Forbes Talks Shop

What does it really take to build a billion-dollar sales machine — and why does Ryan Serhant still swear by Post-it notes? In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with SERHANT. founder and Owning Manhattan star Ryan Serhant for a fast-moving conversation about the habits, tools and mindset behind his nonstop career. From the analog sales trick he refuses to give up to the...

In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with Love Thy Nader star and Mary & Pip founder Mary Holland Nader to discuss her unconventional career path, from managing ultra-high-net-worth clients at Deutsche Bank to building a behavioral finance platform designed to make money less intimidating. Mary shares the financial habits that keep her grounded, including her weekly "mo...

Patton Oswalt has spent decades turning everyday observations into unforgettable comedy. But in a world where everyone is expected to be online, visible and constantly creating content, finding the quiet space to actually notice things has become its own challenge. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Spencer Dukoff sits down with the comedian, actor and writer to discuss the realities of bu...

Nyjah Huston didn’t become one of skateboarding’s most recognizable names by playing it safe. He did it by getting back on the board. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, hosted by Kim Peiffer, the Olympic skateboarder opens up about the discipline, risk and recovery behind a career spent pushing the limits of street skating—from skating backyard obstacles as a kid to filming at iconic spots in N...

Caleb Simpson didn’t build his massive social media following by trying to sell people a fantasy apartment. He built that audience by having the courage—and vision—to ask strangers to simply open the door. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop hosted by Spencer Dukoff, the creator behind viral home-tour interviews opens up about how one simple question (“Can I see your apartment?”) turned into a ca...

Haley Sacks didn’t build her personal brand by selling people a fantasy. She built it by telling the truth about money. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop hosted by Spencer Dukoff, the creator behind "Mrs. Dow Jones" and author of 'Future Rich Person' opens up about why “getting rich quick” is a myth, breaks down the mindset behind financial independence and reveals what it actually means to bui...

Joe Ando didn’t have a job, a plan or a clear path forward—just a sewing machine in his parents’ garage. In this episode of Forbes Talk Shop, Joe breaks down how a series of small, scrappy decisions—from messaging strangers on Instagram to making custom dresses for celebrities—turned into a viral fashion career and a growing brand. He shares the real story behind his “Can I Make You a Dress?” seri...

Porsha Williams is building far more than a reality TV legacy—she’s building a business empire. On this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, the entrepreneur and Real Housewives of Atlanta star sits down with Kim Peiffer to break down how she turned personal reinvention into multiple thriving brands, including her $10M+ hair company Go Naked Hair and her fast-growing lifestyle line Pampered by Porsha. Fr...

From television host to global entrepreneur, La La Anthony has mastered the art of multi-hyphenate hustle. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, Kim Peiffer sits down with the actor, mogul and fashion icon to discuss turning her real-life group chat with Kim Kardashian into a scripted series, the gritty reality of prison reform at Rikers Island and the secret to juggling ten jobs while barely slee...

Cyrus Veyssi has mastered the art of the pivot. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with the creator, beauty expert and self-proclaimed “Bougie Gay Uncle” to talk about building a career in the creator economy, protecting your mental health online and the $29 tool that changed their content game. Cyrus shares the story behind their viral breakout, opens up about debuti...

Molly Sims — model, entrepreneur, podcast host and founder of beauty brand YSE — joins Forbes Vetted's Kim Peiffer to talk about reinvention, resilience and the reality of burnout. From launching her skincare line to hosting Lipstick on the Rim, Sims opens up about what it really takes to stay consistent, camera-ready and grounded while juggling business, motherhood and life in the spotlight. Sims...

Bea Dixon, cofounder and CEO of feminine care company The Honey Pot, joins Forbes Talks Shop's Spencer Dukoff to talk about what it takes to grow a purpose-driven business while staying grounded in ritual, culture and intention. From navigating entrepreneurship as a Black woman to managing a travel-heavy schedule, Dixon shares the mindset, routines and personal practices that keep her centered as...

