Best Grow Your Pet Biz Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 408:The Pet Business Premium Pricing Wake-Up Call: How to Raise Rates and Claim the Crown in your Business. 19:47

4d ago19:47

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Are you the most pet biz expensive in town – or are still pretending premium pricing doesn’t apply to you? BIG MISTAKE my friend! Is your ‘modest’ price actually holding your business back rather than giving it life? You bet it is! And what’s the REAL cost of undercharging in a high-potential, high-pressure industry like pet care? Well, it could be…

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How Baby2Baby stepped up as LA wildfires raged, with co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof 36:16

4d ago36:16

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Devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles at the start of 2025. Nonprofit Baby2Baby was on the ground leveraging its deep knowledge of how to respond to natural disasters to help families in need. Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof joined host Jeff Berman on stage to reflect on what it was like to use everything they’d learned s…

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Canva’s $35B design biz is quietly taking over the workplace, with co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht 29:40

6d ago29:40

29:40

For over a decade, Canva has made design and publishing more accessible than ever. Now, the company is wrestling with how to harness AI while staying true to its mission of empowering individual creators. Co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht joins Rapid Response to reveal how Canva is navigating this shift—and why the stakes are so high when it comes t…

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How SHE Rebuilt from Burnout and Redefined Success with Alisha Robertson from Doing Everyday Well 44:21

7d ago44:21

44:21

What if burning it all down was the first step to building something better? In this deeply honest and powerful episode, Lisa sits down with Alisha Robertson - founder of Doing Everyday Well - to explore what happens when the hustle culture nearly breaks you. After experiencing severe postpartum burnout, Alisha made the bold decision to shut down h…

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Mid-Year Reflection: The Hidden Work Behind Growth 9:00

9d ago9:00

9:00

This podcast is for you—if you’re ready to stop guessing and start learning how real marketing works. Fetch the Mic exists to help pet pros who want to grow with intention. The blog and podcast are here for that. But let me be clear: If you’re here hoping I’ll walk you through things one-on-one for free… that’s not what I do. In this first episode,…

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Episode 407: Why Your Dog Daycare Staff Don’t Get Enrichment (And What to Do About It) 21:33

10d ago21:33

21:33

Do your staff really understand what enrichment is - or are they just nodding along and fluffing it? Are your handlers bought into your values, or just clocking in for another day in the play zone? And is your team helping you upsell enrichment - or would they rather do without it altogether? In this episode, I’m fresh off a sun-soaked break in Men…

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Building a $1.5B real estate empire, with Spencer Rascoff and Austin Allison 32:53

11d ago32:53

32:53

Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff and Dotloop founder Austin Allison both knew that owning a vacation home was a great privilege — and an expensive hassle. They’re leveraging their decades of experience in real estate to reshape how owning a vacation home works with a new business: Pacaso. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how it became the fast…

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20: What to Do When Business Slows Down: 5 Smart Moves for Pet Biz Owners This Summer 22:57

13d ago22:57

22:57

While some pet pros are completely booked with vacation care, others are staring at empty calendars, wondering where all the inquiries went. If you're in that second group or just want more consistency this season, this episode is exactly what you need. Instead of panic-posting on social media or desperately adding more services to your already ful…

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Empowering frontline leaders amid Trump’s massive global aid cuts, with War Child’s Dr. Samantha Nutt 29:05

13d ago29:05

29:05

Even after the fighting stops, the impact of war is felt for generations. Dr. Samantha Nutt, President of War Child USA and Canada, joins Rapid Response to share how the nonprofit is serving families in conflict zones around the world — from Sudan to Afghanistan, utilizing local leaders and community organizers to spark meaningful and long term cha…

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How SHE Took Her Skincare Brand From Spare Room to 7 Figures with Mukti 47:44

14d ago47:44

47:44

How do you build a cult brand without selling out or cutting corners? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Mukti, the founder of Mukti Organics - a trailblazing Australian skincare brand built on the pillars of clean beauty, bioactive botanicals and radical transparency. From her humble beginnings mixing formulas in a spare room to becoming a globa…

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Episode 406 - Claim the Crown: How to Run Your Pet Business Like Your Very Own K9 Kingdom 18:33

17d ago18:33

18:33

Ever wondered why most pet businesses stay stuck in the middle while a few rise to the top? What if you didn’t have to “pay your dues” and could skip straight to the front of the line? And what would your business look like if your competitors couldn’t even see you - let alone catch you? In this sun-soaked, cocktail-fuelled episode recorded just be…

