Best Literally LIT Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 4: We’ve lost the plot (literally): Tropes, fanfics, and trigger warnings 44:13

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5d ago44:13

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Michaela and Bella are back to unpack the way we talk about books — are we skipping synopses and just chasing tropes now? 👀 Plus, a major book title gets leaked early (oops, Waterstones), we fangirl over authors who went from fanfic to full-on trad pub, and get into the messy, necessary convo around trigger warnings. All that and more bookish chaos…

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Ep. 3: Behind the Book: How Publishing Shapes What You Read 41:50

19d ago41:50

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In this episode, Michaela and Bella take you behind the scenes of the book world! Ever wondered what makes indie publishing different from traditional publishing—or why it matters for the books you love? In this episode, we explore the perks and pitfalls of both, uncover the hidden dangers of book pirating, and share how these issues affect the aut…

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Ep. 2: The Romance Recap: Must-Read Love Stories 39:45

1M ago39:45

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Join Michaela and Bella as they catch up on the latest drama and adventures in the book community. From messy book event controversies (think awkward behavior and chaotic organization) to swapping their favorite romance reads, they cover it all. You’ll hear them gush about beloved tropes like second-chance romance and fake dating, and get the insid…

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I Truly Feel Successful (Wrap Up Session with Jackie) 38:48

1M ago38:48

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In this final wrap up with Jackie, we are talking all about what her experience on the podcast was like as well as the lessons and breakthroughs she had during this time. She’s sharing what being coached publicly felt like, what she’s taking into the next iteration of her business and what surprised her most. In this episode, you’ll hear: The non-l…

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What's the Point? (Session 18 with Jackie) 51:59

1M ago51:59

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In this final coaching session with Jackie, we dive into what the actual point is of anything we're doing... whether that's email strategy, organic social growth, or switching platforms to TikTok. We talk about what it means to truly find your own reason and make that enough instead of performing for your clients or people on the 'gram. We also div…

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Ep. 1: New Beginnings 28:39

2M ago28:39

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We’re back — and better than ever! 📚✨ Say hello to the all-new Emotionally Booked Podcast (formerly My Little Book Love Podcast)! This week, we’re breaking in our fresh chapter with a brand-new co-host, sharing the reads topping our TBR piles, and fangirling over upcoming book-to-movie adaptations we can’t wait to watch. If you love collecting book…

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“What Don’t I Know Yet?” (Session 17 with Jackie) 54:50

2M ago54:50

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In this episode, we dive into the nuance most people miss when they look at data. Jackie is seeing strong conversions, but we go beneath the surface to explore what those numbers are actually telling us about traffic, trust, and the deeper work of scaling with integrity. We talk about what it means to hold the tension between “this worked” and “thi…

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Should Jackie Fire Me? (Session 16 with Jackie) 55:29

2M ago55:29

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This episode starts with the shift that happened after our last session, and a look at what happens when the business starts talking back to tell us if it actually worked. It ends with a discussion on if Jackie should fire me as her coach. In between, you'll hear Jackie and I dig into what it really takes to see her pivot all the way through to tru…

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Having It All vs. Being It All (Close-Up with Lacey) 28:11

2M ago28:11

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This episode is a little love letter from my heart to yours. It's for every one of us high-achieving women who’s hit the goal, checked the box, crossed the finish line, and still found ourselves asking... why doesn’t it feel like enough? As we near the end of this season, we’re diving into one of the biggest undercurrents of Jackie’s journey, (and …

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Data, Directness, and the Power of a Pivot (Session 15 with Jackie) 58:04

2M ago58:04

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This episode is a powerful reminder that business success is rarely about one big move, but is almost always about the small shifts in attention, data, and decisions that lead to the big results. Jackie is moving through the (sometimes very annoying) truth that where your energy goes, results follow. We get real about the uncomfortable reality of w…

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Good Client Conditioning, Slow Seasons, and Business Triggers (Session 14 with Jackie) 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

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What happens when you know the lesson… but you’re still in it? In this episode, Jackie shows us what true integration look like. The kind where your brain gets it, your business is built around it, and still the pattern resurfaces. We explore what it really means to be “doing the work” in a season where life is full, business is good, and yet… your…

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Serving Well Without Losing Yourself (Close-Up with Lacey) 31:54

3M ago31:54

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We talk a lot about delivering in business (though probably still not enough). We know the game of giving more value, being of service, and overdelivering to create results. But what gets talked about far less is how often that delivery comes at the expense of your own bandwidth, clarity, or boundaries, especially when you really care. In this solo…

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Trusting Others (Session 13 with Jackie) 58:56

