Best Goodr Podcasts (2024)

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#97: How to Be a Leader at goodr 27:45

1h ago27:45

27:45

Being a leader" looks different in different settings, and goodr's version of leadership is on another level. Episode #97 of The CULTURE goodr Podcast breaks down what it looks like to be a successful leader at goodr and the specific actions, mindsets, and beliefs to get there.

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#299: Emily Vaca – Designer Inflatable Pool, MINNIDIP Founder 39:45

9h ago39:45

39:45

Emily Vaca, the Founder and CEO of MINNIDIP, joins the show to share her journey from living and breathing design to creating the original designer inflatable pool. Hear how to find a manufacturer for your product, perfect your R&D process, get distribution in major retailers, the most beautiful sight from a Chicago roof deck, and some zingers from…

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#298: Ahmed Beshry – Smart Shopping Cart, Caper Co-Founder 34:29

6d ago34:29

34:29

Ahmed Beshry, the Co-Founder of Caper, joins the show to share his journey from Y Combinator (YC) to creating the smart shopping cart. Hear how to figure out your most valuable product attributes, when to start pitching customers, how Caper got acquired by Instacart, the biggest difference between universities in the US and Canada, and the element …

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Vishal Dhawan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Curb Mobility, on Learning from Challenges and Driving Innovation 31:30

6d ago31:30

31:30

Vishal Dhawan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Curb Mobility, a ride hailing marketplace that connects you to professional drivers in cities nation wide. In this episode Vishal shares his journey of building, leading, and inspiring teams to launch scalable products that delight users. With a knack for solving complex problems and opening ne…

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#96: What Our Board of Directors Meetings Look Like 23:53

14d ago23:53

23:53

Can a Board of Directors meeting be fun?! At goodr, we take our monthly BOD meetings seriously, but they're also a celebration. In episode #96 of The CULTURE goodr Podcast, Stephen and Shaun explain how we do BOD and why we think it's fun.

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Kevin Hart, Comedian and Co-Founder of Gran Coramino, on the Importance of Hard Work when Chasing Success 20:34

20d ago20:34

20:34

Kevin Hart, the multi-talented comedian, actor, and entrepreneur, joins us in this episode to discuss his latest venture: Gran Coramino Tequila. Known for his relentless work ethic and unparalleled success in the entertainment industry, Kevin brings the same level of dedication and passion to his tequila brand. Realizing that his culture and commun…

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#297: Dr. Jason Wersland – Therabody Founder, Theragun Creator 44:04

20d ago44:04

44:04

Dr. Jason Wersland, the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody, joins the show to share his journey from scary motorcycle accident to creating the world-leading wellness company. Hear how he created the first Theragun, the key decisions that led to the success of Therabody, how to expand your product lines, the athlete he can’t believe he …

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#95: Why Media Training is So Important 29:03

28d ago29:03

29:03

Does everyone at your company know your brand story? Can they all tell it the same way? In episode #95 of The CULTURE goodr Podcast, Stephen and Shaun explain why media training is so important—and what can happen if you don't do it.

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#296: Margo Jordan – Self-Esteem Booster, Founder of Enrichly 36:40

27d ago36:40

36:40

Margo Jordan, the Founder and CEO of Enrichly, joins the show to share her journey from serving in the Army to helping kids boost their self-esteem through games and e-learning. Hear why self-esteem is so important, how to find your ideal client, how to build tech as a non-tech founder, the creative games on Enrichly, and her favorite video game of…

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Learning as You go When Starting Your Business 33:00

1M ago33:00

33:00

Jill W. Fox is the Founder of Fox Social Media. Jill initially learned social media to keep an eye on her then-teenagers. In 2010, Jill founded the company after working with her children’s sports teams to run their social media pages and falling in love with the process. Now, Jill runs a six-figure company planning and managing social media for he…

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Stephen Lease, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodr, on How Failure Fuels Success 39:22

1M ago39:22

39:22

Stephen Lease, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodr, shares his journey from early challenges to leading a thriving company known for its stylish and affordable sunglasses. Passionate about running, Stephen saw a problem that needed fixing: affordable, quality glasses for runners. Embracing failure as a stepping stone, he turned setbacks into opportunities,…

