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Marginally Better S01E13: The Waiting Game Winners
Americans spend 37 billion hours a year waiting—about 118 hours per person—but smart brands are turning that dead time into delight. In this episode of Marginally Better, Joe Taylor, Jr. breaks down the psychology of waiting (why underpromising and overdelivering works, why occupied time feels shorter, and why fairness matters), and shows how Disney, Trader…
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Search & Replace S04E15: Hannah Pleasant
From navigating the challenges of starting a business to becoming a part of her customers’ special moments, Hannah Pleasant’s story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of following your passion.
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Search & Replace S03E22: Erin Baumgartner
Discover how Erin Baumgartner’s vision intersects with the latest trends in meal delivery services and how she’s navigating the challenges of building a sustainable business.
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Search & Replace S03E18: Wisdom & Cherie Jzar
What started as a quest for self-sufficiency blossomed into a thriving urban farming business. Facing the challenges of urban agriculture as non-traditional farmers, they built Deep Roots to grow crops and provide resources and support for a diverse community of growers.
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Search & Replace S03E04: Oliver Pau
During quarantine, Oliver Pau came up with the idea of creating his ideal job in the food industry by combining his passion for food and helping the environment. So he founded Dojo Fresh, a business that offers plant-based options using seitan, a wheat-based protein common in Asian cooking. Although unfamiliar with the industry, Oliver took…
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Search & Replace S02E15: Chandra Metz
Weight Loss Surgery was the last resort for Chandra Metz. She was nearly 400 pounds when she realized she wanted to be around for her children and needed to make a desperate change. Her doctors recommended Bariatric Surgery in her situation as a long-term solution. Now ten years postoperative, Chandra maintains a weight loss of…
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Search & Replace S02E11: Sumita Kumar
How healthy is your first meal of the day? Sumita Kumar noticed the breakfast most Americans eat is anything but nutritious, and she wanted better for her family. This led her on a journey of creating her own plant protein and superfood blend that can be added to your breakfast – and the birth of…
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Search & Replace Episode S01E12: Jazz Glastra
Would you believe the solution to shrinking your waistline can be found by balancing your budget? When Jazz Glastra added up the monthly costs of dining out, she was shocked to learn she was spending more at restaurants than on rent! By making smarter, budget-friendly and healthier meal preparations at home, she and her husband…
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The Build #33: Insecurity
Megha Kulshreshtha took what she learned as a corporate data analyst and focused on the growing problem of food insecurity in America’s urban centers. She launched an organization that is using mobile technology to make it easier to collect food donations on demand so they can reach people who need them the most. Together we…