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Giving Feedback is a Skill. How Can You Hone It? | Inc.
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- Giving Feedback is a Skill. How Can You Hone It? | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- When Should You Fire a Bad Fit? Sooner Than You Think | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- How to Fix Performance Management Before It Breaks Your Team | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- When to Start Forecasting | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- How Forecasting Changes When You Bring in Outside Investors | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Here's Why The Founder of Bogg Bag Hates the Acronym ‘EBITDA’ | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- The Founders Playbook for Strategic Foresight | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Founder Group Chat: How to Build a Brand Community | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- The best contemporary brands aren’t just brands. They’re communities, each with a distinct voice and feel.
Plus, there’s a whole world of influencers and celebrities that brings a new line of questions for founders: Who fits our brand best? How do we make real relationships and work together beyond one Instagram Reel?
On this episode of 'The Business Model by Inc.,' deputy editor Michelle Legro wraps up her Founder Group Chat with two experts in brand building: Tyler Fish, co-founder of Sun Home Saunas, and Sanja Komljenovic, CEO of ONA Creative.
They tackle the tough questions on building a community around your brand and making real connections.
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- What will it take to win the AI race? | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are neck and neck with their AI models. Inc.’s Ben Sherry breaks down his case for how one company will emerge as a winner.
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- Can Meta take its AI from cringe to machine god? | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Mark Zuckerberg is pouring money into making what some are calling “the Avengers of AI.” Will the big bet pay off?
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- The New Rules of Forecasting
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- 4 months ago
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- Old forecasting models can’t keep up. Discover how Kim Vaccarella of Bogg Bag and Rachel Liverman of Glowbar stay focused on their mission while planning smarter, faster, and with more flexibility.
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- Circling Back: Why Claude is the best co-founder of 2025 | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- If you ask Inc.’s artificial intelligence reporter Ben Sherry, this year’s most successful founder isn’t a person at all. It’s Claude, Anthropic’s family of AI models.
Ben joined Inc. reporter Chloe Aiello for this week’s Circling Back to talk about why Anthropic stands out from the pack when it comes to enterprise AI. They discuss how Claude sets itself apart, how it has helped launch numerous vibe-coding startups, and how competitors like OpenAI and Google are catching up quickly.
Then, on “Closing the Loop,” Chloe and Ben talk about Australia’s big move to ban kids and teens from social media and Mark Zuckerberg’s building Meta’s new superintelligence team that’s working to build a “machine god.”
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- 2 key things a creative executive seeks in a brand | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Sanja Komljenovic, CEO of ONA Creative, shares what she evaluates when looking at a potential client and how she might help them market themselves.
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- Customers can tell when you’re being inauthentic | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Brands need to be real, or else it can be a mess. Tyler Fish, co-founder of Sun Home Saunas, explains why in our latest Founder Group Chat on The Business Model, an Inc. podcast.
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- Founder Group Chat: How brands can win in 2026 | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- In 2026, brands must contend with a lot: AI slop. Copycats. A sea of influencers and content and competitors.
Breaking through to consumers has always been a struggle for every company, but the ever-changing media landscape makes it even tougher. So how can brands win in the year to come?
On this episode of The Business Model by Inc., deputy editor Michelle Legro kicks off a new Founder Group Chat with experts in brand building:
- Tyler Fish, co-founder of Sun Home Saunas
- Sanja Komljenovic, CEO of ONA Creative
Tyler has built a brand that has broken through. Sanja helps companies get there. And they’re sharing their insights with you.
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- The TikTok U.S. deal and crony capitalism | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- How is Oracle’s Chief Technology Officer, Larry Ellison, paving his way into becoming the next media mogul?
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- Can Oracle really afford to play in the AI race? | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Award-winning journalist, Bethany McLean, and Inc.’s editor-in-chief, Mike Hofman, dive into Oracle’s big and risky pivot into AI.
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- Hiring people who have taste
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- 4 months ago
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- In this episode, Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom sat down with Stephanie Liu, the founder of Levitate Foundry, which is ranked No. 1,407 on 2025 Inc. 5000 list.
Liu discussed the brands Levitate works with – and how it built those connections.
