Best Gregory Galant Podcasts (2024)

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134 - Gregory Galant, Muck Rack and The Shorty Awards 35:24

18d ago35:24

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In Ep. 134 of Earned, Conor sits down with Gregory Galant, co-founder and CEO of innovative PR-software company Muck Rack and The Shorty Awards—the first award show to honor digital and social media content. To start, we dive into Greg’s early adventures in podcasting before unpacking his role in reshaping the public relations landscape. Greg share…

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137 - Chris Harrington, CreatorIQ 27:48

4h ago27:48

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In Ep. 137 of Earned, Conor sits down with Chris Harrington, the newly appointed CEO of CreatorIQ, for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable journey and strategic vision for the influencer marketing industry. Chris opens up about his rigorous evaluation process, CreatorIQ’s growth potential and alignment with his strategic vision. Drawing o…

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#71: Matt Reustle, CEO of Colossus — Lessons from a first-time CEO, how to analyze a career pivot, and the art of a great question 1:16:38

5h ago1:16:38

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Matt Reustle is currently the CEO of Colossus, a business that creates, curates, and distributes top-quality content for investors and entrepreneurs. He is the primary host of the Business Breakdowns podcast. Prior to Colossus, Matt worked in institutional investing. Most recently on the investment team at Raven Capital Management. Matt spent the f…

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136 - Noella Gabriel, ELEMIS 30:25

4d ago30:25

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In Ep. 136 of Earned, Conor sits down with Noella Gabriel, co-founder and global president of ELEMIS—the UK-based skincare line with beloved, collagen-powered products that helped the brand achieve an 87% YoY EMV growth. To start, we dive into Noella’s early years which were marked by an intense focus on voice training, and learn how this period of…

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135 - Julie Haleluk, Amazon Shopping Videos 29:50

11d ago29:50

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Recorded live from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, this week’s guest host Chris Curtis, Global Head of Strategic Accounts at CreatorIQ, sits down with Julie Haleluk, Global Head of Growth for Amazon Shopping Videos. To start, we dive into the transformative world of shoppable video content and its impact on digital marketing.…

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#70: Mike Michalowicz, Author and Entrepreneur — The right way to hire; practical exercises for team retention; and how to come back from rock bottom 1:11:04

11d ago1:11:04

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Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book, All In. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover expert for MSNBC. He regularly travels the globe as …

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#69, Rahul Vohra, Co-Founder and CEO of Superhuman — How to craft core values, tactics for implementing culture to help you achieve company goals, and the importance of moving quickly 51:41

28d ago51:41

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Rahul Vohra is the Co-Founder and CEO of Superhuman. He is also a Technical Advisor at Boldstart Ventures, an investor and advisor at Partender, and an investor of sendwithus and Easy Post. He received his bachelor of arts in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge. Rahul shares the lessons he learned from being a serial entrepreneur, how a…

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133 - Neahle Jones, L’Oréal 32:05

26d ago32:05

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In Ep. 133 of Earned, Conor sits down with Neahle Jones, VP of US Consumer Engagement for L'Oréal’s Consumer Product Division. To start, we dive into L'Oréal’s tried-and-true strategies for crafting authentic and accessible content—including leveraging creative material and influencer collaborations. Neahle discusses how L'Oréal shifted from follow…

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Speed's Advantage 22:37

27d ago22:37

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Peep Laja dives into why speed is a critical and often underrated competitive advantage in today's fast-paced business world. Learn how to make swift decisions, conduct rapid experiments, ship products and campaigns quickly, and gather market feedback efficiently. Drawing from historical military strategies and modern business practices, Peep expla…

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132 - Kim Larson, YouTube Creators 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

In Ep. 132 of Earned, Conor sits down with Kim Larson, Global Managing Director & Head of YouTube Creators. To start, we dive into Kim’s career at Jamba Juice and Google, which helped shape her interest in diverse global markets and growing niche communities. We pivot to YouTube, and Kim explains how the platform’s monetization strategies empower c…

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131 - Bridget Dolan, YouTube Shopping 29:44

