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Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimate moments of doubt and failure, and share insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds.

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What if the founder of one of the internet’s most enduring brands… never wanted to run a company?

In 1995, Craig Newmark was a 42-year-old computer programmer in San Francisco who simply wanted to share local tech meetups with friends. He started an... more

Randy Hetrick, former Navy SEAL and founder of the suspension training company TRX, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Randy updates Guy on his latest venture, a mobile gym called Outfit that ... more

A decade ago, Allison Ellsworth was drinking apple cider vinegar for health reasons and doctoring it with fruit so she could stand the taste. Her husband Stephen helped her turn it into a business by adding carbonation on a hacked soda line in their ... more

Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty, joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Bobbi shares what drove her to found her new company — Jones Road — at the age ... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Perry
Co-founder and VP of Adapt Apparel, a modern adaptive clothing brand
Adapt Apparel
Episode: Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX
Paige Say
Co-founder of Benny, an energy drink brand for caffeine-sensitive consumers
Benny
Episode: Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX
Kerri Jones
President and co-founder of Peaked Pies, an Australian bakery cafe
Peaked Pies
Episode: Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX
Alex Plant
Owner of Kin Loch Farmstead, an organic lavender farm and wedding venue, focusing on growing and producing local products.
Kin Loch Farmstead
Episode: Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles
Dave Lanning
Owner of Dave's Coffee, which specializes in coffee syrup and craft coffee roasting.
Dave's Coffee
Episode: Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles
Sabrina Garcia
Founder of Idaho Barkery, specializing in plant-based hypoallergenic dog treats.
Idaho Barkery
Episode: Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles
Carlton Calvin
Co-founder of Razor, an iconic brand known for scooters and other wheeled toys
Razor
Episode: Carlton Calvin: Razor. The wild rise, collapse, and reinvention of a mobile toy empire.
Troy Carter
Founder of Atom Factory, which managed stars like Lady Gaga and John Legend.
Atom Factory
Episode: Advice Line: Playing to Your Strengths
Sadie Lincoln
Founder of Bar3, a fitness company with over 200 studios.
Bar3
Episode: Advice Line: Playing to Your Strengths

Host

Guy Raz
Host and prominent journalist known for engaging interviews with entrepreneurs, where he explores their journeys, experiences, and the insights they've gained along the way.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42.3k ratings
  • HIBT review

    I absolutely LOVE this show. Guy is an exceptional host and does amazing research…while asking thoughtful questions.

    My only issue with the show are the extensive ADs.

    The same ads play over and over - and he now has a health ad with a pharma cure. This show should never push any pharma drug - it is not appropriate or in tune with the show. Please stop these ads!! It is a total sell-out 👎

    Many thanks for the great shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BradleyDesigns
    United States13 days ago
  • Good show

    Has some really great episodes. The ones for the founders of Dogfish Head and Goodreads stand out to me. The advice line episodes add interesting variety and relatability. But it seems like some guests they bring on to give advice to are only there to get free marketing. I also wish he did a bit more software-related stuff rather than hard consumer goods.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Murphycj
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod!!!!!

    Absolutely one of the best podcasts out there!! Insightful guests and Guy is such an engaging host! So many lessons learned and takeaways in every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    helenLV1985
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love you, Guy Raz

    Any podcast with Guy Raz is so awesome and so amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yomamasotrue
    United States2 months ago
  • Whoop is Trying to hatf

    PA stunt made by a company that lied to the client base.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    danvitorgomes1
    Brazil2 months ago

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Feedback indicates some listeners desire more varied content and dislike the frequency of advice segments, feeling they detract from the core entrepreneur stories.
Numerous reviews compliment the production quality and the diverse range of guests who share relatable experiences, providing both inspiration and real-world business lessons.
Listeners appreciate the depth and personal nature of the conversations, often highlighting Guy Raz's thoughtful questioning style that brings out meaningful insights from guests.
The podcast is seen as a must-listen for entrepreneurs, with many citing it as a source of inspiration and practical advice.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#24
United States/Business
Apple Podcasts
#51
United States/Business
Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#38
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#43
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#118
Germany/Business

Talking Points

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Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet
Q: I mean, look, when you started Craigslist, there wasn't a ton of money coming in. How did you incentivize someone like Jim to become the CEO?
Craig mentions they had the cash flow to pay employees reasonably well and offered Jim a symbolic stake in the company, aligning with their community-oriented philosophy.
Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet
Q: How did you decide to start to expand other cities, to go to LA and New York and then all around the world?
Jim Buckmaster took the lead in expanding the site to new cities, maintaining the community-focused vibe.
Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet
Q: Tell me, what was exciting about it to you?
Craig describes his excitement about the possibilities of the internet, influenced by his love for science fiction, and how it aligned with his experiences.
Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet
Q: So, when you were growing up in Morristown, New Jersey, this is the 50s as a kid or 60s as a teen, there were a lot from what I've read about you...
Craig discusses his childhood in Morristown, New Jersey, focusing on his experiences and the influence of Holocaust survivors in his community.
Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX
Q: Should we narrow our focus to scale or continue serving multiple sectors?
Focus on your core strengths while remaining nimble; consider starting with the markets that show the most potential.

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