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- Larry Ellison bet big on AI. Will it pay off, or tank his legacy? | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- For a moment earlier this year, Larry Ellison was the richest man in the world. Although the Oracle co-founder only briefly stole the top spot from Elon Musk, it was a high point in what was a huge — and risky — year for both Ellison and his legacy tech company.
Oracle’s stock price soared as it landed major deals with the biggest AI companies. It also took on a staggering amount of debt (a 500 percent debt-to-equity ratio, in fact), leading some to see Oracle’s dealings as proof of an AI bubble.
Meanwhile, Ellison has had his hands in everything: currying favor with President Trump, negotiating for a stake of TikTok in the U.S., and helping his son, David, become a media mogul.
Today on Circling Back, we have one of the best journalists to talk about this: Bethany McLean. She’s an award-winning business journalist and the author of five books, including one you’ve probably read, or know from the documentary film it inspired, The...
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- A mental health leader’s warning on AI use | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Ariela Safira, founder of recently acquired mental health startup Zeera, shares some words of advice on the prevalent use of AI.
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- Why one founder decided to sell her company | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- Ariela Safira, founder of recently acquired mental health startup Zeera, got candid about burnout. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/3yQHPjca1pY
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- Founder Group Chat: Exit strategy: Learn from a founder who sold her company | Inc.
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- 4 months ago
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- The mere idea of selling or exiting their businesses can bring out all kinds of reactions in founders. Some don’t want to even think about it. Others are putting a target sale price into their launch plans — the exit is the goal.
Wherever you fall on the exit-strategy spectrum, this Founder Group Chat has something for you.
On this episode, Inc.’s Graham Winfrey finishes his conversation with three founders: Fany Gerson, founder of Mexican ice cream and sweets brand La Newyorkina, Sarah LaFleur, CEO of women’s clothing company M.M. LaFleur, and Ariela Safira, founder of recently acquired mental health startup Zeera.
Watch and listen for their thoughts on exits. The Business Model will be back on Monday, and we’ll start another Founder Group Chat series next Friday with a new group of business leaders.
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- Commitment to authenticity and growth
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- 5 months ago
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- In this episode, Inc. editor-at-large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin sat down with William Gaunitz, the founder and CEO of hair growth company Advanced Trichology. Advanced Trichology is ranked No. 4,192 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, which is the sixth time it has been an honoree.
In addition to discussing how he got the company started and what inspired him, Gaunitz stresses the importance of creating a brand for your company, treating people as individuals, and leveraging your transferable skills.
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- Is El Segundo the new robotics capital? | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- The coastal city in Los Angeles County is home to a Chevron refinery, a burgeoning defense tech enclave, and now several robotics companies. What’s going on here? Learn about one of the area’s hottest new automation startups on the latest episode of The Business Model, available now on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts.
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- Your sushi could be better. This company wants to help | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- When fish aren’t killed shortly after they’re caught, it can cause them to suffer — which can make them taste bad. The California-based startup Shinkei Systems is using robotic technology to process fish in a way that’s inspired by a traditional Japanese method called ike jime. Learn more on the latest episode of The Business Model from Inc., available now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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- The Hard Part of Leadership: Getting Performance Management Right
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- 5 months ago
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- Clarity, accountability, and trust aren’t easy to build, but they’re essential. Daniel Chait of Greenhouse and Christie Horvath of Wagmo share how they’re rethinking performance management to help their people grow and their companies thrive.
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- The Poseidon Machine
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- 5 months ago
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- After fish are caught, they can suffer for hours. This makes them release stress hormones, which can lead to a rancid taste and shortened shelf life.
Shinkei Systems wants to change that. It is one of the many startups based in the burgeoning robotics capital of El Segundo, California.
Shinkei’s main offering is a robot fish-killer that processes the catch right on the boat using a technology inspired by ike jime, a traditional Japanese method that produces some of the world’s finest seafood.
Inc. reporter Jennifer Conrad recently paid a visit to Shinkei HQ, and she shares what it was like with host Ben Sherry on this episode of Circling Back.
Plus, Ben and Jennifer talk about two major AI stories on Closing the Loop.
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- Founder Group Chat: How to hire the right people for growing a company | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- You can’t scale a company alone. As you’re building, you’ll need to hire the right people for the job.
Those first hires are critical. But as your company grows, the initial staff aren’t necessarily the ones to take it to the next stage. Or are they? It’s a conundrum for founders.
Fortunately, this week’s Founder Group Chat contains real-life experience and advice. We continue with our trio of founders: Fany Gerson, founder of Mexican ice cream and sweets brand La Newyorkina, Sarah LaFleur, CEO of women’s clothing company M.M. LaFleur, and Ariela Safira, founder of recently acquired mental health startup Zeera. They’re joined by Inc.’s Graham Winfrey as moderator and host.
Watch to learn how these successful founders built the human infrastructure of their companies.
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- This gummy vitamin startup is growing as fast as an AI company | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- Grüns has a valuation akin to that of an AI company, but the supplement brand has one thing going for it that its tech peers don’t: It’s profitable. David Lidsky explains on the latest episode of The Business Model, a new podcast from Inc.
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- How Grüns’ raced to a $500 million valuation in just two years | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- Supplement startup Grüns is just two years old, but it’s already reaching valuations akin to those of AI companies. David Lidsky, Inc.’s head of editorial strategy, breaks down the numbers on the latest episode of The Business Model with reporter Chloe Aiello.
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- Going in the opposite direction of everyone else
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- 5 months ago
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- In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ben Sherry sits down with Ayeshia Quainoo-Tefera, the founder and CEO of the Springfield, Virginia-based Ultimate Care, a home health agency. Ultimate Care is ranked No. 2,345 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.
Ayeshia discusses how she navigated Covid, trying to minimize risk while maximizing impact for her clients, and how systemizing everything she does is critical. She also emphasizes developing an inclusive culture by showing employees that you care.
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- Circling Back: The $500 million gummy bear | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- It would’ve been easy to doubt Grüns. On the surface, it’s just another supplement brand joining the crowded marketplace of pills, powders, and gummies that come with major health claims.
But just two years into its existence, Grüns has hit a $500 million valuation — a figure more on par with that of AI companies than a new consumer brand. The company’s CEO says it’s already profitable, too, and has landed placements in Walmart, Target, and more.
David Lidsky, Inc.’s head of editorial strategy, recently got an inside look at Grüns and its finances. On this week’s Circling Back, he tells reporter Chloe Aiello why he thinks the company is on track to hit $200 million in revenue this year and how it lans to leverage its gummy bear mascot, Barry, to keep growing.
Then, on Closing the Loop, David and Chloe share their news obsessions of the week: the leadership shakeup at Sequoia Capital, and Republican leaders who used the solar ...
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- When disaster strikes, what do successful founders do? | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- A few years ago, Ariela Safira’s Zeera was set to launch a brick-and-mortar mental health concept in New York. The opening month was set to be April 2020.
As you might’ve guessed, things didn’t go as planned. Still, Ariela led her company through the hardships, a rebrand, and an acquisition.
It’s something of a storybook ending for a founder. But how did Ariela cope with the challenges? And how did she take care of herself along the way?
On this Founder Group Chat, Inc.’s Graham Winfrey continues his conversation with three founders.
Fany Gerson, founder of Mexican ice cream and sweets brand La Newyorkina
Sarah LaFleur, CEO of women’s clothing company M.M. LaFleur
Ariela Safira, founder of recently acquired mental health startup Zeera
Watch and listen to hear how they’ve successfully thrived and grown through adversity, plus how they look after their mental health alon...
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- A New AI Agent Wants to Schedule Your Life—Should You Let It? | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- Blockit promises that in just five minutes, it can learn as much about your schedule, habits, and preferences as a human could in months.
The tool is part of a growing field of new AI agents that want to offer the benefits of an executive assistant at a much lower price tag.
Technology reporter Claire Cameron was curious so she ran an experiment to take Blockit at its word and gave it a try for one week.
Could the app reinvent her working life in just five minutes? Well, no. But as Claire explains to Inc. reporter Ali Donaldson, it’s complicated.
On this week’s Circling Back, Claire and Ali discuss the brave new world of AI scheduling agents, what they’re good for, and where they still need some improvement.
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- How to scale the right way | Inc.
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- 5 months ago
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- As a founder, trying to scale your business can feel like walking on a knife’s edge. Go too fast or too early, you’ll fall off. Move too slowly and you’ll get left behind.
Every Friday on The Business Model, we’re hosting a Founder Group Chat. Each episode will feature a candid, in-depth conversation about one of the many pressing topics entrepreneurs are facing.
On this first group chat, our topic is scaling. Specifically, how do you scale in the right way? Three founders from very different industries share lessons on scaling that can apply across business.
Our roundtable is:
Fany Gerson, founder of Mexican ice cream and sweets brand La Newyorkina
Sarah LaFleur, CEO of women’s clothing company M.M. LaFleur
Ariela Safira, founder of recently acquired mental health startup Zeera
Graham Winfrey, deputy digital editor for Inc.
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- Why are there so many private clubs opening? | Inc. #entrepreneurship #podcast #salesstrategies
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- 5 months ago
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- Inc. Magazine delivers advice, tools, and services to help business owners, entrepreneurs and CEOs grow their businesses more successfully. You'll find information and advice covering virtually every business and management task including marketing, sales, finding capital, managing people, and much more. Visit Inc.com for the latest!
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- How Invisible Technologies Competes to Win in AI
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- 5 months ago
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- Invisible Technologies has quietly become one of the most influential players in artificial intelligence—training 80 percent of the world’s large language models, raising $100 million in funding, and earning the No. 152 spot on the Inc. 5000. In this session, founder and CEO shares the bold strategy behind the company’s rapid ascent and his perspective on what’s next for AI, automation, and the businesses poised to lead the next wave of innovation.
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- Why are founders trying to get their products in private clubs?#entrepreneurship #salesstrategies
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- 5 months ago
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- Inc. Magazine delivers advice, tools, and services to help business owners, entrepreneurs and CEOs grow their businesses more successfully. You'll find information and advice covering virtually every business and management task including marketing, sales, finding capital, managing people, and much more. Visit Inc.com for the latest!
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- Private Clubs Keep Popping Up—and Founders Are Using Them to Launch Their Companies
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The top 10 percent of earners account for half of consumer spending. To target those big spenders, brands are meeting them where they are: behind closed doors.
Host Chloe Aiello talks with Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson about why brands are trying to get their products -- not on the shelves of major retailers, like Walmart, Target, or REI -- but behind the closed doors of private, members-only clubs. This means, putting products in the bars, restaurants, and gift shops of places that people have to pay tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, just to walk into.
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- How this 18x Inc. 5000 honoree uses tech and popcorn to revolutionize fundraising
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Today, we have a special segment, brought to you by Inc. in collaboration with our partners at Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This year, at the Inc. 5000 gala, Glenfiddich presented this year's Legacy Award to Tim Heitmann, founder of Double Good.
Double Good is a fundraising company that helps schools, teams, and nonprofits raise money by selling delicious, small-batch popcorn. Founded in 1998 and based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, the company has grown into a fully virtual platform, making it incredibly easy for organizers to set up and run fundraisers without handling any inventory, payments, or delivery. Supporters just order online, and Double Good takes care of the rest.
This award recognizes a trailblazer, an individual who has graced the Inc. 5000 list multiple times, embodying the spirit of innovation, boldness, and a relentless drive to defy the ordinary. Much like Glenfiddich, a brand that has pushed the boundar...
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- Building While Innovating: Predicting the Future Amid Rapid Change | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Business is rapidly evolving, and the next decade will look very different from today as it adopts AI, robotics, and quantum computing, to name just a few developments. In this conversation, Lucy Guo, founder and CEO of Passes, and Alphonzo Terrell, co-founder and CEO of SPILL, will examine how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, what the future of business might look like, and practical strategies founders can adopt to anticipate change, seize opportunities, and stay ahead in a world defined by accelerating change.
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- How to Run a Successful Family Business with Poppi and Three Amigos | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Building a business with family or close partners comes with unique challenges and opportunities. Join us for an exciting conversation with the founders of Poppi and Three Amigos as they share their experiences growing their companies together, navigating personal dynamics alongside professional ambitions, and scaling operations while maintaining shared vision and values. In this conversation, you’ll learn strategies for balancing collaboration and decision-making, turning challenges into growth opportunities, and fostering a culture that thrives on trust, creativity, and aligned goals.
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- U.S. Competitiveness in the 21st Century | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- What does it take for American businesses to stay competitive in an era defined by global supply chain shifts, evolving trade policies, and rapid technological change? In this conversation, leading policymakers and economic experts will unpack the forces shaping U.S. competitiveness today and what they mean for fast-growing companies. From navigating market uncertainty to identifying opportunities in shifting regulatory and economic landscapes, founders and CEOs will gain practical insights into how to adapt, thrive, and lead in a highly dynamic business environment.
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- Daymond John and Jake Plummer on How Functional Food and Beverage Brands Are Upending CPGs | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Functional food and beverage products promise more than just to nourish us; they also promise to make us stronger, smarter, more energetic, and more psychologically stable. Jake Plummer, a former NFL quarterback bringing functional mushrooms to the masses, and Daymond John, the ‘Shark Tank’ mogul who’s invested in Abs Protein Pancakes, Grinds, and Pro-Nrg, explore the rise of this exciting CPG vertical – and share how entrepreneurs can cut their own slice of the (nootropic) pie.
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- Driven to Innovate: How Carvana Disrupted an Industry | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From a disruptive startup to a public market player, Carvana's journey to its IPO was anything but conventional. Join us as the founders share candid insights into the critical decisions, pivotal moments, and lessons learned along the way from the company’s early days through its rapid growth and operational scaling as it navigated market fluctuations and regulatory hurdles that come with going public.
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- How to Win in the Age of AI: CoreWeave Shares Strategies for Success | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- AI is evolving at a breakneck pace, transforming industries, redefining workflows, and creating entirely new opportunities for businesses. Join Brannin McBee, co-founder and chief development officer of CoreWeave, as he shares the company's strategies for AI, from cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure innovations to practical applications that are reshaping how companies operate. In this conversation, you’ll gain insights into the trends, challenges, and possibilities that will define the next wave of AI, and what it means for founders, operators, and innovators looking to stay ahead.
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- Purpose-Driven Transformational Leadership with Jay Shetty | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- True leadership isn’t defined by titles or metrics. It’s about aligning vision with mission, inspiring people, and driving lasting change. Best-selling author, podcast host, and founder Jay Shetty joins us for a powerful fireside chat on how mission-driven leadership can transform organizations from the inside out. He’ll share insights on leading with clarity of purpose, cultivating cultures that thrive, and empowering teams to create meaningful impact. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to lead with authenticity, influence, and long-term vision.
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- Unscripted: Building a Dynamic Brand with Taraji Taraji P. Henson | Inc.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Join us for a fireside chat with Taraji P. Henson, the award-winning actress and entrepreneur behind the hair care brand TPH by Taraji. Having acquired the company earlier this year, she'll share how she is shaping the next chapter of her brand and applying lessons from her career to entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth.
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- This new podcast from Inc. is an entrepreneur's secret weapon!
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Business Model by Inc. is the multi-episode-a-week podcast for small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and startup founders who want to start, run, and grow stronger companies. Each week we deliver a curated mix of business-trend analysis, actionable playbooks, and candid interviews with real founders—from Main Street businesses to cutting-edge startups.
In this video podcast, you’ll learn how to hire and lead, raise capital, market efficiently, manage cash flow, fix operations and supply chains, and leverage new technology and AI to stay ahead. Every episode is built to fit your workweek and help you make smarter decisions, faster.
If you only have time for one business podcast to start, run, and grow your company—this is it.
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- Navigating a crowded marketplace
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson sits down with Nadine Motaweh, the managing partner of Identified Talent Solutions, which ranked No. 3,138 on 2024 Inc. 5000 list. Identified Talent Solutions is a recruitment services and talent acquisition consulting firm spanning executive search, direct placement, and contract staffing.
Nadine talks about the value of people in her organization, and how that relates to fast growth. She also stresses the importance of thinking on the fly, figuring things out as you go, staying productive, and embracing the chaos.