1M ago29:44

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In Ep. 131 of Earned, Conor sits down with Bridget Dolan, Managing Director of the YouTube Shopping division. To start, we explore how the creator economy has evolved on YouTube and unpack its significant influence on e-commerce. Bridget explains how creators, viewers, and brands are entwined in a symbiotic relationship that's reshaping retail thro…

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#68, Gina Bianchini, Co-Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks — The secret to building communities, managing self-worth as a CEO, and why humor is a leadership superpower 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

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Gina Bianchini is the CEO & founder of Mighty Networks, a digital business platform that powers what it calls people magic. People magic is advanced technology and AI that connects the most relevant and interesting people to each other in the context of community, courses, events, and paid memberships.She’s also the author of the 2022 Wall Street J…

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130 - Peter Thomas Roth, PTR 23:46

2M ago23:46

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In Ep. 130 of Earned, Conor sits down with Peter Thomas Roth—founder and CEO of his beloved, namesake skincare brand, Peter Thomas Roth. To start, we dive into how Peter’s problem-solving formulas for acne and anti-aging have propelled his products to top-shelf status. Peter then walks us through his brand's evolution and shares how he leverages so…

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Nail and Scale 18:52

2M ago18:52

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In this episode, Peep Laja emphasizes the importance of deeply understanding your target market and ideal customer profile (ICP) to drive growth in B2B SaaS. He advocates for ongoing research to inform effective messaging, breaks down the key components of high-converting copy, and shares how tools like Wynter enable teams to get fast feedback and …

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129 - Brad Schultz, Beatbox 27:38

2M ago27:38

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In Ep. 129 of Earned, Conor sits down with Brad Schultz, co-founder and CMO of BeatBox. To start, we dive into how Brad and his high school buddy Justin Fenchel (fellow co-founder and CEO of BeatBox) evolved from teenage business enthusiasts to the masterminds behind a beverage revolution. Brad pulls back the curtain around the pair’s experience on…

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#67, Gary Vaynerchuk, Serial Entrepreneur and Chairman of VaynerX — The importance of kind candor, how to get over your insecurity, and why you need to embrace social media 29:36

2M ago29:36

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Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as "GaryVee," is a serial entrepreneur, the Chairman of VaynerX, and 5x New York Times Best Selling Author. He is a leading global mind on what's next in culture, relevance, and the internet. Gary possesses an uncanny ability to recognize trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact consume…

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Start in a Niche 34:06

2M ago34:06

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In this episode, Peep dives into why niching down is the key to success for early-stage B2B SaaS companies. He explains how focusing on solving a specific problem for a targeted market, rather than competing directly with industry giants, allows startups to gain traction and dominate their niche. Peep emphasizes that niching down isn't about limiti…

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CreatorIQ Connect Europe | Trailblazing Beyond Beauty: How e.l.f. Stays On The Cutting Edge of Culture. 38:17

2M ago38:17

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In this Earned x CreatorIQ Connect Europe session, Conor introduces Kory Marchisotto, CMO of e.l.f. Beauty and President of Keys Soulcare. To start, we dive into what e.l.f. achieved during 2023, and how the brand has managed to lock down the title of No. 1 stock on the NYSE out of over 1.6k companies. Kory shares how e.l.f. has climbed the ranks a…

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Scientific Laws of Marketing 28:03

2M ago28:03

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In this episode, Peep Laja explores the scientific laws of marketing, focusing on building mental and physical availability for brands. Drawing from the works of Professor Byron Sharpe and the Ehrenberg Bass Institute, Laja emphasizes the importance of being top of mind and easily found when potential customers are ready to make a purchase. The epi…

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128 - Deepica Mutyala, Live Tinted 35:09

2M ago35:09

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In Ep. 128 of Earned, Conor sits down with Deepica Mutyala, founder and CEO of inclusive beauty brand Live Tinted. To start, we dive into how Deepica harnessed her online influence to establish the beauty empire that is Live Tinted. Deepica shares why she created the viral Hue Stick, a product that has won three Allure Best of Beauty Awards since l…