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How to raise $172M for the underinvested, with Stacy Brown-Philpot 33:00

18d ago33:00

33:00

After wildly successful stints at Google, as CEO of Taskrabbit, and on prominent boards, Stacy Brown-Philpot decided it was time to start her own venture capital fund. She talks with host Jeff Berman about how she raised $172 million for Cherryrock Capital, why she’s focusing on underinvested founders, and how she owes it all to a six-day silent re…

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How SHE Built an 8-Figure Brand by Saying Yes to a Sliding Door Moment with Catherine Dix from Waterdrop 41:50

20d ago41:50

41:50

What happens when a sliding door moment turns into a game-changing business opportunity? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Catherine Dix, Managing Director of Waterdrop Australia & New Zealand, to unpack her extraordinary pivot from running a successful digital agency to launching the European hydration brand down under. With no blueprint, no gu…

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Reid Hoffman on Trump vs Musk, Zuckerberg’s “superintelligence,” and the next wave of AI 32:31

20d ago32:31

32:31

Amid global conflict, domestic unrest, and AI’s surging impact in all corners of business, it’s getting harder than ever to decipher noise from substance. To help us navigate this challenge, Reid Hoffman returns to Rapid Response, sharing valuable insights about Trump’s public spat with Elon Musk, the crisis in the Middle East, and how his new AI h…

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Advice for grads in the age of AI from Reid Hoffman, Spencer Rascoff & more 23:50

23d ago23:50

23:50

A group of graduating students asked Reid Hoffman the biggest questions looming in their minds as they venture out into their careers. Plus, we asked a dozen incredible CEOs, founders and authors for the one piece of advice they’d give to a new graduate. It’s excellent wisdom whether you’re a new graduate or not. Read a transcript of this episode: …

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Episode 405 - What’s Working Now: How Smart Dog Daycare Owners Are Driving Their Business Forward 22:53

24d ago22:53

22:53

Are you full of great ideas but unsure which one will actually grows your pet business? Do you keep launching new offers while ignoring the easy wins sitting right under your nose? Are you offering amazing services but suck at selling and making money fro your passion for pets? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside a week in the life…

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Is Dude Perfect the next Disney? 32:53

25d ago32:53

32:53

What started as five friends filming trick shot videos 16 years ago has become a new media empire. Dude Perfect has more than 61 million followers on YouTube alone. CEO Andrew Yaffe talks with host Jeff Berman about how he and the dudes are leveraging the Disney playbook to build a vertically integrated business that spans, content, products, event…

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19: Want More Time, Happier Clients, AND a Bigger Paycheck? Let’s Talk Automation Tips with Ines McNeil 44:57

27d ago44:57

44:57

Breaking free from tedious manual tasks isn't just a luxury—it's essential for growing your pet business while maintaining your sanity. In this episode, Pet Marketing Unleashed is thrilled to welcome Ines McNeil, CPDT-KA and Founder of The Modern Dog Trainer. After years of helping dog trainers with their businesses, Ines shares exactly how automat…

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How SHE Built a Brand That Sells Out on Drop Day with Ash Tardrew from Sabbi 36:58

27d ago36:58

36:58

What if your dream took off so fast it nearly broke you? Ash didn’t mean to create a sell-out fashion label - she just wanted to make a few tees her friends would love. But when her first drop flew out the door in hours, she realised Sabbi was something bigger. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Ash, founder of Sabbi - the brand known for cheeky …

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Trump’s impact on crypto future and your portfolio, with Unchained’s Laura Shin 28:25

27d ago28:25

28:25

While the first family engage in their own memecoin ventures, the crypto market is booming. Crypto expert and host of the podcast Unchained, Laura Shin joins Rapid Response to reveal the sector’s emerging economic, political and geopolitical implications. Shin also provides a primer on how to best experiment with crypto today, why Stablecoin is gro…

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Episode 404 - The Dog Daycare Hiring Playbook with Josh Hightower 38:03

1M ago38:03

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What do you do when your staff quit without warning - and your Indeed ad pulls in nothing but no-shows and duds? Is your hiring process actually attracting the right people - or just weeding through whoever’s left? And how do some daycares seem to have a pipeline of great candidates - while you’re stuck covering shifts yourself? In this episode, I’…

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Simon Sinek: How to identify great leaders & find your why 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

