LinkedIn has become the place for professionals to show off their business success, but sometimes, it gets awkward. If you’ve ever laughed (or cringed) at a LinkedIn post, this one’s for you. In this episode, Nik Sharma, the “legend of e-commerce,” and Nate Meeker, a sharp-witted comedian, break down the strangest, funniest, and most cringeworthy LinkedIn posts out there. We’ll talk about why people think LinkedIn is the right place for these awkward narratives, how social media algorithms rewar...
Oct 01, 2024•45 min
Struggling with weight management, mental health, or navigating the challenges of social pressure? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Allie Egan, Katie Boyle, and Wyatt Feegrado to tackle critical topics like weight management, metabolic health, and mental health. Allie shares the journey behind creating a natural Ozempic alternative and how hormone testing led to the development of her product, Metabolism Ignite. Katie dives into the mental health struggles that can often accom...
Sep 24, 2024•54 min
In today’s hustle culture, finding fulfillment while juggling work and life can seem impossible. But what if the answer isn't about balance, but about designing a life where work and fulfillment go hand in hand? In this episode of Dark Mode, we dive deep with two entrepreneurs who’ve done just that—Evan Dash, CEO of StoreBound, and Marina Khidekel, founder of Hugimals, a company creating weighted plushies to reduce anxiety. Evan dishes out the truth about grinding in corporate America and realiz...
Sep 17, 2024•53 min
We’re breaking down the top fast-food chains in the game, and trust me, this list is going to shake things up. In this episode, we rank every major fast food chain and crown the true GOAT. We’re talking McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Arby’s, Taco Bell, and more. Using real data, including USA Today’s reader poll, social media engagement, and revenue numbers, we settle the debate once and for all. Who’s bringing in billions, and who’s slacking on their fries? Find out how these giants are leveraging th...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Building a seven-figure business with just one person requires a combination of smart strategies and tapping into the right opportunities. In this episode, we dive deep into the five game-changing strategies that can take you from $0 to $1 million in revenue. We talk about how to get traction, attract your first customers, and grow a social media following that actually converts into dollars. We cover everything from leveraging creative ads that hit to finding the right niche that keeps customer...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Hot Ones is reportedly on the market BUT struggling to find a buyer. Is the future of your favorite hot wings show at risk? Get straight into the heart of the matter—why Hot Ones, despite its massive success, might be facing an uncertain future. We explore the business complexities that could spell the end for this iconic YouTube series, including the reported $70 million price tag that BuzzFeed is asking for—a price that has left potential buyers hesitant. We also break down the intertwined fat...
Aug 27, 2024•52 min
Are you ready to discover the unconventional tactics that can catapult your business into the seven-figure club? In this episode, we explore groundbreaking ideas that can revolutionize your approach to business and marketing. We’re talking about actionable insights and strategies on how to leverage AI to make $1 million. We don’t skim the surface—our discussion digs into real-world applications, from AI-driven marketing strategies to innovative business concepts. Whether you’re just starting or ...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Uncover the disturbing cult-like following behind Stanley Tumblers in this eye-opening episode of the Dark Mode Podcast. Learn why these water bottles have sparked such a craze. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 Today's Guests 03:45 Stanley Origins 08:25 Mormon Mommy Bloggers 16:03 Pop Culture 20:50 WTF? 26:54 Can They Keep This Up? 38:10 How They Did It 53:00 Pluggin' Away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 09, 2024•56 min•Ep. 128
From broke cop to $100 million per year - the inspiring story of AG1 founder. Learn how he turned his life around and achieved massive success. When he started AG1 Chris was homeless, and in debt. In trying to solve his own health problems, he created a product called Athletic Greens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 127
Today we're talking about how manscaped made their first $1,000,000 in sales and how they got from there to a $1 Billion valuation. From friends in a bar to burning testicles to Shark Tank. Manscaped took over the internet and grew to $300M in only 5 years. We're going behind the scenes and discussing: - The dangers of removing hair from your balls - How manscaped made their first million dollars - How they stole the authority of celebrities, podcasters, comedians, and influencers to grow from $...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 126
Today's guest is Grady Laird, and he built an 8 figure cold brew coffee company from scratch. Grady lays out his story of moving to New York City, getting a job working at a major magazine, developing Grady's Cold Brew. He talks about getting his first sales, getting into local retailers, and going national. This is a masterclass in building an 8 figure company from scratch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 125
Today we're talking about how Allbirds built one of the most impressive and fastest growing shoe companies up to a $4 Billion Valuation. Allbirds was the hottest footwear brand of the late 2010s. This episode explores the origin story. The crazy tactic they used to grow to a $4 Billion valuation, and how it all fell apart. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:34 Allbirds Founder Pro Soccer Story 01:47 Today's Guests 03:24 Is New Zealand Racist? 05:43 The origin of Allbirds 17:53 A Genius Fundraising Tactic 2...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 123
Today I'm breaking down the rise and fall of buzzfeed. How did Buzzfeed succeed? Why did they fail? What do the company's financials look like? And most importantly is there still hope for Buzzfeed? Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 The First Person to Ever Go Viral 00:02:45 Today's Guests 00:07:24 The Founder of Buzzfeed 00:09:07 Asians Don't Like Being Hugged? 00:11:38 Afraid of Being Racist 00:13:37 How Buzzfeed took off (Huffington Post Sidepiece) 00:18:44 Buzfeed Video and Famous Creators 00...
