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Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec: Here’s How to Impress An Investor
You’ve seen Robert Herjavec make deals on Shark Tank, but do you actually know how he thinks? In this candid conversation, Robert breaks down the real questions investors should ask, and the common mistakes founders keep making. He also warns about the wrong lesson some people take from Shark Tank. And yes, if he still thinks about passing on Scrub Daddy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Coach’s Longtime CEO Had An Intense Hiring Process
When Lew Frankfort joined Coach in 1979, he knew nothing about fashion but he understood people. That skill became the foundation of his leadership and the reason he transformed Coach from a small, overlooked accessories brand into a global powerhouse. In this episode, Lew shares the interview strategy he’s refined over decades and written up in his new book Bag Man. He breaks down the questions he asks, the tests he uses, and the surprising single trait he believes matters more than experience or résumé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to Get Out of a Creative Rut
Feeling stuck? Uninspired? Unsure how to find the right answer to the problem you're trying to solve? Scott Anthony can get you unstuck. He teaches strategy at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmout, and is the author of the book Epic Disruptions. He walks us through simple, science-backed strategies to reboot your creativity, the psychology behind peak performance, and why the worst way to solve a problem is to force it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to Find a Problem Worth Solving
What makes an idea truly worthy of your time? Nir Zicherman, co-founder of Anchor and former Head of Audiobooks at Spotify, thought he’d left the startup world behind. But he kept wondering if he could help people learn in a better way. And oboe.com was born. In this conversation, Nir and Jason explore how to know when you’ve found something that’s more than a project. It’s your next calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Simple Trick That Sells Anything
When Jared Foster of Times Ticking bought a small watch shop, he realized one question was killing sales. So he replaced it with a simple, repeatable strategy that made customers feel welcome and ready to buy. That shift helped Times Ticking land on Entrepreneur’s list of America’s Favorite Mom & Pop Shops and turn quick repairs into big sales. This episode is brought to you by CLA. With you on every step of your financial journey. To learn more, visit CLAConnect.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Problem Solvers

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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