![Politico & Axios: Jim VandeHei Image](https://img.resized.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/politico-axios-jim-vandehei.jpeg)
Politico & Axios: Jim VandeHei
27 February 2023 - 1 hour 21 minsBefore Jim VandeHei co-founded the media company Politico, the only thing he’d managed was the night shift at Little Caesar’s pizza in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. An early passion for politics and journalism led him to Washington, D.C., where he became a political reporter for Roll Call, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. But by 2006, he could see how the internet was transforming journalism, so he walked away from the Post to co-found a digital publication—Politico—with the goal of setting the daily agenda for Washington’s power elite. With the financial backing of a local media mogul, Politico took off, but Jim eventually grew frustrated managing a company he didn’t own. So in 2017,...
![BONUS: Brand Building Live at Cannes Lions](https://img.resized.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-brand-building-live-at-cannes-lions.jpeg)
BONUS: Brand Building Live at Cannes Lions
Guy Raz sits down with marketing expert Jim Stengel to discuss what it takes to successfully market a brand today.
28 mins
26 July Finished
![Advice Line with Joe Kudla of Vuori](https://img.resized.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-line-with-joe-kudla-of-vuori.jpeg)
Advice Line with Joe Kudla of Vuori
Vuori founder Joe Kudla joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they work through business challenges with three early-stage founders. Today we meet Laurie, a Florida-based physician with savings to invest back into her fashionable scrubs company. Then Brendan, who wants to bring his Irish handbags to the American luxury market. And Steve in Colorado, who’s exploring wholesale opportunities for his colorful skins for ski gloves. If you’d like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you’d like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298. And to hear Vuori’s founding story, check out Joe's first appearance on the show in 2023. This episode was produced by Sam Paulson with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Cena Loffredo. You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
43 mins
25 July Finished
![On athletic shoes: Olivier Bernhard and Caspar Coppetti](https://img.resized.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-athletic-shoes-olivier-bernhard-and-caspar-coppetti.jpeg)
On athletic shoes: Olivier Bernhard and Caspar Coppetti
Swiss triathlete and Ironman champion Olivier Bernhard was warned not to challenge the goliaths in the sneaker industry. But, inspired by the cloud-like sensation of a prototype running shoe made with strips of garden hose, Olivier set out to make a new sneaker for elite runners. He initially tried to pitch the design to “big guys” like Nike and Puma, but they weren’t interested. He soon partnered with two fellow Swiss with backgrounds in branding, and gradually, their highly technical shoe found its way to the feet of top runners, and eventually caught the eye of one of the best athletes in the world: Roger Federer. When he became an investor, On transcended running to become a full-fledged sneaker company that in 2023, netted $2 billion in sales. This episode was researched and produced by Katherine Sypher with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant. Our audio engineers were Robert Rodriguez and James Willetts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hour 15 mins
22 July Finished
![Advice Line with Pete Maldonado of Chomps (April 2024)](https://img.resized.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-line-with-pete-maldonado-of-chomps-april-2024.jpeg)
Advice Line with Pete Maldonado of Chomps (April 2024)
In case you missed it, we’re rerunning one of our first Advice Line episodes. Chomps co-founder and co-CEO Pete Maldonado joins Guy to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs about growing their businesses. In this episode, we’ll meet Jennifer, a sourdough bagel slinger thinking about taking on 'big cream cheese.' Then Brandi, a tea shop owner hoping to bring her blends to big box retailers. And finally, Jake, an Alaska native trying to bring fresh wild salmon to Utah…even if he has to knock on every door north of Salt Lake. If you’d like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you’d like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298. And check out how Pete and his partner Rashid scaled the Chomps brand, from his first appearance on the show last year. This episode was produced by J.C. Howard with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Gilly Moon. You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
51 mins
18 July Finished
![KAYAK: Paul English (2021)](https://img.resized.co/shuffle/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2NvbnRlbnQucHJvZHVjdGlvbi5jZG4uYXJ0MTkuY29tXFxcL2ltYWdlc1xcXC81NlxcXC9hZVxcXC80NlxcXC81N1xcXC81NmFlNDY1Ny0yYWE3LTRjZmMtOGRkZi05YmUyNDQxMGQ1ZWRcXFwvYTQyNzU1YzI0YTcyMWVhMGFhZWQ5OWM0MDAxNTBkOGU2N2RhMjY2NDMwZjRiZjMxMjY4NGE0YmQ2NGU1YTFiMmY0YmUxNGY1Njc0NmNlMDYzMzg1NWUzNTZkN2E0MWEwOTczZDk2YmUyZGQwZjFkNGExNzRiYmU3ZjQ1NmFhNGUuanBlZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo4MCxcImhlaWdodFwiOjgwLFwiZGVmYXVsdFwiOlwiaHR0cHM6XFxcL1xcXC93d3cuZ29sb3Vkbm93LmNvbVxcXC9pbWFnZXNcXFwvbG9nby5zdmdcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjpbXX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiZDhhN2Y4N2NjODFiOGI5MjJiZjZiODgwYzM3MGM0OWQxZDAwZTVhMiJ9/kayak-paul-english-2021.jpeg)
KAYAK: Paul English (2021)
Paul English is a perpetual founder. Since high school, he's started 3 philanthropies and 8 companies—ranging from e-commerce, to gaming, to GetHuman, a site that helps users access human customer support. His best-known venture is probably KAYAK, a travel website launched in 2004 over two gin-and-tonics with co-founder Steve Hafner. Using a simple interface, KAYAK specialized in search; and it made partners out of potential rivals like Orbitz and Expedia by charging them a fee to send users to their sites. Eventually KAYAK became one of the most-searched "K" words on Google, and in 2012, it sold to Priceline for $1.8 billion. A few years later, Paul started yet another company, Lola.com—and says he plans to launch many more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hour 10 mins
15 July Finished
![Advice Line with Tony Lamb of Kona Ice](https://img.resized.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-line-with-tony-lamb-of-kona-ice.jpeg)
Advice Line with Tony Lamb of Kona Ice
Kona Ice co-founder and CEO Tony Lamb joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. Today we meet Dylan, who’s wondering how to tell if his small town Illinois candy store is a winning franchise idea. Then Zach, a Wall Street trader trying to bring a popular Asian craft to the U.S. And Jennifer, a designer in San Diego looking to promote her home decor brand on social media—without paying big bucks to influencers. If you’d like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you’d like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298. And be sure to listen to Kona Ice’s founding story on the show from November 2023. This episode was produced by Casey Herman with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Cena Loffredo. You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com. And sign up for Guy’s free newsletter at guyraz.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
47 mins
11 July Finished