How I Built This with Guy Raz
Advice Line with Chieh Huang of Boxed
Chieh Huang, co-founder of Boxed (which went bankrupt in 2023), joins Guy Raz to provide business advice to three entrepreneurs: Alec of Surfing Cow (skincare made with beef tallow), Jessica of Tail Cinch (reusable horse tail ties), and Eli of Makor Coffee (anti-inflammatory coffee blend).
Advice Line with Steve Ells of Chipotle
Steve Ells, founder of Chipotle, joins the advice line to help three entrepreneurs: an Australian distillery owner seeking differentiation in a crowded market, a London-based founder of heating mats serving multiple markets, and a wine producer reviving his family's century-old Italian vineyard while facing declining alcohol consumption trends.
Wingstop: Antonio Swad. A Brilliant Idea — And a Nail-Biting Exit
Antonio Swad built two successful restaurant franchises - Wingstop and Pizza Patron - starting from humble beginnings, but faced significant challenges when selling Wingstop due to unfavorable contract terms that led to years of litigation.
Advice Line with Angie & Dan Bastian of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP
Angie and Dan Bastian, co-founders of Angie's BOOM CHICKAPOP, advise three entrepreneurs: Michelle from Nana Jo's Granola seeking investor funding while maintaining values, Gloria from Elida developing a medical device for bladder leaks struggling with stigma in marketing, and Eric from Maple Roo scaling an organic sports nutrition company in Australia. The hosts emphasize the importance of work-life balance and strategic growth over speed.