3M ago58:56

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We all know trust matters in business. But it’s usually framed as self-trust... trust yourself, back yourself, show up confidently. And while that’s true, it’s not the whole story. In this episode, Jackie and I talk about the kind of trust that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime, and why it's at the heart of everything from pricing and retreat plann…

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The Scaling Strategy You’re Probably Avoiding (Session 12 with Jackie) 48:32

3M ago48:32

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There’s a version of scaling that doesn’t require self-sacrifice. In this episode, Jackie shares how stepping out of the wrong roles, especially operational ones, is what allowed her to fully claim what she wants most in this season: to prioritize motherhood without stalling business growth. We talk about the emotional maturity it takes to walk awa…

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The Leadership No One Talks About Behind Group Programs (Session 11 with Jackie) 58:07

4M ago58:07

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There’s a lot of talk in this industry about scaling with ease, but what often gets left out is the real leadership behind it that is required to run a powerful group or course. The emotional labor. The nuance. The constant clarity and communication it requires when you actually care about your clients' experience. In this episode, Jackie and I unp…

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The Truth About Time, Money, and What it Really Takes to Grow (Session 10 with Jackie) 55:16

4M ago55:16

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This episode is all about the decisions we don’t always talk about... the tradeoffs, the timing, and the roles we play that either move us forward or hold us back. Jackie and I dive into the kind of support that actually helps you scale, how aligned timing leads to smarter growth, and why stepping into the role you’re meant to lead from changes eve…

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The Lies the Coaching Industry Tells About Scaling (and What Actually Works) (Close-Up with Lacey) 29:33

4M ago29:33

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The coaching industry loves a simplified narrative about scaling: "Hire more support." "Build a funnel." "Go passive." “Detach.” But if you’ve ever tried to grow in a way that actually felt aligned, sustainable, and human you’ve probably realized those strategies don’t tell the whole story. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the truth about what rea…

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The Strategy You Forgot You Were Using (Session 9 with Jackie) 50:56

4M ago50:56

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This episode is a deep dive into the pressure so many entrepreneurs feel to “do it all” and the quiet tradeoffs that come with that mindset. Jackie and I unpack what it really means to build sustainably, why momentum can’t carry you forever, and how self-sacrifice often masquerades as strategy. We also explore why ease doesn’t mean you’re not being…

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It’s Not Sabotage, It’s Protection (Session 8 with Jackie) 57:22

5M ago57:22

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This episode is a powerful one because it hits on something so many high-achieving women feel, but don’t always name. Jackie opens up about what’s really underneath her resistance to growth. We talk about what it means to grow without staying in fight-or-flight, how over-responsibility shows up in business and life, and why the “aha” moment doesn’t…

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The Power of Steady (Session 7 with Jackie) 32:16

5M ago32:16

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We didn’t record a full session this week, but the 20 minutes we did capture? It is so incredibly important. Jackie’s wrapping her launch, enrolling multiple clients, and back in flow after a long, hard season. But what she shares here isn’t just about the win. It’s about what it took to get there. If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like …

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When Scaling Feels Like Too Much and Not Enough (Close-Up with Lacey) 25:09

5M ago25:09

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What if the thing holding you back wasn’t strategy, mindset, or execution, but the silent tug-of-war between being “too much” and “not enough”? This solo episode is personal, real, and it’s something I know so many of you are feeling right now. The tension of wanting more- more growth, more income, more impact- while quietly fearing what comes with…

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The One Where Jackie Cries (Session 6 with Jackie) 59:00

5M ago59:00

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Sometimes, the most powerful breakthroughs don’t come with perfect words or big realizations. They come with tears. The kind that surface when you finally say out loud what you’ve been holding onto for too long. That’s exactly what happens in this session with Jackie. She shows up raw and honest, and I know so many of you will see yourselves in her…

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Your Happiness is a Needle Mover (Session 5 with Jackie) 57:14

5M ago57:14

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In this episode, we dive into the big shift Jackie is experiencing- how amazing and terrifying it is- and what it means for her upcoming launch, goals, and sales process. We unpack the art of building trust, truly selling, and the mindset shifts that change everything. This is such a juicy episode that will challenge how you think about sales, succ…

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Your Business Is Telling You Something (Session 4 with Jackie) 56:26

6M ago56:26

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What if the data in your business wasn't just numbers, but a message? In this episode, we explore how to read the data your business is giving you (even if it's frustrating), from recognizing patterns like widespread downgrades to reframing profit as simple math. We also dive into the too much/not enough cycle, the tension between wanting visibilit…

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Scaling Through Big Shifts: In Yourself, The Market, and Your Capacity (Close-Up with Lacey) 24:06