Delaney Rowe—the comedian, actress and social media star known for skewering movie tropes on camera—joins Forbes Talks Shop to share what it takes to keep her writing sharp and her wildly popular videos on point. From shooting content to putting pen to paper, Rowe opens up to host Spencer Dukoff about the hard work that goes into staying inspired, creative and centered. Delaney walks us through he...

Fashion designer Heidi Merrick joins Forbes Talks Shop to share the rituals and mindset behind her 20-year journey in the fashion industry. Built on a foundation of California craftsmanship and, Merrick’s brand has become a symbol of effortless coastal style. In this episode, she opens up to host Kim Peiffer about the "calling" that led her to start her own line, the 20th-anniversary relaunch of h...

Entrepreneur Amy Liu joins Forbes Talks Shop to share the rituals, tools and mindset behind building Tower 28, the cult-favorite beauty brand made for sensitive skin. After more than two decades in the beauty industry—and a lifelong battle with eczema—Amy set out to create products that are not only clean and gentle, but also aspirational, fun and high-performing. In this episode, she opens up to...

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. In this episode, Forbes Vetted’s Kim Peiffer chats with Emily Oberg, founder of Sporty & Rich, the cult-favorite lifestyle brand blending fashion and wellness. Emily shares how she stays grounded while running her business between Los A...

Zac Clark, CEO and founder of Release Recovery, joins Forbes Talks Shop host Spencer Dukoff to discuss how sobriety, running and structure shape the way he leads, works and lives. In this episode, Clark shares his journey through recovery, the role running has played in his personal and professional growth, and the daily routines that help him stay grounded while running a mission-driven behaviora...

After building Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams into a beloved, category-defining brand, Jeni Britton is embracing a new chapter—one rooted in personal health, curiosity, and reinvention. In this episode of Forbes Talks Shop, host Kim Peiffer sits down with Britton to talk about what comes after a 30-year entrepreneurial run. Britton opens up about stepping away from the day-to-day at Jeni’s, turning 52...

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. Celebrity trainer and The Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup shares the simple habits that power her days, from French-press coffee and short, consistent workouts to smart recovery with Oura. She walks us through her 5–6am routine, build...

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. In this episode, Forbes Vetted’s Kim Peiffer speaks with Allison Ellsworth — entrepreneur, mom of three, co-founder of Poppi and now Shark Tank guest shark — about how she stays grounded while scaling a nationwide brand. From early morn...

Forbes Talks Shop gets up close and personal with inspiring creators, founders and innovators, uncovering the products, tools and rituals that power their success. In this episode, Forbes Vetted’s Kim Peiffer chats with Jenni Kayne—entrepreneur, fashion designer,and lifestyle visionary—about the daily habits and design philosophy that define her signature California cool. From her morning wellness...

Creator, investor and activist Hannah Bronfman joins Forbes Talks Shop's Spence Dukoff to share the daily routines, tools and philosophies that help her stay balanced, inspired and present across her work. From her early days reclaiming her health online to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in wellness, Bronfman opens up about building community, creative flow and finding joy in structu...

Founder, designer and pizza obsessive Tom Gozney joins Forbes Talks Shop's Kim Peiffer to share how a homemade backyard oven became Gozney, one of the most coveted names in outdoor cooking — and how recovery, ritual and design discipline have shaped his life along the way. From getting expelled from school and entering rehab at 21 to cooking for community around a brick oven in his garden, Tom ope...

Actor and entrepreneur Lili Reinhart joins Forbes Talks Shop host Kim Peiffer to share how she’s moving from hit roles on screen to launching Personal Day, an acne-safe skincare line designed for sensitive, breakout-prone skin. Lili opens up about her real-life routine, why Personal Day focuses on acne-safe formulas over hype, and how she finds time for creativity between acting and building a bra...

Hip-hop icon and entrepreneur E-40 joins Forbes Talks Shop's Spencer Dukoff to reveal the rituals, routines and ideas that shaped his journey from humble beginnings in the Bay Area to building a thriving food and spirits empire. From the origins of “Goon With The Spoon” to creating Earl Stevens Selections, and developing products from scratch as a 100% Black-owned business, E-40 breaks down the mi...