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Business Wars

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Against the Odds and American History Tellers . Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

Episodes

James Arthur Ray, a charismatic self-help guru, leveraged his appearance on Oprah to attract thousands of followers with promises of wealth and spiritual enlightenment through the "law of attraction." However, his "Harmonic Wealth" seminars utilized high-pressure psychological tactics, including public "gauntlets" of h...

Warby Parker vs Luxottica | A Modern Lens | 3

20 Aug 2026

39m

Warby Parker vs Luxottica | Getting Vertical | 2

19 Aug 2026

43m

Warby Parker vs Luxottica | The Empire of Eyes | 1

12 Aug 2026

40m

GoPro: The Billion Dollar Wipeout | Crash Landing | 2

05 Aug 2026

38m

GoPro: The Billion Dollar Wipeout | Think it. See It. Do it. Boom. | 1

29 Jul 2026

43m

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Nick Woodman’s journey from a frustrated surfer seeking to capture action shots to the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company highlights the volatile nature of the consumer electronics industry. The invention of the GoPro, a rugged, wearable camera, solved a specific market need for action sports enthusiasts, while the ...