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#295: Priscila Martinez – Public Relations A-Lister, Founder of The Brand Agency 45:51

1M ago45:51

45:51

Priscila Martinez, the Founder and CEO of The Brand Agency, joins the show to share her journey from the world’s most beautiful college campus to starting the award-winning PR agency that works with Fortune 5 clients and celebrities. Hear how to work with bigger clients, how to land big features as a startup, the best way to pitch press, how to kee…

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#94: Understanding the 4 Types of Work 27:44

1M ago27:44

27:44

What are the 4 main types of work your team does? In episode #94 of CULTURE goodr, Shaun and Stephen break down the 4 types of work at goodr, the value of understanding each one, and how it influences decision-making.

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#294: Hilah Stahl – Interior Design Producer, Co-Founder of Spoak 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

Hilah Stahl, the Co-Founder and CEO of Spoak, joins the show to share her journey from working on bizarre reality TV shows to creating the easy online platform for interior design. Hear how to build software in a new category, identify the personas of your customers, recognize when to stop, load the dishwasher like Tetris, and the secret to making …

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Philip Krim, Co-Founder of Casper, on How Jumping Over Hurdles and Running Through Walls Shape Great Entrepreneurs 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

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#293: Bill Shufelt – Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

Bill Shufelt, the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co., joins the show to share his journey from working at a top hedge fund to starting the biggest non-alcoholic craft brewery in the US. Hear how he discovered the opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer, how to reinvent a product category, what’s driven the success of Athletic Brewing, the …

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#93: Tuesdays With Carl 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

In Episode #93 of CULTURE goodr, Stephen and Shaun dive into Tuesdays With Carl, our standing all-hands meeting where we connect, download important information, and celebrate all the cool sh*t we do at goodr.

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#292: Dal LaMagna – Tweezerman, Raising Eyebrows 32:29

2M ago32:29

32:29

Dal LaMagna, the Founder of Tweezerman, joins the show to share his journey from starting Tweezerman with $500 to selling the iconic tweezer business for $57 million. Hear the first person you should hire, the Equilateral Triangle of Focus for your business, why you should fear success more than failure, the best lasagna Dal LaMagna’s ever had, and…

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The Game-Changing Grant That Has Tech Startups Flocking to Wisconsin 32:14

2M ago32:14

32:14

Need funding to launch or grow your business? Meet two founders who successfully took an often-overlooked approach to fundraising: grants. Jessica Martin Eckerly, CEO and co-founder of Forward BIOLABS, and Alex Tyink, co-founder of Fork Farms, each received transformative awards from WEDC, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. And on this…

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Kwamane Liddell, Founder of Thrive Link, on Innovating Healthcare Access For a Better Future 40:27

2M ago40:27

40:27

Kwamane Liddell, Founder of Thrive Link, 2024 American Nurses Association Innovation Award Winner, shares his journey from trauma nurse to accomplished business leader and healthcare lawyer. Witnessing the impact of barriers to social determinants of health, he created ThriveLink, which empowers families to enroll in health insurance, food stamps, …

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#291: Stephen Lease – Sunglasses Spirit Animal, Co-Founder of goodr 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

Stephen Lease, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Octopus of goodr, joins the show to share his journey from ultradistance marathons to creating the best running sunglasses ever invented. Hear how a 100-miler works, how he comes up with goodr’s iconic designs and names, how to grow your flock of flamingos aka your team, how to create a fun place to…

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#92: goodr's 2024 Brand Focus 20:17

2M ago20:17

20:17

Understanding what it is you do, message repeating it, and funneling every decision through your "why" is key to building a healthy, focused business. In Episode #92 of The CULTURE goodr Podcast, Stephen and Shaun discuss goodr's 2024 Brand Focus and how it informs everything we do.

