Digestly

Guy Raz

Guy Raz

30 episodes

Olipop: From Probiotic FAILURE to Prebiotic FORTUNE

Ollipop, a low-sugar soda brand, became a major success by focusing on prebiotics instead of probiotics.

How Alienware TOOK OVER the Gaming PC Market

Alienware, a leading gaming PC brand, was started by Cuban Americans in a Miami garage without tech experience.

How Sweetgreen Became a $3 Billion Salad EMPIRE

Sweetgreen, a salad chain, strategically paused expansion to focus on app-based ordering and central kitchens, leading to significant growth by 2020.

How This $300M Sparkling Water Business CHANGED Everything

Bill Kran developed a process to keep sparkling water with fresh juice shelf-stable, revolutionizing Spindrift's market presence.

How a D Student Became a BILLIONAIRE

Paul Orfalea founded Kinkos by renting Xerox machines and offering cheaper photocopies, growing it into a successful business sold to FedEx for over $2 billion.

How to Disrupt the $200 BILLION Yoga Industry

Joe Kudla founded Viori, a successful men's yoga apparel brand, by learning from past failures and identifying a market gap.

What Makes a Product MEMORABLE?

The Cormac brothers created a successful backpack brand by tapping into nostalgia and creating a timeless design.

How Instagram Took Over the WORLD

The video discusses how Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger built Instagram into a powerful and popular app by focusing on empowering users to become better photographers.

A Former SLAVE Invented Jack Daniels?

Fawn Weaver discovered that Jack Daniel was taught distilling by a former slave, Nearest Green, and built a successful whiskey brand in his honor.

Todd Graves RISKED HIS LIFE for Chicken Fingers?

Todd Graves turned his chicken joint into a successful fast-food empire, Raising Cane's, by overcoming obstacles and focusing on quality.

A Daily Reminder to Your Inner Critic

Overcoming negative self-talk is crucial for perseverance and success.

How a Burrito Stand SHOOK UP the Entire Fast Food Industry

Steve Ells revolutionized the food industry by starting Chipotle, focusing on fresh ingredients and transparency.

The Silicon Valley MAFIA Member That Started It All

The video discusses the origins of PayPal and its founders, known as the PayPal Mafia, highlighting their impact on the tech industry.

The Man Who REDEFINED American Coffee Culture

Howard Schultz transformed a small coffee bean store into the global Starbucks empire by creating a community-focused coffee experience.

The Immigrant Who Built a Toy EMPIRE

Isaac Larian's journey from poverty to becoming a billionaire toy tycoon highlights resilience and innovation.

How the Chipotle of Greek Food DESTROYED Their Competition

The transformation of a local Greek restaurant into a successful national chain, Cava, by focusing on a streamlined menu and efficient service.

Airbnb Began as a CEREAL Company?

Joe Gebbia and Brian Chesky turned their need to pay rent into Airbnb, a global company now valued over $100 billion.

Sylvan Esso: Their Songwriting Routines, “Hey Mami”, the Durham Scene, and Creative Surprises

The conversation explores the creative journey and process of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn from the indie pop band Sylvan Esso, highlighting their unique approach to music creation and their experiences in the music industry.

How a Coffee Company Had a Bigger IPO than NIKE

The story of Travis and Danne Borma, who turned a failed dairy farm into a multi-billion dollar coffee empire, Dutch Bros, starting from a single espresso cart.

The DUMBEST Business Idea Ever

Mike Cesario created a successful $1.4 billion water brand, Liquid Death, by targeting a unique market angle focused on 'death' rather than traditional health benefits.

Tyler Perry on Forgiving His Father, Building an Empire, and The #1 Secret to His Success

Tyler Perry discusses his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entertainment mogul, emphasizing the power of forgiveness and self-belief.

Josh Brolin: Why Oliver Stone Picked Me to Play George W Bush

The video discusses the transformation of a person who overcame personal struggles to achieve significant success, drawing parallels to a well-known political figure.

Josh Brolin: 'No Country for Old Men' Role Was Heath Ledger's

An actor shares his experience of auditioning for a role in 'No Country for Old Men' and the challenges faced in the process.