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#66, Mary-Catherine Lader, COO of Uniswap Labs — How you know you're ready to take on more risk, why you should create anti-values, and the importance of community 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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Mary-Catherine Lader is the Chief Operating Officer of Uniswap Labs. She previously was a Managing Director at BlackRock, and Chief Operating Officer of the firm’s Digital Wealth business and head of its climate tech business, Aladdin Sustainability. She began her career as an investment analyst with Goldman Sachs’ Special Situations Group and serv…

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Winning Beyond the Product 30:26

2M ago30:26

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This episode explores the critical factors that define market leadership, from being first in a category to leveraging innovation and strategic marketing. Hear from experts like David Aaker, Mark Ritson, and Byron Sharp on how top brands maintain dominance and why small brands face uphill battles. Discover actionable insights on standing out, stayi…

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127 - Larissa Jensen, Circana 33:33

3M ago33:33

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In Ep. 127 of Earned, Conor sits down with Larissa Jensen, SVP and Global Beauty Industry Advisor at Circana. With more than two decades of experience in the beauty industry, Larissa shares how beauty standards have evolved in that time, and the pivotal role social media has played. We explore how the landscape is shifting from traditional departme…

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Differentiation: How To Stand Out 21:52

3M ago21:52

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In this new style of "How To Win", Peep Laja discusses the importance of differentiation in today's highly competitive B2B SaaS market. He explores various strategies for standing out, such as focusing on brand, taking a polarizing stance, being radically transparent, and leveraging personal brands. Laja emphasizes that differentiation is a CEO-lev…

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#65, Gregory Galant, Co-Founder and CEO of Muck Rack — Pros and cons of bootstrapping, building a scrappy culture, the importance of building a network 1:20:23

3M ago1:20:23

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Gregory Galant is the co-founder and CEO of Muck Rack, a platform enabling PR teams to work together to find the right journalists for their stories, send customized pitches, build meaningful relationships with the media, monitor news and quantify their impact. It’s used by thousands of organizations, including Taco Bell, Pfizer, Golin, Internation…

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126 - Ashton Wall, GateMaker Community 35:05

3M ago35:05

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In Ep. 126 of Earned, Conor sits down (again!) with Ashton Wall, co-founder of GateMaker Community and expert in all things creator economy. To start, we dive into how Ashton achieved her dream of owning her own B2B company, GateMaker Community—a brand-focused, performance-driven earned media agency built around the power of community. Ashton share…

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125 - Jackie Pimentel, Meta 35:54

3M ago35:54

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In Ep. 125 of Earned, Conor sits down with Jackie Pimentel, Senior Director of Creators and Threads at trillion-dollar social networking conglomerate Meta. To start, we dive into the origin story of Facebook, and learn how our previously fragmented world has become increasingly more connected. Jackie shares why Meta keeps users at the center of eve…

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#64, Kristi Herold, Founder and CEO of JAM — Pivoting during a crisis, leading through playfulness, and creating joy in the workplace 56:54

3M ago56:54

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Kristi Herold is the CEO of JAM, a global business connecting people through play, and one of the largest recreational sports leagues in the world. Since 2020, JAM has produced 3,500+ corporate team-building events in over 30 countries. Kristi consults and speaks on how to move a culture from surviving to thriving. Her bestselling book, "It Pays to…

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124 - Courtney Shields, DIBS Beauty 35:16

3M ago35:16

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In Ep. 124 of Earned, Conor sits down with Courtney Shields, social media icon (with over 1M Instagram followers) and Co-founder of fast-growing beauty brand DIBS. To start, we dive into the ups and the downs of product creation, and learn the story behind two of DIBS Beauty’s most successful product launches. Courtney shares why she needs to feel …

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123 - Michelle Crossan-Matos, Ulta Beauty 25:56

3M ago25:56

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Today not only marks Earned’s 123rd episode, but also its fourth birthday! To celebrate this milestone, Conor sits down with an esteemed guest: Michelle Crossan-Matos, Chief Marketing Officer of retail powerhouse Ulta Beauty. We kick off the episode by diving into what Michelle calls a “fabulous year of results and people.” While Michelle only join…

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122 - Taylor Frankel, Nudestix 34:48