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#290: Tina Sharkey – Social Media Pioneer, Brandless and iVillage 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

Tina Sharkey, the Advisor, Professor, and Co-Founder of Brandless and iVillage, joins the show to share her journey from working at Sesame Street to disrupting the categories that demand our attention today. Hear how she got the job with Sesame Workshop, how to manage your time as an advisor, when you are most productive, how she coined the term so…

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Bobbie Lloyd, CEO of Magnolia Bakery, on how Kindness, Humanity, and Passion Correlate with Success 40:30

3M ago40:30

40:30

Bobbie Lloyd, CEO of Magnolia Bakery, shares her journey from culinary school graduate and former chef for Calvin Klein to leading an iconic brand renowned for its amazing cupcakes and out-of-this-world banana pudding, a favorite of host Robert Tuchman. After working under former guest Danny Meyer, she saw what it took to run a successful restauran…

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#289: Dr. Juan Salinas – Food Scientist Bodybuilder, Founder of P-nuff 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

Dr. Juan Salinas, the Founder and CEO of P-nuff, joins the show to share his journey from bodybuilder to creating the peanut protein puff and ripping off his shirt on Shark Tank. Hear what Mark Cuban is like in real life, how to find the right mix of ingredients, how to get distribution in major retailers, how sports and fitness help you as an entr…

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#91: A History of our Brand Focus 27:02

3M ago27:02

27:02

Who are we and what does 'success' look like? This has evolved throughout the years at goodr. Hear all about it in The CULTURE goodr Podcast Episode #91: A History of Our Brand Focus.

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#288: Kordel France – Sense of Smell in Machines, Theta Diagnostics 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

Kordel France, the Founder and CTO of Theta Diagnostics, joins the show to share his journey from self-driving tractors to developing the sense of smell in robots and machines. Hear how smell sensors work, the top use cases for machines that can smell, how to convince potential clients your technology isn’t too futuristic, the dog breed with the be…

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Adam Wexler, Founder of PrizePicks, From Doing What You Love to Loving What You Do 38:34

3M ago38:34

38:34

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#287: Sam Rosen – Coworking Space Pioneer, Co-Founder of Deskpass 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

Sam Rosen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Deskpass, joins the show to share his journey from starting a rollerblading delivery service growing up to making coworking spaces easier to reserve than ever. Hear how he started the first coworking space in Chicago, the most creative coworking spaces, how to manage thousands of customers, his favorite lessons …

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#90: The Product...Sunglasses! 26:34

3M ago26:34

26:34

It's what we make, what pays our bills, and how we create accessibility, style, functionality, and fun for anyone. Hear all about it in Episode #90: The Product...Sunglasses!

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#286: Erika De Santi – Group Travel Adventurer, Co-Founder of WeRoad 51:09

3M ago51:09

51:09

Erika De Santi, Co-Founder of WeRoad, joins the show to share her journey from a life-changing trip to Peru to creating the group travel and adventure company used by hundreds of thousands of Millennials. Hear how to design the trip of a lifetime, build a community, embrace Plan B, the most unique trips on WeRoad, and the hardest Italian words to p…

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Amy Errett, Founder of Madison Reed, on the Importance of Passion and Resilience in Entrepreneurship 47:04

4M ago47:04

47:04

Amy Errett, the visionary behind Madison Reed, shares her journey of building a successful omnichannel beauty brand specializing in the hair color space. Despite reaching the top of the Venture Capitalist industry, Amy felt a burning desire to create her own venture. Recognizing a gap in the hair color market riddled with harmful ingredients, she s…

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#285: Scott Dikkers – The Onion, How to Write Funny 45:44

4M ago45:44

45:44

Scott Dikkers, Founder of The Onion and Bestselling Author of How to Write Funny, joins the show to share his journey from cartoonist to building one of the funniest newspapers and websites in history. Hear the time he got stalked by Saul Goodman, how The Onion comes up with its headlines, how it evolved formats over the years, how to write funny j…

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How Small Business Leaders Are Leveraging AI to Make Smarter Decisions 46:00

4M ago46:00

46:00

One in four employees are now using AI at work – a significant jump from the adoptions rates seen in 2023. So how are businesses leveraging AI in the workplace? We sit down with Christina Janzer, SVP of Research and Analytics at Slack, to discuss how businesses are embracing AI to increase productivity, make data-drive decisions, drive innovation a…

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#89: Our Four Brand Anchors 24:31

4M ago24:31

24:31

In Episode #89 of CULTURE goodr, Stephen and Shaun dissect the history and current state of goodr's brand anchors: Product, Marketing, Operations, and People. You need all four working together to thrive...so what does this look like? Listen in and find out!

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