Podcasts about Shark Tank

What if having zero resources is actually your biggest competitive advantage? This week, we're revisiting Marie's conversation with Shark Tank star and FUBU founder Daymond John, who built a $6 billion brand from a $40 budget. He shares why desperation fuels innovation, why you shouldn't quit your day job too soon, and how keeping a "power of broke" mentality can make you a sharper, more creative entrepreneur - no matter what stage you're at.  If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY HI! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo X: http://www.x.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Watch my Free Masterclass: 3 Sneaky Mistakes that Kill Productivity & Tank Profits → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Get Your Personalized Revenue Plan & Get More Clients in 30 Days → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/get-more-clients-in-30-days Build Your $250K Offer in Minutes Using my Proven Frameworks → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/build-your-250k-offer  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!

Send us Fan MailConvertirte en Shark no es un logro.Pero cuando escuchas la historia completa, te das cuenta de por qué hace sentido ser parte.En esta conversación platico sobre mi llegada a Shark Tank México, cómo una serie de decisiones aparentemente pequeñas terminaron abriendo puertas inesperadas y lo que realmente significa invertir tu propio dinero en emprendedores. También hablamos de los aprendizajes detrás de cerrar un deal, las empresas que más me emocionan y por qué construir comunidad se ha convertido en una de las misiones más importantes de Cracks.Porque muchas veces no sabes qué puerta estás abriendo hoy… ni a dónde te va a llevar mañana.En este episodio hablamos de:⚡ Cómo terminé sentado en Shark Tank sin haberlo planeado ⚡ Qué pasa después de cerrar un trato en Shark Tank ⚡ El deal que más me emocionó concretarUna idea que me encanta de esta conversación:"No sabes qué puerta vas a abrir... ni dónde va a terminar el siguiente paso que des."Si estás construyendo una empresa, buscando crecer o simplemente tratando de crear más oportunidades en tu vida, este episodio te va a dejar pensando.

Fall fundraising starts now. Use the summer to tighten your deck, build your investor list, fix the gaps, and get clear on your funding strategy—so when investors are ready to talk, you're ready too. Listen for what to do this summer to be ready for fall.  Have questions specific to your situation? Join Jayla's FREE monthly Seed Money Office Hours call to ask your real funding questions and get more clarity on funding strategy, investor materials, pitching, finding investors, and how to close. Save your spot: https://seedmoney.mysamcart.com/office-hours In this episode: Why summer is tough for fundraising What to work on while investors are harder to reach How to get your company more fundable by fall Why your investor list needs a real strategy The pitch deck red flag too many founders miss Why angel investors may be a better fit than VCs How Seed Money Office Hours can help About Your Host Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors. Entrepreneurship changed her life, and she's on a mission to help first-time founders raise their first round of angel funding and change theirs too. Disclaimer The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.  

Rising costs. Less time. More pressure to move faster and smarter. I'm joined by Daymond John of Shark Tank to break down how entrepreneurs are actually using AI in a practical way—cutting down on manual work, gaining real-time insight, and simplifying how they operate. Because right now, growth isn't about doing more—it's about doing it smarter. We also talk about why time is your most valuable asset, how real-time data is changing decision-making, and how platforms like Intuit Enterprise Suite are helping business owners stay ahead. Follow Daymond John:@sharktankabc@thesharkgroup @fubu

#929 What if your greatest heartbreak became the spark for your greatest dream? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Jacob Robinson, founder of Dig World — a one-of-a-kind construction theme park where kids (and kids at heart) get behind the controls of real excavators, skid steers, boom lifts, and more. Jacob shares the deeply personal story behind the concept, rooted in his son Pierce's battle with bacterial meningitis, and how that life-changing experience inspired him to build something the world had never seen. He walks us through the grueling two-year fundraising journey — 248 rejections before the first yes — the disastrous grand opening that nearly derailed everything, and the mindset that kept him going through it all. Jacob also opens up about his Shark Tank appearance with Robert Herjavec and drops real wisdom for any entrepreneur who's ever been tempted to quit! What we discuss with Jacob: + Pierce's story: the heart behind Dig World + 248 investor rejections before the first yes + Refining the pitch without changing the vision + Grand opening = grand closing (1.7 Google rating) + "Operate from imagination, not memory" + Shark Tank: Robert Herjavec says yes + How Dig World actually works + The Dude Perfect partnership + Dream crazy dreams Thank you, Jacob! Check out Dig World at DigWorldNation.com. Check out Jacob Robinson at JacobRobinson.co. Follow Jacob on LinkedIn. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Verlaat and Nick Nijhof are Amsterdam-based entrepreneurs and Co-Founders of Hears, the fast-growing hearing protection brand redefining earplugs through premium design and industry-leading sound clarity. Prior to Hears, the duo successfully scaled luxury sleep wellness brand Dore & Rose to $30M in revenue, building deep expertise in branding, Ecommerce, and consumer behavior. Their entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by creating products that solve real consumer problems while building emotionally resonant brands. After Bob experienced hearing damage and persistent tinnitus from loud music, the pair became increasingly aware of the global problem of noise-induced hearing loss and the lack of earplugs people actually wanted to wear. Existing products compromised sound quality, looked unattractive, and failed to fit seamlessly into modern lifestyles. Driven by that personal frustration, Bob and Nick spent 1.5 years researching and developing Hears from scratch, investing in patented filter technology and an award-winning heart-shaped design focused on preserving natural sound while protecting hearing. Since launching in 2024, Hears has generated $7M in first-year revenue, won the Red Dot Design Award, and partnered with globally recognized brands and venues including Yves Saint Laurent and Pacha Ibiza. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:32] Intro [00:58] Launching products with clear positioning  [01:31] Solving everyday problems through Ecommerce  [03:14] Leveraging past mistakes to scale faster  [06:33] Episode Sponsor: Klaviyo [08:32] Finding product ideas through personal pain  [09:49] Testing creatives to accelerate growth  [11:01] Balancing brand building with direct sales  [11:57] Leveraging organic content before paid scaling  [13:51] Episode Sponsor: Intelligems [15:52] Optimizing products for global scalability  [19:14] Episode Sponsor: Electric Eye [20:23] Designing products customers instantly notice  [22:20] Protecting products through patented innovation  [23:25] Callout [23:34] Using social proof to increase conversions  Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Engineered for maximum sound blocking, reduce disruptive noise, helping you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up fully rested hears.com/ Follow Bob Verlaat linkedin.com/in/bobverlaat/ Follow Nick Nijhof https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknijhof/ Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Migrate and grow more klaviyo.com/honest  Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

There is a very loud version of entrepreneurship online right now: quit the job, burn the safety net, go all in, and figure it out later. I get the appeal. I also think that advice can get expensive very quickly, especially when the business has not been validated yet. Mike Shannon joins me to talk about the much messier, smarter side of starting a business. Mike has built multiple companies, appeared on Shark Tank, worked in AI, and wrote Sweaty Equity, a book about the unglamorous middle of entrepreneurship. His story is not the polished founder myth. It is Shark Tank one day, Chicago Bulls laundry room the next, then years of pivots, investor pressure, customer discovery, and learning how to actually build something that works. If you are a corporate professional, side hustler, first-time founder, or future entrepreneur wondering whether you should quit your job to start a business, this conversation is your reality check. We talk about why keeping your day job can create runway, why "build the thing, sell the thing" matters more than startup hype, and how to use messy action without blowing up your career stability. Inside this episode • Why quitting your job too early can create unnecessary founder pressure • How Mike Shannon went from Shark Tank with Mark Cuban to the Chicago Bulls laundry room • Why business validation matters more than investor validation • The simple startup framework: build the thing, sell the thing • How customer discovery helps you avoid forcing the wrong idea into the market • What Sweaty Equity reveals about the messy middle of entrepreneurship What's one "corporate game" rule you've learned the hard way?