Author Simon Sinek joins host Reid Hoffman for a lively chat about how to identify good leaders, scale ideas, and leverage the “ultimate hack” for success. They also discuss why missionaries beat mercenaries in Silicon Valley and whether AI can ever really be your friend. Simon Sinek’s 15th anniversary edition of “Start With Why”: https://www.pengu…

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How SHE Went from $10K Left in the Bank to $30M in Sales with Tanja Filipovska from Mad Mia 46:23

1M ago46:23

46:23

What would you do if you had just $10,000 in the bank, three young kids at home, and one chance to test your dream? For Tanja Filipovska, founder of Mad Mia, the answer was simple: go all in. In this episode, Lisa sits down with the brilliantly bold Tanja, who shares how a job designing kids' socks led her to reimagine what a fashion brand could be…

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Sports biz at a crossroads, from the WNBA to the NCAA to ESPN, with Sarah Spain of Good Game 35:02

1M ago35:02

35:02

Sports business has never had higher stakes—for every league, every team, every streaming service, and every player. Sarah Spain, host of the podcast Good Game with Sarah Spain, longtime ESPN personality and sports journalist, joins Rapid Response to unpack the complexities behind the WNBA’s mainstream moment, the future of ESPN’s streaming, and th…

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Pioneers of AI: Reid Hoffman on AI’s environmental risks and rewards 35:15

1M ago35:15

35:15

Reid Hoffman recently stopped by Pioneers of AI to talk with host Rana el Kaliouby, and we didn’t want you to miss their fascinating conversation on AI’s environmental impact. They discuss AI’s potential for help and harm, explore what sustainable AI could look like, and predict how it could unlock scientific solutions to climate change. Learn more…

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Episode 403 - Build Your Canine Kingdom: How Eve Molzhon Claimed Her Throne in the Pet Industry (and how you can to at IMPACT 2025!) 16:04

1M ago16:04

16:04

What can a self-proclaimed Midwest trailer park kid teach you about building a million-dollar pet business empire? What’s the right way to go from garage-grooming to a full-blown dog daycare dynasty? And how can hiring a VA finally give you back your time and sanity? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by special guest and keynote speaker of Impact …

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Why great storytellers thrive in business, with Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson 28:54

1M ago28:54

28:54

Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson joined host Jeff Berman on stage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as part of our Masters of Scale live tour in May. Patterson shares insights for thriving as a creative entrepreneur and reveals the philosophy behind the success of Trilith’s growing influence in the entertainment industry. Later in the conversation, …

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18: How to Stop Wasting Time on Marketing That Doesn’t Work 21:54

1M ago21:54

21:54

Have you ever spent hours crafting Instagram posts, tweaking your website, or trying to get more engagement, only to feel like nothing is actually working? It seems like it's working for everyone else, but for some reason, you're not seeing the big ROI you were promised. In this value-packed episode, I break down exactly how to stop wasting time on…

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How SHE Went from WAG to Riches and Built Two Million Dollar Brands with Rebecca Klodinsky from The Prestwick Place 44:50

1M ago44:50

44:50

Can you really walk away from a cult swimwear brand and build something even bigger? In this episode, Lisa chats with Rebecca Klodinsky, the powerhouse founder behind The Prestwick Place and formerly IIXIIST Swimwear, the cult bikini brand worn by Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber. From riding the early Instagram wave (back when Valencia filters were …

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OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben Goodwin 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

OLIPOP’s surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP’s co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the…

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Episode 402 - Fix Your Prices, Fix Your Pet Business: Dom's No BS Guide to Charging More 17:59

2M ago17:59

17:59

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your profits with outdated pricing? What’s the real cost of keeping your fees just a little higher than your competitors’? And how can a smarter pricing strategy unlock growth, better clients, and a better life? In this episode, I reflect on some of the most common pricing problems I've tackled recently - from daycare…

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Esther Perel: Build better relationships at work 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

Therapist Esther Perel wants us all to build stronger relationships at work. Her coveted advice is the centerpiece of her books, TED talks and podcast “Where Should We Begin?” During the pandemic, she launched a conversational card game. Now, she joins host Jeff Berman to talk about why she just released a new edition, Where Should We Begin? At Wor…

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How SHE Got Stocked in Harrods and Built a Booming Pet Care Brand with Lisa Chimes from DOG by Dr Lisa 47:42

2M ago47:42

47:42

Can you really build a luxury pet brand while raising four kids? In this episode, Lisa chats with Dr. Lisa Chimes, the founder of DOG by Dr Lisa, celebrity vet and former Bondi Vet TV star. Lisa shares how she launched her premium pet care brand during one of the most chaotic seasons of her life - balancing newborn life, recovering from major surge…

