

Problem Solvers
Entrepreneur Media
You have business problems. This show has solutions. Each week, Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief Jason Feifer digs deep with entrepreneurs and CEOs — identifying the major problems they faced, the solutions that worked, and how YOU can put them to use in your business. No fluff, all tactics. Let’s solve your problems.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 28min
How to Tell Sexy Stories About Unsexy Brands
David Lee, Squarespace CCO, shares his approach for marketing unsexy brands, emphasizing the importance of owning your online space and creating innovative storytelling. He discusses the limitations of using chat GPT for creative tasks and explores the benefits of a clarifying exercise to inspire new ideas and identity exploration.

Oct 2, 2023 • 27min
Small Biz Special: How A Magic Show Became Popular
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Sep 25, 2023 • 23min
How to Sound Smart and Memorable, Anytime
Learn how to speak confidently and intelligently in spontaneous situations. Understand the importance of structure in communication and explore techniques to improve speaking skills. Discover the role of structure and signposting in podcasting and communication. Enhance conversations through paraphrasing and effective listening. Understand the value of active listening and determining the bottom line in communication.

Sep 18, 2023 • 28min
Can An Entrepreneur Be An Activist?
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Sep 11, 2023 • 30min
Small Biz Special: How A Small Gym Stays Strong
How can a small gym compete against a world of big, well-funded chains? In this special episode celebrating Entrepreneur and Yelp's list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops, we take an inside look at Ambitious Athletics in Washington DC — by zeroing in on one customer interaction, and what made it so special. This episode is in partnership with the podcast Behind the Review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2023 • 29min
Don't Just Sell A Product. Champion An Idea!
An entrepreneur champions countertop butter as a unique butter dish, challenging conventional beliefs about butter storage. They engage the FDA and media, reframe their product as an idea, and expand the market by focusing on the message instead of the product.

Aug 28, 2023 • 31min
Small Biz Special: How A Small Theater Gets Attention
How can a small theater compete against a world of big, well-funded entertainment? In this special episode celebrating Entrepreneur and Yelp's list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops, we take an inside look at Illusions Bar & Theater in Baltimore — by zeroing in on one customer interaction, and what made it so special. This episode is in partnership with the podcast Behind the Review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2023 • 25min
The Most Annoying Tech Mystery, Solved!
The host discusses the frustration of automated voice assistants and the lack of communication with human representatives. The podcast explores the importance of integrating technologies and the challenges faced in customer service. It also delves into customer call routing and the challenges of change implementation in large enterprises. Improving customer service through cultural alignment and innovative solutions is emphasized.

Aug 14, 2023 • 30min
Why Eco-Friendly Products Keep Failing
People say they want eco-friendly products, but they rarely actually buy them. Why? Because their marketing is all wrong. Utah State University marketing professor Ed Stafford explains. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com/innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aug 7, 2023 • 27min
Where the Greatest Creative Ideas Come From
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