Entrepreneur Network Podcast
1,807 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★ - 58 ratingsThese lively discussions bring Entrepreneur Media's journalists together with the most interesting, intriguing minds and leaders to discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and innovation.
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This TV Design Guru Is On a Mission to Redesigns Pot Shops
July 07, 2022 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MBKim Myles is host of the lively new show High Design on Discovery Plus, in which she makes over dispensaries that could really use some freshening up. On the episode, she talks about her entrepreneurial journey from hair stylist to reality TV show winner to TV show and personality. She also shares her tips on how to transform your retail business to better serve your customers.
JuE Wong, CEO of Olaplex, on Driving Growth
July 06, 2022 07:07 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBJuE Wong is the CEO of Olaplex. Olaplex is one of the top independent haircare brands. Ms. Wong has extensive experience in scaling business and financial performance for all classes of business from emerging businesses, middle market growth organizations and established/ legacy companies. She has strategic and operating expertise in digital and technology-driven platforms of growth. Prior to joining Olaplex, Ms. Wong served as the Global Chief Executive Officer of Moroccanoil Inc.
GEOFF ALEXANDER of Wow Bao on Branding Dark Kitchens
July 05, 2022 07:05 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander learned that in order to expand a virtual restaurant concept you have to “wow” with impressive branding. Listen to this interview to learn about improving your online presence, digital ordering innovations, and letting go in order to grow. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers. Sign Up for POPMENU and Save $100: Make your restaurant better with TOAST:
Bruichladdich Distillery Makes Whisky That Is Good for the Soul and for the Earth
July 05, 2022 07:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBA chat with chief executive Douglas Taylor about the legendary distillery's efforts to invest in sustainable technology and success in uplifting its local communities. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at
Going Back to School for a Really Good Beer
June 30, 2022 07:05 - 32 minutes - 30 MBFarm Ale Brewing stays true to the history of their old schoolhouse, while brewing exceptionally good beer. But they’re keeping things small and local to insure the highest quality ingredients, while supporting other local businesses in the area, and hiring employees for their potential, not necessarily their experience.
How To Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis
June 30, 2022 07:05 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBAlmost a quarter of parents who have consumed cannabis in the past year haven’t talked to their kids about their cannabis use, according to a new Harris poll. Can you blame them? It’s a hard conversation. To give some pointers we’re joined by Danielle Simone Brand, the author of the book Weed Mom, and Rabbi James Kahn, who along with being Executive Director at Holistic Industries has written much about helping to normalize cannabis,
David Siegel, CEO of Meetup, on Building Local Community
June 29, 2022 07:06 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBDavid Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and before that, President of Seeking Alpha. He hosts the podcast Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community. David’s book, Decide & Conquer, lays out the framework for decision-making that leaders can use to ensure organizational and personal success.
Win All Day! With Coach JC and Strumming Through Life with Chris Martin
June 28, 2022 18:03 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAlan welcomes Coach JC - Mental Conditioning Coach, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Author of Win All Day! Alan talks about his Aha! moment when he understood business It's when he lost everything due to arrogance. Question to Coach JC, "when was your aha! moment?" He replied, "my breakthrough came when he realized all else failed and have no choice but to reinvent himself!" Coach JC say's you have to believe in yourself! Believe that you are a winner and that you deserve to hav...
DUCE RAYMOND of Sweet Baby Ray’s on Social Media Like a Boss
June 28, 2022 07:07 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBSweet Baby Ray’s is a household name. But even a world-famous brand has room to grow on social media. Listen to this interview with Duce Raymond of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Catering to learn about making TikToks, going viral, and getting a shoutout from Mark Zuckerberg. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers. Try POPMENU Answering and Save $100: Make your restaurant better with TOAST:
Mapping Out Your Social Media Strategy With Yelp’s Lara Betthauser
June 27, 2022 17:57 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThis week, small business expert Emily Washcovick sits down with Yelp social media manager Lara Betthauser for some frank talk about using your social media pages effectively, and how to get over the scary idea of video content by using existing resources — your employees.
