Problem Solvers

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How Columbia Sportswear Stands Out in a Crowded Market

A viral ad from Columbia Sportswear caught Jason's eye. After he wrote about it on LinkedIn, the company reached out. So Jason sat down with Tim Boyle, CEO and third-generation owner of Columbia Sportswear, to find out where the idea came from and what it reveals about how to rep ... Show more

. 26min 13sec

Snoop Dogg’s Ice Cream? Here’s the Strategy

Having one of the most recognizable and beloved celebrities in the world attached to your brand seems like it should be an easy win. But getting someone to buy once is one thing. Getting them to buy again is the real test. Cordell Broadus (Snoop Dogg's son) and his business partn ... Show more

. 34min 4sec

Ciara Launches A Juice to Solve A Common Parenting Problem

The kids' juice aisle looks completely covered. So does the protein market. Most people would conclude there's no room for anything new. Ciara didn't. The Grammy-winning musician and mom of four was watching her daughter refuse every protein option put in front of her. So Ciara s ... Show more

. 35min 47sec

How To Sustain High Performance - Sami Inkinen of Virta Health

Sami Inkinen is a three-time founder and world-class triathlete. A triathlete! And yet he went to the doctor and discovered he was pre-diabetic. The news triggered a series of changes including a pivot away from his real estate startup Trulia toward his healthcare company Virta H ... Show more

. 27min 21sec

Why Most Founders Can't Grow Past 25 Employees

David Rusenko built Weebly from a dorm room start-up with friends to a business with 300 employees and over $200 million in revenue. But somewhere around employee 25, he hit a wall and realized the problem wasn't his team. It was him. A chance dinner with Richard Branson changed ... Show more

. 26min 40sec