Gregory Offner is an award-winning keynote speaker and author who focuses on helping organizations improve performance by redesigning the experience of work.  Greg was a keynote speaker at the 2026 Sandler Summit, and he introduced the concept of the Encore Experience—a powerful shift in how we think about engagement, culture, and sustainable high performance.  In this conversation, we break down: The real driver of most employee performance problems —even when numbers look strong How true ownership (versus compliance) impacts long-term performance. Why incentives and pressure stop working over time Who your internal, and external, audience is; and why it matters. When disengagement starts, and the two questions that can stop it in its tracks. What leaders can do, right now, to create an "Encore Experience" for their audience. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or sales leader looking to build a high-performing team that's energized, engaged, and sustainable, this episode will give you a new framework to lead by. To learn more about Greg's work, or to inquire about bringing him in to speak at one of your events: Website: https://www.gregoryoffner.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregoryoffnerjr  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryoffnerjr     Chapter 1: Opening and Theme: The "Encore Experience" 00:00:02 – 00:02:22 Dave Matson frames the podcast's focus on the Success Triangle—attitude, behavior, and technique—then Jim Marshall introduces guest Greg Offner and the premise: performance problems are often experience problems. Greg is positioned as a keynote expert on engagement, ownership, and results, and Jim asks him to define the "encore experience." Chapter 2: Defining the Encore Experience 00:02:22 – 00:03:42 Greg explains an encore experience as any interaction that leaves people eager to repeat it, like shouting "one more song" at a concert. He argues workplaces should intentionally create encore experiences daily for customers, colleagues, communities, and oneself. Chapter 3: Engagement Crisis and Opportunity 00:03:42 – 00:05:12 Greg cites long-standing data showing roughly 70% of workers are disengaged, with a subset actively disengaged. He positions encore experiences as both a remedy for struggling cultures and a multiplier for organizations already doing well. Chapter 4: Creation, Agency, and Meaning at Work 00:05:12 – 00:07:41 Using a story about his daughter and sidewalk chalk, Greg illustrates the innate human joy of being the cause. He argues work should be reframed from obligation to opportunity—especially in sales, where relationships and experiences can be intentionally designed for "encore" reactions. Chapter 5: Turning Events into Culture 00:07:41 – 00:10:56 Greg outlines a simple, repeatable playbook: meet the audience where they are, add something uniquely yours (or invite their unique contribution), then reflect and refine. He emphasizes consistent application over one-off events and highlights post-call reviews as a natural reflection mechanism. Chapter 6: Performance Is Interaction: Audience, Not Monologue 00:10:56 – 00:13:58 Greg reframes daily work as performance and every counterpart as an audience member, noting sales should be a dialogue. He introduces the three audience archetypes—keepers, leapers, and sleepers—explaining their motivations in both business and his dueling piano bar experience. Chapter 7: Sleepers as Trapped Value 00:13:58 – 00:15:14 Sleepers arrived with expectations but disengaged when they felt the experience wouldn't deliver. Greg argues they represent the greatest hidden opportunity and that organizations should provoke strong opinions—positive or negative—rather than indifference. Chapter 8: High Performers, Voice, and Retention Risk 00:15:14 – 00:19:31 Greg cautions that voicing improvement ideas is a sign of engagement, not insubordination. Ignoring such input drives talent away. He distinguishes leapers and keepers as likely high performers and warns that overreliance on money fails to address root motivations. Chapter 9: Rock Stars vs. Rock Solids 00:19:31 – 00:21:18 Within keepers, Greg differentiates recognition-seeking rock stars from steady, lifestyle-focused rock solids. Pushing rock solids into rock star trajectories can trigger disengagement; leaders must align motivators to individual preferences. Chapter 10: Recognition That's Relevant and Unique 00:21:18 – 00:26:58 Greg stresses making recognition meaningful and individualized rather than generic swag. He shares examples: lunches with the boss feeling special to staff, and a server's unique tactic to transform a family meal—illustrating how small, personal touches create loyalty. Chapter 11: Where Encore Breaks Down in Sales 00:26:58 – 00:29:18 Under pressure, teams default to transactions over experiences. Greg argues that the path to the second sale begins at the first signature, and short-term quota focus erodes value. Designing the sales journey as an enjoyable experience sustains renewals and referrals. Chapter 12: Small Acts, Big Impact 00:29:18 – 00:36:13 Greg urges leaders to spotlight everyday actions that become meaningful moments, sharing stories of a CEO personally covering an employee's life-saving prescription and a pet food company sending flowers and refunds when a customer's pet dies. Simple, empathetic policies create encore loyalty. Chapter 13: A Simple Framework to Start Tomorrow 00:36:13 – 00:43:38 Greg advises cataloging everyday interactions and prioritizing low-lift, high-ROI moments internally and externally. He introduces the "request slip" concept from piano bars—ideas need skin in the game—and describes an internal "Shark Tank" process that turns suggestions into actionable requests with executive sponsorship. Chapter 14: Stop Using Title as Trophy; Start Removing Obstacles 00:43:38 – 00:46:41 Leaders should stop treating titles as rewards and start using them to clear roadblocks. Greg shares his early missteps as a sales manager and emphasizes enabling employees, welcoming ideas from newcomers, and converting suggestions into co-owned requests. Chapter 15: Results Through Experience, Not Just Accountability 00:46:41 – 00:50:34 Jim summarizes the challenge to traditional performance thinking. Greg clarifies he values results but insists sustainable success depends on how and why results are achieved—shifting from transactions to transformational experiences that drive long-term loyalty. Chapter 16: Calibrating Ownership to Archetypes 00:50:34 – 00:51:54 Greg cautions against forcing ownership on rock solids who don't want it and reframes sleepers as undecided keepers or leapers. Leaders should help sleepers decide—either by enabling a leap or creating conditions to thrive in place. Chapter 17: Resources and Close 00:51:54 – end Greg offers an archetype "playlist" resource summarizing keepers, leapers, and sleepers with practical do's and don'ts, and invites contact via his website and social media. The episode closes with acknowledgments and copyright information.  

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary has been making the media rounds defending the 40,000-acre data center project he's backing in northern Utah. Dismissing residents' concerns over the environmental impacts and water demands of the proposed project in the drought-stricken Great Salt Lake region, O'Leary has claimed protesters are “bused in,” “misinformed,” and alleged that China has had a hand in orchestrating the public push back.“The Stratos project in Utah is an example of data center largesse,” says Jim Walsh, the policy director of Food and Water Watch, an organization leading a campaign to stop the rapid development of data centers across the country. As proposed, the project would be more than double the size of Manhattan. Walsh adds, “It's important to recognize that the impacts of this data center go beyond the water and energy concerns that impact the residents of Salt Lake. They're going to be pulling gas from the Ruby Pipeline, and this project is going to perpetuate more fracking in the Western U.S., a practice for extracting natural gas that uses extreme amounts of water.”This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Jordan Uhl speaks to Walsh about the massive Utah project, the environmental and economic impact of data centers on communities especially where water is already scarce, and the Trump administration's push to cut regulations at the federal and local level to accelerate the build-out of data centers and AI infrastructure.In response to O'Leary claiming data center development is a national security priority to beat out China in the AI race, Walsh says, “National security isn't just about having technological and military superiority.” We're not safe if we don't have clean air and clean water to drink and breathe. We're not safe if our communities have massive data centers that are extracting our natural resources. Our entire economy functions on access to water.”For more, listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.Keep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sit down with Tyla-Simone Crayton, founder and CEO of Sienna Sauce and Sienna Wings. What started as a family wing business has grown into a nationally recognized brand, but the journey has been anything but typical.During our conversation, Tyla-Simone reflects on building Sienna Sauce from the ground up, the experience of pitching on Shark Tank, and the unexpected path that led her to attend UC Berkeley. She also discusses the realities of entrepreneurship beyond the headlines, including the ongoing challenges surrounding signage for her Missouri City restaurant and the hurdles that come with expanding a growing business.The conversation also explores her long-term ambitions for Sienna Wings, including her goal of competing with established chains like Wingstop while maintaining the identity that helped build her customer base. Along the way, we settle one of the most important debates in wing culture: flats versus drums. Tyla-Simone makes her case, we challenge it, and the propaganda allegations fly accordingly.From scaling a family business to navigating public attention, restaurant operations, and the pressure that comes with being the face of a growing brand, this episode offers a look at the work behind the success.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about California Governor Gavin Newsom being unaware that his plan to tax 100% of the money that any California residents get from Donlad Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund is clearly illegal; CNN's Kaitlan Collins being stunned by the huge amounts of money that Zohran Mamdani expects to collect from NYC taxpayers to fund his massive expansion of public housing and affordable housing; Elizabeth Warren revealing the insane details of her plan to massively tax AI companies and wealthy tech execs to fund her plans for universal healthcare and free college; Amazon's Jeff Bezos telling CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin why most Ai critics are wrong and that we may end up having even more jobs and a scarcity of human labor; "Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary revealing for the first time the elaborate network of Chinese funded groups responsible for attacks on his proposed Utah data center and how it connects to Neville Roy Singham and the Party for Socialism and Liberation; Elon Musk telling Ted Cruz what is at stake with the Ai race and how Taiwan could decide if China or the United States wins the war over Ai chips; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla on June 11th! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response causing the achy, soreness, stiffness, and discomfort from daily living that keeps you from doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $19.95.  Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Do not wait for another IRS letter or a frozen bank account. Call 1(866) 685-6604  for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary and political commentator Cenk Uygur go head to head on whether AI will save or destroy the economy, why American politicians are being bought by AI companies, whether Israel is the real force driving America's war with Iran, and why Cenk believes Tucker Carlson is the only person who can save America in 2028. Kevin O'Leary is an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most recognisable faces on Shark Tank. He is also the founder and chairman of O'Leary Ventures and bestselling author of ‘Cold Hard Truth'. Cenk Uygur is a Turkish-American political commentator and co-founder of The Young Turks, the the longest-running daily online stream in internet history. He is also the bestselling author of 'Justice Is Coming'. They explain: ◼ Whether AI will transform the economy or trigger an unemployment crisis ◼ Why Trump's approval rating has collapsed and whether he can survive the midterms ◼ Whether the US stock market is heading for a crash and what it means for your money ◼ Why the US strikes on Iran are raising the price of everything you buy ◼ How Russia and China are quietly strengthening their alliance and what it means for the West 00:00 Intro 02:17 Why 7 Out Of 10 Americans Now Oppose AI Data Centers 07:06 Why AI Could Trigger A Collapse And UBI Crisis 15:12 Are AI Founders Hiding The Real Risks From The Public? 23:37 Can AI Ever Be Built Responsibly Or Is That Impossible? 31:53 How AI Is Quietly Destroying Jobs 37:17 Why Massive Unemployment Could Arrive Faster Than Expected 46:14 Ads 48:22 What's Really Happening Between Israel, Iran, And The Middle East 1:11:41 Did Trump Miscalculate How Long This Conflict Would Last? 1:15:29 Ads 1:17:50 Why America Is Rapidly Losing Its Patience 1:28:50 Are We Watching The Rise Of Socialism In Real Time? 1:33:48 Who Actually Has The Edge In The Next Presidential Election? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  You can follow Kevin, here: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4dc0x5p  YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DCE3vgv  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8irQNO6  You can purchase Kevin's book, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/23ZO5Ki  You can follow Cenk, here: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3nx7gGY  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G8cqEC7  Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FFIza3k  You can purchase Cenk's book, ‘Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BJHknnM  The Young Turks is live 6pm Eastern weekdays on YouTube and get your copy of Justice is Coming on https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1UqbchE The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode8 Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order

