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A Founder Shares What to Do When Your Staff Can't Agree on a Vision for the Company This online shopping site had a promising platform and a talented team. But they had two very different ideas about what the company should prioritize.

By Stephanie Schomer

Orchard Mile

This is an episode of our podcast Problem Solvers. Each week, an entrepreneur reveals how they overcame an unexpected problem in their business -- and were happier and more successful as a result. The show is hosted by Entrepreneur's editor in chief, Jason Feifer. Listen below, or subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Orchard Mile, an online shopping site, had a promising platform and a talented team. But they had two very different ideas about what the company should prioritize.

Related: How This Entrepreneur Saved a Damaged Brand (Remember About.com?)

Listen to this week's Problem Solvers, hosted by senior editor Stephanie Schomer, to hear how CEO Jennie Baik made tough decicisions to bring both together.

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Stephanie Schomer

Entrepreneur Staff

Deputy Editor

Stephanie Schomer is Entrepreneur magazine's deputy editor. She previously worked at Entertainment WeeklyArchitectural Digest and Fast Company. Follow her on Twitter @stephschomer.

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