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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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Many of us don’t know our neighbors anymore — and Nirav Tolia wanted to change that. He wa... more

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Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles

Priority Bicycles founder and CEO Dave Weiner joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer quest... more

11 Sep 2025

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55:46

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

In the summer of 2000, Razor scooters were everywhere—on sidewalks, in schools, even in Si... more

08 Sep 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:50

08 Sep 2025

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Advice Line: Playing to Your Strengths

This week, Guy is joined by Lady Gaga’s former manager Troy Carter, Joe Gebbia of Airbnb, ... more

04 Sep 2025

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04 Sep 2025

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Don Vultaggio: AriZona Beverage Company - The Snap Decision That Outsmarted Snapple

What does it take to turn a Brooklyn beer salesman into the king of iced tea? In the early... more

01 Sep 2025

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01 Sep 2025

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Advice Line with Tim Ferriss

Entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Tim Ferriss joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer que... more

28 Aug 2025

46 MINS

46:06

28 Aug 2025

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(July 2021) Ben Chestnut: From Side Business to $12 Billion – The Accidental Triumph of Mailchimp

In 2001, three web designers built a quirky email tool called Mailchimp. It wasn’t their m... more

25 Aug 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:28

25 Aug 2025

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Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024)

Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from... more

21 Aug 2025

51 MINS

51:54

21 Aug 2025

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Madison Reed: Amy Errett

Amy Errett had a successful career in finance and venture capital before taking a leap int... more

18 Aug 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:07

18 Aug 2025

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Exclusive Update: The Chef Who Shocked the Culinary World and Why He’s Changing Course Again—Daniel ...

In 2021, Daniel Humm shook up the dining world by makinghis 3-Michelin-star restaurant, El... more

13 Aug 2025

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Crumbl: Jason McGowan

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11 Aug 2025

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1:04:34

11 Aug 2025

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Advice Line with Mei Xu of Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme

Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blueme founder Mei Xu joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer que... more

07 Aug 2025

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41:48

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Simon Cowell: Music Mogul

Long before he became famous as the sharp-tongued TV personality who launched the careers ... more

04 Aug 2025

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Advice Line with Isaac Larian of MGA Entertainment

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31 Jul 2025

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31 Jul 2025

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Torchy's Tacos: Mike Rypka

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28 Jul 2025

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28 Jul 2025

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Advice Line with Troy Carter of Atom Factory

Former manager of Lady Gaga and Atom Factory founder Troy Carter joins Guy on the Advice L... more

24 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:28

24 Jul 2025

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WHOOP: Will Ahmed

As a Harvard squash player, Will Ahmed discovered his game improved when he focused onthin... more

21 Jul 2025

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1:05:43

21 Jul 2025

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Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge

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17 Jul 2025

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17 Jul 2025

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Chobani: Hamdi Ulukaya (2022)

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14 Jul 2025

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14 Jul 2025

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Advice Line with Norma Kamali of Norma Kamali (2024)

Iconic fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer quest... more

10 Jul 2025

50 MINS

50:34

10 Jul 2025

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Rick Steves' Europe: Rick Steves (2021)

Rick Steves spent the summer after high school backpacking through Europe on two dollars a... more

07 Jul 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:34

07 Jul 2025

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Advice Line with Jim Koch of Boston Beer Company (August 2024)

Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer quest... more

03 Jul 2025

51 MINS

51:11

03 Jul 2025

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Talenti: Josh Hochschuler

After falling in love with the gelato shops of Buenos Aires, Josh Hochschuler came home to... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:35