A new challenger in sportswear is gearing up to take on the field’s heavy hitters. Soraya travels to Portland, Oregon to meet Lynn Le, founder of Society Nine, to learn why she created boxing gloves for women, and how she’s fighting to upgrade her business from one hot product to the industry’s next cult brand. Be sure to subscribe and review Business Schooled after listening.

S2 | Lesson 8: Beating the odds

Business Schooled is a podcast by Synchrony. For Season 2, join business co-founder and investor Soraya Darabi as she hits the road to get schooled by eight entrepreneurs who've graduated from their early start-up days and hit new levels of success. Be sure to subscribe and review Business Schooled after listening.

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Synchrony’s Business Schooled is back in session - this season, on video. Join our host, Soraya Darabi, as she chats with businesses from seasons 1 and 2 about how they’re adapting, surviving and thriving in today's world. Watch all 5 episodes on Synchrony's YouTube channel: https://gosyf.com/bscc

Business Schooled: Changing Course

How did a Navy vet with zero culinary training become the newest guru of backyard grilling? Soraya travels to Louisville, Kentucky to meet Noah Glanville, founder of Pit Barrel Cooker Company, to learn how he leapt past some crucial turning points and nailed a recipe for growth by baking his beliefs into every part of the business. Be sure to subscribe and review Business Schooled after listening.

S2 | Lesson 1: Turning up the heat

One of the biggest developments in home building is also the smallest. Soraya travels to Elgin, Illinois and meets with Bob Clarizio, founder of Bantam Built, to learn why he saw a huge opportunity in building tiny homes, and how he staged a major comeback after the hype cycle left him out in the cold. Be sure to subscribe and review Business Schooled after listening.

S2 | Lesson 2: Changing the blueprint

When clothing is made by hand, there’s a story behind every stitch. Soraya travels to Dallas, Texas to meet Cristina Lynch, founder of Mi Golondrina, to learn how she went all in on her passion for traditional Mexican clothing, crafted a community that crosses borders, and transformed a one-woman operation into a rising fashion brand. Be sure to subscribe and review Business Schooled after listening.

S2 | Lesson 3: Dressing the part

In the heart of New York’s Diamond District, one jewelry business is turning the industry on its head. Soraya meets Anubh Shah and Slisha Kankariya, the founders of With Clarity, to learn how they kickstarted their company with 3D printing, but had to overhaul their entire customer experience to truly make the business shine. Be sure to subscribe and review Business Schooled after listening.

S2 | Lesson 8: Beating the odds

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