Why Is This Company A Web3 Company?
June 27, 2022 07:08 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBConfused about Web3? This is the episode for you! I always wonder why a company uses web3 technology, when it seems to be doing the same thing as a web2 company. So I asked someone. Today, I have a very candid conversation with Rusty Matveev, chief strategy officer at Calaxy, a web3 company.
Behind the Community: Spotlight on Your Local Yelp Team
June 23, 2022 07:08 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHave you seen the “Yelp Elite” badge on profiles on Yelp or encountered community managers in your city, but felt unsure about what their roles are in the business community? Emily sits down with Gabi and Aimee—two Yelp employees who got their start as community managers—to discuss the importance of community and explain the inner workings of local Yelper networks. Give it a listen to understand how community managers and Elites work together to support small businesses across the country.
NFL Great Calvin Johnson, Jr on How Cannabis Helped Him Stay In The Game
June 23, 2022 07:08 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBHall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr (aka Megatron played wide receiver for 9 illustrious years on the Detroit Lions. Now he’s embarked onon a new journey as a cannabis executive. Johnson is co-founder, along with Detroit Lions teammate Rob Sims, of Primitiv, a Michigan-based cannabis company that offers cannabis-based products, a branded line of merch, their first dispensary in Niles, Michigan.
Michael Kassan, Founder and CEO of MediaLink, on Seizing Opportunities
June 22, 2022 07:03 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBMichael E. Kassan is the founder and CEO of MediaLink, a leading strategic advisory firm. Described as the “ultimate power broker,” he is a trusted advisor on speed dial with every major executive in the media, marketing, entertainment and technology C-Suite. They seek his insights and instruction for solving their most complex business challenges. MediaLink is a part of UTA, which acquired the firm from Ascential pLc in 2021.
BRENDAN SWEENEY of Popmenu on How Ego is the Root of All Evil
June 21, 2022 07:04 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBWhen co-founding Popmenu, CEO Brendan Sweeney knew they would do things differently. The first rules? No corporate bullshit or egos. Listen to this interview to learn about building a positive user experience for customers, and the importance of answers. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers, presented by Toast. Try out POPMENU and save $100: Sign Up for TOAST to improve your restaurant:
Ice Cream Super Chef Liz Rogers
June 21, 2022 07:04 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe founder of Creamalicious gives us the scoop on launching the first Black-owned national ice cream brand.
Emails That Should Have Never Been Sent, with Nicole Lapin
June 20, 2022 07:09 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBBefore you send your next email, listen to this! Jason opens his inbox and reads some of the worst pitches he's received, and then he and Money Rehab podcast host Nicole Lapin discuss how they could have been improved. This is a rebroadcast of an episode of Money Rehab, which you can find on the iHeartMedia app or wherever you get podcasts.
Working the Kinks out of the Customer Experience
June 16, 2022 07:07 - 22 minutes - 21 MBNola Bliss Massage Therapy starts making its clients more comfortable before they walk in the door with user-friendly online booking. Once they’re inside, the client-forward service continues with personalized service, and a staff that reflects the diverse New Orleans neighborhood. Tune in to hear what keeps reviewer Swati coming back, and how owner Sara has scaled from her solo operation to over 20 massage therapists.
Is Ketamine the Next Frontier? This Cannabis Exec Thinks So
June 16, 2022 07:06 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBKetamine has been shown to treat depression, PTSD, and anxiety. In recent years, clinics have been popping up in cities across America and Canada. Guest Matt Stang is co-founder and CEO of Delic Corp, the largest infrastructure of psychedelic wellness clinics in the U.S. Matt started his career as an intern at High Times and rose up the ranks to be its owner. Now he’s embarking on a new journey in psychedelics such as ketamine. Here’s why he think ketamine is so powerful and his predictions f...
