The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

By Jane Lu

Join Jane Lu, Founder & CEO of the global fashion brand Showpo, as she chats with the amazing entrepreneurs behind some of the most iconic brands we all know and love, as well as the trailblaze

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Number 1: UmamiPapi: From Cooking Chilli Oil in His Kitchen to Building a 7-Figure Brand Gordon Ramsay Loves
This week on The Lazy CEO, I’m joined by Ethan Yong, founder of UmamiPapi. Ethan started making chilli oil during COVID while working his first job as a graduate, spending his weekends cooking and packing orders before and after work. A few years later, UmamiPapi is a 7-figure business, stocked in thousands of retailers including every Coles store nationally, exporting to Malaysia and the UAE. And if that wasn’t enough, Gordon Ramsay tasted the chilli oil and gave it his very own verdict: “absolutely fucking delicious.” In this episode, we get into: What it was actually like building a food business from scratch while working a full-time job. The biggest mistakes Ethan made while scaling a bootstrapped business. How to build a brand that stands out in such a competitive category. What it was really like appearing on Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoStay updated with Ethan: @flavourenhancer621Follow UmamiPapi!: @itsumamipapi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 21, 202642min
Number 2: Hairification: How to Get on Shelves AND Stay There
This week on The Lazy CEO, Jane is joined by the founder of Hairification, Jordan Mylius. Hairification has hit $20 million in turnover in just three years and expanded into some of the biggest retailers across Australia and overseas. But getting onto retail shelves is only half the battle. The real challenge is proving your product works, staying ranged and turning that first retail opportunity into serious growth. In this episode, we get into: What retailers actually look at once your product is on the shelves, and what good sell-through really looks like. How quickly retailers decide whether a product is working and what can make or break your relationship with them. The hidden costs of major retail that founders often don't see coming. Listen to Jordan's founder story - Hairification: How Jordan Mylius Sold His Brand Nationwide Before Having a Product Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoStay updated with Jordan: @mistermyliusFollow Hairification! @hairification_haircare See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 14, 202638min
Number 3: Let’s Debrief: Business Updates, My New Social Strategy & What’s Next for Me
This week's episode is a proper debrief with Jane on everything that's been happening lately, both in business and behind the scenes.Jane goes down memory lane, reflecting on where Showpo started, how far the business has come and what it feels like to now be sitting in her 11th office. She also chats through her new social strategy, what's changing about the way she's approaching content and why she's thinking differently about her personal brand. And on the personal side, Jane gets into what's next for her, what growth looks like on the other side of 40 and the things she's thinking about as she heads into this next chapter. Episodes mentioned: #141 Dr. Mathen’s Health Playbook for High Performers and What Most CEOs Get Wrong Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast: @thelazyceo_podcast @thelazyceopodStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 24, 202626min
Number 4: Wrinkles Schminkles: What It Really Cost Gabrielle Requena to Build & Sell a Business that makes $20M+ a year
This week on The Lazy CEO, Jane is joined by Gabrielle Requena, founder of Wrinkles Schminkles, the beauty brand behind the reusable medical-grade silicone wrinkle patches that pioneered an entirely new skincare category. Gabrielle launched the business in 2014 with one hero product, bootstrapped it from day one, grew it to $20 million in annual revenue, expanded into 22 countries, and after 12 years, successfully exited the business. In this episode, we get into: What it was really like to be on Shark Tank, and the rejection that followed. The TikTok that generated $11M in sales! The actual cost of selling your business: the physical, mental and emotional toll. What life is like post-exit. Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast: @thelazyceo_podcast @thelazyceopodStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoConnect with Gabrielle: @gabriellereqCheck out Wrinkles Schminkles: @wrinklesschminkles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 17, 202638min
Number 5: Building in Public vs. Founder-Led Branding: Which Is Right for Your Business? ft. Grace Garrick
This week on The Lazy CEO podcast, Jane is joined again by Grace Garrick, founder of Movement Agency. After years of advising founders on how to build brands and show up publicly, Grace is back to break down the difference between building in public and founder-led branding, and how to know which is right for your business. In this episode, we get into: The risks and rewards of becoming the face of your brand, and what happens when you eventually want to step away. How to build a personal brand that cuts through without chasing virality. Whether you're building your personal brand or figuring out how much of yourself should sit at the centre of your business, Grace breaks down how to make it work for you. If you haven't listened to Grace's first episode, catch up on The PR Playbook: What Will Actually Shift the Needle and Grow Your Business ft. Grace Garrick. Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast: @thelazyceo_podcast @thelazyceopodStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoConnect with Grace: @gracegarrick See what Movement Agency is up to: @mvmnt_agency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 10, 202628min