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They Got Fired. This Mindset Shift Helped Them Bounce Back Stronger.

"All the Cool Girls Get Fired" authors Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill share lessons from their funny and insightful guide to dealing with the...

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Dan Bova

'That's Insulting!': Watch the Pitch That Got Investors Hot

On the new episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' find out what investors want to hear — and don't want to hear — in the boardroom.

wednesday 20

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This Is the Telltale Sign That Your Idea Is Worth Going After

Serial entrepreneur and investor Jack Davis shares the vital metric he uses to predict if a concept will scale or fail.

04.11.2025 2

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Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern Says Social Media Is Ruining Food

Andrew Zimmern's new book, "The Blue Food Cookbook," will make your dinner more delicious and healthier, and will help preserve the planet at the same...

29.10.2025 3

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He's Hungry for Success. Will His Twist on a Classic Sandwich Make Him a Millionaire?

See if 'Elevator Pitch' investors are willing to bet their lunch on an update of an iconic sandwich.

29.10.2025 4

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How to Get Thousands of Followers and Make Money on Substack

Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie and writer Casey Lewis break down the best practices for building an engaged — and paying — audience.

23.10.2025 3

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Is This Genius Greeting Card Business Worth Millions? See the Idea That Stunned Investors.

It's season 13 — will that be a lucky number for contestants in the kickoff episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch?'

22.10.2025 3

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How This Women-Led Company Is Shaking Up the Cocktail Industry

Bettina Paus, CEO of CYN'S MIX, shares how she and her co-founder, Cynthia Snell, distilled success for their dry-ingredient cocktail mixer company.

17.10.2025 3

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Gen. McChrystal Says You Need a Risk-Taking Mindset to Succeed: 'If You're Not Failing a Certain Percentage of the Time, You're Not Doing Enough'

Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal joined "How Success Happens" to discuss the leadership principles found in his new class on MasterClass.

15.10.2025 9

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'I Really Didn't Think This Would Go Anywhere': How Elvira Built a Brand to Die For

Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, sheds light on a character and career that has entertained millions for over four...

08.10.2025 5

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Shaun Neff and Nick Gross Join the Ownership Team of Live Events Powerhouse Breakaway

The entertainment and pop-culture-focused entrepreneurs bring their expertise to the leading brand in live music festivals.

08.10.2025 5

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She Took Taylor Swift's Spot As the Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire. Here's a Look at Lucy Guo's Intense Daily Schedule.

On the new episode of "How Success Happens," Lucy Guo discusses her path from a kid selling Pokémon cards at the playground to a tech innovator...

01.10.2025 2

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Why Are Cybercriminals Going After Smaller Targets?

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, cybersecurity expert Senthil Ramakrishnan shares his best practices for keeping your business protected.

30.09.2025 2

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'When You Pursue Comfort, You Miss Opportunities': Author James Patterson on How to Take Back Control in a Disrupted World

Best-selling author James Patterson and Dr. Patrick Leddin, PhD, discuss the positive mental mindset lessons and tools in their new book, "Disrupt...

25.09.2025 10

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'Success Is Not a Straight Line': How a Pre-Med Major Became the President of a Leading Travel Tech Company

Michael Sindicich shares his career journey that led him to running Navan, a platform devoted to simplifying business travel.

18.09.2025 10

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'I'm Play-Fighting With My Best Friends': How WWE Superstar Chelsea Green Keeps It Light While Delivering Heavy Blows

Chelsea Green shared her career journey — bruises and all — on the new episode of "How Success Happens."

17.09.2025 60

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5 Years Ago, No One Would Take Their Calls. Then a Big Break Caused a 'Domino Effect' That Hasn't Stopped.

Adam Richman and Joe Silberzweig, the co-founders of events business Medium Rare, share the strategies they used to build and grow a company that has...

16.09.2025 3

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What Really Separates Great Products From Good Ones? (Hint: It's Not Just the Product.)

Dr. Tom Andriacchi, PhD, and co-inventor of the smart wearable KneeMo, shares his best advice for creating a product that sells — and changes lives.

