by ADDO Studios

Wrong on Paper

Business EN ↓ 21 episodes

The stories behind the brand decisions that shouldn't have worked - but did. Every beloved brand has a few defining moments that made no logical sense… until they changed everything. In Wrong on Paper, co-hosts Aaron Fossas and David Salyers go inside original brand stories to uncover the bold, counterintuitive choices that defied conventional wisdom and unlocked lasting emotional connection with an army of raving fans.

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

ADDO Gathering 2026: Emotion as Storytelling Strategy with Nick Sung 06.07.2026

Story Artist, Pixar / Airbnb / NetflixNick Sung is an artistic storyteller whose career bridges the cinematic gates of Pixar and the strategic pulse of global brands. With experience as a story artist at Pixar Animation Studios and Netflix, and creative collaborations with Airbnb and Slack, Nick brings rare insight into how deeply felt experiences are built: one frame and one feeling at a time. At...

ADDO Gathering 2026: Fight Fading Market Fit with Sean Ellis 22.06.2026

Sean Ellis is one of the earliest and most influential growth experts in the world. He coined the term “growth hacking,” invented the ICE prioritization framework, and, most famously, developed the Sean Ellis Test for product-market fit (which many founders use today to track if they’ve found PMF). Over the course of his career, Sean was Head of Growth at companies like Dropbox, LogMeIn, and Event...

Patagonia: Chapter 3 20.04.2026

Aaron and David close out the story of Yvon Chouinard and Patagonia, sharing their “Wrong on Paper” insights and the key strategies they’ve drawn from his unconventional approach to building a business and a legacy.

Patagonia: Chapter 2 15.04.2026

Aaron & David continue the story of Yvon Chouinard and Patagonia from their equipment roots, to their current destination: outdoor apparel & gear.

Patagonia: Chapter 1 15.04.2026

Much more than a clothing brand. Yvon Chouinard built Patagonia as a user, not an entrepreneur, making it one of the most unique business lessons in the world. Join David & Aaron as they explore the early days of a wrong on paper company, Patagonia.

Buc-ee's: Chapter 3 17.03.2026

Quiz time! David tests Aaron's knowledge to see if he can make the correct Wrong on Paper decisions that we've learned from Arch "Beaver" Aplin III and Don Wasek.

Buc-ee's: Chapter 2 17.03.2026

What can we learn from Arch "Beaver" Aplin III and Don Wasek? Join Aaron and David as they discuss the key insights from the Buc-ee's story and make Arch and Don's story applicable for business today.

Buc-ee's: Chapter 1 17.03.2026

A tourist attraction, your go-to convenience store, and people's favorite place to fill up (themselves and their cars)... welcome to the Buc-ee's story. Aaron and David dive deep into how Arch "Beaver" Aplin III and Don Wasek built a truly Wrong on Paper giant.

Trader Joe's: Chapter 3 21.11.2025

Close out the Trader Joe's story as David tests Aaron's knowledge of how Joe Coulombe and his Trader Joe's team would approach different business opportunities.

Trader Joe's: Chapter 2 21.11.2025

The Trader Joe's story continues as Aaron and David dive into the strategic principles and ways of thinking that made Trader Joe's the most profitable grocery store per square foot in the country.

Trader Joe's: Chapter 1 21.11.2025

Join Aaron and David as they dive into the story of how Joe Coulombe built the local grocery store into a nationwide phenomenon.

Liquid Death: Chapter 4 08.10.2025

Close out the Liquid Death story with Aaron and David as they test each other's knowledge to see who knows the brand best.

Liquid Death: Chapter 3 08.10.2025

Liquid Death has created some of the most creative videos and marketing campaigns that exist today. Dive in with Aaron and David to hear about these explosive and viral ideas.

Liquid Death: Chapter 2 07.10.2025

The Liquid Death story continues with Aaron and David's favorite principles from the logic-defying brand.

Liquid Death: Chapter 1 07.10.2025

Get to know the underdog story behind the now iconic - Liquid Death.

The Airbnb Story: Chapter 6 28.08.2025

Join us as we finish the Airbnb story! From a doubted idea to a booming success, Airbnb blazed their own path into global renown.

The Airbnb Story: Chapter 5 28.08.2025

As Airbnb reached new heights, their challenges grew. How did they meet their obstacles head on? Tune in to hear the conversation!

The Airbnb Story: Chapter 4 28.08.2025

Brian Chesky and team defy the odds and grow Airbnb to newfound heights.

The Airbnb Story: Chapter 3 28.08.2025

How did Airbnb go from an idea few beleived in to a global phenomenon? Tune in to Chapter 3!

The Airbnb Story: Chapter 2 28.08.2025

Where did Brian Chesky and his team start? How did they change the way the world views overnight stays? Tune in today to find out.

The Airbnb Story: Chapter 1 28.08.2025

Would you sleep on a strangers floor? In the early 2000's, most people would say no... enter Airbnb.

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