Every year, the US throws out roughly 125 million tennis balls. That's enough to fill 21 Boeing 737s to the brim. And until recently, tennis balls were impossible to recycle. That's right, every ball ever produced would eventually end up in a landfill where it could take 400 years to decompose. But no more. The Hustle’s Matthew Brown visits West Virginia to track down what happens to tennis balls when they die. Check out The Hustle’s Side Hustles Database: https://offers.hubspot.com/side-hustle-...
Sep 29, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 668
Southwest is changing rapidly. In an effort to save the company, many of the things Southwest has been known for are being flipped. Assigned seating is coming, premium legroom options will be available and red-eye flights are on the horizon. Will this be enough to get them back on track? Plus: Meta unveils new smart glasses and NYC mayor Eric Adams has been indicted. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Entrepreneurs...
Sep 27, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 667
Advanced AI is able to analyze anyone’s writing or voice and essentially “bring them back.” We know that. What’s new is that this technology is being implemented to resurrect the voice of a long-deceased art critic for London publication Evening Standard. So is this ethical and can AI critique art? Plus: Egg inflation is still not budging and the ‘Bridgerton Ball’ is the latest event blunder. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of t...
Sep 26, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 666
Mark Zuckerberg is ushering in a new wave of smart glass technology. Where Google and Snapchat have previously failed, Meta looks to continue doubling down on smart eyewear with, brace yourself, AI capabilities. So will their new smart glasses break into the mainstream? Plus: Coca-Cola abandons a new flavor and TikTok’s music streaming service is no more. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Entrepreneurship Trends Rep...
Sep 25, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 665
Multiple billionaires and VCs are investing in the construction of brand new, tech-forward cities all over the world. Neom, California Forever and Elon Musk’s Snailbrook projects are underway, but will these “cities of the future” actually ever be built? Plus: New emojis are coming and Everton F.C. changes hands. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Entrepreneurship Trends Report here https://clickhubspot.com/teh F...
Sep 24, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 664
Live from Hubspot Inbound 2024, we discuss the biggest news updates from the week and dive into the four-lane Mega Drive Thrus that many fast food chains are adopting. Why are they being built and what is the goal? Plus: Nike ousts its CEO and Chipotle tests an avocado robot. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Ben Berkley, and Noelle Medina as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Entrepreneurship Trends Report here https://clickhubspot.com/teh Follow us on social media...
Sep 23, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 663
Young consumers are slowly turning down alcohol. With the booze industry scrambling to figure out how to sustain its dominance, there are other companies that are in a peak period. Athletic Brewing is now the top selling non-alcoholic beer in the US. So how did they grow so rapidly and where did founder Bill Shufelt even start? Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Bill Shufelt. Get our Entrepreneurship Trends Report here https://clickhubspot.com/teh Follow us on social me...
Sep 22, 2024•30 min
Live from Hubspot Inbound 2024, Co-founder and CPO of Canva, Cameron Adams joins the show today to discuss what place AI has in human creative pursuits. So, how can we keep AI in our court, but keep it from controlling our ideas? Plus: EA embraces AI. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Ben Berkley, and Cameron Adams as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Entrepreneurship Trends Report here https://clickhubspot.com/teh Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tik...
Sep 20, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 662
It’s all about AI today live at Hubspot Inbound 2024. Join us at the convention as we discuss Apple, NVIDIA, Audible and the biggest updates in AI with Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI ( blog.hubspot.com/ai ). Plus: Google has an antitrust breakthrough and Amazon requires their employees to return to office in 2025. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Ben Berkley, and Martina Bretous as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: h...
Sep 19, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 661
Fans of the ultra popular 2010s mobile game Flappy Bird will get the chance to play again next year when a new version is expected to hit iOS and Android. But there’s a catch: it might just be a ploy to get people into crypto. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle...
Sep 18, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 660
ChatGPT’s 2022 launch was a huge leap for humanity in terms of trusting bots. In the two years since, many Americans have grown to believe chatbots whether it's for medical purposes or even for conspiracy theories. So how much should we really trust these now- ubiquitous chatbots? Plus: Apple gets an FDA approval and Synchon looks to compete with Neuralink. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: T...
Sep 17, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 659
Recovery slides are the new big thing in comfy footwear. Brands like Hoka and Oofos have a hold on a growing market of super cushioned recovery shoes- a market that now sits at $11.2. So how can you cash in and make some revenue off that growth? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Cyan Zhong, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listen...
Sep 16, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 658
Large businesses and top CEOs in America spend huge sums of money on political campaigns every year. How do these contributions affect the business climate and can they harm smaller businesses? David Sirota, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, investigated the origins of America's cozy relationship between major corporations and politicians for his new podcast Master Plan . He joins to discuss how corporate money and strategy paved the way for the American economy to be dominated by big...
Sep 15, 2024•32 min
The National Novel Writing Month organization is in scalding hot water. The nonprofit, after making an odd statement about AI’s place in novel-writing, is not very popular anymore with writers around the world. So what was their stance and where does AI fit into writing? Plus: American Airlines reaches a deal with its workers and General Mills is on a selling kick. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social...
Sep 13, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 657
Grain farming has its drawbacks, one being the amount of injuries farmers are exposed to in silos. So much, that a new startup is ready to introduce robots to take the brunt of the work. Grain Weevil already has millions in funds and aims to change the way we farm in silos, but what can these robots exactly offer? Plus: Campbell’s goes through a rebrand and Starbucks wants a return to form. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of th...