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The enterprise AI revolution is underway, with Box’s Aaron Levie 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

The buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What’s real and what’s hype? Box’s co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI. Plus, Levie unpacks how AI is really being adopted …

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Episode 401 - Scripting Success: How to Plan, Prioritise and Grow a Pet Biz That Runs Like Clockwork 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

Can you really write the script of your own success story in the pet business world? What would happen if you planned a whole 12 months ahead instead of just 12 days? And how much progress (and profit) are you leaving on the table by winging it month-to-month? In this solo episode, Dom reflects on his time at the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in La…

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Why we keep failing to eradicate this disease, with YouTuber John Green 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

John Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still kills more than a million people every year. In this episode, Green joins host Jeff Berman to talk about how we could scale solutions to this glo…

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How SHE is Building a $50 Million Dollar Exit: AMA with Lisa Jones Part 2 42:21

2M ago42:21

42:21

If you’ve ever wondered how Lisa plans her week, hires her team, or stays focused during chaos you’re going to love this special episode. In part two of our “ask me anything” series, Lisa shares more behind-the-scenes truths about what it really takes to lead a fast-growing brand (while keeping your sanity). She lifts the lid on how SHE-com’s cultu…

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17: Feeling Drained? Overcome Pet Industry Burnout and Compassion Fatigue with PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

In this important conversation, I welcome Beth Stultz-Hairston, President of Pet Sitters International, who brings over 20 years of experience supporting pet care professionals and certifications on the topics of burnout and compassion fatigue. Beth shares why burnout and compassion fatigue are increasingly prevalent issues in our industry—and the …

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The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystal 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, Gen. McChrystal returns to Rapid Response to discuss his new book on the subject of character. From AI ethics and m…

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Episode 400 - The Secret to Bullet-Proof Business Confidence 15:43

2M ago15:43

15:43

A short, sweet but very special (400th) episode this week. See, I debated putting together a big montage of past show clips, but in the end I decieded to share an intimate moment from behind the scenes at the recent Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo... You’ll hear two inspiring stories from AJ and Lynnie, staff member and owner of Positively Perfect in…

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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…

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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…

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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…

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How SHE Turned Messy Mistakes Into Multi-Million Dollar Growth: AMA with Lisa Jones Part 1 46:07

2M ago46:07

46:07

Ever wanted to ask Lisa everything? Well, our community did - and in this special “ask me anything” episode, Lisa is answering real questions straight from our listeners. From business burnout and bootstrapping mistakes to the power of clarity and why a weekly massage might just be your secret weapon…nothing’s off-limits. In Part One, Lisa gets rea…

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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond 37:06

2M ago37:06

37:06

When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…

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Episode 399 - Behind the Scenes Stateside with Dom: One Week, Two Masterminds, Unlimited Pet Business Opportunities 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

Ever wondered why the top business owners in any industry attend a mastermind every quarter? How can stepping into a hot seat in front of fellow owners change your business perspective? And what surprising lessons do you learn when you stop working in the business and start working on it? In this episode, I’m bringing you along for a unique peek be…

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Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman Abuzeid 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

Dr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and burnout. Fixing that friction became the foundation for Incredible Health, a hiring marketplace now used by more than a million healthcare workers. …

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16: How Community, Confidence, and a Brand and Website Refresh Helped Heidi Lewis-Pracko Get 90% of Client Inquiries from Google 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

What if a brand refresh could transform not just how your business looks, but also increase your leads and inquiries? What if building authentic community connections is the missing piece that could elevate both your business presence and your confidence as a pet biz owner? In this inspiring conversation, I welcome my friend and client, Heidi Lewis…

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How SHE Built a $50M Swimwear Empire with Kindness, Hustle and Heart with Dani Atkins from Kulani Kinis 48:42

2M ago48:42

48:42

Could your escape plan become a $50M global brand? In this episode, Lisa chats with Dani Atkins, co-founder of Kulani Kinis - the cult-favourite Aussie swimwear brand with 70 staff, over a million instagram followers, and a booming $50M+ in revenue. What started as a creative escape from a demanding job as a psychologist has become one of the most …

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Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your meals 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

In his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for transforming our relationship to food and health. His startup Wonder has already acquired Blue Apron, Grubhub and the media brand Tastemade, and he sha…

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