In this episode of Girl Talk with Tay, I sit down with Annabel Hay, founder of Clutch Glue, to talk about building one of Shark Tank's most viral pitches, creating a product from scratch, owning your intellectual property, and raising capital without losing control of your company.Annabel shares the story behind Clutch Glue, which started after a wardrobe malfunction made her realize traditional fashion tape wasn't designed for sweat, movement, or real life situations. She spent four years developing a liquid fashion adhesive that is sweat resistant, water soluble, hypoallergenic, vegan, and non toxic.We also talk about the early days of building the company, including launching with 5,000 units stored in her parents' garage and packing orders by hand from her bedroom with the help of friends. Annabel shares how a simple 10 second TikTok showing her fixing a falling spaghetti strap completely changed the trajectory of the business after the video hit 9 million views overnight and sold out the company's inventory almost immediately.The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, bootstrapping a business, and why owning your IP and patents matters so much when building a long term brand. Annabel explains why founders should avoid shortcuts with formulas they don't fully own, how patents protect longevity, and why investors care so much about intellectual property ownership.We also discuss raising capital, startup funding, preparing for Shark Tank, protecting equity, choosing the right investors, and why she ultimately turned down a $400,000 investment deal after the show to maintain control of her company. Annabel shares insights on viral marketing, customer loyalty, scaling a product based business, and what it really takes to build a sustainable brand from the ground up.xo, Tay⸻Follow Annabel Hay!

What if the single biggest money mistake you're making has nothing to do with marketing, overhead, or your fee schedule? Emmett Scott sits down with Dr. Brett Wells, CEO of Loren Dental Partners, who built nine locations — eight of them de novo startups — and spent six years grinding solo while leaving a fortune on the table. Brett shares why he waited way too long to bring in a second doctor, how that one decision took a single practice from $2M to $6M a year, and why two doctors in one location will always make more money than two separate practices. He also opens up about building and selling Dental HQ, a half-million dollar hot dog restaurant that almost made it to Shark Tank, and the communication lesson that changed how he leads. Ready to join DEO members who have already solved the challenges you are facing today? ✨ Schedule your free Growth Accelerator Call and take the first step toward becoming a DEO member

In this episode of RKD Group: Thinkers, we sit down with Brittany Hodak—author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and creator of the “superfan” philosophy that has helped brands like Walmart, Disney, Amazon and countless artists build deeper customer loyalty and engagement. Brittany's journey began in the music industry during a moment of massive disruption. As record labels struggled to respond to file-sharing and digital downloads in the early 2000s, Brittany saw an opportunity others missed: Fans didn't just want music—they wanted connection, experiences and a sense of belonging. That insight led her to launch a company focused on creating premium fan experiences and collectible products for artists and brands, eventually earning her a spot on Shark Tank and partnerships with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Today, Brittany helps organizations understand what turns casual supporters into passionate advocates. Her core belief is simple but powerful: Superfans are created at the intersection of your story and theirs.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a State Park American Blonde Ale from Tennessee Brew Works. She reviews her Memorial Day weekend in rainy Nashville, painting and making her Grandma Madigan's Pasta Salad for a party with friends.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (7:57): Kathleen samples Lay's World Cup French Onion Soup chips, Dill Pickle Hidden Valley Ranch Snack Mix, and Super Stuffed Strawberry Blast Pop-Tarts.    QUEEN NEWS (12:44): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift attended the Knick's vs Cavs game with fiancé Travis Kelce and NBA coach Steve Kerr snuck her song lyrics as Easter eggs throughout press conferences for an entire season, and Stevie Nicks celebrated her 78th birthday.   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (17:32): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:29:20): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “donde esta la playa or “where is the beach” in English.    UPDATES (45:00): Kathleen shares updates on Congressman Pocan's drive to release beagles from the Ridgelan Farm breeding center, Mount Everest sherpas have set new records in 2026, and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary maintains that Utah's big data center will create 10,000 jobs.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (6:29): Kathleen recommends watching “Feud” on Hulu, and “The Crash” on Netflix.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:06:16 ): Kathleen reads about rare Andean Mountain cats being captured on a trail camera.   TOURON NEWS (1:08:49): In “moronic tourist” news, Kathleen shares that a tourist stole the skull of the Saint Zdislava from the a Czech church, and a Texas man is arrested after intentionally driving his Cybertruck into a lake to test “wade mode.”    SPORTS NEWS (55:38): Kathleen reports on the outcry in Dallas as World Cup art replaces a beloved whale mural, and UFC Freedom 250 begins construction on the White House lawn.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:18:52): Kathleen shares articles on Jaws being shown on the water on Martha's Vineyard this summer, mosquitoes have invaded Iceland for the first time in history, China has loaned 2 giant pandas to the Atlanta Zoo, studies have confirmed the world's best hangover cure, TSA is launching their new “Straight To The Gate” program in Boston, Google announces a $15B data center in mid-Missouri, and London cab drivers put “the Knowledge” test against driverless car programming, a new study shows that Christopher Columbus was actually Spanish, an Irish councilman proves how deep Irish grudges can run, China is hiring “white monkeys” to make businesses appear more global, Sizzler is making a comeback, and Primm Valley Casino Resorts are closing in Nevada.    SAINT OF THE WEEK: Kathleen reads about Saint Bartholomew, the patron saint of Armenia, tanners, book binders leatherworkers, and shoemakers.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:50:37): Kathleen reads about a grandmother who rolled at a CRAPS table for 4 hours and 18 minutes consecutively at The Borgata in Atlantic City.

In this inspiring episode of the Super U Podcast, Kirsten Maitland shares her remarkable journey from a difficult childhood in England to becoming the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Cheese — one of Time Magazine's Best Innovations of 2025. Kirsten opens up about growing up in foster care, joining the U.S. Navy at 16, building a successful career in tech consulting, and ultimately leaving it all behind to pursue a mission-driven business with her husband. She takes listeners behind the scenes of their unforgettable Shark Tank experience, including the intense pitch preparation, the emotional rollercoaster of filming, and what it was really like landing a deal with Mark Cuban. The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship during COVID, scaling an e-commerce business from scratch, the future of AI and search, and why 74% of Rebel Cheese customers aren't even vegan. This episode is packed with lessons on resilience, innovation, leadership, and betting on yourself when everyone else says it won't work. Five-time #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 60 countries and reached over 60 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Dieine, hosted by Tom Seymour from Bison Bag! In this episode, Tom sits down with his close friend Dr. Juan Salinas, a doctor of food science, master of sports nutrition, competitive bodybuilder, and the brilliant founder of Pnuff Crunch.Juan shares his incredible journey from engineering to formulating iconic snacks for global CPG giants, before taking a leap of faith into entrepreneurship. He drops absolute gold on the realities of scaling a food brand, navigating the treacherous waters of packaging inventory, and what really happens when you rip off a lab coat on national television.Key Highlights From the Episode* The Corporate Launchpad: Juan talks about his years doing serious time at massive CPG companies like Nabisco, Kraft, and Nestle. He shares how working on legacy brands like Oreos and Ritz—and watching the birth of the OG Power Bar—fueled his passion for functional nutrition.* The Shark Tank Savior: Juan recounts his viral appearance on Shark Tank. After stunning the Sharks by ripping off his doctor's lab coat to reveal his bodybuilding physique, the laughter caused him to completely forget his lines. Mark Cuban stepped in to save the pitch and ultimately became an investor in the company.* Dumbbells and Discipline: Tom and Juan break down a powerful analogy comparing gym culture to business growth. You cannot just start lifting the 75-pound weights on day one without hurting yourself; business, just like muscle growth, requires trusting a disciplined progression.* Packaging Pitfalls: Juan candidly admits his early founder mistake of tying up massive amounts of cash in cheap, long-run packaging film rolls, only to be stuck with obsolete inventory when branding and market trends changed. Tom drops expert advice on using digital printing early on and designing smart with common plates to keep costs low.* Sustainable Solutions: What do you do with 50,000 dollars worth of unused packaging rolls sitting in a warehouse? Tom explains how brands can leverage TerraCycle's advanced recycling methods to separate complex film layers, keeping commercial waste out of landfills while protecting their brand's reputation.* Clean Snacking Without Sacrifice: Pnuff puffs are scientifically formulated to deliver 20 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and a low glycemic response per bag to keep you full longer without the sugar crash.Links and Resources Mentioned* Get Shredded: Download Dr. Juan's 34-Day Fitness and Diet Program and unlock the exact science-backed methods he uses for bodybuilding.* Try Pnuff: Grab a bag of original, barbecue, cheddar jalapeno, cinnamon, or cocoa puffs at pnuff.com or find them on Amazon.* Brought to you by: Tom Seymour and the flexible packaging experts at Bison Bag.Connect With Us!For more behind-the-scenes packaging breakdowns, industry insights, and entrepreneurial truth-bombs, make sure to follow along:* LinkedIn: Connect with Adam Peek at www.linkedin.com/in/adampeek* TikTok: Follow the journey and catch daily videos with @thelabelking This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.com

