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How This Studio Became the Secret Weapon Behind Fortune 500 Gifting
Episode 819
Chloe Sapienza built Telescope Studio on a simple but radical idea: A single well-sourced gift tells more of a brand’s story than a bag full of forge…
15 hours ago
From Goldman Sachs to HGTV: How Galey Alix Rebuilt Her Life Through Design
Episode 818
Galey Alix had spent 13 years building a career at Goldman Sachs when her life changed in a single day: she lost her job, her fiancé, and her health.…
5 days, 15 hours ago
Avocado Green: The Organic Mattress Brand That Built Its Own Supply Chain
Episode 817
Vy Nguyen bought his father’s mattress factory in 2010 and spent 15 years doing everything the industry said not to do—building his own supply chain,…
1 week ago
How a Frustrating Diaper Change Inspired One of Baby Fashion’s Biggest Success Stories
Episode 816
When Lauren Levy struggled through a freezing diaper change with 30 snaps to close, she spotted a gap no one had filled in a century of baby clothing…
1 week, 5 days ago
The Skin Care Brand That Refused To Compromise for 30 Years
Episode 815
Melissa Palmer inherited a wholesale beauty brand from her mother and rebuilt it into a nine-figure omnichannel business—with direct to consumer, Ama…
2 weeks ago
Branding for the AI Era: How Herman Scheer Designs Products That Stand Out in a Crowded Digital World
Episode 812
In a crowded market, copying products has become effortless. Herman Scheer cofounder John Scheer explains why building a strong, clear brand is an en…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
How The Black Tux Solved Formal Wear's Biggest Problem
Episode 814
When Andrew Blackmon couldn’t find a rental tuxedo that actually fit, he didn’t just start a company—he rebuilt the entire formalwear supply chain fr…
3 weeks ago
How Marlyn Schiff Built a 2,000-Store Jewelry Brand By Selling Passion, Not Pressure
Episode 813
At 24, Marlyn Schiff was making beaded jewelry at her kitchen table with no business plan and nothing to lose. Today, Marlyn Schiff Jewelry is a seve…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
How a $5,000 Grant Snowballed Into a Dr. Dre Partnership
Episode 811
Carmen Dianne and Kara Still launched Prosperity Market during the pandemic to bring fresh food and economic power to Black communities in Los Angele…
4 weeks ago
How Dagne Dover Turned Word of Mouth Into Its Biggest Marketing Channel
Episode 810
Melissa Mash built Dagne Dover from a business school focus group and $40,000 in pre-sales into a brand now carried in more than 250 retail locations…
1 month ago