Craig and Steve wrap up their three-part series on Hamilton Helmer’s classic book, 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy. Focusing on the "sustaining" phase of a mature business, the guys…
Craig and Steve dive into the second installment of their three-part breakdown of Hamilton Helmer’s classic book, 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy. Focusing on the fast-growing "takeoff"…
Craig and Steve break down Hamilton Helmer’s cult-classic book, 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy, in the first of a three-part series. Zooming in on the "origination phase" of a startup,…
Craig and Steve dissect the wild turnaround of Celsius and its CEO John Fieldly, tracking how a "negative calorie" weight loss drink pulled itself back from near-bankruptcy, NASDAQ delisting, and…
Craig and Steve discuss the brilliance of Haven Lifestyles, a "magazine" empire pulling in $10 million a year through high-end print real estate listings. They explore how this analog business model…
This episode breaks down the fascinating organizational psychology behind Pixar by discussing the career and management philosophies of its co-founder, Ed Catmull. The episode explores how Catmull…
This conversation dives into the world of Founder Mode, exploring Brian Chesky’s insights on the Invest Like the Best podcast. The episode breaks down how the Airbnb CEO took control to steer the…
Vortic Watch Company is a unique business that repurposes vintage pocket watches into wristwatches, focusing on storytelling, nostalgia, and American-made craftsmanship. Takeaways Storytelling and…
The conversation delves into the key takeaways from 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz, emphasizing the importance of embracing the struggle, leadership during tough times, the value…
