Podcast Episodes

Babylist: Natalie Gordon. How a new mom used nap time to build a $500M business.

Episode 779

In 2010, software engineer Natalie Gordon was pregnant– and fed up with the overwhelming baby aisles in big box stores.  So she quit her computer job to code the registry she wished existed. No pink-…

Published on 11 hours ago

Advice Line with Niraj Shah of Wayfair

Episode 778

Wayfair co-founder Niraj Shah joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs about how to bet on themselves – and define themselves to consumers. Plus, Niraj ex…

Published on 4 days, 11 hours ago

Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse

Episode 777

A century ago, Jeff Braverman’s grandfather opened a peanut shop in Newark, New Jersey. By the early 2000s, the family business was doing $1M in sales and struggling to stay afloat. Jeff had a high-p…

Published on 1 week ago

Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft

Episode 776

Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 20…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name

Episode 775

What happens when a charismatic home renovator marries a budding design whiz? You get the billion-dollar powerhouse that is Chip and Joanna Gaines.

The Gaines’ TV show Fixer Upper became a cultural ob…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Advice Line with Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips

Episode 774

Stacy’s Pita Chips co-founder Stacy Madison joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Stacy talks about her hard-won experience of knowing when to s…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Faherty Brand: Alex and Mike Faherty. How Jersey Shore + Manhattan Chic grew to 80 stores.

Episode 773

When identical twins Mike and Alex Faherty launched their clothing brand, they made a daring move– launching wholesale, retail, and online, pretty much at the same time.  Investors said it was outdat…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Advice Line with Michael Dubin of Dollar Shave Club

Episode 772

Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Michael shares his latest career pivot into the screenwriting world.

Fir…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pressbox and Tide Cleaners: Vijen Patel. The $1.99 Gamble That Built a National Brand

Episode 771

What if the best startup isn’t sexy at all? In 2013, Vijen Patel left private equity to pursue “the least-worst idea”: dry cleaning. No patents. No app wizardry. Just laundry lockers in high-rises, r…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Advice Line with Tony Xu of Doordash

Episode 770

Tony Xu, founder of DoorDash, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tony updates Guy on his latest ventures: expanding into grocery and retail d…

Published on 1 month ago