
#297: Dave Ritterbush, CEO, Califia Farms – Build for what’s next
Dave Ritterbush has helped lead some of the most successful consumer brands in America, including Califia Farms, Dreyer’s, and Quest, which sold for a billion dollars in 2019. And he’s learned someth...
25 Juni 57min

#296: Landon Donovan, US Soccer Legend – Separate who you are from what you do
The World Cup is in full swing, and if you’re watching, you know – the intensity and stakes are unlike anything else in sports. So it’s the perfect time to sit down with Landon Donovan, who is widel...
18 Juni 1h 11min

#295: Shawn Johnson & Andrew East, Olympic Gold Medalist, Former NFL Pro – Experiment and learn by doing
Shawn Johnson won America’s hearts as a gold medal gymnast at the 2008 Olympics. And her husband, Andrew East, is a former NFL player.But after their athletic careers, they stepped into the world of c...
17 Juni 1h 1min

#294: Bobby Long, Partner and Co-Founder, Piedmont Capital Partners – See the best in people
As the Partner and Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners, Bobby Long invests in big problems that need big solutions – stuff like Alzheimer’s research and lithium ion technology. But he does it all...
4 Juni 1h 8min

#293: David Lafitte – CEO, Tecovas – Serve others with radical hospitality
If you lead a business, you know providing great service is vital. But what does that actually mean? For David Lafitte, CEO of the popular Western retailer Tecovas, it means radical hospitality. Stu...
28 Maj 1h 9min

#292: Kecia Steelman, CEO, Ulta Beauty – Progress over perfection
Today, she is the CEO of Ulta Beauty, leading over 1500 stores worldwide, striking partnerships with Chanel and Beyonce, and creating record growth since she took over in early 2025. That kind of ca...
21 Maj 1h 4min

#291: Mark Smucker, Chair and CEO, The J.M. Smucker Company – Understand the soul of your brand
What’s the soul of your brand? And why might it be the secret to unlocking a new chapter of growth for your company? Today, David sits down with Mark Smucker. He’s the CEO and Chair of The J.M. Smuck...
14 Maj 55min

#290: Mariam Naficy, Founder and Chairman, Minted – See the possibilities in people
Minted Founder Mariam Naficy was ready to shut it all down. She’d spent nearly all the capital from her angel round, but nothing was selling. Then, she experimented with crowdsourcing stationery and...
7 Maj 57min




