6M ago24:06

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Scaling a business isn’t just about more strategy—it’s about navigating the big shifts that happen in yourself, the market, and your capacity. In this episode, I’m diving into how to scale through those changes instead of feeling like they’re roadblocks. Whether you’re questioning everything in your business, noticing shifts in what’s working in th…

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When Your Capacity Changes (Session 3 with Jackie) 54:25

6M ago54:25

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In this episode, we dive into re-working Jackie's high-level mastermind to meet her capacity and serve her clients in a more aligned way. We talk about the logistics of making a change, the vulnerability of admitting we have less capacity, and the strategy behind making this work for her and her business. It's a great deep dive on what it looks lik…

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The Shift in Storytelling (Session 2 with Jackie) 53:03

6M ago53:03

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In this episode we find out how sharing vulnerably went for Jackie, and talk next steps for scaling. We dive into important questions we need to be able to answer to really trust ourselves in business, and discuss whether it’s time for Jackie to hire a social media team. Ultimately, this is a very important conversation on what’s working right now,…

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The Messy Middle (Session 1 with Jackie) 44:57

7M ago44:57

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In our first session with Jackie we dive right in and get into the very challenging year she's coming out of and the launch she's currently in. We talk about what it means to heal, to share our story, and how and when to include our audience in that part of the journey. This is such a real, transparent, and useful start to the season that I'm so ex…

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Meet Our Season 11 Coachee (Introduction with Jackie) 34:52

7M ago34:52

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In this Intro to Season 11, we kick off with a get-to-know-you session with our new coachee, Jackie Murphy! Jackie wastes no time at all taking us deep and being vulnerable and transparent from the start. We dive into the success she's already had, the incredibly difficult season she's been in the last year and a half, and what it looks like to be …

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How these founders rebranded this 600 year old product w/ Y'all Sweet Tea 18:25

9M ago18:25

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab It's time to get the par-tea started. And today's product promises to be the best you've ever had. Will they be able to convince the Sharks that they need a taste? Or will their $10M valuation prove too steep? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their busi…

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Turning kids into content creators?! w/ Creator Camp 18:16

9M ago18:16

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab Today's founders are trying to solve the iPad Kids phenomenon by giving them more reasons to be on their iPads. Make it make sense, am I right? Their summer camp program aims to have your kids filming and editing their way to content creator success. Will the Sharks think it's tec…

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Time, Team and Everything in Between (Wrap-Up with Kristin) 40:29

9M ago40:29

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In this session with Kristin, we are talking all about what her experience on the podcast was like as well as the lessons and breakthroughs she had during this time. She’s sharing what being coached publicly felt like, what she’s taking into the next iteration of her business and our coaching. In this episode, you’ll hear: The thing Kristin feels l…

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What To Do When A Product Is Too Niche? w/ Chalkless 20:30

10M ago20:30

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab In sports, it's important to be gritty, or according to today's founders, grippy. That's right, forget about chalk, today's product promises stronger grips with a quick pat pat and clap clap. With a $10M valuation, these founders may find themselves in a sticky situation. Will the…

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Power saws for kids?? What could go wrong?! w/ Chompshop 19:52

10M ago19:52

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The holidays are upon us and what better gift for your child than a specialty power saw? Don't worry, it's totally kid proofed. It'll just cut your bank account with its price tag of $230. What could go wrong? Will the Sharks think this product is a cut above the rest or will these founders be dismissed as hacks?…

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The Rested Girl Era (Session 18 with Kristin) 56:40

10M ago56:40

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In Session 18 with Kristin, we have a full circle moment as she celebrates how far she's come. We also dive into some stress she's having about what's next and get clear about what's working, what's not, and why. Finally, we talk about where safety REALLY comes from in your business, and how to ensure you're getting the launch results you want. In …

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Bringing Back a 1980s Clothing Trend with a New Twist w/ 1920 Convertible Clothing 20:17

10M ago20:17

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What do you call a jacket that goes up in flames? A blazer! Not unlike today's pitch, am I right? Mostly joking. This outerwear company boasts all time sales of $505, 000, but with a valuation of $2.5 million, will these founders manage to snuggle up next to a shark, or will the re…

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Can this product make “butt cleavage” a new trend in men's swimwear? w/ Moonies 16:44

10M ago16:44

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab The product today is simply astounding. It's an innovative take on men's swimwear that's more than a little cheeky. But with only 1, 000 in sales, the Sharks may need some buttering up. Will the Sharks take a bite or will these founders leave bummed? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Bo…

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The Ins and Outs of Pre-Sales as Launch Strategy w/ Terrashroom 17:08

