The Bold Strategy That Saved GQ & Made It Matter Again
How do you take a brand from dated to defining? For Dylan Jones, it started with a clear vision, a few audacious hires, and the nerve to challenge tradition from the inside out.In this episode, Dylan reveals the calculated risks behind GQ’s reinvention, the behind-the-scenes battles that shaped its new voice, and how one outrageous idea proved he was the right person for the job.From navigating corporate pressures to redefining authenticity in media, it’s a candid look at transformation, leadership, and the power of trusting your vision when the stakes are high."IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software👉 Reimagine your operations at https://hppod.co/ifsai" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How IKEA's CEO Transformed an 82-Year-Old Company in 5 Years
What happens when a supply chain expert is handed the keys to one of the world’s most iconic brands? For Jesper Brodin, it meant hitting the road, literally, to understand the heartbeat of IKEA from the ground up.In this episode, Jesper shares the behind-the-scenes decisions that helped steer IKEA through a digital revolution, a global pandemic, and a bold sustainability mission. From the lessons he learned from IKEA’s legendary founder to the surprising power of a “banana card,” it’s a story of humility, reinvention, and leading with purpose.It’s a playbook for navigating change, by listening, evolving, and never losing sight of what really matters.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software👉 Reimagine your operations at https://hppod.co/ifsai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Richard Branson on Selling Virgin Records for $1B, Donald Trump & Going to Space
Before Virgin became a name known around the world, one bold decision set Richard Branson on a path that defied every expectation. In this episode, he recounts the pivotal moments, from turning a missed flight into the birth of an airline, to risking it all on artists no one else would sign.Branson shares the battles behind boardroom doors, the doubts he faced from his own team, and the personal sacrifices made to keep his vision alive. From launching record labels to reaching space, it’s a rare glimpse into the mindset that built an empire on instinct, resilience, and refusing to play by the rules.It’s a story about trusting your gut, staying the course, and building something unforgettable, one daring leap at a time.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software👉 Reimagine your operations at https://hppod.co/ifsai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Quit My Job At 51... Now I Own A Global Beauty Brand
What happens when a beauty industry powerhouse walks away from the boardroom to build something entirely her own? For Michelle Feeney, it meant defying expectations, embracing uncertainty, and launching a purpose-led brand grounded in decades of experience.In this episode, Michelle shares the pivotal moment that sparked her leap into entrepreneurship, the challenges of starting over in her fifties, and the quiet doubts she turned into fuel. From frank kitchen-table conversations to redefining success on her own terms, she takes us behind the scenes of a career that’s blended bold vision with hard-won wisdom.It’s a conversation about bold choices, inner drive, and the power of backing yourself, especially when it’s not the easy option.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software👉 Reimagine your operations at https://hppod.co/ifsai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Day Rory Sutherland Became a Marketing Genius
What if the biggest breakthroughs in business don’t come from logic, but from noticing what others overlook?In this episode, Rory Sutherland unpacks the moment a late-night scroll through economics blogs led him to Nudge, sparking a fascination with behavioral science that would quietly transform global brands. From saving a snack brand with a single word to helping an airline generate millions through a subtle design change, Rory shares the twists, experiments, and happy accidents that redefined how companies speak to their customers.It’s a masterclass in innovation, risk, and the power of seeing things differently, straight from the man who helped transform marketing with his unconventional insights.IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software👉 Reimagine your operations at https://hppod.co/ifsai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Step inside the moments that shaped the world’s biggest brands in The Room Where It Happened, a brand-new podcast hosted by Jake Humphrey.Each episode sees the guest take us back inside a room and a moment that changed the course of their careers. With unprecedented insight on the pivotal decisions, unexpected turns, and behind-the-scenes moments that propelled companies to global recognition - and the lessons learned along the way from the people who were right in the middle of it all.The Room Where It Happened is your front-row seat to the conversations that shaped history, offering a rare glimpse into the defining moments of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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