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The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore

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Entrepreneurship
Small Business
E-Commerce
Artificial Intelligence
Hello Alice
Real Estate
Cannabis Industry
Warby Parker
Fashion
Restaurant Industry
Inc. 5000
Body Language
Tariffs
Wellness Industry
Re-Commerce
Hello Wallace
AI In Construction
Veterans Day
Leadership
CEO

This is your ultimate guide to navigating the wild ride of launching a small business - packed real talk, expert strategies, and inspiring success stories. Catch new episodes every Thursday.

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Latest Episodes

Gardenuity Co-Founder and CEO Donna Letier shares how her company is transforming in-home gardening into a thriving business with the predictive power of AI.

Goop Kitchen co-founder and CEO Donald Moore joins host Elizabeth Gore to discuss the evolution of the food delivery industry, the rapid expansion of his healthy takeout concept alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, and his essential business advice for navigat... more

Former School of Rock CEO Matt Ross details his journey scaling creative education franchises like School of Rock, overcoming intense personal and professional hardships, and the life lessons on mental health and purpose detailed in his book, Grow or... more

Sun Home Saunas co-founders Tyler Fish and Adam Fisher explain how they transformed a disastrous initial business acquisition into a $25 million premium at-home wellness brand.

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Recent Guests

Adam Fisher
Co-founder and co-CEO of Sun Home Saunas
Sun Home Saunas
Episode: How Co-founders were sold a scam and turned it into a $25M brand
Tyler Fish
Co-founder and co-CEO of Sun Home Saunas
Sun Home Saunas
Episode: How Co-founders were sold a scam and turned it into a $25M brand
Anthony O'Neal
Financial expert, author, preacher
Author of Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Episode: How to end your paycheck-to-paycheck hustle: a financial expert's guide
Kate Korngold
Founder and CEO of Featherie
Featherie
Episode: This 14-year-old is taking the golf apparel industry by storm
Kristy Korngold
Co-founder/CEO at Featherie (and mom to Kate)
Featherie
Episode: This 14-year-old is taking the golf apparel industry by storm
Nick Green
Founder and CEO of Thrive Market
Thrive Market
Episode: How AI is changing the grocery store
Jen Zeszut
Co-founder and CEO of Goodles
Goodles
Episode: How Goodles uses data to take on mac & cheese rival Kraft
Kuo Zhang
President of Alibaba.com
Alibaba.com
Episode: Alibaba.com president: How small businesses win online
Justin Lewis
DJ and entrepreneur, investor, Ape Season founder
Metropolis Marketing (past), Ape Season
Episode: AI in music: the new playbook for artists

Host

Elizabeth Gore
Host with a background in entrepreneurship and advocacy for small business. Co-founder of Hello Alice and frequent commentator on business strategy and growth.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Picking Up Where Donny Deutsch left off…and loving it!

    Elizabeth:

    It’s such a pleasure to see you pick up where Donny left off on his CNBC show. It was an hour of business inspiration as well as getting tips and learning tricks from entrepreneurs who have been there already. Can’t wait to hear all episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eclectic Eddie
    United Statesa year ago
  • So great!

    Really enjoying this podcast, so educational and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BLOKAY
    United Statesa year ago

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Loved the practical takeaways for growing a business.
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Why the hardest part of running a business is staying in business
Q: What were the biggest regulatory or logistical hurdles, and how did you address them?
He emphasizes securing multiple attorneys, joining trade groups like Montana Distillers Guild, Discus, ACSA, and ADI to access current guidance, and relying on experience to navigate state-by-state distribution and CFR guidelines.
Why the hardest part of running a business is staying in business
Q: How did you originally fund this operation and what were the major funding milestones?
The founder describes bootstrapping early years, tapping a Patriot Express loan via SBA for veterans, local bank support, and eventually friends and family to cover capital needs while growing the business.
Venture Capital isn't for every business - here's how to know
Q: What two things should a small business owner consider before taking Venture Capital?
Consider whether you want a rocket-ship or a cross-country airplane trajectory, and assess your access to capital, networks, and talent to support the chosen path; ensure alignment of values with investors and be prepared for a long-term commitment.
Venture Capital isn't for every business - here's how to know
Q: Should I raise Venture Capital?
The guest explains that not every business is at the right stage for VC; early-stage investing focuses on founders who are still tinkering and needs capital more as a time-buyer for experimentation and learning, rather than immediate scaling.
How this CEO turned free blog posts into a successful paid business
Q: What were the three key pieces of advice for someone with followers who hasn't monetized yet?
Listen to the audience through surveys, lean into your unique perspective, and start with a simple, high-value offering that the core community actually wants.

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This show centers on practical entrepreneurship and small-business growth, with conversations spanning startups, retail, real estate, sustainability, AI in business, and leadership. Episodes often feature founders and industry leaders sharing personal journeys, strategic frameworks, and actionable takeaways for listeners building or scaling businesses. Notable strengths include a focus on real-world challenges (funding, pivots, partnerships) and a willingness to translate complex topics (tariffs, AI adoption, market trends) into accessible guidance. A standout aspect is the host's emphasis on authentic storytelling and pragmatic business lessons from a diverse mix of industries, making it useful for aspiring founders, marketers, and operato... more

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2. Tyler Fish
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4. Kate Korngold
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7. Jen Zeszut
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