Jim talks with Lisa Buckingham—a veteran HR leader at Vialto Partners, US Soccer, Lincoln Financial, and Thomson—about how the LLM era is reshaping hiring and job architecture, and how companies and workers can roll with the changes. They discuss: Jim and Lisa's shared history in natural language processing labs thirty years ago—and the contrast with today, where "everybody can be an AI expert" The kind of people to hire in the age of LLMs: intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to work differently "Trust the machine, but always validate"—the principle of embracing AI while maintaining human oversight COVID as an accelerant of technology adoption Workforce adoption realities at Vialto—evangelists, pessimists, and the change management challenge Shark Tank-style internal AI contests as a model for engaging employees with new tools Why the "future of work" is dead Programmers and product managers merging roles; job architectures flattening into skills-based, fluid inventories AI's historical weight—"as pivotal as electricity"—and the limits of anyone's ability to predict machine learning's trajectory Jim's "what, when" framework and the twin failure modes of AI projects "Test and learn" as the right posture toward AI transformation, and whose responsibility "what, when" actually is—CEO, CTO, and sales as a coalition The productivity multiplier for programmers—7–10x gains—and Jim's argument that demand for software could actually increase total programmer headcount Why sales jobs are probably not highly "AI-able" anytime soon, and what salespeople need to communicate to retain relevance Lisa's personal use of Claude and Copilot 365 The leveling effect of AI for non-STEM people Jim's argument (since November 2022) that top liberal arts graduates are the most natural prompt engineers Lisa's 1999 Georgetown thesis—"Are liberal arts majors the answer to the .com era worker shortage?"—and its uncanny parallel to the 2026 humanities debate The education paradox: how Lisa's son was banned from using AI in class but required to be an AI expert for his summer internship The calculator analogy, and whether AI in education follows the same arc Resistance to the AI voice in writing Jim's technique for capturing stylistic tendencies with AI The rising costs of frictional bureaucracy and the unreasonable effectiveness of small teams What Lisa saw on a recent safari about what AI can't replace, and the choice between evolving and being overtaken Learning agility as the core HR question—how to handle employees who cannot or will not embrace AI The shifting meaning of "owning your work" … and much more. Links:  Episode Transcript Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, by Ethan Mollick The Elements of Style, by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White Bio:  Lisa M. Buckingham is a globally recognized human resources executive with over twenty-five years of experience leading people, culture, and transformation strategies across complex, mission-driven organizations. As Chief People & Culture Officer for Vialto, she oversees the company's global people strategy, driving organizational performance and advancing a culture of inclusion and agility that supports Vialto's purpose of helping people thrive in a global, mobile world.

Dave interviews Tyler Simmons, the CEO of Bucket Golf and how he turned a DIY backyard game into an eight-figure business that caught the attention of Shark Tank. He covers his initial setup struggles, how he evolved the business through his marketing strategies, and how he persisted through it all.  Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction  02:29 - What Bucket Golf is and how the business started 04:07 - Turning a homemade into a scalable product 04:48 - Learning from initial manufacturing failures 06:37 - BucketGolf's first attempt to sell online and early marketing channels 08:11 - Why the game did so well and resonated with customers 09:43 - Partnering with Chinese suppliers and MOQs 11:33 - How Tyler built his supplier relationships 14:13 - Bucket Golf's approach to marketing  16:30 - How Bucket Golf evolved their ad strategies  19:14 - How Bucket Golf appeared on Shark Tank after years of applying 23:23 - Tips on how to get picked for the final selection 24:41 - How Shark Tank grew Bucket Golf's revenue  27:23 - Managing inventory and stock during the airing season 28:51 - Projections vs. actual sales bump from Shark Tank 30:16 - Cash flow and inventory challenges during holiday peak 31:00 - Building win-win partnerships overseas 36:36 - Bucket Golf's deal with Mark Cuban 44:37 - Success with TikTok shops and advertising insights 45:22 - Strategies for maintaining profitability on TikTok Shop  48:28 - Expanding into Canadian retail stores and overall distribution 50:07 - How to connect with Bucket Golf and Tyler Simmons Resources & Links Bucket Golf Official Website Bucket Golf Instagram Bucket Golf TikTok Connect with Tyler Simmons LinkedIn

If you are holding off on raising capital because you think you need to become more confident, better at pitching, stronger at sales, or more "founder-like" first—think again. That advice sounds responsible. Strategic, even. But for many early-stage founders, it becomes a permission slip to delay the exact thing that would make them better. In this episode of Seed Money, Jayla breaks down one of the most dangerous myths first-time entrepreneurs hear online: that you need to master leadership, sales, confidence, persuasion, storytelling, and fundraising before you start building or raising. The truth? You do not become a polished, confident, visionary founder and then start. You start—and the process shapes you. Fundraising is not some magical talent certain founders are born with. It is a skill set. And like any skill set, it improves through repetition, feedback, pressure, conversations, rejection, and real-world practice. If you are a first-time founder feeling intimidated by the fundraising process, this episode will help you reframe what "readiness" actually means. You do not need to walk into your first investor conversation with the perfect pitch. You can start by asking for feedback, learning what investors care about, noticing where people lean in, and improving with every conversation. The first pitch may feel rough. The second will be better. By the tenth or twentieth conversation, you will start to understand your story, your numbers, your objections, your timing, and your momentum in a completely different way. And that is the point. You do not get good at pitching by thinking about pitching. You get good at pitching by pitching. You do not get good at fundraising by waiting until you feel ready. You get good at fundraising by starting the conversations. If you find this helpful, give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ so we can help more founder's just like you.    About Your Host Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors. Entrepreneurship changed her life, and she's on a mission to help first-time founders raise their first round of angel funding and change theirs too.   Disclaimer The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.

Johnny Mac previews Nate Bargatze's film The Breadwinner, describing its plot about dad Nate Wilcox juggling family life while mom Katie (Mandy Moore) goes on a Shark Tank-driven business trip, and reports efforts to make tickets cheaper via the “Nate Rate,” with AMC and possible Cinemark discounts similar to 80 for Brady (which grossed $39.4M domestic). He checks Fandango for a May 29 showing and sees few or no tickets sold, then cites Bargatze promoting the movie for all ages and a Nashville screening celebrating the city. The episode also covers Derek Stroup praising Bargatze's influence and advocating clean comedy, with Johnny sharing related advice. Johnny highlights Jerry Seinfeld's Airmail interview about his car addiction, dislike of electric cars, and thoughts on self-driving. He notes Ken Jeong's Shark Week special K-pop Shark Heroes and summarizes updated Golden Globes eligibility rules for TV stand-up specials. 00:25 Nate Bargatze Movie Setup01:05 Discount Tickets And Nate Rates02:10 Checking Ticket Sales Live03:16 Nate Instagram And Nashville03:59 Clean Comedy Philosophy05:51 Seinfeld Car Addiction Talk08:10 Ken Jeong Shark Week Special09:32 Golden Globes Standup Rules Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

While every other startup is busy making AI products that will eventually become sentient and steal our jobs, Madhav Agarwal (CEO) and Tanvi Gadamsetti (COO) went in a completely different direction. They made a better shoelace. Fresh out of Michigan State, these two patent-holding, Shark Tank-winning founders built a materials science company around laces that actually stay tied. In this snack-sized episode, they explain why they started the day they had the idea and why you probably shouldn't wait either. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Radio Labyrinth Podcast, Tim leads us through another round of pop culture chaos as the entertainment machine continues eating itself.We're talking Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 updates, The Boys finale, the passing of Frank Zappa collaborator Ike Willis, and the news that a new Godfather story focused on Connie Corleone is on the way.Plus, Shark Tank is moving production to Atlanta, South Park has a Season 29 premiere date, and AI is now turning vintage adult magazine spreads into movies because apparently we weren't cursed enough already.In Trailer Trash, we check out HBO's Lanterns and the wild South Korean sci-fi thriller HOPE. Then we hit Views or Snooze with Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, The Boroughs, and Ladies First, before wrapping up with staff picks.Grab your remote, lower your expectations, and join us as we ask: is pop culture evolving, or just rebooting itself into oblivion?Subscribe, like, comment, and step into the Labyrinth.

Send us Fan MailIn this exhilarating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Dr. Rob Yonover, a multifaceted scientist, inventor, author, and adventurer whose life story is a testament to resilience and innovation. Dr. Yonover shares his remarkable journey, from caring for his wife for nearly two decades while raising children to inventing life-saving products for the military and even SpaceX.With a background that includes exploring erupting volcanoes and diving two miles deep in a submersible, Dr. Yonover's adventures have shaped his unique perspective on life and invention. He reflects on the challenges of balancing caregiving, family life, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of endurance and perspective in overcoming obstacles.Listeners will be captivated by Dr. Yonover's tales of his iconic invention, the Sea Rescue streamer, which has saved lives and gained recognition worldwide. He discusses the impact of his appearance on Shark Tank and how he navigated the journey of bringing an idea from concept to reality. Throughout the episode, Dr. Yonover offers insights into innovation, perseverance, and the importance of community support in both personal and professional realms.Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with adventure, motivation, and the reminder that with determination, anything is possible.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The journey of inventing life-saving technology- Insights from Dr. Yonover's experiences as a caregiver- The balance of family, work, and personal passion- The significance of media exposure in promoting ideas- Dr. Yonover's upcoming projects and future aspirationsFor more information on Dr. Rob Yonover and his work, visit his profiles on social media platforms under his name.Support the show

Your negotiation strategy on a real estate deal will either fill your wallet or empty it completely. In this archival masterclass, Kris Krohn dives deep into the best negotiation practices for both buying and selling properties. Drawing on tactics from Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran and an expert FBI hostage negotiator, Kris explains how establishing buying authority, moving with extreme speed, and leveraging the power of getting a seller to say "no" can save or make you hundreds of thousands of dollars on your next deal.

**Interview with Ryan Guay – CEO & Co-Founder of Flated | Inflatable Truck Toppers, Jeep Campers & Shark Tank** In this episode of the Jeep Talk Show, we sit down with Ryan Guay, CEO and co-founder of **Flated** — the company that introduced the world's first inflatable truck topper! From professional road racing across Europe and South America to building one of the most innovative overlanding and truck accessory brands, Ryan shares his journey, the wild story behind appearing on **Shark Tank**, and everything you need to know about their game-changing inflatable gear. ### What We Cover: - Ryan's pro cycling days and how it led to Flated - The full Shark Tank experience (including the deal with Daymond John) - How the Air Topper works on Jeeps, Gladiators, full-size trucks & more - Air Carrier rooftop cargo box, Air Deck, inflatable furniture, and more - Storage, durability, weight, driving with it inflated, and real-world use - Mopar / JPP program, SEMA, Easter Jeep Safari, Overland Expo & upcoming events - Why their drop-stitch technology is so strong (yes, you can stand on it!) Whether you're a Jeep Gladiator owner tired of permanent toppers, an overlander looking for packable cargo solutions, or just love clever adventure gear, this episode is packed with useful info and great stories. **Flated Website:** https://flated.com **Shark Tank Episode:** (link in pinned comment or cards) --- **⏱ Timestamps:** 00:00 Introducing Ryan Guay and Name Pronunciation 00:29 Flathead Company and Inflatable Truck Topper 01:13 Packable Gear and Storage Benefits 02:23 Ryan's Missoula Roots and Outdoor Background 03:06 Ryan's Professional Cycling Career 07:07 Shark Tank Pitch Motivation and Application 09:29 Shark Tank Episode Highlights and Monique's Story 11:23 Shark Tank Deal Negotiations and Experience 14:42 Team Decision on Shark Tank Deal 17:23 Post‑Shark Tank Impact and Exposure 19:49 Shark Tank Advertising Value vs Cost 21:41 PR Inquiries and Jeep‑Centric Branding 22:20 Introducing the Flated Product Line 23:38 Flated Product Suite Overview 24:42 Air Carrier for Jeep Storage 25:54 Air Deck Portable Bed Platform 26:51 Driving with Air Topper: Performance 28:01 Compact Storage of Inflatable Products 28:54 Drop‑Stitch Technology History 30:18 Drop‑Stitch in Water Sports 32:31 Inflatable Furniture Line and Events 38:43 Jeep‑Specific Products and Mopar Partnership 40:37 Gladiator Topper Testing and Compatibility 43:09 Owner Innovations and New Accessories 43:45 Weatherproof Enclosed Carrier Design 44:22 Final Product Summary 44:37 Inflatable Furniture Use Cases 45:45 Wind Resistance and Safety 47:04 Color Options and Heat Impact 47:55 Windowless Topper and Custom Branding 49:16 Corporate Logo Integration on Topper 50:43 Flexible Branding for Real Estate 51:35 Closing Remarks 51:40 Flated Social Media Presence 53:49 Potential Inflatable Hail Protection 54:44 Final Thanks and Visibility Importance 55:50 Upcoming Events and Show Appearances 57:03 Sticker Merchandise and Distribution 57:25 Farewell and Friendship --- If you enjoy conversations with passionate founders and innovative off-road gear, hit that

In this episode of Retail War Games, I sit down with Ben Baltes, the co-founder and CEO of Toybox. Ben is a brilliant former Microsoft programmer who took a heavily fragmented, complex industrial tool and completely reimagined it for true consumer adoption. We pull back the curtain on how Toybox built a friction-free "click-to-print" software ecosystem that allows kids aged 6 to 12 to print out high-quality toys with the press of a button. Ben shares the reality of moving from an 8-year, highly predictable DTC framework to landing major retail wins—including an insane 20,000-unit sell-out at Sam's Club in just a couple of months. We also dive into the high-stakes world of entertainment licensing with heavy hitters like DreamWorks, Warner Bros, and NASA, and get the honest, unfiltered story of how a legendary appearance on Shark Tank literally saved the business from shutting down.  

Darrell Spencer on Shark Tank, Marketing Psychology, TikTok Growth & Exit Strategy Secrets

Darrell Spencer on Shark Tank, Marketing Psychology, TikTok Growth & Exit Strategy Secrets

Mark Cuban joins Rav Arora on The Illusion of Consensus for a wide-ranging debate on DEI, wokeness, corporate hiring, race-based diversity goals, merit, quotas, and the backlash against progressive workplace policies. The billionaire entrepreneur, Shark Tank investor, Dallas Mavericks minority owner, and Cost Plus Drugs co-founder argues that businesses should cast a wider net for talent while still hiring the most qualified person, as Rav challenges whether corporate diversity pledges after George Floyd and Black Lives Matter became virtue signalling or a form of discrimination. They discuss EEOC data, Starbucks, Nike, JPMorgan, Pfizer, Microsoft, United Airlines, HBCUs, minority representation, universities, DEI departments, activists such as Ibram X. Kendi and Robin DiAngelo, and the Trump administration's push to dismantle DEI programmes. The conversation also revisits their previous disagreement over Covid mandates, mRNA vaccine side effects, public health ethics, Joe Rogan, pandemic policy, and whether the response to Covid created lasting mistrust in institutions. Cuban and Arora cover how business leaders navigate culture war pressure, shareholder interests, free speech, corporate virtue signalling, political polarisation, independent media, and the future of race, merit, and fairness in American companies. Subscribe to Rav's Substack for exclusive content: https://www.illusionconsensus.com/ 0:00 - Intro 02:29 — The Clash Begins 04:04 — Mark Cuban Defines DEI His Way 05:52 — “That's Not What DEI Means!” 08:29 — Are Racial Quotas Real? 12:47 — Corporate Virtue Signalling Exposed 21:13 — Should Race Ever Matter in Hiring? 29:34 — Diversity vs. Meritocracy 48:04 — Do Companies Really Even Follow DEI? 57:42 — Does DEI Actually Work? 01:21:31 — Race-Based Goals vs Pure Merit-Based Hiring 01:36:45 — Final Thoughts and Common Ground 01:38:39 — Arora challenges Cuban on campus censorship 01:41:24 — Cuban on discrimination from both political sides 01:42:59 — Why Cuban required Mavericks staff vaccinations 01:43:57 — Arora disputes community benefit of mandates 01:52:57 — Cuban's “herd immunity in three months” argument 02:05:02 — FDA internal disagreements over vaccine approval 02:05:31 — White House pressure and military mandates 02:25:00 — Comparing Covid and vaccine-induced myocarditis 02:36:23 — Infection fatality rate and serious adverse events

Send us Fan MailSixty seconds of total silence doesn't sound that long… until you're standing on a Persian rug making eye contact with some of the most famous investors in America.This week, Megan Pando joins me to talk about what Shark Tank actually feels like from the inside — the nerves, the pressure, the mindset shifts, and what happened after the cameras stopped rolling.But this episode goes way deeper than TV.We talk about:✨ Building Makers Social through uncertainty, failed deals, and brutal “in-between” seasons✨ Getting ghosted in business and the stories we create when people don't close the loop✨ Why scaling fast isn't always the goal✨ Franchising vs. corporate growth and protecting culture while growing✨ Being a single mom entrepreneur✨ Handling criticism without losing yourself✨ Grief, emo music, bravery, freedom, and redefining success on your own termsThis conversation is honest, funny, emotional, and probably way too relatable if you've ever questioned yourself while building something big.And maybe the biggest takeaway?Trying new things while you're bad at them might actually be the whole point.

Elon Musk lost his trial to Sam Altman cause of a calendar issue… but we have a better verdict.Everlane reportedly sold its transparent clothing biz to Shein for 80% off… It's “brand-washing.”70% of the world's energy goes through “Data Center Alley” in Virginia... A Shark Tank star wants in.Plus, Crypto Bros go to etiquette school to learn manners… from wine pairings to saying ‘please.'(FYI, here's that article we referenced on the “Mirage of AI”): https://www.wheresyoured.at/where-are-all-the-data-centers/$D $LOW $BTCNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest threat to a founder's success isn't failure. It's spending years trying to become someone they were never built to be. Jamie Siminoff never followed the CEO playbook. He followed the problem. He built Ring in his garage with a soldering iron, got publicly rejected on Shark Tank, never ran a single team meeting, and still built one of the most recognizable home security brands in the world. In this episode, Jamie shares why the traditional founder playbook is a trap, what actually drives a company to scale, and what AI is about to do to the entrepreneurs who never questioned how they build. If you have ever felt more pulled toward solving a problem than managing a team, this conversation will completely reframe how you think about building. What's Discussed: (02:01) Why "serial entrepreneur" is just a polite word for something else entirely. (05:13) The garage moment that started everything and why he almost missed it. (09:47) What pre-selling millions still couldn't save him from. (13:22) The Shark Tank rejection that became his biggest break. (21:15) How a lunch conversation changed the entire trajectory of Ring. (35:40) The Amazon courting story and why it took three years. (44:35) Why he never had a single team meeting and what he did instead. (51:20) The reason he walked away from a billion dollar company at its peak. (57:18) The wildfire that made him come back. (1:02:10) What AI just unlocked for Ring that wasn't possible before. (1:08:45) Why grit is about to become your most valuable asset. (1:19:46) The one thing he'd tell every founder who's still searching. Thank You to Our Sponsors!AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUSTLE to get up to $300 OFF today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty (an $84 value) FREE! Kion: Visit getkion.com/habits or 20% OFF Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% OFF your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit Therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% OFF your order. Your skin deserves this level of care. Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% OFF sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use the code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Rho Nutrition: Go to RhoNutrition.com and try Rho's Liposomal Glutathione. Use code JEN20 for 20% OFF sitewide. Manna Vitality: Try it now by using the code Jennifer20 at mannavitality.com.  Find more from Jen Cohen:  Website: jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Find more from Jamie Siminoff:  Instagram: @jsiminoff Find more from Jamie's Book: Facebook: Ding Dong Book Instagram: @dingdongbook TikTok: @DingDongBookYouTube: @DingDongBook

Feeling stuck because you "can't even raise $500K"? Before you decide your startup is doomed, your idea isn't good enough, or investors just "don't get it," take a breath. In this episode of Seed Money, Jayla breaks down why early-stage fundraising often feels more personal and discouraging than it actually is — especially for first-time founders without a wealthy friends-and-family network. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why raising $500K can feel just as hard as raising $5M The difference between real fundraising and "emotionally sampling" How to define your target investor profile Why pitching random investors gives you bad data What to review after your first 20 investor conversations How to know whether you need better targeting, more traction, a clearer pitch, or more time Why fundraising should be treated like a sales pipeline How to stop taking investor rejection so personally Why early-stage founders often stop pitching too soon When to keep going, when to learn, and when to fix the gaps   About Your Host Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors. Entrepreneurship changed her life, and she's on a mission to help first-time founders raise their first round of angel funding and change theirs too.   Disclaimer The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.  

What does it actually take to scale a business? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Adam Sylvester sits down with entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Daymond John to talk about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, leadership, money, systems, investing, and what separates successful business owners from everyone else. This episode is packed with practical business advice for entrepreneurs and home service business owners. From building FUBU into a global brand to investing in some of Shark Tank's biggest success stories, Daymond shares real lessons on business growth, communication, mindset, leadership, hiring, financial literacy, and scaling sustainably. You'll also hear practical advice for home service business owners on operations, delegation, customer value, business systems, and long-term growth. Show Notes: [00:00] Intro [00:52] What Daymond John wants to be known for [01:27] Why some people succeed in business [03:05] Financial literacy and entrepreneurship [04:52] Good debt vs bad debt [07:22] What investors want to see [08:24] Risk and entrepreneurship [13:03] Why Bombas became successful [16:02] Solving problems in business [17:46] What makes a good communicator [23:07] Health, burnout, and entrepreneurship [26:13] What business owners need to know [29:23] Working on vs in the business [31:06] Every solved problem creates another problem [33:15] The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make [39:04] Why data matters in business [41:14] Why execution matters more than ideas [44:20] Letting go as a business owner [46:29] Final advice for entrepreneurs New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna discuss How To Talk About Data Centers, specifically the one in Utah that Shark Tank's own Mr. Wonderful is trying to build at the expense of the taxpayers--oh, and the whole environment of the state of Utah. He even got into a combative interview with the new People's Hero Tucker Carlson over why taxpayers should fund this type of project. Data centers are all the rage right now, given the exponential growth of AI, and the massive computing power needs of these systems. So whether you use Claude or not, you better believe AI is here to stay and we better have a plan for how to safely do this. Make sure you're subscribed here and check out some other ways to engage with us: Grab your 'Elect Young People' shirt. Head to our website to dive deeper on members of Congress under 45-years-old. Watch the full episode here on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram/Threads and TikTok. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Allison Ellsworth built Poppi from a homemade prebiotic soda to a $2 billion brand acquired by Pepsi… but you already know that. Today, Allison talks about what happens afterward, and how to follow-up a successful first act. Allison opens up about the unexpected grief of letting go of a company that was her identity, and the pressure of building a new company after a successful exit. She also digs into advice for anyone who has a different money mindset than their spouse, and how to find common ground.  Plus, Allison shares how she's talking to her three young kids about money and work— and why her kids waving her off with "Have fun, Mom" is her greatest parenting win. Check out Nicole's financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole's company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab's Instagram and Nicole Lapin's Instagram Keep up with Allison on Instagram and TikTok Here's what Nicole covers with Allison:  00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab?  01:10 When the Wire Hit 03:20 What People Get Wrong About "Billionaire" Headlines  04:15 The $50K Investment That Went Bankrupt Overnight  05:50 What Skills Transfer From Running a Company to Managing Wealth (And What Don't) 07:30 Running Your Personal Finances Like a Business  09:00 The Grief Nobody Warns Founders About  11:05 Separating Your Identity From Your Company  13:00 Founder-Led Content and What's Coming Next in Brand Building  15:20 Building the Second Company Differently  17:40 Self-Funding vs. Taking on Investors  19:30 The Emotional Payoff of Returning Money to Early Investors  21:45 Making 44 People Millionaires  22:00 Lessons From Being a Shark on Shark Tank 23:30 Female Founders, Mom Guilt, and "Spreadsheets in the Bedsheets"  26:40 Opposite Money Mindsets in a Marriage  31:30 Why Allison Has No “Fear Gene” 33:30 Raising Kids With Money Values 36:55 How to Talk to Your Kids About Work Without Losing Them  39:00 Buying Back Time 41:00 Secure the Bag 45:25 Allison Ellsworth's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank

NCM Event Conversations feat. Jacob Harris & Sean Huppert In this special Series NCM Event Conversations we grabbed a  few of our favorite guest to talk about their experiences and whats happening in our Industry. In this interview Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz speak with Sean and Jacob about industry growth, collaboration, and new tech, including a Shark Tank-style showcase. They introduce Fasten Rewards, a no-fee credit card that rewards consumers for paying auto loans and leases while giving dealers a loyalty tool to drive repeat sales and service. Join us at NCM's first-ever Fuel the Future May 18th-20th – An NCM Fixed Ops Summit, an experience built for leaders ready to elevate performance, profitability, and the customer journey through modern systems and by utilizing AI-driven innovation.  Register Now! https://go.ncmassociates.com/Fixed-Ops-Summit.html

NO ADS ON PATREON - www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Summary Dave opens Dopey Wednesday by getting mad at Reddit, reminiscing about Penn South, the old Walter Reade theater, flea markets, and losing his apartment to heroin addiction. Then Ian from Paris calls in with a disgusting kratom-vomit sex story. Dave reads Spotify and Patreon comments about Zach Noe Towers, Chet Holmgren, Sassafras, Euphoria, Katz's, white claws, Amanda de Cadenet, and Dopey Nation recovery time. Then Dave interviews Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS and host of No Magic Pill. Blake talks about giving away 100 million shoes, Shark Tank, psychedelics, depression, getting misdiagnosed as bipolar, getting off pharmaceuticals, suicidal thoughts, San Pedro, “I am enough,” sobriety, quitting alcohol and nicotine, and using creativity, photography, therapy, and connection to rebuild his life. All that and more on a not too Dopey episode of Dopey! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most edible gifting businesses don't work at scale, the logistics are brutal, the margins get squeezed, and the moment quality slips, the whole experience breaks. Rachel Solomon Fascitelli built Boarderie anyway, and it worked.  Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures and co-host of The Story of a Brand Show, sits down with Rachel to unpack how a finance background, a COVID pivot, and an obsession with operational precision turned a 2,000 square foot commissary kitchen into one of the most impressive D2C food businesses in America. * A category nobody else wanted — and exactly why she chose it. Rachel saw what others missed: a $100+ year-old edible gifting category that had never been innovated on, wide open for a founder willing to do the hard operational work to get there. * Profitable from day one, on purpose. With a finance mind running the growth engine, Boarderie was never going to be a "grow now, profit later" story. Rachel treated the ad account like a trading account — efficient CAC, disciplined spend, and a relentless focus on the bottom line from the very beginning. * Premium execution is an operations story, not a branding story. Shipping 35,000 handmade boards a day during peak season, with FedEx turning planes around in Memphis to keep up — the wow moment customers experience starts hours before the box ever opens. * Bootstrap founders learn what funded founders often don't. When there's no safety net, you have no choice but to figure it out. Rachel's team did every job themselves — paid media, content, logistics, production — before hiring anyone to do it for them. * Don't build for the coastal bubble. Build for the country. Rachel's sharpest advice for founders: stop chasing what's trendy in New York and LA, and start asking what the rest of America actually needs. That's where the real white space lives. Join us in listening to this episode for one of the most practically useful founder conversations we've had in a while. Rachel doesn't just inspire — she gives you a framework.   From bootstrapping to Shark Tank to scaling dessert as a second category, this is a masterclass in what it really takes to build a profitable, operationally excellent consumer brand.  For more on Boarderie visit: https://boarderie.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this!

In this episode, Josh interviews Pat Yates, M&A advisor at Quiet Light and owner of Happy Feet Slippers. Pat shares insights from his Shark Tank experience, discusses the realities of TV deals, and explains the complexities of licensing with major brands like Disney and the NFL. The conversation covers the importance of intellectual property protection, strategies for evaluating and managing licensing agreements, and actionable advice on preparing an e-commerce business for a successful exit. Listeners gain practical tips on building value, protecting their brand, and planning ahead for future business transitions.Chapters:Introduction and Guest Background (00:00:00)Josh introduces Pat Yates, his background, and the episode's focus on licensing and business exits.Shark Tank Experience (00:02:06)Pat discusses his Shark Tank appearance, the process, and what it was like pitching on the show.Reality of Shark Tank Deals (00:03:36)Pat explains how deals on Shark Tank often differ from what is shown, and his ongoing relationship with Robert.Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank (00:04:45)Pat shares details about the filming process, post-show counseling, and the impact of the experience.Licensing Audits and Financials (00:05:44)Discussion about licensing agreements, financial audits by licensors like Disney, and the importance of accurate documentation.License Renewal Challenges (00:07:01)Pat explains how license renewals work, what licensors look for, and the challenges with companies like Disney.Transitioning and Subcontracting Licenses (00:08:57)Pat describes how some licenses are transitioned to subcontracted arrangements and the benefits of this approach.Direct vs. Subcontracted Licensing (00:09:18)Explanation of the differences between holding a direct license and working through a subcontracted licensee.Branding and Labeling in Subcontracted Licensing (00:10:27)Clarification on branding, labeling, and legal requirements when selling products under a subcontracted license.Actionable Takeaways for Business Owners (00:11:42)Josh summarizes three actionable tips: IP protection, evaluating licensing, and preparing your business for exit.Final Advice on Business Growth and Exit Preparation (00:15:11)Pat offers final advice on analyzing business performance, seeking help, and preparing early for a successful exit.Episode Wrap-Up (00:16:13)Josh thanks Pat and encourages listeners to reach out for further advice on exiting their business.Links and Mentions:Consulting and Strategy"Ecomm Breakthrough Consulting": "00:00:00""Email for Strategy Audit": "00:01:08"Shark Tank and Related Experiences"Shark Tank": "00:02:04""Robert Herjavec": "00:02:15"Licensing and Partnerships"DreamWorks, NCAA, NFL, Disney": "00:02:31""Licensing and IP Protection": "00:12:04""Consider Licensing": "00:13:12"Intellectual Property"IP Protection": "00:12:04"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today, I'm speaking with Pat Yates, an M&A advisor at Quiet Light and owner of Happy Feet Slippers. And today we're going to be talking a lot about licensing and preparing your business to exit. This episode is brought to you by Ecom Breakthrough Consulting, where I help seven figure companies grow to eight figures and beyond. Listen, Pat, I started my E-comm business back in 2015, and it took me seven years to grow it to an eight figure brand. There were a lot of times that I struggled with the challenge of knowing whether my business could actually succeed financially, or if my brand could actually become a real well-known brand, or even myself as a leader. Whether I had the abilities and capabilities to lead a team and actually manage a group of people? Sure. For our listeners that have had similar experiences or hit similar plateaus, go to Ecom Breakthrough Comm and that's ecom with two M's. And you can learn a little bit more about how I can help you. And to our listeners, this month I'm giving away one $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit session at no cost.Josh 00:01:08  All you need to do is email me at Josh at Ecom breakthrough.com. And in your subject line just say strategy audit and then tell me why I should choose your business as the business to do the strategy audit for this month. And don't worry if you don't win this month because you'll be entered to win for future months to come. But I'm super excited to introduce you all to Pat Yates. Pat, as a seasoned entrepreneur with a focus on eCommerce, in 2014, he struck a deal with Robert Herjavec on the Emmy Award winning show Shark Tank. Pat grew a single slipper kiosk business into a multi-million dollar, e-commerce focused business. During that time, Pat has done licensing deals with Dreamworks, the NCAA, the NFL and Disney, and in 2015, he struck up a relationship with Mark, the founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, and continued, eventually leading him to becoming an M&A advisor. So welcome to the show, Pat.Pat 00:02:04  Thanks. I appreciate you having me.Josh 00:02:06  Pat. I watched your Shark Tank episode and loved, you know, everything you kind of went through in that episode.Josh 00:02:15  You ended up doing a deal with Robert who who first kind of went out pretty early on, at least in the episode. And then he comes back in and kind of swoops up the deal. And at the last moment, how was that experience being on Shark Tank and going through that?Pat 00:02:31  Yeah, it's something I've talked a lot about it over the past few years because, as one of the people that likes on the speaking circuit with me likes to call me the one of the OGs in Shark Tank because I'm on season five. They have so many seasons now, I'm like, I can't be old at everything. I hate that, but, I mean, it's it's a difficult process in the very beginning. You have to submit several videos and a lot of written documentation, a lot of due diligence. And, you know, I was turned down in season one or season two or something like that. And then they called me back as season five was coming because they were ramping so much, and I was one of the people that came down to the very end and had to fly out there and do my pitch in front of the producers to even see if they could keep me.Pat 00:03:09  So, I did that. And then it aired in 2014 and it was awesome. I mean, the show was going, I mean, my, my time was going poorly in there for like 80% of it. The, you know, you're in there like an hour and 15 minutes. Most people don't realize that. And it's cut to eight. So for most of the time it wasn't going very well. But the end was pretty good. Yeah.Josh 00:03:27  Yeah, that's that's amazing. How was it, you know, doing a deal with Robert and what kind of his involvement been since you did that deal with him?Pat 00:03:36  Well, the deals that you do on Shark Tank and are are definitely theory and practice things. You know, one of you come up with a deal and then it closes or it doesn't. I mean, a lot of people that I talk to and I'm involved in a pretty deep Shark Tank group. You know, most of those deals don't close as you see them. And really, truly most deals don't close, period.Pat 00:03:55  you know, our deal. We did not do the financial terms we saw on the show. We just did a relationship and we didn't do any kind of money transfer, just a small equity portion to be able to help. So the relationships been mor...

Liz's guest Jim Chi is President of Oregon Sports Angels. This week, two of the company founders that he advises are on Shark Tank. So exciting for these two college seniors with a patent in materials science! Jim can't share the result yet (we had to bleep put him out at one point) but Tanvi and Madhav sent a great audio message describing the behind-the-scenes vibe at the Shark Tank taping. Congratulations to Tanvi Gadamsetti and Madhav Aggarwal of BRCE. More here on LinkedIn. More here on BRCE Shop. WATCH SHARK TANK March 4, 10PM ET on ABC.On the episode, Jim talks about how after years as a leader in Product Management and Global Sourcing, he had not intended to focus on advising/mentoring/investing in new founders. Liz Dolan is also a founding member of Oregon Sports Angels and shares her perspective on advising young founders. Oregon Sports Angels is the only angel investing organization in the US devoted exclusively to sports.For HOMEWORK, Jim recommends Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage by Laura Huang. Sponsor:Welcome to our new sponsor Stanford Federal Credit Union. To use their $625 New Member offer, go to sfcu.org/liznessIf you are new to Lizness School, we suggest you listen to Season 1 to hear all about Liz's year as a Stanford Fellow. Everything from Neuroscience and Chinese History to Pickleball! Plus a great community experience with her fellow DCI Fellows.Season 2 is about how she puts her lessons to work in the wild with the help of her millennial mentor Leah Sutherland.To listen to Liz +. Leah's recap of Lizness School Season 1, go to our FINALE here.For more on Liz Dolan, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Liz's work in podcasting, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Satellite Sisters⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Lizness School on all podcasting platforms including ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram, follow the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liznessschool/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow Liz at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/satellitesisterliz/⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Producer and Millennial Mentor Leah Sutherland @leahhsutherlandd on Instagram and Leah Sutherland on LinkedIn. To email Lizness School with your own voice memos/questions/thoughts/suggestions for Liz or Leah, use ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.comThe Distinguished Careers Institute is a unique program for late career people. Fellows are graduate students at Stanford University, able to take classes in any area. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete information here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Email the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.com ⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice about startup funding? One person says bootstrap. Another says raise venture capital. Someone else swears crowdfunding is the smartest move. Then you hear angels are better, loans are risky, VCs are the only path, or that you should never give up equity. No wonder you feel stuck. In this episode, Jayla breaks down why funding advice feels so confusing for first-time entrepreneurs—and why the real question is not, "Which funding path is best?" The better question is: "Which funding path is best for me, my business, my stage, my goals, and my constraints?" If you are preparing to raise your first round of capital, this episode will help you stop collecting random opinions and start evaluating your options with a clearer decision-making framework. Jayla walks through the first thing every founder should define before looking for money: the job of the capital. What does the money actually need to do? Build a prototype? Buy inventory? Hire support? Prove demand? Reach a specific milestone? Because funding should not just reduce anxiety or sit in the bank. It should help your business create a measurable outcome. Then she shares a simple 4-part filter to help you decide whether bootstrapping, friends and family, crowdfunding, angel investors, loans, or venture capital actually make sense for your company. You'll learn how to evaluate funding based on: Business fit: Does this funding option make sense for your business model? Stage fit: Are you actually ready for this type of capital? Risk fit: Can you handle the pressure attached to this money? Goal fit: Does this path support the business—and life—you actually want? Jayla also shares a candid reflection from her own entrepreneurial journey, including what she wishes she had understood earlier about chasing someone else's version of success. Funding is powerful, but it comes with expectations. The capital path you choose can shape your company, your ownership, your pressure level, and your lifestyle. This episode is especially important right now because early founders are surrounded by more content, hot takes, and startup advice than ever. The goal is not to absorb every opinion. The goal is to build enough clarity to move forward confidently. If you are trying to figure out how to fund your startup, this episode will help you cut through the noise and choose the path that actually fits. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why conflicting funding advice is so common for early-stage founders Why "more money" is not always the answer How to define the job of capital before raising Why your business model should influence your funding path When bootstrapping, crowdfunding, angels, loans, or VC may make sense Why stage matters before approaching investors The hidden pressure that comes with debt, equity, crowdfunding, and bootstrapping How your personal goals should shape your capital strategy Why chasing someone else's definition of success can create regret How to evaluate advice instead of automatically absorbing it   About Your Host Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors. Entrepreneurship changed her life, and she's on a mission to help first-time founders raise their first round of angel funding and change theirs too.   Disclaimer The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.

