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S2E13 Andrea Van De Vort: Using Social Media to Drive Brick-and-Mortar Sales
This week, Ward is back in San Diego to check in with Andrea Van De Vort, founder of a collection of multi-branded boutiques with locations across North County California. They'll discuss the…
S2E12 Andy Phipps: Becoming the "Chipotle" of Haircuts
This week, Ward returns to Charlotte to meet with Andy Phipps, co-founder of Arrow, a collection of barbershops that deliver quality cuts across North Carolina. They'll dive into how Andy and his…
S2E11 Michael Palmer: Carrying on the Legacy of a Beloved Ice Cream Brand
This week, Ward makes his way to California to chat with Michael Palmer, owner of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, a Santa Barbara institution for over 75 years. They'll discuss how Michael became a part…
S2E10 Paul Hedrick: Building a Nine-Figure Boot Brand through Radical Hospitality
This week, Ward drives down to Austin to see Paul Hedrick, founder of Tecovas, the world’s fastest-growing Western wear brand. They'll discuss Paul's approach to radical hospitality, Tecovas's…
S2E9 Kevin Murray and Kelli Larson: Changing the World of Children's Clothing
This week, Ward is in San Diego with father-daughter duo Kevin Murray and Kelli Murray Larson, founders of Rylee + Cru—artistic and imaginative clothing for the modern child. They'll break down how…
S2E8 Jim Noble: From Self-Taught Chef to Local Celebrity
This week, Ward meets up with Jim Noble, restaurateur behind three of The Bowl at Ballantyne's concepts: Bossy Beulah's, Rooster's, and Copain. They'll explore Jim's childhood on a Southern farm, how…
S2E7 Sarah Davis: What Retail Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Heritage Brands
This week, Ward returns to LA to meet with Sarah Davis, founder and president of the ultra-luxury re-commerce brand FASHIONPHILE. They'll dive into Sarah's early days as a law student with an…
S2E6 Nate Checketts: Using Retail to Champion Fitness in All Its Forms
This week, Ward travels to New York to chat with Nate Checketts, founder of Rhone, a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing fitness in all its forms. They'll break down the importance…
S2E5 Khalil Rafati: A Journey from Addiction to Entrepreneurship
This week, Ward heads to Austin to meet with Khalil Rafati, author, motivational speaker, and founder of SunLife Organics, a juice bar brand with a celebrity following on a mission to love, heal, and…
S2E4 Jacqueline Fitch-Little: Building Business Relationships that Last
This week, Ward sits down with Jacqueline Fitch-Little, Senior Vice President of Retail Leasing at Northwood Retail and Principal of Merch. They'll introduce Jac's new affiliate retail leasing…
S2E3 Nicole Trunfio: Turning a Brand into a Village of Support for Moms
This week, Ward sits down with Nicole Trunfio, founder of BUMPSUIT, a fashion maternity brand that's disrupting the marketplace. They'll discuss the origins of the namesake garment, BUMPSUIT's entry…
S2E2 Joe Haubenhofer: Can Simplicity and Strong Branding Ensure Success?
This week, Ward is back in Charlotte visiting Joe Haubenhofer, co-founder of Harriet's Hamburgers and the branding agency The Plaid Penguin. They'll discuss nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit, the…
S2E1 John Marrino: Turning a Brewery into a Community Destination
This week, Ward heads to Charlotte to meet with European-Star-Award-winning brewer John Marrino, founder of The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. They'll discuss how four simple ingredients can create an…
S1E12 Carol Roizen: Building a Business That Heals Through Food
This week, Ward is in San Diego with Carol Roizen, co-founder of Parakeet Cafe, an eatery and juice bar with over a dozen locations across California. They'll discuss how a life-changing event…
S1E11 Erica Hanks: Differentiating a Retail Business in a Crowded Market
This week, Ward sits down with Charlotte-based stylist Erica Hanks, founder of SHOWROOM, a business dedicated to curating fashion collections for the working woman. They'll discuss how recognizing a…
S1E10 Randy DeWitt: How Exploration Propels Innovation
This week, Ward is in Dallas with restaurateur, food hall creator, and Front Burner Society founder Randy DeWitt. They'll discuss the necessity of pivoting with market changes, how innovation…
S1E9 Alex Faherty: From Childhood Dream to Global Brand
This week, Ward is in Manhattan with Alex Faherty, co-founder of the family-led clothing brand Faherty. They'll discuss how a childhood dream became a global fashion brand, where to draw the line…
S1E8 Lauren Bailey & Craig DeMarco: Unique Restaurants that Make People Feel Good
This week, Ward heads to Phoenix to chat with Lauren Bailey and Craig DeMarco, founders of Upward Projects, a restaurant group united around one simple mission — to make people feel good. They'll…
S1E7 Gorjana and Jason Reidel: Creating Community Through Retail
This week, Ward heads to Laguna Beach to check in with Gorjana and Jason Reidel, the power couple behind the jewelry brand gorjana. They'll discuss the unique challenges that come with being both…
S1E6 Kerri Davis: The Treasure Hunt of Exceptional Retail
This week, Ward is in Dallas with Kerri Davis, owner of Ellis Hill, one of the country’s most unique stores for luxury paper goods, personalized gifts, and custom home decor. They'll discuss treasure…
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