
The real-world highs and lows of building a business—from early ideas scribbled on napkins to multimillion-dollar raises and the pivotal moments in between. Hosted by serial founders Natalie Holloway (Bala) and Lana Elie (Floom). We explore the unfiltered truths most founders are too polished (or too cautious) to say out loud. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversations about what actually works,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

Founder Loren Castle shares how a health scare pushed her to reinvent the classic chocolate chip cookie with clean ingredients, then turn that recipe into Sweet Loren’s, a national brand. She breaks down the gritty early years, from farmers markets a... more
Before you build, pressure-test your idea the smart way. In this episode, we cover validating the problem, sizing the market, unit economics, stress-testing your time and finances, running a minimum-effort MVP, and checking competitors. You will hear... more
"15% off GetRael.comCode: HOTTAKES15Active starting 10/13 - 11/13"A former Disney strategist walks through her unexpected leap into entrepreneurship and the Amazon-first strategy that made her brand a bestseller. She breaks down how brokers, packagin... more
Everyone says passion matters, but is it required to launch a successful business? In this episode we debate passion versus action, share a simple system to spot ideas in your everyday life, and walk through a no-nonsense validation checklist. You wi... more
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Just listened to episode 7 and I am immediately going back to listen to all the previous eps! I love this show so much!
I absolutely loved hearing all these tips! I loved the shark tank episode. It’s so cool being able to hear this perspective and how to land a deal on there!!
I just recently listened to the episode about starting a business which was so interesting two different opinions. I have learned so much already about the general world of business and starting a company/business/product. Excited to keep listening!
I absolutely love Hot Takes, Big Stakes! The hosts bring such a fun mix of humor and bold opinions that make me laugh, think, and sometimes totally rethink my own views. Every episode feels fresh and unpredictable—you never know what wild take is coming next, but it always sparks an interesting perspective. It’s the perfect blend of entertainment and thought-provoking conversation. Highly recommend if you like podcasts that keep you on your toes!
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