The Kara Goldin Show

Joe Polish is the guy you want to call when you need to get in touch with your consumer. He is IT when it comes to marketing! Plus he has built an incredible network of extremely successful entrepreneurs and influencers and has worked with some of the best on their marketing. Joe is incredibly open about his own challenges over the years with addiction and in doing so has helped so many others. Plenty of nuggets of wisdom on this episode – personally and professionally. He shares all about The Genius Network plus his incredible new book, What’s In It For Them, which is sure to be a bestseller! Be sure to tune in to the entire show on the next episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/310 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepolish/ https://www.instagram.com/joepolish/ https://www.youtube.com/c/JoePolish To learn more about Joe Polish, The Genius Network, his book What’s In It For Them and to purchase: https://www.geniusnetwork.com/

Serial entrepreneur Candace Nelson revolutionized the baking industry when she started Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and of course the Cupcake ATM. Nelson followed with the launch of Pizzana, a growing chain of pizzerias. Now she is an author of the incredible book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit. I can’t wait for you to hear more about her entrepreneurial journey, best tips for existing and future entrepreneurs and of course some incredible stories including some which aren’t part of her terrific book Sweet Success. You absolutely will not want to miss this incredible episode. Tune in now to #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/309 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacenelson9/ https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/ To learn more about Candace Nelson, her book Sweet Success and to purchase: https://candace-nelson.com/sweet-success/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400231507 https://www.readsweetsuccess.com

Jeremy Utley, Co-Author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters shares with us how the proactive practice of exercising creative muscles so that the very best ideas can rise to the surface is vital for all to focus on these days. In this thought-provoking episode, we go deep into the concept of cross-pollination and cover several other strategies to discover as we discuss the ‘dumb things’ that geniuses just so happen to do to create great ideas and companies. Plus we talk about Jeremy’s own career journey and his role at Stanford’s d.school. Tune in and get your ideas flowing! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/308 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://twitter.com/jeremyutley https://www.instagram.com/opco_vc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley https://dschool.stanford.edu/ To learn more about Ideaflow and Jeremy Utley: https://www.ideaflow.design/

Thrilled to share my interview with Founder & CEO of Operator Collective, Mallun Yen. Founded in 2018, this venture fund and community has taken a unique and needed approach to startup investing. Not only are they helping fund startups primarily in the B2B space, but they are bringing an incredible group of top operators from diverse backgrounds who have built and scaled the most admired companies in the world. Operator Collective’s 130+ limited partners are 90% women, 40% people of color and 70% of whom had never invested in venture before. The combined experience that Mallun has pulled together to create this fund and community is incredible! Hear more about how it got started, how it’s going and lessons she has learned along the way. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/307 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://twitter.com/OpCo_VC https://twitter.com/mallun https://www.instagram.com/opco_vc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/operator-collective To learn more about Operator Collective: https://www.operatorcollective.com

Hear how Founder and Co-CEO Laureen Asseo created a delicious, organic preheat-and-eat meal and company that you can’t help but love. What started as a friend and family packing meals in tupperware business has grown significantly since 2010. And you will understand why when you hear her story. Hear all about her inspiring journey and all of her lessons and thoughts on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/306 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.freshnlean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/freshnlean https://www.linkedin.com/company/freshnlean/ https://www.instagram.com/laureenasseo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laureen-asseo/ To learn more about Fresh N Lean and to purchase: https://www.freshnlean.com/

Anne Fulenwider, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Alloy Women’s Health, wanted to change the conversation around women’s post-reproductive health. She started her telehealth platform in 2021 to connect consumers - with experts in menopause and perimenopause and other consumers in their own women’s health community. We learn what it’s like going from Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire to founding her own company. What has she learned in creating a company that has meaning and purpose that is changing people’s lives. You don’t want to miss this episode for sure! On this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/305 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/myalloy https://twitter.com/anneFulenwider https://www.instagram.com/annefulenwider https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-fulenwider-b367181b7 To learn more about My Alloy Women’s Health: https://myalloy.com/

Ever heard of the ingredient Moringa? It’s more nutritious than kale, rich in plant protein with vitamins and plenty of antioxidants. Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, wanted to bring this superfood to the world for all to experience the benefits. So she developed superfood powders and snacks with Moringa and Kuli Kuli was born. Hear how this former Peace Corp extraordinaire was able to create not only products and a company, but also one that is sustainably sourced from small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. She shares what it is like to create a category, lead and scale a category in the great world of food. Plus we hear about what challenges she has encountered as well. You don’t want to miss this episode for sure! On this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/304 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/kulikulifoods https://twitter.com/kulikulifoods https://www.linkedin.com/company/kulikulifoods https://www.instagram.com/lisamcurtis https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamariecurtis https://twitter.com/lisacurtis To learn more about Kuli Kuli Foods as well as purchase it: https://kulikulifoods.com/

Molly Fletcher, Former Top Sports Agent and CEO of Game Changer Performance Group, is the real deal. She has been hailed the “female Jerry Maguire” and, prior to founding her company, was one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career, negotiating top contracts and representing over 300 of sports' biggest names, she has seen and learned a lot! Her wisdom is fierce and she shares with us all what is needed in any negotiation, how to unlock peak performance and so much more. We also discuss the ways that she is bringing her learnings to organizations through her company Game Changer Performance Group. Listen and learn on this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/303 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/FletcherMolly https://twitter.com/MollyFletcher https://www.instagram.com/MollywFletcher/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyfletcher1/ Molly’s Game Changers podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-changers-with-molly-fletcher/id1210452428 To learn more about Molly Fletcher and Game Changer Performance Group: https://mollyfletcher.com

Kevin McCray, CO-Founder and COO of Kevin’s Natural Foods launched his company in 2019 to give home chefs the chance to make healthy Michelin-style meals in just five minutes. The company has seen amazing growth and by the end of 2022, they estimate reaching $150M in sales. His entrepreneurial journey in creating Kevin’s Natural Foods has encountered all kinds of interesting hurdles to overcome with stories and lessons to boot. But this determined, mission-driven, entrepreneur has remained undaunted and pushed forward. Hear all about his inspiring journey and thoughts on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/302 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwmccray https://www.instagram.com/kevins.natural.foods/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kevinsnaturalfoods To learn more about Kevin’s Natural Foods and to purchase: https://www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com/

Harley Finkelstein believes that entrepreneurship is the greatest equalizer on the planet. And he should know! Not only has this serial entrepreneur helped to scale Shopify from its earliest days, but he has also witnessed many entrepreneurs who have worked to build and scale their businesses on the Shopify platform successfully. From Harley’s earliest days of running Store #137 on the Shopify platform to being the President of a public company and the world’s #1 ecommerce platform, the stories and the lessons shared are incredible. He also lets us all in on what is working for DTC retailers. Harley’s no nonsense, authentic spirit is sure to keep you wanting more. So much to get excited about on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/301 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/ https://www.instagram.com/harley/ https://twitter.com/harleyF https://www.instagram.com/shopify/ https://twitter.com/shopify https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopify/ To learn more about Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/