15.09.2025 2

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5 Essentials to Make Your Next Business Event a Huge Hit From the Creator of This Buzzy Food Festival

Miles Canares, co-founder of the Family Style Food Festival, shares the secrets that keep vendors and attendees coming back year after year.

10.09.2025 3

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'That's Complete Bulls***!': Mr. Wonderful Shares His Thoughts on Playing the Blame Game, 'Quiet Firing,' and More

Kevin O'Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, isn't shy about expressing his thoughts on workplace management and his deep love of watches.

10.09.2025 4

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Daymond John Says This Misconception About Starting a Business Is Holding People Back

The People's Shark shares his best advice for finding the right partners to help overcome business struggles in uncertain times.

05.09.2025 6

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'I Don't Know How I Know This, But I Know This': Learn This Psychic Medium's Method for Trusting Your Intuition

Psychic medium John Edward on the power of your gut instincts, his new platform EvolvePlusTV, and his new book, "Chasing Evil."

03.09.2025 6

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How Erin Andrews Turned Rejection Into the Ultimate Motivator: 'Thrive on the Power of No'

Legendary NFL sideline reporter and entrepreneur Erin Andrews breaks down her game plan for success.

29.08.2025 3

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'We've Served Over 2 Million': Their Milkshake Went Viral and Helped This Local Burger Joint Grow Into a Global Brand

Julie Mulligan, co-founder and CEO, shares the secret ingredients to Black Tap's worldwide growth and brand expansion.

28.08.2025 9

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The Simple Mental Shift This Former Navy SEAL Uses to Stay Calm When Everything Is Falling Apart

Former SEAL Team Two Commanding Officer Mike Hayes shares leadership and self-improvement strategies from his new book, "Mission Driven: The Path to a...

27.08.2025 7

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Robert Irvine's Bold Move That Could Change How You Approach Taking Risks

The TV personality, chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist shares the big bet he made on himself to find success and meaning in his professional life.

26.08.2025 7

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'Why Not Me?': Inside the New Wave of Celebrity Soccer Team Ownership

Investor and multiple sports team owner Sam Porter breaks down the game we see playing out in shows like "Welcome to Wrexham" and "Necaxa."

20.08.2025 4

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'Pain Is Temporary': How Mental and Physical Toughness — and Fun! — Define the Multimillionaire Runningman Founders' Success

Serial entrepreneurs and gonzo endurance athletes Jesse Itzler and Devon Levesque break down their latest adventures and the method behind the madness...

15.08.2025 6

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The One Mistake Entrepreneurs Should Never Make, According to This Founder and Investor Who Sold Her Last Company for $235 Million

Serial entrepreneur and investor, Kim Perell, shares hard-earned advice in her new book, "Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire."

08.08.2025 30

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'What If It All Works?': The Mindset Shift That Helped This Entrepreneur Build a $20 Million Fashion Brand In 4 Months

Matt Sinnreich, founder and CEO of the golf and lifestyle clothing brand Blanco, shares the strategies and tactics he used to bring it to life.

21.07.2025 8

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Guy Fieri Teaches His Team This Customer Service Secret — And It Can Unlock Unexpected Success For Your Business Too

We sat down with the Mayor of Flavortown to find out the philosophy that helped him build a global brand centered on food, fun, and family.

18.07.2025 3

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"I Never Managed a Bar, Let Alone Opened a Place': How This Musician Created His Dream Venue and Built a Thriving Nightlife Business

Music artist and entrepreneur David Handler breaks down how he and his team created (Le) Poisson Rouge, a place to experience music unlike any other...

15.07.2025 5

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'Uniquely Positioned': How Small Business Owners Can Successfully Navigate the Tariffs

Global supply chain expert Kerim Kfuri offers smart strategies for dealing with tariff uncertainty.

10.07.2025 9

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These Friends Quit Their Corporate Jobs to Combine 2 Things They Loved. Now, Their Classes Are Offered in 12 Cities: 'Fully Bootstrapped'

How the founders of Puppy Sphere built a business that taps into mental and physical wellness — and lots of tail-wagging.

