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How I Built This with Guy Raz

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Guy Raz | Wondery

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. New episodes release on Mondays and Thursdays. Listen to How I Built This on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/how-i-built-this] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/wondery.com/links/how-i-built-this__;!!Iwwt!TPYC72r8s6g5pqTAymU1ff7EC87P552W_4_wwb1hYkwqLWwoiq0XxR27x2hcIAdeJRTr8YNlIUrHpA$) now. Get your How I Built This merch at [WonderyShop.com/HowIBuiltThis] (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/wonderyshop.com/HowIBuiltThis__;!!Iwwt!TPYC72r8s6g5pqTAymU1ff7EC87P552W_4_wwb1hYkwqLWwoiq0XxR27x2hcIAdeJRTr8YPBl1-VVw$) .

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Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse

A century ago, Jeff Braverman’s grandfather opened a peanut shop in Newark, New Jersey. By... more

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Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft

Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three ea... more

23 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:42

23 Oct 2025

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Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name

What happens when a charismatic home renovator marries a budding design whiz? You get the ... more

20 Oct 2025

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:47

20 Oct 2025

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Advice Line with Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips

Stacy’s Pita Chips co-founder Stacy Madison joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questio... more

16 Oct 2025

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54:46

16 Oct 2025

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Faherty Brand: Alex and Mike Faherty. How Jersey Shore + Manhattan Chic grew to 80 stores.

When identical twins Mike and Alex Faherty launched their clothing brand, they made a dari... more

13 Oct 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:21

13 Oct 2025

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Advice Line with Michael Dubin of Dollar Shave Club

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09 Oct 2025

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53:54

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Pressbox and Tide Cleaners: Vijen Patel. The $1.99 Gamble That Built a National Brand

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06 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:23

06 Oct 2025

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Advice Line with Tony Xu of Doordash

Tony Xu, founder of DoorDash, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three ... more

02 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:13

02 Oct 2025

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Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet

What if the founder of one of the internet’s most enduring brands… never wanted to run a c... more

29 Sep 2025

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1:05:06

29 Sep 2025

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Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX

Randy Hetrick, former Navy SEAL and founder of the suspension training company TRX, joins ... more

25 Sep 2025

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25 Sep 2025

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Poppi: Allison and Stephen Ellsworth. From Farmers Market Vinegar Drink to $2B Soda Sensation

A decade ago, Allison Ellsworth was drinking apple cider vinegar for health reasons and do... more

22 Sep 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:48

22 Sep 2025

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Advice Line with Bobbi Brown of Jones Road Beauty

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18 Sep 2025

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18 Sep 2025

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Nirav Tolia: Nextdoor. How neighborhood chatter went global

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15 Sep 2025

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1:08:05

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Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles

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11 Sep 2025

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Carlton Calvin: Razor. The wild rise, collapse, and reinvention of a mobile toy empire.

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08 Sep 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:50

08 Sep 2025

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Advice Line: Playing to Your Strengths

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04 Sep 2025

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