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Go One More: The Mindset Behind Building a Multimillion Dollar Business Sep 17, 2024

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Nick shares how his "Go One More" philosophy has been the cornerstone of his success, both in business and in life. From funding his business with a military loan while still in college to dedicating his free time to building Bare Performance Nutrition, Nick's journey is a testament to resilience and commitment.

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How This Artist Made Millions Making Dinnerware for Restaurants Sep 12, 2024

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Jono Pandolfi is an artist by training. Along with his brother, Nick Pandolfi, he scaled his handmade dinnerware company to a seven-figure hospitality and manufacturing business. Jono Pandolfi has made plates and bowls for reputable establishments, including eateries at MOMA, the Four Seasons Hotel, the NOMAD hotel, and more. You’ve also seen his dinnerware on the hit Hulu show, The Bear.

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How These Founders Got Noticed by Oprah's Team Sep 10, 2024

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Katie Hill and Lisa Watkins created WanderFull, a stylish bag designed for carrying a water bottle. They say creating a niche and well-made product helped them stand out at trade shows, unlock wholesale relationships, and get named to Oprah's Favorite Things 2023 list.

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Building a Profitable Clothing Brand on Shopify Sep 05, 2024

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Join Alex Drexler, the founder of the New York City-based clothing brand Alex Mill, as he shares his journey of creating the perfect shirt. That single garment transformed his company into an iconic fashion label, a label that’s on Shopify.

Drexler and CEO Roxanne Stahl O’Hara also talk about their organic growth and creator collaboration secrets.

This episode originally aired in 2023.

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How Two Teen Founders Leveraged Mentorship to Disrupt the Beauty Industry Sep 03, 2024

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Teen founders Sadie and Abby Bowler launched into over 500 Target stores with their personal care brand SadieB. Learn about their approach to leveraging mentorship and networking.

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The Lost Art of Sourcing Locally Aug 29, 2024

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Founder Caroline Weaver turned her passion and knowledge of small businesses in New York City into an online guide called Locavore Guide. She also opened a variety store to feature some of the cool products made in and around the city.

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How to Shift Consumer Preferences Quickly and Effectively Aug 27, 2024

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SURI’s founders reveal how they scaled to $30M in two years by reimaging electric toothbrushes, focusing on consumer pain points and expert endorsements.

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Why Spending 5 Cents More on Your Product Is Worth It Aug 22, 2024

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Samantha Kent is the founder of the pure beauty company, The Cleanest Lab, and the chief growth officer of her family's beauty manufacturing business, LaDove. She shares why customers will notice (and keep coming back) for high-quality products.

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Pre-launch Tips to Help You Reach Millions Aug 20, 2024

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Gyve Safavi and Mark Rushmore revolutionized the electric toothbrush market with SURI. Learn how they became a multimillion dollar brand within two years thanks to prelaunch prep.

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A Serial Entrepreneur's Failures Led to YouTube Success Aug 15, 2024

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Serial entrepreneur Wil Yeung has started all sorts of businesses, from violin drop shipping to a brick-and-mortar music school to a coconut milk business to a photography service. These other companies all led to his current venture, a YouTube channel focused on plant-based cooking called Yeung Man Cooking. Here's how he has redefined failure to become a successful serial entrepreneur.

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