08.07.2025 6

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'Seeing People I Helped Succeed Is My Greatest Thrill': Baseball Star Dexter Fowler and Restaurateur Michael Tanha Outline a Playbook for Success

Retired World Series Champion Dexter Fowler and hospitality entrepreneur Michael Tanha discuss what drives their passion to succeed on the new episode...

08.07.2025 10

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'Let's Just See What Happens': Comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub on Risk-Taking and Success

The actor and comedian discusses her new special, her resume of iconic comedy, and her new Netflix hit "North of North."

07.07.2025 4

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Best-Selling Author and Cartoonist Stephan Pastis on His Creative Process: 'I Often Look Down to Make Sure I Have Pants On'

The author of the hilarious "Timmy Failure" book series and longtime cartoonist of "Pearls Before Swine" dives deep into his creative process.

02.07.2025 10

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'Build Because Something Is Missing': These Serial Entrepreneurs Share Their 'Single-Product Philosophy' for Standing Out in a Crowded Market

David Wolfe, co-founder of luxury mattress company Tiami, breaks down their strategy for standing out to buyers.

25.06.2025 8

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'Consumers Are Frustrated, and So Are We': How These Founders Built a Platform to Fight Fake AI-Generated Product Reviews

Inside the launch of InMyExpertOpinion, a product review site "built by humans, for humans."

23.06.2025 10

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'I Got the Feeling I Was Hitting the Glass Ceiling': This Entrepreneur Quit Her Corporate Job to Start Her Own Agency. It's Projected to Make $31.5 Million in Revenue This Year.

Jaqi Saleem, founder and CEO of Qualified Digital, explains how she built a boutique agency that does what businesses 100 times its size can not.

20.06.2025 6

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How David Beckham and Shaun Neff Are Creating Buzz Around Their New Snack Brand BEEUP

Soccer superstar David Beckham and serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff teamed up to launch BEEUP, a new fruit snack powered by honey.

16.06.2025 6

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'I Am the Mother of All Trees': Martha Stewart Shares the Tree She Most Identifies With and How It Shapes Her Business Mindset

Martha Stewart literally gets into the weeds of how gardening has shaped her life and career.

16.06.2025 4

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10 Surprising and Inspiring Quotes From Brian Wilson, the Genius Behind The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds'

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson died this week at age 82, but his music is still blowing minds.

14.06.2025 6

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Meet Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine — Free Food and Drinks Event in NYC

Come to the first-ever live taping of Entrepreneur's "How Success Happens" podcast and clink glasses with celebrity chef, philanthropist and...

10.06.2025 10

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'We Didn't Know We Could Do That!' These Co-Founders Built a Unique Photography Business That Tapped an Unexpected Need — And Now Is Found in 60 Cities

Jennifer Tsay, co-founder and CEO of Shoott, explains the key marketing pivot the company made that rocketed their success.

06.06.2025 6

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These Founders Started Making Pickle-Infused Vodka With a Hand Pump. Now Their Products Are Sold in 10 States — and Growing.

Dan Graves, Managing Member and CEO of Dirty Dill, explains how his company has distilled success.

05.06.2025 4

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From 'Hot Ones' to Creating the Hottest Pepper in the World, Smokin' Ed Currie Says He's on a Mission From God to Bring Pleasure and Pain to the Masses

Smokin' Ed Currie, founder of Puckerbutt Pepper Company and creator of Pepper X, the Guinness World Record holder for hottest pepper, talks about the...

05.06.2025 4

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'You Always Have to Reinvent Yourself': Tom Brady Just Revealed His Next Big Move

The GOAT NFL quarterback announced the release of a new snack food called, you guessed it, GOAT Gummies.

05.06.2025 5

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'Business Is the Ultimate Competitive Sport': Mark Cuban and Dallas Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Break What True Success Feels Like

Business icon Mark Cuban and Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons discuss what it means to make a lasting impact in business and in life...

03.06.2025 10

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'I Had to Go All-in': Advice From a First-Time Novelist on Writing, Editing and Promoting — And Why He Recorded His Own Audiobook

Filmmaker and author of "THE SPOILS," Colin Thompson, breaks down the hard work that follows the hard work of writing your first book.

03.06.2025 4

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