The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore

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  The dress shirt fix that built a multimillion-dollar brand 15.09.2026 36min

  What happens when a guy who's never worked in fashion decides to solve a major problem with menswear? You get Collars & Co, the dress-collar polo brand that went from 300 shirts to a Shark Tank deal, a brick & mortar expansion, and millions in sales. Founder Justin Baer joins Elizabeth Gore to talk about viral success, the power of "no," and why paid influencers aren't the guaranteed win they used to be.
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  A $40K book idea raised $675K and then turned into an empire 10.09.2026 30min

  Rebel Girls CEO Jes Wolfe turned a children's book into a global media brand that's reached millions of people worldwide. Wolfe joins host Elizabeth Gore to talk about taking over as CEO during COVID, why hitting singles and doubles can be worth more than home runs, and her newest venture: the San Francisco Signal pro women’s volleyball team.
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  How Wende Zomnir is disrupting beauty a second time 08.09.2026 26min

  Urban Decay co-founder Wende Zomnir built a beauty empire from the ground up, then sold it to cosmetics giant L'Oréal. Now she's starting over with her new brand, Caliray, and proving founders can disrupt the same industry twice.
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  Small business guide: How to survive year one 03.09.2026 26min

  The founders of Kemo Sabe, Slick Chicks, Sunhome Saunas and more share important lessons on surviving year one in small business. Plus, everything you need to know before the business tax filing extension deadline hits this year.
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  From PhD to the $50B snack market: DeeBee's success story 25.06.2026 24min

  DeeBee's Organics Founder and CEO, Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey of pivoting from a career in medical science to founding her company and scaling it into a nationally recognized family snack brand.
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  Growing plants and profits with AI: Gardenuity's success secret 18.06.2026 25min

  Gardenuity Co-Founder and CEO Donna Letier shares how her company is transforming in-home gardening into a thriving business with the predictive power of AI.
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  How Goop Kitchen CEO and Gwyneth Paltrow defied restaurant odds 11.06.2026 28min

  Goop Kitchen co-founder and CEO Donald Moore joins host Elizabeth Gore to discuss the evolution of the food delivery industry, the rapid expansion of his healthy takeout concept alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, and his essential business advice for navigating the restaurant world.
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  Former School of Rock CEO's guide to overcoming midlife burnout 04.06.2026 32min

  Former School of Rock CEO Matt Ross details his journey scaling creative education franchises like School of Rock, overcoming intense personal and professional hardships, and the life lessons on mental health and purpose detailed in his book, Grow or Fold.
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  How Co-founders were sold a scam and turned it into a $25M brand 28.05.2026 36min

  Sun Home Saunas co-founders Tyler Fish and Adam Fisher explain how they transformed a disastrous initial business acquisition into a $25 million premium at-home wellness brand.
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  How to end your paycheck-to-paycheck hustle: a financial expert's guide 21.05.2026 28min

  Financial expert and bestselling author, Anthony O'Neal, breaks down proactive tax planning and wealth-building strategies for small business owners and other candid lessons from his new book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck.
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  This 14-year-old is taking the golf apparel industry by storm 14.05.2026 27min

  Featherie Founder, Kate Korngold, and her Mother, Kristy Korngold, share how they built a golf apparel brand to fill a product gap for teen girls.
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  How AI is changing the grocery store 07.05.2026 27min

  Thrive Market Founder and CEO Nick Green explains how his company is using AI to make healthy living more accessible.
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  How Goodles uses data to take on mac & cheese rival Kraft 30.04.2026 38min

  Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut chats with Host Elizabeth Gore about disrupting the mac and cheese industry
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  Alibaba.com president: How small businesses win online 23.04.2026 31min

  Alibaba.com President, Kuo Zhang, chats with Host, Elizabeth Gore, about how AI-powered tools and global supply chains are enabling small businesses to scale faster and compete in the evolving world of e-commerce.
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  AI in music: the new playbook for artists 16.04.2026 54min

  DJ and Entrepreneur Justin Lewis chats with Host Elizabeth Gore about how AI is reshaping the music industry.
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  AG1 CEO Kat Cole on turning customer feedback into growth 09.04.2026 45min

  AG1 CEO, Kat Cole, sits down with Host, Elizabeth Gore, to explore how every job, no matter how small, can prepare you to build and lead a company. Cole shares lessons from her rise through roles at Hooters and beyond, emphasizing the power of staying close to customers, focusing on one great product, and learning from mistakes. The conversation also dives into leadership, decision-making, health habits, and practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to grow both their businesses and themselves.
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  POV Beauty Co-founders on turning TikTok followers into customers 02.04.2026 27min

  TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira and her POV Beauty Co-founder, Ani Hadjinian, sit down with Host Elizabeth Gore to break down how they built a fast-growing brand from scratch. They share insights on turning social media into a powerful sales engine, balancing creativity with business strategy, and building a partnership that fuels growth.
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  How Goode Foods went from family biz to viral brand 26.03.2026 23min

  Andrew Johnson, CEO of Goode Foods, sits down with Host Elizabeth Gore for a candid conversation about second-generation entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation in a legacy industry. Now at the helm, Andrew opens up about stepping into leadership after his father’s passing, balancing family and business, and learning to become the face of the brand in a modern, digital-first world.
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  Don’t sell too early: A lesson from Olo's founder 19.03.2026 25min

  Olo Founder & CEO Noah Glass talks with Host Elizabeth Gore about how to spot demand before the market does, and build a business that lasts. Glass shares how a simple frustration, waiting in long lines, sparked the idea for mobile ordering years before smartphones existed, and how not selling his company too early paid off big.
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  The secret behind Poppi’s breakout success 12.03.2026 45min

  Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, Co-Founders of the soda brand Poppi, sit down with Elizabeth Gore to break down how they transformed a farmers' market drink into a multibillion-dollar beverage brand. They share lessons on rebranding, building a digital-first brand during COVID, scaling a startup quickly, and what it’s really like to sell your company to PepsiCo.