Retail War Games

By Jeremy Brockbank

Retail War Games, hosted by Jeremy Brockbank and Anna Snow Nelson, explores essential strategies and insights from the retail industry. The podcast features discussions with leading CEOs and influence... more

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The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.

Retail War Games episodes:

December 10, 2024 Brilliant Confidence | Sam Alexander, CEO & Owner of PMD Beauty - Ep. 59
In this episode, Sam Alexander, CEO and owner of PMD Beauty, shares his journey of transforming the beauty and skincare industry through innovation and persistence. Sam reflects on the early days of scaling PMD Beauty, leveraging Google AdWords, and harnessing the power of influencer marketing and partnerships with retailers like Neiman Marcus. He recounts pivotal moments, including a feature on Dr. Oz and the launch of PMD’s flagship device, which helped establish the brand’s identity of "brilliant confidence." Sam also discusses the challenges and rewards of bootstrapping the company, fostering a collaborative team, and navigating product launches to maintain PMD’s growth and relevance in the competitive beauty space.

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46min
December 06, 2024 Robbed 1 Million Dollars | Alex Bean, Co-Founder of Divvy - Ep. 58
In this podcast episode, Alex Bean, Co-founder of Divvy, shares his entrepreneurial journey, from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to co-founding a successful fintech company. Alex recounts pivotal moments, including the risks he took, the challenges of navigating the highly regulated banking space, and the innovative solutions Divvy implemented to streamline expense management for businesses. He reflects on the lessons learned from rapid growth, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of having a clear vision and product-market fit. Alex also discusses his current venture, Tandem, where he invests in and mentors the next generation of founders, emphasizing the value of clarity, resilience, and a strong moral compass in building impactful businesses.

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36min
December 03, 2024 Go Where the Attention Is | London Lazerson, Co-founder of Final Boss Sour - Ep. 57
In this podcast episode, London Lazerson shares his evolution from failed sketch comedy attempts to viral digital content creation. His journey began with a humorous video about blowing the world's largest bubble, which received 80 million views. He later shifted focus to Tesla-related content, garnering 100 million views in a year. Hired as a creative director at an ad agency in 2018, he gained critical insights into consumer behavior and content strategy, which helped him rapidly grow his TikTok following. Lazerson emphasizes the importance of value-driven content and adapting to high-attention platforms, leveraging these lessons to co-found Final Boss Sour, a unique sour gummy candy brand that is now one of the top food items being sold on TikTok shop.

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November 29, 2024 We Want To Be What Men Think Of | Johnathan Ruggiero, Founder & CEO of Manly Bands - Ep. 56
In this episode, we sit down with Johnathan Ruggiero, CEO and founder of Manly Bands, to explore how he’s revolutionizing the wedding ring industry with bold innovation and creativity. From crafting rings out of meteorites, World War II rifles, and even Fender guitars, to forging meaningful partnerships with iconic brands like Jack Daniels and Harley-Davidson, Johnathan shares the journey of turning a lackluster wedding band experience into something truly extraordinary.
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49min
November 26, 2024 Leading with Impact | Paul Stone, CEO of Sportsmans Warehouse - Ep. 55
In this episode, Paul Stone, CEO of Sportsman’s Warehouse, shares his incredible career journey, starting at age 15 and working his way up through retail giants like Walmart and Sam's Club. He discusses lessons learned in leadership, navigating complex retail landscapes, and driving customer-centered transformations. Paul also dives into the unique passion behind outdoor retail, emphasizing the importance of creating memorable experiences for customers and fostering meaningful partnerships with vendors.
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58min
November 22, 2024 Nobody Wants To Make Outfits Today | Vivien Bohme, CEO and Founder of Bohme - Ep. 54
In this episode, Vivien Bohme, founder and CEO of Bohme, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in an immigrant household to building a successful fashion retail brand. She reflects on how early responsibilities shaped her entrepreneurial mindset, including advocating for her family and managing household logistics at a young age. Vivien discusses the challenges and strategies behind Bohme's growth, including navigating store design, maintaining brand relevance, and fostering talent within her organization.
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43min
November 19, 2024 Every Product Solves A Problem | Justin Drage, VP of Solutions 2 Go - Ep. 53
In this episode with Justin Drage, VP of Solutions 2 Go and founder of Gadget Gaurd, he shares his entrepreneurial journey in the screen protection business. He recounts how his team began by filling a gap in the market for screen protectors, initially working out of his home and relying on trial and error to create products. They built partnerships with retailers and leveraged distribution networks to expand their reach, becoming industry pioneers in wireless store screen protection. Drage emphasizes the challenges of scaling, the role of luck, and the importance of adaptability in their success.

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41min
November 15, 2024 Hijacked! | Brad Lunt, CEO of Goat Guns - Ep. 52
In this podcast episode, Brad Lunt, CEO of Goat Guns, discusses the evolution of his company, which specializes in highly detailed, 1/3 and 1/4 scale model guns that serve as realistic, non-functional replicas. These miniature guns, which are customizable and often painted to resemble historical military models, have found a niche market among gun enthusiasts, hobbyists, and collectors. Lunt explains how the company started, its challenges in finding a unique market space, and the viral success they’ve experienced through social media, despite struggling with consistent retail traction.
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38min
November 12, 2024 The Spirit of Aloha | Dustin Tate, Executive Vice President of Cariloha - Ep. 51
In this episode, Dustin Tate, Executive Vice President of Cariloha, shares the fascinating story of how his career journey led him to help build the global retail brand Cariloha, known for its sustainable bamboo-based products. From his early days working in luxury hospitality to his time in Mexico, where he worked on the front lines of retail, Dustin details how Cariloha was born out of an innovative vision to fill a gap in the cruise port market. He also talks about the company’s pivot to bamboo textiles after seeing a market need for eco-friendly, luxury products and how Cariloha has expanded to more than 60 stores across major cruise ports. Additionally, Dustin discusses the challenges of running a business in the face of natural disasters and how Cariloha responded to the devastating wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii.
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50min
November 08, 2024 Rising to CEO | Ryan Moss, CEO of Little Giant Ladders - Ep. 50
In this podcast episode, Ryan Moss, CEO of Little Giant Ladders, shares his journey from an entry-level role sweeping floors to leading the company. Ryan recounts how he initially joined Little Giant after working in construction and, over the years, has been deeply involved in nearly every part of the business. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of building Little Giant’s brand, including a pivotal moment when the company invested in an infomercial to counteract a competitor's knockoff product. This high-stakes move turned into a critical branding success, illustrating both the resilience and innovation that have been central to Little Giant’s growth and partnership strategies.

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55min

FAQs about Retail War Games:

How many episodes does Retail War Games have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.