#260: Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive Market – The business model matters
At age 25, he walked away from a successful seven-figure business, and took a big swing on a risky idea.
Thrive Market Cofounder and CEO Nick Green knew he wanted to make healthy food more accessible. But at a time when everyone was chasing speed and scale, he made a big bet on the membership model. 1.7 million members later, it’s safe to say it worked.
In this episode, he shares:
His early career failures and what they taught him
The power of the right business model
The weird way he uses ChatGPT
Why you should take big swings
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#259: Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of Olive & June – Work on yourself
As a kid, she had to hide her favorite red nail polish from her parents. Today, she’s the founder and CEO of Olive & June, a $100 million nail polish brand.
But in between, Sarah Gibson Tuttle had to navigate a career she wasn’t really passionate about … and find the courage to chase a big idea.
In this episode, she shares:
The untold stories behind the brand’s rise
How she turned frustration into innovation
Why her ability to work on herself has helped her build a more collaborative, company
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3 More Questions (Paul Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
How should leaders apply the concept, "sell what you sell", into their marketing strategy?
How can leaders maintain brand consistency while being flexible on the product offerings in different markets?
How can leaders running multiple teams and business units find the right balance between alignment and autonomy?
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#258: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands – Sell what you sell
GUEST: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands, which includes Arby’s, Sonic, Dunkin’, and more.
LISTEN FOR: Insights on clear messaging, leading multiple brands, the changing media landscape, and sharing best practices
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The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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3 More Questions (Klaus Kleinfeld) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
How can you measure motivation and what can leaders do to drive that in their organization?
How can leaders sustain high performance while managing their energy?
How can leaders who are great a dreaming big make visions practical and real?
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GO DEEPER
Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store
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How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the world’s most iconic leaders across business, sports, and entertainment. Hosted by David Novak, Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, this podcast pulls back the curtain on how top CEOs, founders, and game-changers make things happen. When you tune in, you’ll learn from legends like Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more.
Other guests include:
CEO of Starbucks
CEO of Target
Co-founder of Home Depot
and many others...
David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the wisdom of these leaders into actionable insights you can use to elevate your own leadership game. Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or already leading teams, this show helps you build the confidence you need to lead well.
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