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The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore

Yahoo Finance
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
E-Commerce
Hello Alice
Cannabis Industry
Warby Parker
Real Estate
Body Language
Tariffs
Re-Commerce
Hello Wallace
Inc. 5000
AI In Construction
Veterans Day
Leadership
CEO
Customer Experience
Restaurant Industry
Business Relationships
Women In Business

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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Thrive Market Founder and CEO Nick Green explains how his company is using AI to make healthy living more accessible.

Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut chats with Host Elizabeth Gore about disrupting the mac and cheese industry

Alibaba.com President, Kuo Zhang, chats with Host, Elizabeth Gore, about how AI-powered tools and global supply chains are enabling small businesses to scale faster and compete in the evolving world of e-commerce.

DJ and Entrepreneur Justin Lewis chats with Host Elizabeth Gore about how AI is reshaping the music industry.

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Melissa Ben-Ishay
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Tina Wells
CEO of Wellspring and marketing strategist helping brands scale
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Shizu Okusa
CEO and founder of the wellness brand Apothékary
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Dr. Sarah Buchner
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Kim Perell
Nine-time founder, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and best-selling author
Episode: Why failure is the best strategy for success
Joe Spector
Co-founder of Hims & Hers and CEO of Dutch.
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Episode: How Hims & Hers founder Joe Spector turned 10 failures into $1B idea

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 States9 months 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.
High-energy conversations with real-world examples from diverse industries.
Guests bring fresh perspectives on entrepreneurship and resilience.

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Why retail waste became this CEO's billion-dollar bet
Q: What's your advice to small business owners struggling with returns?
Re-examine your return policy and consider creative ways to manage returned products, including clearance sales or donations.
Why retail waste became this CEO's billion-dollar bet
Q: So how did you approach educating different groups about your business?
We tackled each group individually, especially focusing on investors, retailers, and customers to help them understand the value of re-commerce and the issues with returns.
When does buying a storefront make more sense than renting?
Q: How do you decide how you're going to spend your time every day?
I structure my time in three blocks: find, keep, and do business, ensuring I cover all aspects to operate effectively.
When does buying a storefront make more sense than renting?
Q: For our small business owners who are deciding whether to buy their space on Main Street or keep renting, what's your advice?
Make sure you have squeezed every drip of the lemon out of your digital storefront first and consider your marketing needs and costs before deciding.
Inside Shappy Pretzel's rise as Hollywood's crisis comfort food
Q: What does it take for a small business to outlast a crisis?
Having strong relationships with a good team and a clear, goal-oriented vision.

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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. Ryan Serhant
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