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 122
Today's episode is about the rise and fall of Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner. Kylie Cosmetics was the hottest beauty brand on the marketing in 2017. Kylie Jenner herself was on the Forbes list as the youngest female self-made billionaire ever. Kylie even sold half of the company for $600 Million dollars. Today Kylie Cosmetics is a shell of it's former self. We're diving deep into how Kylie Cosmetics caught so much momentum; what Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner did did right; and how it all went wr...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 121
Today we're talking to Robin Skidmore, a man who sold his business, a marketing agency, for $28 Million. The unique thing about this sale is that marketing agencies RARELY sell for this much money. We're getting into how to build a company for scale and sale from the jump. We'll also talk about how he got into the deal, and what he did afterwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 21, 2024•59 min•Ep. 120
Ready to start a marketing agency that doesn't suck? In this video, we'll share tips on social media marketing, client acquisition, and more to help you succeed in the world of marketing agencies. Today's guest is the founder of Wondersauce, John Sampogna. John is the Founder of Wondersauce, an agency with 70 team members that does uniquely creative and challenging work. We're talking about how John started his agency, how he operates a team of 70 people, and how he makes sure they're putting ou...
Jun 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 119
Let's talk about deodorant - specifically the kind you're using. Did you know you could be putting poison in your armpits? Today's guest is Suzanna Raff, the founder of a brand called Cleo and Coco. Suzanna is on a mission to eliminate body odor without using harmful, synthetic ingredients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 118
P.T. Barnum is the most respected swindler of all time. Today we'll talk about the things The Greatest Showman got right and wrong, what scams PT Barnum ran, and how you would recreate his success today. Check out More Staffing and hire top notch Filipino talent: https://www.morenow.co/mc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 117
Collin Slattery was a nerd. He started out playing card games like magic the gathering. Until someone approached about playing some poker. He was underage, and gambling was illegal. But he wanted to make money. Today we talk about his crazy journey from amateur to mayoral candidate to successful entrepreneur. Colin's story is fascinating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 116
Joy Mangano was a divorced mother of two kids when she had the idea that would make her a billion dollars. She invented a mop. The Miracle Mop changed her life. She's successfully started multiple businesses, had a movie made about her starring Jennifer Lawrence, and worked with countless celebrities. Now she's doing it again with a famous rapper. Selling, of all things, a cleaning spray. In this episode we get into what you don't know about the products you clean your house with, Joy's incredib...
May 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 115
Ashwinn Kirashwammy KNOWS how to go viral on TikTok and Instagram. He's a content creator who makes a full time income and supports his business with his videos. But 18 months ago he had zero followers. Let's talk about how he goes viral on command. Today he has nearly 500k followers making content about branding and packaging (super niche). In this episode we cover: 00:00 Intro 00:57 My school struggles 03:00 My parents and money 05:30 Banking vs startups 12:45 Starting a social media app 24:45...