4M ago34:48

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In Episode 122 of Earned, Conor sits down with Taylor Frankel, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Nudestix. To start, we dive into the founding story of Nudestix. Back in 2014, at the young age of 17, Taylor launched the brand in collaboration with her mother (Jenny Frankel) and sister (Ally Frankel) back in 2014. With a desire to create a produ…

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#63, Matt Abrahams, Author and Lecturer at Stanford University — Embracing vulnerability in leadership, the art of feedback, and how to personalize your pitch 1:05:46

4M ago1:05:46

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If you've ever found yourself stumbling over words in a high-stakes presentation or wondering how to turn a dinner party into a deeper connection, this is the conversation you need to hear. Plus, for all the leaders out there, we have expert insights on managing emotional reactions to feedback and fostering a culture of open dialogue for transforma…

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121 - Chris Ruder, Spikeball 36:49

4M ago36:49

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In Ep. 121 of Earned, Conor sits down with Chris Ruder, CEO of Spikeball—the world’s largest supplier of roundnet equipment. To start, we dive into the background of Spikeball, which originally launched in 1989, before learning how Chris revived the name in 2004. With his original job being a sales position at Microsoft, Chris shares that he had no…

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120 - Alex Rawitz, CreatorIQ 44:12

4M ago44:12

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For Ep. 120 of Earned, we decided to spice things up. Conor sits down with Alex Rawitz, CreatorIQ’s own Director of Research & Insights, and author of the renowned newsletter, “How to Build Brands and Influence People.” Conor puts Alex in the hot seat by tackling the famed Hot Ones challenge, wherein they both eat progressively spicier chicken wing…

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#62, Sal Di Stefano, Co-Founder of Mind Pump Media — How authenticity drives growth, how you know you have the right cofounders, why being right is not the goal, and how physical strength drives your leadership ... 1:26:29

4M ago1:26:29

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Get pumped for this episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up! I sat down with Sal Di Stefano, the co-founder of Mind Pump Media. You’ll learn how he and his co-founders propelled a fitness podcast into a multifaceted business empire. I loved his perspective on embracing the journey, how authenticity drives growth, and the importance of NOT being right.…

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119 - Kyle Leahy, Glossier 36:21

4M ago36:21

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In Ep. 119 of Earned, Conor sits down with Kyle Leahy, CEO of Glossier—the skin first, makeup second, multi-generational brand that generated nearly $300M in retail sales last year. To start, we dive into Kyle’s philosophy to “work hard and be nice to people,” which has guided her through not only her professional career, but her personal life as w…

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118 - Cassandra Thurswell, Kitsch 34:53

5M ago34:53

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In Ep. 118 of Earned, Conor sits down with Cassandra Thurswell, founder and CEO of Instagram’s favorite haircare brand, Kitsch. (Use code “EARNED20” at checkout for 20% off Kitsch products!) We start by hearing Cassandra’s journey to launching Kitsch, including the sacrifices she had to make to fund the business. Cassandra explains how building the…

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The Secret Sauce to $80M Bootstrapped - with AppSumo's Noah Kagan 22:47

5M ago22:47

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This week on How To Win: Noah Kagan of AppSumo, a platform for digital marketplace deals focusing on software aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses. They have bootstrapped to over $80 million in revenue. You’ll hear insights on scaling business by focusing on what works, the importance of staying true to your core values, and the strategy beh…

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#61, Rob Ryan, Co-Founder of Ascend Communications — Embracing a bootstrap mentality, picking the right spouse, and handling the mental and physical toll of entrepreneurship 1:11:35

5M ago1:11:35

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My guest for the latest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up is Rob Ryan, Co-Founder of Ascend Communication. Ascend was acquired by Lucent Technologies in 1999 by Lucent Technologies. Rob is a fount of knowledge about entrepreneurship and courageous leadership. He’s also a great story teller and a hoot! Check out this clip for a sneak peek into ou…

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117 - Taylor Lorenz, The Washington Post 34:01

5M ago34:01

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In Ep. 117 of Earned, Conor sits down with Taylor Lorenz, Technology Columnist at The Washington Post, and author of “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet.” We start the episode with an excerpt from Taylor’s recent essay in Marie Claire, and hear how she deals with the hate and harassment that runs rampan…

