Podcast Episodes

Crumbl: Jason McGowan

Episode 755

Crumbl may be a cookie business – but Jason McGowan turned it into a fast-growing restaurant chain by building it like a tech startup. He and co-founder Sawyer Hemsley meticulously A/B tested the rec…

Published on 1 month ago

Advice Line with Mei Xu of Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme

Episode 754

Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme founder Mei Xu joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Mei shares the importance of businesses meeting people everywhe…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Simon Cowell: Music Mogul

Episode 753

Long before he became famous as the sharp-tongued TV personality who launched the careers of pop stars, Simon Cowell was a rebellious teenager who dropped out of school and started his career in the …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Advice Line with Isaac Larian of MGA Entertainment

Episode 752

Isaac Larian is the founder of MGA Entertainment, the company behind Bratz and LOL Surprise dolls. This week, he joins Guy on Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plu…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Torchy's Tacos: Mike Rypka

Episode 751

Long before founding Torchy’s Tacos, Mike Rypka was a troubled teenager trying to outrun his own self-destruction. Growing up around addiction and falling into heavy drug use himself, Mike’s future l…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Advice Line with Troy Carter of Atom Factory

Episode 750

Former manager of Lady Gaga and Atom Factory founder Troy Carter joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Troy’s advice for reaching new a…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

WHOOP: Will Ahmed

Episode 749

As a Harvard squash player, Will Ahmed discovered his game improved when he focused on things like sleep, diet, and time spent recovering from training. He was convinced that granular health and hear…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge

Episode 748

Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Justin describes Hinge’s new initiatives around intentional dating.

First, J…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chobani: Hamdi Ulukaya (2022)

Episode 747

As a newly arrived immigrant from Turkey, Hamdi Ulukaya learned to be resourceful, determined, and even stubborn when he needed to be. All those traits would serve him well as he began to navigate th…

Published on 2 months ago

Advice Line with Norma Kamali of Norma Kamali (2024)

Episode 746

Iconic fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early stage founders. Plus, Norma shares her take on balancing a strong creative vision with …

Published on 2 months ago