Unfinished Biz with Robin and Wayne

Stu Landesberg grew up in a home with sustainable products at arm’s reach, which inspired him to develop household products that are good for you, your home, and the planet. Like so many great brands often do, Grove Collaborative saw an opportunity in an emerging market and built their business to meet the moment. Learn more about how Stu kept on track despite the lack of initial interest and where Grove Collaborative is headed next.

Ariel Kaye loves comfort and quality in a home, which made her the perfect founder for Parachute - an online-only, direct-to-consumer bedding brand that expanded into a thriving brick-and-mortar business. Parachute makes premium quality sheets, towels, robes, rugs, even furniture designed to make every home that much more comfortable. Join Robin and Wayne as they learn all about how Ariel's vision evolved over time, the lessons she learned along the way, and where Parachute is headed next.

NFL veteran Justin Forsett has had a storied football career, but when it came time to hang up his cleats, Justin was already well engulfed in the entrepreneurial game. Hustle Clean's line of products are redefining the self-care movement by focusing on hygiene, wellness and recovery with a variety of face and body wipes for anyone committed to the fitness lifestyle. Join Robin and Wayne as they learn more about how Justin's vision for Hustle Clean evolved over time, what challenges he faced as an athlete-turned-founder, and why Hustle Clean sees itself in a category all its own.

Bea Dixon, The Honey Pot Co-Founder and CEO, has had an entrepreneurial journey unlike any other. From pharmacy work to running a cleaning business to working with vendors at Whole Foods, Bea learned how to hustle, how to take charge in business, and how to treat her Honey Pot team with care and respect. Join Robin and Wayne as they learn more about the genesis of The Honey Pot brand, Bea's highs and lows along the way, and why feminine wellness is so important.

G.O.A.T. Fuel Founder Jerry Rice and his Co-Founder (and daughter) Jaqui Rice have had quite the entrepreneurial journey. G.O.A.T. Fuel a lifestyle and health-focused energy brand that focuses on a variety of flavors and unique ingredients designed to separate it from its competitors. Jerry Rice also happens to be a National Football League Hall of Famer and 3-time Super Bowl champion who holds the record for most touchdowns in the NFL, so G.O.A.T. Fuel has big shoes to fill! Join Robin and Wayne as they uncover the full story.

Nobody knows fitness quite like [solidcore] Founder Anne Mahlum. [solidcore] describes itself as pilates redefined, with a full-body workout that utilizes slow and controlled movements, now one of the biggest boutique fitness brands in the US. Join Robin and Wayne as they learn how Anne grew to know and love the exercise, what challenges she faced while scaling her business, and where [solidcore] is expanding next.

Founder & CEO of ethnic e-grocer Weee! Larry Liu believes in bringing fresh groceries to customers across the United States. Weee!’s products include meats, snacks, beverages, health and beauty tools, even household essentials. Join Robin and Wayne as they learn how Weee! was born from demand, how scaling as quickly as Weee! did created new business models, and what Larry hopes for the future of retail.

Vintner's Daughter Founder and CEO April Gargiulo honed her entrepreneurial skills running her family's wine business, but it wasn't until she took a leap of faith creating her own skincare line that she truly understood the challenges ahead. April joins Robin and Wayne to share her motivation behind Vintner's Daughter, the parallels of growing grapes and developing face serums, and why her approach to growth at Vintner's Daughter is unlike that at other startups.

Saeju Jeong, Noom Co-Founder and CEO, shares his journey to entrepreneurship and the turning points for Noom. They discuss the challenges of the early years, their shift in focus from sports tracking to weight management, and the impact of Noom on people's lives. The podcast also includes a rapid-fire question game and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Nailah Ellis' entrepreneurial journey literally started from scratch - her family's Jamaican sweet tea recipe was passed down for generations before Nailah decided to share it with the world as Ellis Island Tea. But perfecting taste, securing distribution, and scaling for demand is more than just a labor of love, and Nailah was doing it all on her own. Today, the brand now known as Ellis Isle has fresh funding, celebrity partnerships, and is on store shelves everywhere. Join Robin and Wayne for a truly inspiring story from one founder who never stopped believing in her destiny.