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From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up

Written by: Inc. Magazine
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 It takes audacity to start a company, grit to grow it, and community to survive the ordeal. From the Ground Up features frank and unfiltered conversations—with some of the most successful founders in the world—about navigating the role of the founder, the tips and tricks entrepreneurs need to know to be successful, and the secrets that nobody really tells you before you start a business.© Inc. Business Media Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Building the Future of Work

    Building the Future of Work
    Dec 22 2025
    On today's episode, Josh Christensen talks with Room’s managing director Thierry Ondet about the company's line of soundproofed, sleekly designed meeting pods and easy-to-assemble phone booths. They discuss designing the modern office, meeting the needs of employees in 2025 and beyond, and how ROOM thinks about sustainability.
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    19 mins
  • How brands can win in 2026

    How brands can win in 2026
    Dec 12 2025
    In 2026, brands must contend with a lot: AI slop. Copycats. A sea of influencers and content and competitors. Breaking through to consumers has always been a struggle for every company, but the ever-changing media landscape makes it even tougher. So how can brands win in the year to come? On this episode of The Business Model by Inc., deputy editor Michelle Legro kicks off a new Founder Group Chat with experts in brand building: Tyler Fish, co-founder of Sun Home Saunas Sanja Komljenovic, CEO of ONA Creative Tyler has built a brand that has broken through. Sanja helps companies get there. And they’re sharing their insights with you.
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    31 mins
  • Co-Founders in Sync: Balancing Passion, Partnership, and Purpose - FROM INC. STUDIO AND CHASE FOR BUSINESS

    Co-Founders in Sync: Balancing Passion, Partnership, and Purpose - FROM INC. STUDIO AND CHASE FOR BUSINESS
    Dec 8 2025
    In this special episode of From the Ground Up, we sit down with Rica and Tasha Kendrick-Palmer, co-founders of Black Phlox, to hear how they’ve navigated the intertwined dynamics of partnership in both business and life. They share candid insights on dividing responsibilities, making tough decisions together, and maintaining a strong personal connection as their company grows. Robert Hines, South Region Area Manager at Chase, also joins the conversation to discuss how Chase for Business resources and mentorship help co-founders like Rica and Tasha stay collaborative, resilient, and focused on long-term growth—even when facing the unique challenges of entrepreneurship as a couple.
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    49 mins
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