Podcast Episodes

(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp

Episode 759

In 2001, three web designers built a quirky email tool called Mailchimp.

It wasn’t their main business.

It wasn’t even meant to make real money.

For years, Ben Chestnut and his partners survived on web-…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024)

Episode 756

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about balancing short- and long-term goals.  

Today, we meet Vico, an industrial designer in s…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Madison Reed: Amy Errett

Episode 757

Amy Errett had a successful career in finance and venture capital before taking a leap into an entirely new business: hair color. When her wife complained about the indignities of coloring her hair a…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive Update: The Chef Who Shocked the Culinary World and Why He’s Changing Course Again—Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park

Episode 758

In 2021, Daniel Humm shook up the dining world by making his 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, 100% plant-based.

No meat. No butter. No cream.

It was a first in fine dining, igniting glo…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 2 months, 3 weeks 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 2 months, 3 weeks 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 2 months, 4 weeks 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months, 1 week ago