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From Zero to Unicorn: Factorial HR's Strategic Success - with Factorial HR's Bernat Farrero 24:02

5M ago24:02

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This week on How To Win: Bernat Farrero of Factorial HR, sharing insights on revolutionizing HR for SMBs. You’ll hear about the importance of simplifying complex HR processes for small and medium businesses, Factorial HR's strategic approach to scaling internationally while addressing localized needs, and how they navigated the challenges of rapid …

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116 - Lucia Ruehlemann, SAIE 34:20

5M ago34:20

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In our 116th episode of Earned, Conor sits down with Lucia Ruehlemann, President of Saie—a clean makeup brand that prioritizes superhero ingredients and high-performance outcomes, all while maintaining sustainable packaging and products. To start, we dive into Lucia’s decade of experience building successful indie brands such as Fresh and Drunk Ele…

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#60, David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, and Peter Goldstein, Entrepreneur and author of The Entrepreneur's IPO — The surprising way money impacts your life, the three forms of ignorant arrogance ... 32:58

5M ago32:58

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This new episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up features a dynamic tag team of David Meltzer, the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, and Peter Goldstein, entrepreneur and the author of “The Entrepreneur’s IPO”! You’ll hear about David’s complete rebirth in his life and career journey as he shares the surprising ways that money impacts your life, and P…

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Scaling Beyond $100M and Creating New Categories - with Pendo's Todd Olson 26:21

5M ago26:21

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This week on How To Win: Todd Olson of Pendo, revealing the secrets behind building a product-led growth company. You’ll hear how Pendo's focus on product experience revolutionized customer interaction, the importance of integrating customer feedback into product development for sustained growth, and the strategic approach to scaling a software com…

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115 - Rea Ann Silva, Beautyblender 32:51

5M ago32:51

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In our 115th episode of Earned, Conor sits down with Rea Ann Silva, Founder and CEO of Beautyblender—the egg-shaped sponge that took the makeup industry by storm. To start, we dive into the creation of Beautyblender, and Rea Ann’s journey along the way. Rea Ann explains that by cultivating her love of dreaming big, she was introduced to new things,…

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Building a $180M PR Powerhouse with MuckRack's Gregory Galant 24:39

5M ago24:39

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This week on How To Win: Gregory Galant of Muck Rack, discusses the journey of transforming a podcasting venture into a leading software solution for public relations professionals. You’ll hear insights on the importance of building strong journalist relationships, the strategic pivot from service to software, and the value of slow, deliberate grow…

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114 - Ahmet Mercan, AlphaTauri (Red Bull) 27:17

6M ago27:17

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In Ep. 114 of Earned, Conor sits down with Ahmet Mercan, the CEO of Red Bull’s premium fashion line AlphaTauri. First, we dive into why the beverage brand decided to foray into fashion, and hear how innovation is the throughline across the Red Bull family of brands. Ahmet details his experience building the AlphaTauri brand from the ground up, and …

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#59, Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of Block (formerly Square)— Building a team of missionaries, what true innovation takes, and the importance of timing 1:08:51

6M ago1:08:51

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How do you find your new idea? What does it take to attract a team of true believers? And what does glass-blowing have to do with entrepreneurship? Hint: the key is timing. All of these questions are answered in my newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up with Jim McKelvey, the Co-Founder of Block (previously known as Square)! Jim McKelvey is be…

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Disrupting the B2B Marketplace -- with TrustRadius's Vinay Bhagat 25:45

6M ago25:45

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This week on How To Win: Vinay Bhagat of TrustRadius, revolutionizing B2B software buying with in-depth user reviews. You’ll hear how TrustRadius overcame the challenge of creating a trusted review platform in a saturated market, the strategic decisions that led to successful monetization, and the importance of focusing on quality over quantity to …

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113 - Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Olive & June 35:51

6M ago35:51

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In Episode 113 of Earned, we sit down with Sarah Gibson Tuttle, the Founder and CEO of Olive & June—the industry leader holding the No. 1 spot in the nail category. To start, we dive into the overall journey of Olive & June, with Sarah explaining how she got her inspiration for the original business model from Drybar, the premium blow-out hair salo…

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