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OLIPOP Is Now a $1.85 Billion Brand. 'You Can Accomplish Things You Can't Imagine' Says Its Co-Founder.

OLIPOP Is Now a $1.85 Billion Brand. 'You Can Accomplish Things You Can't Imagine' Says Its Co-Founder.

OLIPOP co-founder Ben Goodwin explains how his idea for a "functional" soda that supports the gut's microbiome found its way onto store shelves and...

12.02.2025 3

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'A Light Bulb Went Off' When Erin Andrews Saw a Glaring Gap in the Sports Market. Now, Taylor Swift Wears Her Clothing Line.

'A Light Bulb Went Off' When Erin Andrews Saw a Glaring Gap in the Sports Market. Now, Taylor Swift Wears Her Clothing Line.

WEAR by Erin Andrews co-founders Erin Andrews and Constance Schwartz-Morini explain how they stitched together a dynamic apparel business.

07.02.2025 4

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'Don't Wait Until Everything Is Just Right': How a Common Frustration Inspired This Entrepreneur to Co-Found a Thriving Business

'Don't Wait Until Everything Is Just Right': How a Common Frustration Inspired This Entrepreneur to Co-Found a Thriving Business

Mike Mayer, co-founder and co-CEO of Windmill, shares how an annoying struggle with an air conditioning unit sparked the idea for an innovative air...

06.02.2025 1

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'Desperation Can Lead to Greatness': What Surviving an Avalanche Taught This Adventurer About Finding Purpose

Mountain climber, photographer and writer Cory Richards shares life lessons from his new book "The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos...

21.01.2025 3

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Dan Bova

'Scaring People Is Addictive': The Creator of 'Wolf Man' and 'Saw' on Monetizing Your Nightmares

The co-writer and director of "Wolf Man," Leigh Whannell, discusses how he built a career one terrifying flick at a time.

15.01.2025 4

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'Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money': Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs

Shaquille O'Neal is a busy man. The four-time NBA champion is a broadcaster, a partner in multiple franchises, an investor, a philanthropist, and...

23.12.2024 4

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'I Lost My Mind': Erin Andrews Explains What It's Like to Be in the Middle of the Taylor Swift Effect

On this episode of How Success Happens, the GOAT of NFL sideline reporting popped in to talk business on and off the field. Erin Andrews, who began...

18.12.2024 6

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The Pep Talk From Mickey Mouse We All Need to Hear, Compliments of Chris Diamantopoulos

Hilarious actor Chris Diamantopoulos has appeared in so many fantastic shows and movies that this intro could be a book. But we'll give you the...

13.12.2024 4

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Seven Years Ago, He Decided to Stop Doing the Expected and Went for a 'Moonshot.' This Year, His Company Will Make Just Under Billion Dollars in Revenue.

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

05.12.2024 9

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They Turned Down an Early Pay Day to Maintain Control of Their Business. And Then Went on to Raise $190 Million.

"The next generation of consumers are living their best lives in online worlds like Roblox, Fortnite, and Discord." So says Jason Yeh, Co-Founder...

02.12.2024 3

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The Bold Moves That Drive This Family-Run Company's Success

In the late 1980s, Chip Fudge came to a realization that changed the course of his business. He was running the collection agency his parents...

26.11.2024 4

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Shoppers Spent $17 Billion on Small Business Saturday Last Year. This Expert Says It's Not Too Late to Make It a Huge Day for You This Weekend.

November 30 marks the 14th Small Business Saturday, an annual shopping holiday founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by...

26.11.2024 6

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After Curing Her Debilitating Pain With Traditional Chinese Medicine, She Started a Business to Deliver Ancient Treatments With Modern Tech: 'You Saved My Life.'

Entrepreneur Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm partnered with Entrepreneur Media that is dedicated to backing passionate and...

20.11.2024 6

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A Scary Shopping Experience Inspired This Entrepreneur to Launch Her Own Brand. Now It's Done Over $5 Million In Sales.

Across the globe, a new wave of leadership is emerging — 49% percent of startups are founded by bold and resilient women driven to make a...

13.11.2024 10

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He Used His Severance to Launch His Own Business in 90 Days. Now His Products Are Sold in 40 Stores Worldwide.

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

07.11.2024 3

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Epic Elevator Pitch Disaster Takes a Shocking Twist You Have to See!

We're halfway through this season of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch , with more than $400,000 invested so far. Will our remaining contestants finish...

06.11.2024 4

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How the Tragic Death of His Childhood Best Friend Inspired NFL Running Back Latavius Murray to Do Something Big for His Community

As an NFL running back, Latavius Murray has a particular knack for knowing when to charge full speed ahead and when to pivot to get the job done....

04.11.2024 1

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You've Got Dueling $100K Offers From Investors. How Do You Know Who to Choose?

On every episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch , contestants looking to uplift their businesses — and lives — must prove to our panel of elite...

30.10.2024 3

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You Can Make a Lot of Money Starting an Online Marketplace — Here's How to Do It Right, From the CEO of ResortPass

Starting an online marketplace — a platform that connects multiple buyers and sellers — has many advantages for entrepreneurs. They have low...

28.10.2024 2

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These Are the 3 Things That Make Daymond John Want to Give You Money

For entrepreneur and investor Daymond John, deciding which projects he chooses to put his time, energy and money behind comes down to one thing:...

24.10.2024 2

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He Was Raised by a Single Mom Who Worked Multiple Jobs. Now He Is Co-Owner of a Racing Team He Bought From Larry Ellison. Here's His Best Advice for Manifesting Greatness.