Wendy Lund, CCO of Organon, on a Better and Healthier Every Day for Every Woman
June 15, 2022 07:04 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWendy Lund is the chief communications officer of Organon. Organon is a global health care company dedicated to making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. Wendy is responsible for establishing and overseeing global communications and related advocacy. Throughout her career, Wendy has maintained a focus on women’s health, helping bring information and advocacy around the world.
NOAH GLASS of Olo on Treating Every Day Like It’s Day 1
June 14, 2022 07:05 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBWhen Olo was listed on the NYSE, it was Day 5,769 of the company. But for CEO Noah Glass, it was still Day 1. Listen to this interview to learn about using digital data to make guests feel like regulars, on-demand commerce, and deciding to Embrace The Suck. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers, presented by Toast. Try POPMENU Answering and Save $100: Make your restaurant better with TOAST:
Best-Selling Author James Patterson
June 14, 2022 07:05 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe superstar novelist discusses his new memoir 'James Patterson by James Patterson.'
Sustainability Is A Business Opportunity
June 13, 2022 07:03 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBSustainability often feels like a mission or an obligation, but what if we saw it as a major business opportunity instead? Karen Weigert, director of the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility at Loyola University, says that's exactly what it is. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at
Strategizing for Social: The Video Edition
June 09, 2022 07:49 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIf a picture is worth a thousand words, how valuable a video must be! The amount of online videos consumers are watching has doubled since 2018—to address this striking trend, Emily is joined by Yelp’s San Diego community manager, Anne, to chat about Anne’s success in creating video content for social media. Anne shares actionable tips, including how to get that perfect shot and the benefits of scheduling apps, to help you level up your content.
A Rock Photographer Offers His Creative Advice to Brands
June 09, 2022 07:48 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBAndreas “Dre” Neumann is Chief Creative Officer of Jushi, a publicly-traded MSO that includes retails locations, brands, and grow facilities. He is also a photographer who has shot such artists as the Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, and the Queens of the Stone Age. In fact, it was the latter that led him into the cannabis business. We talk to Dre about why this big advertising exec got into the cannabis business, and what advice he has to other creatives about branding.
Sallie Krawcheck, Co-Founder of Ellevest, on Getting More Money into the Hands of Women
June 08, 2022 07:05 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBSallie Krawcheck, is the co-founder of Ellevest. Ellevest is the #1 investment company for women. Sallie’s professional mission is to get more money into the hands of women. Ellevest was named on CNBC’s top 50 "Disruptor" list in 2019, on LinkedIn’s 50 “Most Sought-After Startups” list two years in a row, and as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Brilliant Ideas. Krawcheck is also the best-selling author of “Own It: The Power of Women at Work.”
Following Your Passion with James Brown and One Foot In Front Of The Other with Simon Leslie
June 07, 2022 21:09 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAs the world turns, entrepreneurs are flourishing. Joining Alan this week is Jason Brown, founder and CEO of Family Central. Jason started building chains of retail stores until 1999 when he dove into the digital world and started building digitally native businesses. Though he was successful in building new companies, he also experienced failure. As the world was changing with so were the consumers and that caused a ripple affect. However he was given an opportunity to which he and his ...
MATT PLAPP of America’s Best Restaurants on Marketing That Works
June 07, 2022 07:09 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBMatt Plapp is on a mission to help the best restaurants become even better. Listen to this interview with the America’s Best Restaurants CEO to learn about restaurant tech, making a CRM, and how it only takes 600 customers to transform your P&L. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers, presented by Toast? Try POPMENU Answering and Save $100: Make your restaurant better with TOAST:
This Company Is a Landfill's Worst Enemy
June 07, 2022 07:09 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBA conversation with Brett Heffes, CEO of Winmark Corporation, about the financial and environmental wins of brands like Plato’s Closet and Play it Again Sports. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at
The Power of Conflict, with Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer
June 06, 2022 07:06 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe world is full of conflict, but Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer says most people approach it all wrong. They either see conflict as something to avoid, or they argue with emotion and a winner-take-all mentality. “If we're going to engage together, I should have a purpose for engaging with you,” he says. In this conversation, inspired by his new book "The Power of Conflict", Taffer explains how to use conflict purposefully and constructively.