May 03, 2024•57 min•Ep. 114
Today I'm talking to Dan Trepanier, the Founder of Articles of Style. Dan started out blogging about fashion and flipping clothing on eBay. He grew that into a legit business. I sat down with him to talk about how he did it and why the way we dress is so important. Chapters 0:00 - F*@& Everybody 0:32 - The Clothes Make the Man 8:45 - Early Life & Inspirations 21:41 - College Life as an Athlete 27:15 - Beginning a Career in Fashion by eBay Hustling 35:13 - Blogging as a Tailor via a Wall ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 113
Today's guest is Jackson Blackledge. If you want to make money online - you will want to watch this. This man is living proof that anyone can do it. Things will take 3-4 times longer than you think. Jackson got ZERO customers in his business for 20 months. Today's guest started out as an electrician, with very little money. But he wanted money. He wanted to start his own business. He learned a skill and started an agency. And he got no customers. In fact, it took him nearly two years to get ONE ...
Apr 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 112
Cardinal Mason is back and we're doing a problem solver episode. Today we're digging into my personal brand. We're talking about building a business around a personal brand. Building the right audience. And some of the lesser-known tactics like buying engagement to increase your reach on social media. Chapters 00:00 "I Buy Shoutouts" 00:20 The Problem Solver Format 01:15 Our Problems 15:44 How Can I Create a Business With My Content 30:00 Buying Engagement 32:24 The Offer 46:20 Mason Builds My B...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 111
Another problem solver episode comin' at ya. Youtube strategy for business is hard. Do you want to have a big YouTube channel with millions of subscribers that and gets hundreds of millions of views? Have you ever wondered how to use YouTube to make money for a niche business? That's exactly what we're talking about on today's episode of the pod. Bryan is the founder of a successful agency. He wants to know how to use YouTube to drive business while still making videos that will get views. Chapt...
Mar 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 110
Triple Whale presents Whale Informed. This week, John and Ethan discuss: 🧟 Liquid Death Raises Money 📊 Ecommerce Advertising Trends 🏴☠️ Temu Treasures + more. *** The Whalies Get Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/triplewhale/1107201 *** Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:59 Liquid Death Raises Money 06:04 DUDE Wipes’ Scoop 09:11 “Trends” by Triple Whale 12:46 Is TikTok Facing a Ban in the U.S.? 18:14 Bonobos Does a Golf No-No 22:05 Temu Treasures: Intro 23:03 Temu Treasures: Ethan’s Pick 25:...
Mar 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 109
At 15 Years Old Jason Wong was a Cook in his mother's Chinese restaurant. He went from meme pages to millions of followers to an ecommerce product drop to a successful exit to the fastest growing brand on TikTok. Then he went silent - too burnt out to continue. Today we're doing a problem solver episode, where we lay out some of the problems we're having then solve them together. Along the way Jason tells me his incredible story. Chapters: 00:00 Who is Jason Wong 00:30 Explaining This Video 00:5...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 108
Triple Whale presents Whale Informed, the show about ecommerce where puns go to die. This week, John and Ethan discuss: 📧 Klaviyo Professional Services 📱 Is Meta broken? 👟 Footlocker: Harbinger of death +more. *** The Whalies🎟️: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/triplewhale/1107201 *** Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:52 Is Meta Broken? 04:38 Foot Locker’s Disappointing Earnings 09:51 TB12 Sports 12:57 Chamberlain Coffee 17:19 Talentless 19:55 Seek Discomfort 22:46 Full Send 25:11 Crunch Labs 26:50...
Mar 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 107
Today's guest is the founder of the Barrel Aged Amazon agency Jake Stanislawski. Jake shares his best stories from just now realizing he's homeless to selling to nipple pasties on Amazon, and more. Since Jake is the man when it comes to selling on Amazon, I decided to put eras of Jeff's fits into a tier list with him. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 105
Triple Whale presents Whale Informed, the show about ecommerce where puns go to die. This week, John and Ethan discuss: 🍫 Billionaires stocking shelves 🆒 Brand as differentiator for undifferentiated products 👛 Ridge x MKBHD + more. ********************************************************************** The Whalies Get Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/triplewhale/1107201 Vote: https://trytriplewhale.typeform.com/whaliesawards *********************************************************...
Feb 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 104
