The Hustle Daily Show

Latest Episodes:

An inside look at Taco Bell’s early retirement community Aug 22, 2024

Show notes

Taco Bell’s “Cantinas” was an early retirement community that gave Taco Bell rewards members a chance to relax like a retiree. Obviously, this marketing idea is like none before it, but was it a good experience for those who attended? Plus: the pumpkin spice latte is here early and Ford abandons an EV project.

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliette Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/

Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Supply chains crumble from…TikTok-famous Swedish candy Aug 21, 2024

Show notes

The global candy supply chain is in disarray thanks to delicious Swedish candies. TikTok influencers have lauded these candies all year and their growing virality has led to real concerns for many companies and suppliers. So just how bad is it and is TikTok fame a gift or a curse? Plus: Another airline merger is on its way and the LiveNation-Ticketmaster lawsuit gains traction.

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

How Olipop entered the exclusive stadium soda market Aug 20, 2024

Show notes

Coca-Cola and Pepsico have met their match in stadiums across the US. Soda industry newcomer Olipop broke through exclusivity rights and secured a deal to be sold in the new $2B Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. So, how did they do it and is there more to come for small soda brands? Plus: GM has layoffs and Fubo halts ESPN, Warner and Fox’s sports streaming app.

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

Microsoft’s Tay and her belligerent bot rants Aug 19, 2024

Show notes

TayTweets was a Microsoft bot account that mimicked an American girl trying to learn about human culture. Of course, the result of that was about exactly what you’d expect- Tay turned into a bigot. So what was accomplished here and did Microsoft learn anything from it?

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/

Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Could the 'vibecession' become a real economic downturn? Aug 18, 2024

Show notes

Over the last few weeks, unemployment ticked upward, job growth came in below expectations, and the US stock market had its worst day since 2022. But interest rates for mortgages also went down to below 6.5%. Is the economy headed for a soft landing or is trouble brewing? Economist Kyla Scanlon, who makes sense of the economy on her popular Instagram page and in her book In This Economy?, joins us to to explain what's going on.

Join our host Mark Dent, for an in-depth conversation with Kyla Scanlon.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

IKEA’s inflatable couch: The sofa that flew away Aug 16, 2024

Show notes

IKEA tried to sell an inflatable couch twice and it didn’t work out either time. The furniture company has had a long history of success, but for some reason, this fill-your-own addition to their offerings deflated pretty quickly. So why did they make it and what were its biggest problems? Plus: Amazon is deep in drone trials and Shake Shack gets robotic.

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

Why the Pentagon hired a beauty company for $2m Aug 15, 2024

Show notes

Debut Biotechnology grows their beauty ingredients in a lab. The company has recently inked deals with L’Oreal and… The US Department of Defence. So why does the Pentagon need this beauty company and why are they paying millions? Plus: Mars acquires Kellanova and Inflation eases up in the US.

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

A new rule for real estate agents could send home prices falling Aug 14, 2024

Show notes

For decades, Realtors representing homebuyers and sellers have split a commission fee of 5%-to-6%. Not anymore. Changes resulting from a legal settlement go into effect this week, potentially giving more room for negotiation and lower profits for the agents. Plus: Starbucks’ buzzy new CEO and bad news for Big Lots.

Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

The story of the ‘unbreakable’ German drinking glass Aug 13, 2024

Show notes

German company Superfest looked to solve broken drinking glasses forever with the invention of an ‘unbreakable’ glass. This had all the tools to be a world-changing invention, so what went wrong and why haven’t many people heard of it? Plus: Chuck E. Cheese wants subscribers and Coors Light sales have gone from snowy mountain peak to valley.

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

The hair care industry rakes in billions, here’s how to cash in Aug 12, 2024

Show notes

Products like hair oil have become a category of their own, growing 24% in the last year. Thanks to TikTok and other social media outlets, the hair care industry has never been bigger, which makes now a great time to innovate in the market. So what makes hair products so investment-worthy and how can you be a part of it?

Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Cyan Zhong, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day.

Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected