Best Custom Apparel Startups Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 200 - The Secret to Selling Tshirts Right Away 40:52

23d ago40:52

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In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on launching a custom t-shirt business. We'll explore a practical, step-by-step guide designed for beginners eager to make a mark in the t-shirt industry, even with little to no prior experience. Whether you've dabbled in t-shirt sales or are just curious about …

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Episode 200 – The Secret to Selling T-Shirts Right Away 40:53

24d ago40:53

40:53

Episode 200 – The Secret to Selling T-Shirts Right Away This Episode  Marc Vila  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn Six strategies proven to create sales How to leverage social media for instant sales How a well-timed text message can create sales Resources & Links Colman and Company Blog ColDesi Learning Center The …

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The Secrets to Building a Community Led Business with Ingrid Read 51:27

10h ago51:27

51:27

“You really have to understand that, in order for you to scale, you have to learn how to do certain things and master them before you move on. If you don't do that, then your audience is going to feel just as lost as you feel.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Ingrid Read, the founder of Working Momkind, the largest community and …

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How To Build a Sellable Business with Carrie Kerpen from The Whisper Group 51:47

5d ago51:47

51:47

In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group, an exit readiness practice for women-owned businesses. Carrie previously co-founded Likeable Media, one of the first social media agencies, which she successfully sold for eight figures in 2021. Carrie is an accomplished author and hosts "The Exit Whispe…

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How Lauren Picasso Navigated Fundraising Challenges to Grow Cure Hydration 43:35

13d ago43:35

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“It's all about, you know, investors are going to be looking at your background and whether they believe in the idea. Sure, but are you going to be able to execute on this idea?” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Lauren Picasso, founder and CEO of Cure Hydration, a plant-based hydrating drink mix based on the World Health Organizat…

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Turning Followers into Customers with Beachwaver’s Sarah and Erin Potempa 35:16

19d ago35:16

35:16

“It felt like eight, nine years we were like, ‘Did anybody ever see our videos? Does anyone ever comment on our stuff? Like, what is going on? Why? We work so hard, we edit new stuff every day!’ Until we started to commit to the audience and give them more of our attention and our time and listen to them, is when it really shifted.” -Sarah Potempa …

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How Renee Parsons Innovated Golf Apparel in a Male-Dominated Industry 48:28

1M ago48:28

48:28

“Just surround yourself with people that are not necessarily better than you, but that bring something to the table you don't—and [don’t] be intimidated by that or threatened by that. I love collaborating and I love having people on my team that bring something to the table and can teach me, and I feel like we've done a good job of that.” In this e…

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Episode 199 – Growing A Customization Business 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

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Episode 199 – Growing A Customization Business This Episode  Marc Vila, Trent Walden, Trevor Walden  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn The importance of understanding your target market Getting the correct equipment to serve your target market When to add new equipment Tips for customer satisfaction Resources & Link…

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Episode 199 - Growing A Customization Business 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Trevor and Trent Walden, the pioneering duo behind the Walden Bros., an Alaskan t-shirt shop specializing in Direct to Film (DTF) printing and embroidery. As they navigate the intricacies of the customization industry, the Walden brothers share their journey of transforming an idea to a successful family…

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How Tisha Thompson Launched the First Black-Owned Clean Makeup Brand at Sephora 52:05

1M ago52:05

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“There's a lot of things that come with being able to support a retailer like that… If you're not ready for those things, then go DTC first because you also have to have: Is your product merchandisable? Do you have unit cartons? Do you have UPCs? All of these kinds of operational tactical things that you can really kind of speak to, but high-level …

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Episode 198 – How To Convert A Screen Printing Shop To DTF 52:58

1M ago52:58

52:58

Episode 198 – How To Convert A Screen Printing Shop To DTF This Episode  Marc Vila  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn How to transition from screenprinting to DTF How much you’ll need to invest Pros and cons of DTF printing Whether you should keep your screenprinting equipment Resources & Links Colman and Company Bl…

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Episode 198 - How To Convert A Screen Printing Shop To DTF 52:58

1M ago52:58

52:58

In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of Direct to Film (DTF) printing and how you can transition your screen-printing shop to embrace this innovative technology. We'll start by explaining what DTF printing is and why it's gaining popularity. Next, we'll break down the investment costs involved, giving you a clear picture of what to exp…

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Taryn Jones Laeben on Bridging Founders and Investors for Startup Success 45:18

1M ago45:18

45:18

“So many of us, me included, suffer from imposter syndrome. And it's so misleading because we know so much more than we think we do—and more importantly, we know how to navigate what we don't know.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Taryn Jones Laeben, president and founder of IRL Ventures, a bespoke early-stage advisory and invest…

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April Gargiulo on Addressing the Luxury Skincare Market Gap 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

“So often in the beauty world the purpose of the communication is to create a sense of fear and insecurity and I refuse to participate in that.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with April Gargiulo, founder and CEO of Vintner’s Daughter, a Nutritional Skincare brand founded on the principles of unparalleled quality and efficacy. When c…

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Episode 197 – DTF vs Screenprinting with Howard Potter 59:25

2M ago59:25

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Episode 197 – DTF vs Screenprinting with Howard Potter This Episode  Marc Vila and Howard Potter  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn How printing technology has changed in the last 20 years Pros and cons of each printing method Why you should do research and ask lots of questions Resources & Links Colman and Company …

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Episode 197 - DTF vs Screenprinting 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

In this insightful episode of Custom Apparel Startups, we welcome Howard Potter back to discuss the nuances between Direct to Film (DTF) printing and traditional Screen Printing. With his deep-rooted knowledge from A&P Master Images, Howard breaks down the pros and cons of each technology, helping entrepreneurs make informed decisions tailored to t…

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Mastering the Art of Serial Entrepreneurship with Divya Gugnani of Wander Beauty & 5 SENS 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

“Every email that goes out with a pitch to tell someone about the brand—they may not answer, they may not opt in for product, and we may not gift them, but I built one more touch point of brand awareness and maybe [they] read that email and discovered our brand. You have to be what 99% of the world is not, which is consistent.” In this episode of E…

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Building a Beauty Empire from the Ground Up with Kitsch Founder, Cassandra Thurswell 47:49

2M ago47:49

47:49

“I realized with every business that I've ever had, that is my strength, being of service. I'm an excellent waitress. I am an excellent people pleaser. I will serve until the day I die because I genuinely love doing it so much.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Cassandra Thurswell, Founder and CEO of Kitsch, an international brand…

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From Gut Instinct to Global Impact with Lifeway Food's Julie Smolyansky 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

“Step after step, it’s like climbing a mountain. You don’t necessarily get to the peak really fast—it’s consistent, steady growth.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, a company specializing in kefir to support the gut microbiome. Born in Ukraine, Julie immigrated to the US and watched her pare…

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Episode 196 – Overcoming Struggles of Growing a Business with Howard Potter 40:32

2M ago40:32

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Episode 196 – Overcoming Struggles of Growing a Business with Howard Potter This Episode  Marc Vila and Howard Potter  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn Why you should always plan for growth How and why you should periodically assess your space Why happy customers can be better than any advertising you buy Resources…

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Episode 196 - Overcoming Struggles of Growing a Business 40:32

2M ago40:32

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In this compelling follow-up episode of Custom Apparel Startups, we're delighted to welcome back Howard Potter, of A&P Master Images, for another deep dive into the world of custom apparel. This time, Howard sheds light on the troubles encountered when starting a t-shirt business and shares invaluable advice for both new and established entrepreneu…

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Building a Family Legacy into a Multi-Million Hydration Success with Jesslyn Rollins 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

“That journey of self reflection and really being humbled by the business punching you in the face was not something I anticipated. I knew there were going to be hurdles to climb. But actually challenging yourself with ‘I might need to look at myself in the mirror and take a second to reflect on how I can be a better leader’ and then actually doing…

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Conquering Fear and Finding Your Purpose with Tracy Litt 49:26

3M ago49:26

49:26

“There's a lot of beautiful healing things that we do and they're all amazing, but the thing that will heal those old versions of you the fastest and most effectively is when you embody the version of you who no longer believes that.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Tracy Litt, a rapid transformational hypnotherapist, best-sellin…

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Episode 195 – What You Should Know Before Buying a DTF Printer with Howard Potter 32:19

3M ago32:19

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Episode 195 – What You Should Know Before Buying a DTF Printer with Howard Potter This Episode  Marc Vila and Howard Potter  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn Space and power requirements for DTF printers Questions to ask the equipment seller. Why Direct To Film printing is such a game changer. Resources & Links Col…

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Episode 195 - What You Should Know Before Buying a DTF Printer 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

In the latest episode of Custom Apparel Startups, we are excited to feature Howard Potter, from A&P Master Images, who brings his wealth of knowledge to the table on the topic of Direct to Film (DTF) Printing. Our discussion, " What You Should Know Before Buying a DTF Printer," covers the A to Z of preparing to make an informed purchase of a DTF pr…

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Self-Care as a Leadership Strategy with BetterHelp's Haesue Jo 42:48

3M ago42:48

42:48

“You're pushing yourself beyond what you feel is comfortable, which means you're gonna have chapters of discomfort or feeling like, ‘I'm not really sure if I'm there yet. And sometimes that's true. Sometimes you're not there yet. It's good to tune into that because then you know where you should be focusing to improve.” In this episode of Entrepren…

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Personalizing Maternal Wellness through One Tribe with Emilie Fritz Veloso 37:54

3M ago37:54

37:54

“Keep the momentum going. And that's continuous meetings, continuous networking. And then set dates really set a, ‘We are looking to raise this by this time,’ so that you give yourself a deadline, and you give the investors a deadline, and you can hold yourself to it.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Emilie Fritz Veloso, founder …

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Creating a Meal-Kit Revolution with Ooshma Garg 46:43

4M ago46:43

46:43

“[You’re] spending money and growing not at a sustainable pace, but at this hyper-accelerated pace in order to rapidly take up market share and drown out competitors. When you keep raising money to do that, you keep giving more and more people big chunks of your business. The only way it works is if you have a little bit of luck, but also great exe…

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CAS MiniCast – High Performance DTF Printing with Mike Angel 22:06

4M ago22:06

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CAS MiniCast – High Performance DTF Printing with Mike Angel This Episode  Marc Vila Marc Vila Mike Angel  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn Why DTF technology is superior for decorating a wide variety of fabrics How DTF technology compares to other apparel decorating methods Resources & Links Colman and Company Blo…

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CAS MiniCast - DTF Printing with Mike Angel 22:06

4M ago22:06

22:06

Mike Angel shares his expertise in apparel decorating, focusing on the cutting-edge technique called direct to film printing, or DTF printing for short. This method has completely revolutionized the world of apparel decorating, offering numerous advantages over traditional methods. It is not only faster and easier, but also more cost-effective and …

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Reinventing Yourself and Your Business With Lori Harder 50:59

4M ago50:59

50:59

“Expose all of the elephants in the room. We just try to hide them… We're trying to throw our skirt up over the elephant… I have gone into everything. It's been a superpower. I'm like, ‘Here's the elephant. Here's the elephant. Here's the elephant. Yes, I'm new at this. Yes, you might be afraid of this. Yes, I understand that fear of yours around t…

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Innovating Clean Hair Care with Nadine Ramos 43:15

4M ago43:15

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“It's not just about selling your products anymore. You need to know how your products work, you need to know what you're putting out there, and you need to be the expert at it so that you can educate your consumer. That also builds trust, so it's like, ‘Okay, she did the work. She has her license in cosmetology. She's a hair expert.’ And then bein…

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Episode 194 – Improve Online Sales with Shopify and ClickWear 48:15

4M ago48:15

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Episode 194 – Improve Online Sales with Shopify and ClickWear This Episode  Marc Vila and Mike Angel  customapparelstartups.com  CAS Podcast  ColDesi You Will Learn How an inexpensive Shopify website can help you and your customers How ClickWear can help increase your custom apparel sales Resources & Links ClickWear: A Shopify App for the Custo…

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Episode 194 - Improve Online Sales with Shopify and ClickWear 48:14

4M ago48:14

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In this episode of the CAS Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Mike Angel from ColDesi, the brilliant mind behind ClickWear and the ColDesi OnDemand services. Mike takes us on a deep dive into the world of selling online, particularly through Shopify, and how ClickWear is transforming the custom apparel business by streamlining product creation and …

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Redefining the Culinary Industry with Aishwarya Iyer 42:17

4M ago42:17

42:17

“Nothing lasts forever, we're all gonna die. It’s all very short. So, having that perspective kind of makes you say, ‘We're not around for that long, we probably should make the most of it and be happy.’” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Aishwarya Iyer, founder and CEO of Brightland, a stylish olive oil, vinegar, and honey company…

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Building a Business to Sell with Mary McKinney Flaherty 44:33

5M ago44:33

44:33

“We'll always meet with any business owner to talk about where they are today and what their goals are. That can lead to one of three results. One, we decide to move toward an exit planning and consulting process… The second option is we go to market, we've developed an assessment of value, and we agree that now is the time. And the third option is…

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Building a Product-Based Business with Dr. Ronak Mehta 45:13

5M ago45:13

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In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Dr. Ronak Mehta, founder and CEO of Nerdbugs, anatomically correct plush toys aimed at educating and engaging people about the human body. With a background as a family medicine doctor, Dr. Ronak has leveraged her expertise to develop the toys’ educational content. Her mission with Nerdbugs is to d…

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Franchising, Scaling, and Selling a Business with Jillian Lorenz & Ariana Chernin 40:04

5M ago40:04

40:04

“You really, really need to trust your gut. Human nature is everything. It's like your first date where everyone's on their best behavior. But when there's smoke, there's fire. If you feel something in your intuition, it's not right.” -Ariana Chernin In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Jillian Lorenz and Ariana Chernin, co-founders o…

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Growing Through Partnerships with Abby Price 47:41

5M ago47:41

47:41

“If you're not good at it, that is 100% okay. You don't need to be good at everything. But just make sure, in the beginning at least, you're spending a little extra time figuring it out—or you can lean on someone to look into it for you to make sure you're doing it right.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Abby Price, the founder o…

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Minisode with Steph: Spilling Wellness Secrets 14:25

5M ago14:25

14:25

Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph here again with another quick minisode. Today, I’m sharing all about the inspiration behind making my 2024 all about wellness. You’ll hear some of my favorite wellness tips and secrets, why it pays to give yourself grace, and all about the importance of having an accountability partner. You’re going to hear about: My s…

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Minisode with Steph: Making the Most of Your Founders Weekend Experience 17:13

6M ago17:13

17:13

Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph here and this year we are going to be bringing you content beyond our weekly interviews with founders. This is our first Minisode of the year and I am excited to share with you some of my best relationship building tips and how I handle events as an introverted extrovert. Plus I will be sharing a behind the scenes of w…

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Optimizing and Scaling Your Business with Tylar Brannon 40:54

6M ago40:54

40:54

“I think you have to stay calm when the world is on fire. You might have a small fire, you might have a massive fire, but your job as a leader is to create that calm… There's days you feel like you're drowning, but you still have to be able to show up for your team, show up for your company.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Tylar…

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Crafting a Powerful Pitch with Katie Dunn & Kat Weaver 57:41

6M ago57:41

57:41

“We've helped founders secure so much money just by sticking to the foundations and not doing crazy-flashy things or over-thinking… We had one founder secure $85,000 in one pitch opportunity—the money really is out there.” -Kat Weaver In this episode of Entreprenista, we’re sitting down with angel investor Katie Dunn and serial entrepreneur Kat Wea…

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Building Gravitas and Catalyzing Confidence with Lisa Sun 58:28

6M ago58:28

58:28

“When we tie so much of our happiness to [the] brass ring… It really just keeps us even more insecure and more overachieving.” -Lisa Sun In this episode of Entreprenista, we sit down with fashion entrepreneur Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of Gravitas New York, a lifestyle and apparel company that’s revolutionizing the concept of shapewear. Lisa is also…

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Turning Fears Into Stepping Stones For Success with Farnoosh Torabi 49:50

7M ago49:50

49:50

“Sometimes when fear shows up, it's really pointing to a gap in knowledge” - Farnoosh Torabi In this episode of Entreprenista, we sit down with Farnoosh Torabi, a trailblazer in the world of personal finance. The author, speaker, and host of the "So Money" podcast, shares with us her journey as the daughter of Iranian immigrants, becoming one of th…

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The Business of Wellness with Anabel Oelmann 40:56

7M ago40:56

40:56

“It's okay not to have the answer to everything. And you don't have to do everything, you need to get really strong at what you are good at, and find other people that complement that” Anabel Oelmann is an international model turned Co-Founder and Director of The Healing Company. They are a conglomerate that acquires and scales health and wellness …

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2023 End of Year Note with Steph + Courtney 39:58

7M ago39:58

39:58

"As you look back on 2023, be sure to celebrate all you have accomplished this year!” Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph & Courtney here. It has been quite the year for us both running Entreprenista and Socialfly. 2023 has been filled with lots of new experiences and learning lessons and we are about to share lots of them with you. Plus be sure to liste…

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Sharon Price John on Leading with Heart at Build-A-Bear Workshop 59:00

7M ago59:00

59:00

“It's magical to be of service.” In this incredibly motivating episode of Entreprenista, we're joined by Sharon Price John, the transformative CEO and President of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Under Sharon's visionary leadership, this iconic brand has undergone a remarkable transformation, redefining the retail experience for millions. Her journey, a ble…

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How Sallie Krawcheck Is Redefining Women’s Wealth with Ellevest 52:42

8M ago52:42

52:42

“Risk-averse means you don't want to take a risk; risk-aware means you're willing to take it if you understand it." - Sallie Krawcheck Sallie Krawcheck is the visionary CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, an innovative investment platform focused on empowering women financially. Since its creation in 2014, under Sallie's leadership, Ellevest has achiev…

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Using Customer Feedback To Fuel Product Innovation with Jordan Engelhardt 34:34

8M ago34:34

34:34

“The power of e-commerce and the power of the small businesses is now and not just in the hands of the bigger companies, so go for it and make it happen.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we are joined by Jordan Engelhardt, the Founder and President of Skinny Mixes LLC, the brand disrupting the beverage industry with guilt-free ways to enjoy a var…

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