Aligning Brand Evolution with Tradition
June 02, 2022 07:07 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWhen you’re short-staffed, it's easy to want to hire the first applicant. But holding out for the right candidate pays off—not just in quality of work, but in the contribution to your culture. Employees are your best brand ambassadors; they spread the mission and values, and they play a role in creating a great place to work. Join the celebrated winery Cakebread Cellars in this episode to learn about developing workplace culture, hiring practices, and implementing team values in business.
Why This Twitter Executive Launched a Cannabis Data Company
June 02, 2022 07:07 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAs the cannabis market grows, so have the number of data technology companies offering brands business intelligence. Our guest today is Jeffrey Graham Co-Founder and CEO of Pistil Data. The company has built applications for salespeople at brands to that helps them identify the best-selling opportunities. Pistil recently closed a $6.5 million seed round led by Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde.
Julie Rice, Co-Founder of SoulCycle, on the Power of Building Community
June 01, 2022 07:08 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJulie Rice is co-founder of the fitness phenomenon, SoulCycle. Rice's life's work has been about building community and she served as Co-CEO at SoulCycle from 2006 to 2015 before serving as a Partner at WeWork from 2017 to 2019. She is currently the Co-Founder of Peoplehood. Peoplehood makes the world a more connected and empathetic place, one conversation at a time. In addition, she is a board member of the Public Theatre and WeightWatchers.
SHAZ KHAN of Tono Pizzeria and Cheesesteaks on Navigating Friendship + Business
May 31, 2022 07:06 - 34 minutes - 60.1 MBShaz Khan knows the adage of not mixing friends and family with business or money. But when he co-founded a restaurant he mixed all four. Listen to this interview with the co-owner of Tono Pizzeria and Cheesesteaks to learn about scaling a company and combining friendship and business. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers, presented by Toast? Try POPMENU Answering and Save $100: Make your restaurant run better with TOAST:
The Kids In the Hall's Bruce McCulloch
May 31, 2022 07:05 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe hilarious writer, director and performer discusses his new one-man show 'Bruce McCulloch: Tales of Bravery and Stupidity.'
How to Find Great Talent, with Tyler Cowen
May 30, 2022 07:08 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBHow do you find great talent? How do you convince them to join you? Sometimes the answer is: You don't find great talent at all — you CREATE great talent. Economist Tyler Cowen, coauthor of a new book called "Talent", explains how to do it in this episode.
Stellar Customer Service Starts with the Hiring Process
May 26, 2022 07:06 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBA Mediterranean oasis in the middle of the Arizona desert, CALA offers its patrons seasonally-inspired dishes with a carefully curated selection of wines and cocktails to accompany them. This business recently opened but has already made an impact with its quality cuisine, customer communication and exceptional service. Hear from general manager, Robert Meir, and learn about how he is building the team he credits with being ambassadors for the restaurant’s values.
Do Most Cannabis Beverages Suck? This Cocktail Expert Thinks So.
May 26, 2022 07:06 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWarren Bobrow is a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. He has written 6 books, including Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations. His latest venture is Klaus, which he calls “the finest terpene forward Craft cannabis cocktail in the world.” Bold words for sure, but Warren knows his cocktails and he uses only the finest ingredients. Here’s his take on the future of infused cannabis beverages.
Steve Fredette, Co-Founder of Toast, on Technological Innovation
May 25, 2022 08:27 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBSteve Fredette is president and co-founder of Toast, Inc (NYSE: TOST.) Toast, Inc. is a cloud-based restaurant software company, providing restaurant management and a point of sale system. Steve spearheads the company’s product and innovation initiatives. Prior to founding Toast, Steve started and co-led the mobile commerce business at Endeca (now known as Oracle), where he built out the product team.