Sep 12, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 656
Apple’s stock has been strangely on the decline since their iPhone 16 announcement, but analysts aren’t worried about it. Many are saying the iPhone 16’s release will be the most successful of all time. So why is that? Plus: Amazon is coming for Target and Aldi and Bank of America raises its hourly wage. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: htt...
Sep 11, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 655
Netflix and many Hollywood studios have a huge problem- the CO2 emissions of the entertainment industry. Everything that goes into a film, from lighting to transportation, takes a ton of energy. So how is Hollywood trying to curb its energy usage and how fast can we expect some major changes to roll out? Plus: Google is deep in antitrust trials and Big Lots goes bankrupt. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on ...
Sep 10, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 654
It’s harder than ever to find work right now, but over 40 million LinkedIn users are trying with an #Opentowork badge. The green badge, though, has come under fire by some recruiters who say it looks “desperate” and “over-eager” to potential employers. So what is the correct course of action to actually break into the job market and why is it so, so difficult? Plus: Roblox loses billions and Japan is facing its biggest rice shortage in 30 years. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as the...
Sep 09, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 653
Design sells products. As marketing trends continue to evolve, so does design. So how do creative agencies and studios make sure they’re on top of the new design trends and deliver high-profile, purchasable work for their clients? We’re joined today by Mike McVicar, Partner at Gander, the design shop behind splashy brands like Graza and Magic Spoon, to speak about how to craft successful visuals for brands. Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Mike McVicar of Gander, http...
Sep 08, 2024•28 min
Sports betting companies rejoice — football is back. Projections have legal gambling amounts reaching up to $35B this NFL season, which is a 30% increase over last year according to the American Gaming Association. It’s one of the business plotlines to watch this season, along with Tom Brady’s $375m broadcasting contract. Today, we’ll share the NFL’s fiscally juiciest stories to follow. Plus: Rite Aid exits bankruptcy and Verizon makes a big acquisition. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkle...
Sep 06, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 652
“Founder Mode” is a hot new term coined by Y Combinator founding partner Paul Graham. This and “Manager Mode” have thrown business professionals into a debate about which is better: involving yourself with your business at every step, or stepping back after hiring experienced co-workers? Today, we break down both sides. Plus: Mcdonald’s McFlurry gets a makeover and Nvidia is hemorrhaging value. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories o...
Sep 05, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 651
Labor Day Weekend, one of the biggest travel weekends of the year, was met with thousands of hotel employee walk-outs from chains like Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott. So why did these employees go on strike, how have the hotels been affected and what can we expect for the future of hotel travel? Plus: Ticketmaster gets into trouble in the UK and Canva increases pricing. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepren...
Sep 04, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 650
A bag of Doritos in the US has some dangerously different ingredients than it would in the rest of the world. This is primarily due to the operations of the FDA, which has had many policy changes since its 1906 debut. So why do American snacks have these questionable ingredients and how do companies get away with it? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Caya, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent Follow us...
Sep 03, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 649
‘Very demure… very mindful’ is making the rounds well, everywhere. The phrase, originated by a TikTok beauty creator, has caught on like wildfire and many brands are looking to lock it down via trademark. So how can online creators better own their creations and who is trying to take these terms for keeps? Plus: Gamestop will begin stocking retro games and Yelp is suing Google. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab t...
Aug 30, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 648
The acronym of the week is NEETs: not in employment, education, or training. 18-24 year olds in the US are reportedly more disillusioned now than ever when it comes to finding work and financial opportunities. So what’s causing this and what can we do to help? Plus: Lego goes sustainable and iPhone 16 is on its way. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent ...
Aug 29, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 647
Osmo is a startup that wants to give computers a sense of smell. This Google-backed company has some huge potential on its horizon- including the $60B fragrance industry and mosquito repellent. So how can this odd innovation change the world? Plus: Dublin denies Google and Seattle’s airport is reeling from a weekend cyberattack. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubs...
Aug 28, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 646
As inflation moderates in the US, there’s even better news regarding gasoline. Gas prices are going down due to high levels of oil production in the US and falling demand worldwide. Plus: a Walmart apple juice recall and a pricey Babe Ruth jersey auction. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@th...
Aug 27, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 645
Social content is hugely important for brands to reach their target audiences and gain new customers. Companies like Duolingo have received praise for their social strategies, but what are some startups that are succeeding off the back of social content? And how can you apply these strategies for your startup or business idea? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Samantha Meller, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubs...
Aug 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 644
Ronaldo Lemos is a lawyer, a professor, co-creator of Brazil’s Internet Bill of Rights, and a member of Meta’s Oversight Board. He’s here to tell us how that the board considers cases and makes recommendations regarding content moderation across Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, and how things have changed with advancements in AI. Join our host Juliett Bennett, for an in-depth conversation with Ronaldo Lemos. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent ...
Aug 25, 2024•45 min
Chick-Fil-A’s extremely successful 2023 has the company in growth mode. The big reveals for the company’s future include a faster “elevated” drive-thru service and…a foray into the entertainment industry. So how can drive-thrus get any faster and what on earth can we expect from a Chick-Fil-A streaming service? Plus: Drone delivery graces the Great Wall of China and Walmart+ looks to compete with Amazon Prime. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interestin...
Aug 23, 2024•15 min•Ep. 643
