no matter what he did, he always found a way to connect …
Published on 1 week ago
#264: Bracken Darrell, CEO of VF Corporation – Good design can make anything better
Episode 264
Bracken Darrell led remarkable turnarounds at both Old Spice and Logitech. Now he’s the CEO of VF Corporation, where he’s working to revitalize iconic brands like The North Face, Timberland, Vans, an…
Published on 2 weeks ago
#263: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble – Your mission is your mobilizer
Episode 263
She flipped the script on modern dating and built a billion dollar global brand.
But Whitney Wolfe Herd’s path to success hasn’t been easy. After co-founding Tinder and walking away under difficult c…
Published on 3 weeks ago
#262: Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach – Combine magic and logic
Episode 262
He built Coach from a small leather goods brand into a $5 billion global fashion powerhouse.
But Lew Frankfort’s rise to the top isn’t what you’d expect.
He started out in public service and even go…
Published on 4 weeks ago
#261: Nathan Smith, Walker Cup Captain – Know what your people need to excel
Episode 261
He’s one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in the game – a four-time U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and four-time Masters competitor. Just last month, he captained the 2025 Walker Cup team to victo…
Published on 1 month ago
#260: Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive Market – The business model matters
Episode 260
At age 25, he walked away from a successful seven-figure business, and took a big swing on a risky idea.
Thrive Market Cofounder and CEO Nick Green knew he wanted to make healthy food more accessible…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
#259: Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of Olive & June – Work on yourself
Episode 259
As a kid, she had to hide her favorite red nail polish from her parents. Today, she’s the founder and CEO of Olive & June, a $100 million nail polish brand.
But in between, Sarah Gibson Tuttle had to…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
3 More Questions (Paul Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
How should leaders apply the concept, "sell what you sell", into their marketing strategy? How can leaders maintain br…Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
#258: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands – Sell what you sell
Episode 257
GUEST: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands, which includes Arby’s, Sonic, Dunkin’, and more.
LISTEN FOR: Insights on clear messaging, leading multiple brands, the changing media landscap…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago