Advice Line with Sarah Kauss of S'well

This podcast episode explores the journeys of various entrepreneurs and their strategies for success. It delves into topics such as the challenges of selling a business, increasing grocery sales for a new product, cultural representation in products, approaching retailers, targeting niche markets, financing a new brand, connecting with influencers, and balancing profitability with rapid growth. The episode provides valuable insights and advice for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the business world.

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Sarah Kauss - Founder and Former CEO of S'well

The Journey of S'well: From Pandemic to Positioning

Strategies for Increasing In-Store Grocery Sales of a New Hot Cereal Product

Creating an Alternative to Oats - Challenges and Solutions in Grocery Store Placement

Increasing Sales of a Brand New Product in Grocery Stores

Investment and Capital in Scaling a Company

Canva's Growth and Atlassian's Role in Scaling Their Operations

Representing Latino Culture and Tradition through Paper Tacos Greeting Cards

The Growing Latino Market: Cultural Representation and Targeting Specialty Stores

Approaching Retailers and Creating a Concise Package for Success

Bolt Skin and Shave: An Innovative Brand for Men Who Shave Their Legs

Reasons for Cyclists Shaving Legs and the Benefits They Gain

Financing and Influence: Keys to Success for New Brands

Reaching the target audience and finding creative ways to give back

The Importance of Balancing Profitability and Growth

S'well Founder's Return and How to Learn More About their Story

Advice Line with Sarah Kauss of S'well

How I Built This with Guy Raz

00:00Sarah Kauss - Founder and Former CEO of S'well

Sarah Kauss - Founder and Former CEO of S'well

04:57The Journey of S'well: From Pandemic to Positioning

The Journey of S'well: From Pandemic to Positioning

08:43Strategies for Increasing In-Store Grocery Sales of a New Hot Cereal Product

Strategies for Increasing In-Store Grocery Sales of a New Hot Cereal Product

11:33Creating an Alternative to Oats - Challenges and Solutions in Grocery Store Placement

Creating an Alternative to Oats - Challenges and Solutions in Grocery Store Placement

15:50Increasing Sales of a Brand New Product in Grocery Stores

Increasing Sales of a Brand New Product in Grocery Stores

20:33Investment and Capital in Scaling a Company

Investment and Capital in Scaling a Company

22:30Canva's Growth and Atlassian's Role in Scaling Their Operations

Canva's Growth and Atlassian's Role in Scaling Their Operations

27:09Representing Latino Culture and Tradition through Paper Tacos Greeting Cards

Representing Latino Culture and Tradition through Paper Tacos Greeting Cards

30:18The Growing Latino Market: Cultural Representation and Targeting Specialty Stores

The Growing Latino Market: Cultural Representation and Targeting Specialty Stores

34:25Approaching Retailers and Creating a Concise Package for Success

Approaching Retailers and Creating a Concise Package for Success

38:27Bolt Skin and Shave: An Innovative Brand for Men Who Shave Their Legs

Bolt Skin and Shave: An Innovative Brand for Men Who Shave Their Legs

42:41Reasons for Cyclists Shaving Legs and the Benefits They Gain

Reasons for Cyclists Shaving Legs and the Benefits They Gain

45:56Financing and Influence: Keys to Success for New Brands

Financing and Influence: Keys to Success for New Brands

49:45Reaching the target audience and finding creative ways to give back

Reaching the target audience and finding creative ways to give back

54:08The Importance of Balancing Profitability and Growth

The Importance of Balancing Profitability and Growth

56:41S'well Founder's Return and How to Learn More About their Story

S'well Founder's Return and How to Learn More About their Story