There is a very short list of player-owners in professional sports. Mario Lemieux became a part-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins during his time on...

21.10.2024 4

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He Turned a College Project Into a $100 Million Luxury Fashion Brand: 'My Grandma Taught Me How to Sew'

In 2010, George Heaton and his brother Mike took the sewing skills their grandmother taught them and launched their own graphic T-shirt streetwear...

16.10.2024 3

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4 Best-Selling Authors Share Their Best Advice for Finally Writing and Selling That Book Swimming Inside Your Head

"The Titanic was sinking so we jumped in the lifeboat and paddled like hell." That's how New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews...

16.10.2024 2

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He Raced at 330 MPH Before Taking Over the Family Business — Here's What Being in the Driver's Seat Taught Him About Leadership

Some people are born into their family's restaurant business. Some are born into their family's accounting firm. And some, like Morgan Lucas, are...

14.10.2024 5

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'Good Isn't Enough': He Took a Company on the Brink of Collapse to Becoming a $100 Million Brand. Here Is His Best Advice for Giving Your Business a Second Chance.

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

09.10.2024 20

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Dyslexia Couldn't Stop This 23-Year-Old From Creating a $1 Million Language Learning App. Here's His Best Advice for Pursuing Your Passion.

Entrepreneur Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm partnered with Entrepreneur Media that is dedicated to backing passionate and...

02.10.2024 10

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How This Retired Marine Co-Founded a Healthy Snack Food Company That Is in 2,000 Stores: 'I Thrive in Chaos.'

In his current role as the CEO of the healthy snack food company Rivalz and during his previous military career, Peter Barrick has always been...

26.09.2024 3

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How Piff the Magic Dragon Went From a Struggling Performer to Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Magical Empire

"No one really likes a dickhead, but a dickhead in a dragon outfit is hilarious." So says Piff the Magic Dragon, aka John van der Put, a performer...

24.09.2024 3

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'Oh My God, Why Did I Say That?' Comedian Tommy Tiernan on Risk-Taking, 'Derry Girls' and Hanging Out With the Pope

"For me, not staying busy is like when you see a sad lion or some kind of medicated large cat behind bars at a zoo — it just doesn't suit me," says...

19.09.2024 3

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How Streaming Is Changing the Game for Indie Movie Makers

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

10.09.2024 2

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'Bite My Face Off!' Shaquille O'Neal Releases New Line of Gummy Candies Shaped Like His Head

Watch out Willy Wonka, Shaq is coming for you. Basketball icon and serial entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal tells Entrepreneur that he has an appetite...

09.09.2024 10

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Kamala Harris Wants to Give Small Businesses a $50,000 Tax Deduction. Here's Why Some Experts Says That Is a $20 Billion Mistake.

Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plan to increase the current $5,000 tax deduction for small businesses and their startup expenses to...

05.09.2024 1

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I Feed First Responders and Restore Tech Networks in the Middle of 150-MPH Hurricanes. Here's How I Do My Job.

The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) reports that in 2024, there have been 19 billion-dollar weather and climate disaster events...

04.09.2024 2

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When Daymond John Banged on His Door, This Entrepreneur Knew He Was Onto Something

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

28.08.2024 3

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After Nursing a Sickly Adopted Dog Back to Health With a Family Bone Broth Recipe, These Sisters Launched a Thriving Pet Nutrition Company to Help Others

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

23.08.2024 3

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This Is the Tell-Tale Sign That Your Business Idea Is a Winner, According to Investors

It's the season 11 finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch , and contestants are fired up for their final chance at winning life-changing money from...

21.08.2024 2

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Dan Bova

Here's the One Word That Makes Investors Want to Hear More About Your Business

Are you ready for some marketplace mayhem? On this episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch , tech entrepreneurs share their grand visions of digital...

14.08.2024 2

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Teflon Poisoning Inspired This Entrepreneur to Create His Own Non-Toxic Cookware Brand: 'We Launched With a Waitlist of Thousands.'

There is no exact roadmap for successfully launching a new product in a crowded space, but Entrepreneur members recently had the chance to sit in...

08.08.2024 3

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Is This Business Idea Too Good Not to Steal? Find Out on This Episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.'

The show is Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch , and it challenges contestants to pitch their company to our board of investors during a 60-second ride to...

07.08.2024 2

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'You Know It When You See It': The Co-Founder of Roseade Shares the Moment He Realized They Had the Drink of the Summer

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

05.08.2024 3

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Airbnb and Vrbo Often Have Wildly Different Prices for the Same Listing. This Entrepreneur Built a Platform to Find You the Best Deal.

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

01.08.2024 2

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What Do You Need for the Perfect Elevator Pitch? It Takes 3 Simple Elements.

Hungry for some drama? On this episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch , contestants serve up new business concepts aimed at bringing nutrition to...

31.07.2024 20

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How Franchise Owners Are Unlocking Big Money in the Era of Private Equity

In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis....

29.07.2024 20

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NFL Great Stefon Diggs Has a Plan to Change the Game in Fashion

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not only one of the most talented players in the NFL, he's also one of the most stylish. The...

26.07.2024 10

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Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Reveals the Magic Formula for Grabbing an Investor's Attention

If there is one thing founders can count on while fundraising, it's this: You're going to hear the word "no" a lot from investors. But contestants...

24.07.2024 2

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Comedian David Cross on His New Tour, Dealing With Criticism and If 'Arrested Development' Should Come Back

David Cross is a self-described "professional talker," but let's go ahead and expand on that bio just a bit. Cross is one of the funniest human...

17.07.2024 6

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