The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

In this episode of Help My Small Business, Jane is joined by Jessica Gordoun, co-founder and managing director of Ranged. Jess brings her expertise in retail strategy and brand growth to review COULEI, a low-tox skincare start-up founded by Elyssa.

By the end of the episode, you’ll learn:
How to generate excitement and demand before your product even launches.
How to convert a waitlist into loyal, paying customers.
How to leverage early traction to open doors to retail opportunities.
This episode offers actionable insights for founders looking to validate demand, build momentum pre-launch, and position their brand for successful retail expansion.

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This week on The Lazy CEO Podcast, Jane sits down with Michael Ramsey, Co-founder and Co-Director of STRONG Pilates - the global fitness brand redefining the Pilates industry by combining low-impact movement with high-intensity strength and cardio.

Michael’s journey began as an early F45 franchisee in Australia, running six studios. A broken ankle led him to Pilates for rehab, an Instagram search introduced him to the Rowformer, and a single trip to the U.S. laid the foundation for what would become STRONG. Today, the brand boasts 100+ studios in 14 countries and is one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the world, generating $80M in annual revenue in just six years.

In this episode, you'll learn:
How to build a bold, timeless brand even when the industry pushes back
The systems and marketing levers that actually move the needle for service-based businesses
How to innovate and scale without burning out
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This week on The Lazy CEO Podcast, Jane is joined by Jessica Gordoun, co founder and Managing Director of Ranged, a company helping consumer brands elevate their reach and break into traditional retail.

You’ll probably recognise some of the brands Ranged has helped scale, including FUNDAY Natural Sweets, Pistachio Papi, Muscle Nation, and Gem. Jessica is deep in the retail trenches, and in this episode Jane grills her on the question every consumer brand eventually asks.

How do you get onto shelves?

They dive into the retailer’s perspective as Jessica breaks down
What buyers actually want to see and what instantly turns them off
How to approach buyers and tailor your pitch so it lands
The real risks of launching into big supermarkets like coles and woolworths
When retail is not the right move and how to know if you are ready
How to set your brand up for sustainable growth instead of a short term spike
If you are a consumer brand thinking about retail or already exploring it, this episode will save you time, money, and a whole lot of pain.

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Jake Snow joins The Lazy CEO Podcast to share how he turned social media fame into a profitable business model. From going viral with his wife Marie to building design-led hotels and lifestyle ventures through ventoré, Jake shows how content creation can evolve into profitable, purpose-driven ventures.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
How viral content actually works
How to turn social media into a real conversion funnel for business
What “life design” really looks like behind the scenes - the work, the tension, and the payoff
For anyone looking to master social media and turn virality into financial freedom, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode, Jane is joined by Raquel Bouris, founder and creative director of WHO IS ELIJAH. Raquel brings her expertise in branding and marketing to review Props, the world’s first iPhone case with a fully tiltable stand, founded by Vicky.
By the end of the episode, you’ll learn:
How to stand out in a crowded market.
How to leverage social media, UGC, and creators to build trust and drive sales.
How to run ads strategically to reach the right audience and scale effectively.
This episode offers actionable insights for founders looking to build stronger customer connections and scale with confidence.

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