ANDRÉ VENER of Dog Haus on Effective Branding
May 24, 2022 07:05 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBAndre Vener helped create a household name in Dog Haus (@doghausdogs) with a dynamic approach to classic food choices. Listen to this interview to learn about launching successful restaurant brands, franchising, and scaling with ghost kitchens. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers, presented by Toast? Try POPMENU Answering: Make your restaurant better with TOAST tech:
YouTube Megastar Tiko
May 24, 2022 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHow this 16-year-old creator built a 6 million+ channel.
The Four-Day Workweek Is Here
May 23, 2022 07:06 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBThe four-day workweek was once just an experiment. Now it’s regular life for many people. So what’s that like? In this episode, we look at the good, the bad, the reason our workweek evolved the way it did, and what it’ll take to get everyone else another day off. (This is an episode of Jason Feifer's other podcast, Build For Tomorrow.)
How Asian-American Women Are Blazing New Paths in Cannabis
May 19, 2022 07:07 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBDespite stigmas, Asian American and Pacific Islanders are making a big difference in the cannabis industry. On this episode, we’re joined by Eunice Kim, founder and CEO of HiVi, a digital cannabis product that matches people to the right cannabis products, and Judy Yee co-founder and CEO of K-Zen, a cannabis beverage company. They talk about why they got into cannabis and the challenges they’ve had to overcome.
Prioritizing Your Mental Health to Impact Your Bottom Line
May 19, 2022 07:07 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBFor many entrepreneurs and business owners, it might seem impossible to balance the demands of the business with your own mental health needs and personal wellbeing. In fact, it’s often positioned as admirable and selfless to put your own needs aside in exchange for starting or running a business. It’s time to move away from that narrative. Tune in for advice on prioritizing your wellness and directly impacting your bottom line and online reputation.
Jodi Guber Brufsky, Founder of Beyond Yoga, on Body Positivity
May 18, 2022 08:06 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBJodi Guber Brufsky is the Founder of Beyond Yoga, a luxury athleisure brand that empowers women of all shapes and sizes, setting a tone of body positivity and inclusivity. Beyond Yoga was most recently sold to Levi’s. Prior to Beyond Yoga, Jodi co-founded Beyond PR, a full-service event and public relations company. Today, Jodi continues to spread the mission and vision for Beyond Yoga through podcasts, articles, and social media.
MATT HORN on Finding Purpose in Family and Flames
May 17, 2022 07:07 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBBefore he was a James Beard nominated chef, Matt Horn (@MattHornX) started out humbly cooking over a fire in his grandmother's backyard. Listen to this interview with the Horn Hospitality Group CEO about growing a global brand with social media and why he decided to “burn the boats.” LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LEARNED on Restaurant Influencers, presented by Toast? Try POPMENU Today: Make your restaurant better with TOAST:
Filmmaker Johnny Lin
May 17, 2022 07:07 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe super producer discusses the juggling act of art and finance required to bring movies to life.
Turning Plastic Trash Into Construction Materials
May 16, 2022 07:08 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBByFusion fuses plastic waste into construction blocks, which is pretty amazing — but the pathway forward for this company involves an abandoned patent, a lot of investor skepticism, and a very ambitious business model. Here's how sustainable innovation happens. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at
Unpacking the MJ Unpacked Conference in NYC
May 12, 2022 07:05 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBMany executives in the cannabis industry will be heading to New York City this month for the MJ Unpacked conference from May 20 to 22—and not just to see Ghost Face Killah in concert. The event, only in its second year, offers a chance for cannabis CPG brands, retailers, and investors to make deals, network, and get excited about the NYC market. Guests George and Kim Jage are the founders of MJ Unpacked. They talk about why they started the event, what to expect, and their predictions for the...
Build the Plane as You're Taking Off
May 12, 2022 07:04 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBBecoming a go-to spot isn’t luck—it takes consistency and a memorable experience. From the owners’ daily incense-burning to custom orders and spot on delivery service, Juicy Leaf does just that. In this episode, hear Felix and Felipe’s divide and conquer strategy that has made their boutique plant company a leader in the LA scene, and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. Reviewer Emily shares what sets The Juicy Leaf apart and why she’ll never shop anywhere else for client gifts.