Problem Solvers Podcast

The Pivot That Helped This Founder Get Into 10,000 Stores
Problem Solvers

The Pivot That Helped This Founder Get Into 10,000 Stores

Jesse Wolfe created a delicious hummus that people loved, but he struggled to make big sales. Then he spotted the opportunity in his failure.
Jason Feifer | 4 min read
How Cameo Survived a Public Relations Nightmare

How Cameo Survived a Public Relations Nightmare

By confronting the issue head-on, the startup regained its customers' trust.
Jason Feifer | 4 min read
Sun-Maid Raisins Has a Bold Plan to Reinvent Itself. (Watch Out, Fruit Roll-Ups!)

Sun-Maid Raisins Has a Bold Plan to Reinvent Itself. (Watch Out, Fruit Roll-Ups!)

The storied company's new CEO is tackling a big challenge: a recognizable brand but a declining business.
Jason Feifer | 4 min read
SimpliSafe Chased the Wrong Customer. This Pivot Saved The Business.

SimpliSafe Chased the Wrong Customer. This Pivot Saved The Business.

SimpliSafe is a security system built for renters. But it unexpectedly gained traction with homeowners.
Jason Feifer | 4 min read
Why This CEO Fired Himself

Why This CEO Fired Himself

After some soul-searching, this CEO needed to identify what he was good at. And that meant no longer being a CEO.
Jason Feifer | 1 min read

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