10M ago17:08

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What kind of vehicle did the mushroom drive? A spores car, of course! We've covered at least three other mushroom products from Shark Tank, but nothing with a $7M valuation. Will this product make the Sharks give a shiitake or will the Sharks think this founder needs way more room …

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The Level Set (Session 17 with Kristin) 56:33

10M ago56:33

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In Session 17 with Kristin, we do a big level set on what's happening inside the business and what she wants most. We talk about what it means to run a business that isn't based entirely on your energy and dive into the practical pieces that have to shift to make this true. This is a really useful, eye-opening episode that brings Kristin back to th…

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This product aims to be the Impossible Foods of Sushi w/ Finneato Fysh Foods 19:37

10M ago19:37

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab There's something fishy about today's product. As in, it looks like a fish. It tastes like a fish, but it's made from vegetables? That's right, it's a safe and vegetarian spin on raw fish. Mercury and parasites not included. And for one special shark, this product is going to be a …

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Mark Cuban: “This could be our biggest deal ever” w/ Doatnut 17:35

10M ago17:35

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If there is one life lesson to be learned from Shark Tank, it's doughnut stop believing in yourself entrepreneurs and today's product will leave you simply a-glazed with all this one woman show has managed to accomplish. I won't sugarcoat this–some sharks are going to love this pastry product a whole lot and others will find it a bit of a weirdoh. …

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Slowing Down to Speed Up (Session 16 with Kristin) 1:02:12

10M ago1:02:12

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In Session 16 with Kristin, we discuss how she's feeling in the business (hint: it's quite different), her attachment style, her new team member, and so much more. We talk about her overall strategy and focus and do a beautiful re-set on what she's focused on and what matters in this season. This is such a supportive, permission giving episode that…

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Did Going Viral Plunge This Waxing Startup Into Debt? w/ Sugardoh 19:32

10M ago19:32

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Today's episode is about to get hairy. Not to wax poetic, but this is a fun new spin on hair removal. Will the Sharks find their $10M valuation a sweet deal or will these founders be left in a sticky situation? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The pros/cons of p…

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The College Dropout Who Turned Down $300K For His $1M Side Hustle w/ Kobee’s 20:01

10M ago20:01

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I love a product that creates a good buzz, and let me tell you, this founder's been on a roll. All natural lip balm is just the bee's knees. But truth be told, I'm not sure the Sharks will be won over by this small company's $5M valuation. Will the Sharks bite, or will this founder be left stung? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the t…

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What Makes A Brand A ‘Lifestyle’ Brand? w/ Yardsale 21:11

10M ago21:11

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Slope and steady wins the race, or at least that's what today's product is trying to show the Sharks with only $220K in sales to date. Will the Sharks take a bite of this company boasting a whopping $2M valuation? Or will they tell these founders, ski you later? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on…

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Why Finding and Leading the Right Team is So Hard-and How to Master it (Close-Up with Lacey) 30:59

10M ago30:59

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Consider this episode a permission slip and deep dive into the challenges that come with leading a team. We talk about what those challenges are, why it can feel difficult, and the steps you can take to start addressing those challenges to feel more equipped to make the most of your team and get the results that creates. In this episode, you’ll hea…

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We Break Down The Branding Mistakes Behind This Mock Fried Chicken w/ Life Raft Treats 20:59

11M ago20:59

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These days my favorite trend on social media is the “is it cake?” trend. Bakers the world over try to bake cakes that look like real world objects. Today's founders look to take it a step further and will have you asking, “is it ice cream?” It's a tantalizing treat that's worth a whopping $5M valuation. Will the sharks bite or will this founder duo…

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Is This Product The Next Cornhole of Yard Games? w/ Bucket Golf 19:43

11M ago19:43

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Four! Yes, like golf. But also the number of sharks that enter the tank, ready to take a bite out of today's product. It's a feeding frenzy that will make these founders want to party. Will this innovative new yard game be a hole in one or will the sharks find them not up to par? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their bu…

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Strategic Hiring (Session 15 with Kristin) 57:10

11M ago57:10

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In Session 15 with Kristin, we discuss the hiring of her next team member and what that looks like with current team structure and set up. We dive into serious detail on questions to ask, how to be strategic in the hiring process, what I recommend she does before making a hire, and more. This is such a useful session for anyone hiring their first o…

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How To Turn A Product Into A Company w/ RigStrips 17:07

11M ago17:07

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After a long day on the slopes, the last thing you need is for your skis to shred the side of your car as they fall. Today's two founders aim to give powder to the people with their innovative new product. Will the Sharks hop on board or is it all downhill from here? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insigh…