Problem Solvers

S1 Ep165: 3 Ways to Adapt to the Future 21.09.2020 18:12 ↓

We've gone from panic, to adaptation, to new normal, to... something else? Here are three ways to think about what comes next, and how to make sure you're as relevant as ever.

S1 Ep162: When A Big Competitor Suddenly Appears 31.08.2020 22:04 ↓

Madison Semarjian's fashion app Mada was totally unique and making waves... until a massively funded competitor came along. Here's how Madison, fresh out of college, pivoted to protect her space.

S1 Ep160: When You Have The Right Idea... At The Wrong Time 17.08.2020 24:20 ↓

Sometimes an idea isn't bad... it's just that the timing is bad. So what do you do? In this episode, host Jason Feifer tells two stories from his own life about finding the right time for once-wrong ideas, and how you can make the most of yours.

S1 Ep157: Retail Horror Stories From Shark Tank's First Contestant 27.07.2020 17:42 ↓

Retail is not as simple as getting products into stores, as Tiffany Krumins learned the hard way. Here are her tough lessons, which she learned after scoring big on the first-ever episode of Shark Tank.

S1 Ep156: Reinvent Your Business, With Shark Tank's Matt Higgins 20.07.2020 47:19 ↓

The most important question an entrepreneur can ask today: "If I were starting my business today, what business would I build?" We discuss this (and how to reinvent yourself too!) with Matt Higgins, a recurring shark on Shark Tank and CEO of the investment firm RSE Ventures.

S1 Ep152: How Innovation Works, with Matt Ridley 22.06.2020 25:06 ↓

How do you innovate, and how do you do it in a time of crisis? A conversation with Matt Ridley, author of the book "How Innovation Works".

S1 Ep151: You're Prepared For Crisis, Whether You Know It Or Not 15.06.2020 26:41 ↓

Entrepreneurs can get through anything. Why? Because they've already been prepared for the worst. Hear host Jason Feifer's thoughts, and then a conversation with "The Soul of an Entrepreneur" author David Sax.

S1 Ep148: "I Pivoted My Business During Coronavirus. Now What?" 25.05.2020 27:44 ↓

Many entrepreneurs have pivoted online, offering new digital services in order to keep their business afloat. Now they’re wondering: Is this really sustainable? Small-business expert Amanda Brinkman offers a surprising answer: Not only is it sustainable — it might be better for your business! In this episode, we listen in on a coaching session she gives Leigh Ann Cannady, owner of a performing art...

S1 Ep147: Seeing Opportunity During Coronavirus, part 3 18.05.2020 24:01 ↓

Stories of entrepreneurs who are making fast, important changes during this crisis. Featuring: Eric Morton of American Bench Craft, Lisa Janvrin of YouthfulNest, Brian Chen of ROOM, Todd Bellomy of Farthest Star Sake, and Kirsten Lambert of Beantown Bedding

S1 Ep146: How Big Can Our Ambitions Get? 11.05.2020 26:46 ↓

Our ambitions drive us, but they can also consume us. How do we make the most of them, without losing ourselves? We explore with Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe.

What To Do When It's All Your Fault 28.04.2020 18:00 ↓

Leaders are made in a time of crisis—not just because they can step up to fix things, but because they're willing to look at their own flaws and become a better leader. That's the story of Eric Edelson of Fireclay Tile, who had to fix his company... and himself. This is a bonus episode of Problem Solvers, brought to you by Asana.

S1 Ep144: Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's Strategy: Rethink Everything! 27.04.2020 35:32 ↓

The Rock and business partner Dany Garcia have a rule: "We aren't attached to process. We're only attached to outcome."