In this episode, Joe Crane sits down with Navy Veteran Kirsten Maitland, who shares her transition from serving as an Operations Specialist to becoming the co-founder of the award-winning brand Rebel Cheese. After a medical discharge led her into the tech sector—where she climbed the ranks at major organizations like Microsoft—Kirsten sought to build a business rooted in collaboration over competition, eventually launching an artisanal plant-based creamery with her husband. Kirsten pulls back the curtain on her high-stakes Shark Tank appearance, her experience working with Mark Cuban, and how the operational discipline she gained in the Navy allowed her to scale from a local restaurant to a nationally recognized movement featured on the Inc. 5000 list.  Episode Resources: Rebel Cheese   About Our Guest Kirsten Maitland, a Navy veteran and tech consultant, co-founded Rebel Cheese in 2019 to bridge the gap in artisanal plant-based options. From a kitchen experiment to a Shark Tank success with Mark Cuban, the brand has achieved rapid growth, earning spots on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Female Founders lists. Today, Rebel Cheese is a nationally acclaimed movement, pushing the boundaries of vegan food through traditional cheesemaking methods and unwavering innovation.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union   Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you dominate your debt with the Platinum Card. Transfer your credit card balance to the Platinum card within your first 60 days and get a zero percent intro APR for 12 months. Visit here to start dominating debt. Join now at Navy Federal Credit Union. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.      Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published 600 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to John Cardillo and Nick Freitas about "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary explaining to Fox News why there should not have been a bailout of Spirit Airlines which might have not even happened if Elizabeth Warren hadn't prevented it's planned merger with JetBlue Airlines; Rep.Randy Fine revealing that Republicans are waiting for some data on if Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud before proceeding with a push to expel her from congress; Zohran Mamdani facing backlash after Citadel CEO Ken Griffin announced he would be reducing his investment in NYC and doubling down on Miami after Mamdani targeted Griffin with his "tax the rich" stunt and the truth about how the ranks of the NYPD are declining to dangerous levels; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trying to explain to "It's Open with Ilana Glazer" why a billion dollars can't actually be earned and that billionaires like Elon Musk can only exist because the system is rigged; Megyn Kelly going viral over her sudden flip flop on if Islamic culture is compatible with Western Civilization after realizing that Tucker Carlson has been growing his fan base with Muslim audiences; and 'This Week on the Internet' featuring Nick Fuentes, Megyn Kelly, Marco Rubio, the Met Gala, Anne Hathaway, Ilhan Omar; and much more. Join me for a LIVE Event with Governor Ron DeSantis, plus special appearances by Ben Shapiro, Jillian Michaels, and Adam Carolla on June 11th! Get Tickets Here: https://daverubin.com/events WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Angel Studios - Choose entertainment that is focused on stories about family, perseverance, and real human experiences. Things that feel grounded and actually worth your time.Join during our big Mother's Day sale right now and get up to 42% off an annual membership. Go to:  http://Angel.com/rubin

A Note from James:Imagine going on Shark Tank in front of Mark Cuban, Mr. Wonderful, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, and the rest of the Sharks. You're offering 10% of your business for $700,000, which values the company at $7 million. They all say no. Then, a few years later, Amazon buys your company for a billion dollars.That's gotta feel really good, and that's the experience of our next guest, Jamie Siminoff.Jamie built the company behind the video doorbell that lets you see who's at your door—Ring—and helped turn a simple household object into a home security platform. He went on Shark Tank in 2013, didn't get a deal, kept building anyway, and eventually sold Ring to Amazon.Jamie has a book coming out right now called Ding Dong: How Ring Went from Shark Tank Reject to Everyone's Front Door. What really impressed me about Jamie was the simplicity of all his business ideas, since this was his fourth business. A doorbell you can answer from your phone. A way to turn voicemail into text. A tool to unsubscribe from unwanted emails. The kind of ideas that make people say, “Someone must have already done that.” But we talk about this very thing and how critical it is for entrepreneurs to get over these feelings of like, "Oh, I can't do that." That's the lesson. Sometimes the obvious problem is still unsolved. And sometimes the person who wins is the one naive enough—or stubborn enough—to fix it anyway. Episode Description:James sits down with Ring founder Jamie Siminoff to talk about one of the great modern startup stories: a rejected Shark Tank pitch, a product investors dismissed as “just a doorbell,” and an eventual billion-dollar acquisition by Amazon. But the episode is not just about the sale. It's about how entrepreneurs see problems before markets know what to call them.Jamie explains why investors misunderstood Ring at first. They looked at it as a doorbell business, not a home security company. That framing made the market look tiny. But customers were already showing something different: they wanted to know who was at the door, feel safer, and use video in a new way around the home.The conversation also moves into Jamie's earlier companies, including PhoneTag and Unsubscribe.com, and what those taught him about declining markets, customer behavior, and the difference between a clever product and a durable business. From there, James and Jamie talk about AI, why software is easier to build than ever, why that does not make startups easy, and why simple pain points still matter.What makes this episode useful is Jamie's clarity: don't start with the technology. Start with the problem. If something is broken, fix it. And don't automatically assume that because an idea sounds obvious, someone has already solved it well.What You'll Learn:Why Ring looked like a tiny doorbell business to investors—but became a massive home security company.What Jamie learned from being rejected on Shark Tank while already showing real sales traction.Why simple ideas are often dismissed precisely because they seem too obvious.The difference between being an “inventor entrepreneur” and a market-first operator.Why declining markets can make even beloved products hard to scale.How AI changes the cost of building software, but not the difficulty of building a valuable business.Why Jamie believes entrepreneurs should focus on problems and solutions, not technology for its own sake.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] Jamie on why a doorbell sounded like a “steam engine” idea[02:39] A Note from James: from Shark Tank rejection to Amazon acquisition[04:03] What Jamie does now inside Amazon[04:32] Looking back at the Shark Tank pitch[05:51] Why the Sharks misunderstood Ring's market[06:44] Doorbell company or security company?[07:45] Why obvious ideas are hard to see in real time[08:22] The objections investors kept raising[10:10] Simple ideas, doubt, and the fear that “someone already did this”[10:50] The hardest period after Shark Tank[11:43] PhoneTag and the voicemail-to-text opportunity[12:31] Why declining markets are hard businesses[13:16] Building products you personally want to use[14:00] Jamie as an inventor entrepreneur[14:33] Unsubscribe.com and the “gray mail” problem[16:27] The path from earlier startups to Edison Junior[17:05] How Ring came from a garage problem[17:40] Jamie's lifelong habit of fixing what's broken[19:14] Why naivete can be an entrepreneurial advantage[20:19] James and Jamie on Claude Code and AI app-building[21:29] Why AI's “brain” has outrun its scaffolding[22:44] Coding may be easier—but deployment is still clunky[23:37] The future of building apps without seeing the sausage made[26:25] Why Jamie might have sold Ring early for far less[27:52] Hardware is ugly until it gets big[28:47] Why investors are often too early or too late[29:58] OpenAI, Anthropic, and whether AI becomes a commodity[31:48] Why Jamie expects another major AI shift[32:39] What happens when you raise VC money[33:18] Swinging big or dying fast[34:25] Why Amazon bought Ring[35:34] Choosing Amazon instead of an IPO[36:23] How life changed after the sale[37:41] Ring's AI work on lost dogs[39:14] Why people do not always use obvious solutions[40:38] How Ring's lost-dog feature works[41:23] Privacy, consent, and community video[41:45] Fire Watch and using Ring cameras during wildfires[42:57] Why Ring focuses on safer neighborhoods, not cameras[43:48] Building a startup in the AI era[45:03] Why SaaS is not dead[46:10] Where Jamie would look for startup ideas now[47:47] Why people will still pay for useful small software tools[48:23] Ring's app store and the long tail of camera use cases[49:55] Horse monitoring, elder care, and unexpected AI applications[51:41] Shark Tank relationships after the Ring sale[52:29] Jamie's advice for standing out on Shark TankAdditional Resources:Ding Dong: How Ring Went from Shark Tank Reject to Everyone's Front DoorRing official “About” page.Jamie Siminoff's LinkedIn profile.Amazon's article on Ring Search Party for Dogs.Ring Search Party / Fire Watch information page.TechCrunch coverage of Unsubscribe.com. 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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary telling NewsNation why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent video targeting Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, in his "tax the rich" video announcing his pied-à-terre tax, will backfire in dangerous ways that Zohran can't imagine; Citadel CEO Ken Griffin making Zohran Mamdani regret his personal attack on him after he announced that he is reconsidering his $6 billion project for midtown Manhattan, which could create 15,000 permanent jobs; "Real Time with Bill Maher's" crowd being stunned by Bill Maher's attack on Democrats like Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and AOC for being so dumb to think that they aren't taxing the rich enough; Democrat and Maryland Governor Wes Moore shocking the "Real Time with Bill Maher" crowd by realizing what Democrats still seem to struggle to understand, that you can reduce crime by punishing criminals; "The View's" Joy Behar sharing her fear that Donald Trump is intentionally trying to kill Americans by appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee the HHS; Adam Carolla's simple plan to make it harder for Democrats to criticize ICE agents; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/