Episodes

  • "I Have Too Many Ideas and Analysis Paralysis. Help!"

    "I Have Too Many Ideas and Analysis Paralysis. Help!"
    Dec 29 2025
    Listener Melissa calls the Help Line today because she's experiencing some analysis paralysis (haven't we all). Jason gives her a formula to help her determine which parts of her work she should change; plus, he shares how to failure-proof her pivot by making it into an experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • How to Start a Million-Dollar Business in a Weekend

    How to Start a Million-Dollar Business in a Weekend
    Dec 22 2025
    Yes, you can start a million-dollar business in a weekend. Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo and author of the book "Million Dollar Weekend", shares how the foundations of a great business come together quickly, and why it's worth moving fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • How to Build Brand Awareness Without Paying for Ads

    How to Build Brand Awareness Without Paying for Ads
    Dec 15 2025
    Building brand awareness doesn’t have to cost big bucks. It can be as simple as leveraging your relationships in the community. The founders of Cold Blooded and Bizarre share how they built a beloved local brand by showing up everywhere their community already gathers, and turning simple touchpoints into constant reminders. Plus a two headed snake! This episode is brought to you by CLA. With you on every step of your financial journey. To learn more, visit CLAConnect.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec: Here’s How to Impress An Investor

    Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec: Here’s How to Impress An Investor
    Dec 8 2025
    You’ve seen Robert Herjavec make deals on Shark Tank, but do you actually know how he thinks? In this candid conversation, Robert breaks down the real questions investors should ask, and the common mistakes founders keep making. He also warns about the wrong lesson some people take from Shark Tank. And yes, if he still thinks about passing on Scrub Daddy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Coach’s Longtime CEO Had An Intense Hiring Process

    Coach’s Longtime CEO Had An Intense Hiring Process
    Dec 1 2025
    When Lew Frankfort joined Coach in 1979, he knew nothing about fashion but he understood people. That skill became the foundation of his leadership and the reason he transformed Coach from a small, overlooked accessories brand into a global powerhouse. In this episode, Lew shares the interview strategy he’s refined over decades and written up in his new book Bag Man. He breaks down the questions he asks, the tests he uses, and the surprising single trait he believes matters more than experience or résumé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • How to Get Out of a Creative Rut

    How to Get Out of a Creative Rut
    Nov 24 2025
    Feeling stuck? Uninspired? Unsure how to find the right answer to the problem you're trying to solve? Scott Anthony can get you unstuck. He teaches strategy at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmout, and is the author of the book Epic Disruptions. He walks us through simple, science-backed strategies to reboot your creativity, the psychology behind peak performance, and why the worst way to solve a problem is to force it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • How to Find a Problem Worth Solving

    How to Find a Problem Worth Solving
    Nov 17 2025
    What makes an idea truly worthy of your time? Nir Zicherman, co-founder of Anchor and former Head of Audiobooks at Spotify, thought he’d left the startup world behind. But he kept wondering if he could help people learn in a better way. And oboe.com was born. In this conversation, Nir and Jason explore how to know when you’ve found something that’s more than a project. It’s your next calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • The Simple Trick That Sells Anything

    The Simple Trick That Sells Anything
    Nov 10 2025
    When Jared Foster of Times Ticking bought a small watch shop, he realized one question was killing sales. So he replaced it with a simple, repeatable strategy that made customers feel welcome and ready to buy. That shift helped Times Ticking land on Entrepreneur’s list of America’s Favorite Mom & Pop Shops and turn quick repairs into big sales. This episode is brought to you by CLA. With you on every step of your financial journey. To learn more, visit CLAConnect.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins