Podcast · 182 episodes
Problem Solvers
by Entrepreneur Media · English
You have business problems. This show has solutions. Each week, Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief Jason Feifer digs deep with entrepreneurs and CEOs — identifying the major problems they faced, the solutions that worked, and how YOU can put them to use in your business. No fluff, all tactics. Let’s solve your problems.
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Jon Taffer's Complete Guide to FranchisingJason Pfeiffer (Entrepreneur Magazine) interviews John Taffer (Bar Rescue) about franchising—why it’s attractive now, how to evaluate franchise opportunities, and what strong franchisors do…28 Sep 2026 · 50 min
The Forbidden Love Every Founder FeelsFounders’ “forbidden love” for their initial idea, and how Raj Mehra pivoted from a voice-first concept to Sage’s current senior-care platform by listening to users and matching solutions to market…20 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Why Data-Driven Is a TrapThe episode argues that “data-driven” can become a trap when leaders treat data as a source of certainty and optimization, causing companies to stay stuck in known patterns.14 Sep 2026 · 29 min
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Jon Taffer's Complete Guide to FranchisingJason Pfeiffer (Entrepreneur Magazine) interviews John Taffer (Bar Rescue) about franchising—why it’s attractive now, how to evaluate franchise opportunities, and what strong franchisors do…28 Sep 2026 · 50 min · 20 chapters
The Forbidden Love Every Founder FeelsFounders’ “forbidden love” for their initial idea, and how Raj Mehra pivoted from a voice-first concept to Sage’s current senior-care platform by listening to users and matching solutions to market…20 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 17 chapters
Why Data-Driven Is a TrapThe episode argues that “data-driven” can become a trap when leaders treat data as a source of certainty and optimization, causing companies to stay stuck in known patterns.14 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Pat Flynn asks "How Do You Sell A Personal Brand"Pat Flynn (Smart Passive Income) announces he sold his personal-brand business and explains how to transfer a relationship-driven brand without abandoning the community.7 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 19 chapters
How a Dying Arcade Brand Became a Nostalgia MachineThe episode is about how Papa Shot, an arcade-style basketball game brand founded in 1981, was revived after sales declined in the decade before it was acquired.31 Aug 2026 · 34 min · 19 chapters
Why Your Feedback Isn't LandingThe episode argues that “feedback” often fails because people treat it as a reaction (distress/annoyance) instead of development—helping someone grow through specific, factual observations and…24 Aug 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
How to Be Irreplaceable In an AI WorldHow entrepreneurs and workers can stay “irreplaceable” as AI spreads—arguing AI changes tasks, not human capability.17 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 10 chapters
You're Wasting an Hour a Day Doing ThisThe “25th Hour” idea—leaders waste about an hour a day by giving away time to unnecessary meetings, events, long conversations, vague language (“maybe/sort of”), and fear-driven overcontrol.10 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 6 chapters
Why This CEO's Billion Dollar Idea Almost Didn't Survive Its Own PilotTerraCycle founder/CEO Tom Szaki explains how Loop—an ambitious reusable packaging system—nearly failed despite strong consumer love, and what changed to make it scalable.3 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
How Pacsun Turned Customers Into a Sales ForcePacSun’s strategy for turning social media attention into sales by building an “operating system” for co-creation with Gen Z, not just marketing.27 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
Stop Dabbling: How High Performers Choose One Path and Go All InHigh performers sustain excellence by committing to one path (“don’t dabble”), while still allowing an early phase of scanning for the right fit.20 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Naveen Jain on Solving Any ProblemHow entrepreneurs solve problems by asking better, counterintuitive questions—challenging assumptions, finding root causes, and reframing “weaknesses” as assets.13 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
GoRuck's Founders on Why Community Makes You Future-ProofGoRuck co-founders Jason and Emily McCarthy explain rucking (walking with a heavy backpack) and how GoRuck’s design aims to make weight feel “high and tight” on the back, including lumbar support and…6 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
How to Make People Understand YouHow to communicate so people understand and act—by identifying gaps between your jargon and your audience’s knowledge, then rewriting your pitch using four filters: measurable, statable,…29 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
How Columbia Sportswear Stands Out in a Crowded MarketColumbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle explains how the brand differentiates in a crowded outdoor apparel market using humor and viral “stunt” marketing, especially the Flat Earth Challenge, to create an…22 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Snoop Dogg’s Ice Cream? Here’s the StrategyHow Dr. Bombay (Snoop Dogg’s ice cream brand) built a celebrity-backed food business using strategy, authenticity, and retail data—plus why “reach” isn’t enough without operations and product…15 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Ciara Launches A Juice to Solve A Common Parenting ProblemEntrepreneur Magazine’s Problem Solvers episode centers on Ciara (Sierra) and CPG builder Chris Koch launching Frosh, a juice brand positioned as “the first juice in a box of protein.” Topic: solving…8 Jun 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
How To Sustain High Performance - Sami Inkinen of Virta HealthHow to sustain “high performance” as a founder by closing the gap between outward success and inward well-being, using mission clarity and personal systems for resilience.1 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Why Most Founders Can't Grow Past 25 EmployeesWhy founders often stall at 25 employees—because the founder’s communication and decision-making model stops working, creating bottlenecks and requiring active retraining to delegate effectively.25 May 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
How Burger King Is Making a ComebackBurger King’s comeback strategy, centered on listening to customers directly, acknowledging past shortcomings, and pairing “vulnerability” with operational improvements, franchisee investment, and…18 May 2026 · 43 min · 13 chapters
What Is Your Time Worth?The episode “What Is Your Time Worth?” focuses on how entrepreneurs and service providers should price their work based on the distance between a client’s pain and desired dream, not on fear or…11 May 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Tetris: Building a Brand Beyond the BlockHow Tetris’ CEO, Maya Rogers, expands the classic puzzle brand beyond video games while protecting its core gameplay IP.4 May 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
How to Find Your First CustomersHow to move from “a solution looking for a problem” to finding first customers, using product engagement and user discovery (GEM model: growth, engagement, monetization).27 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 12 chapters
Stop Being InterchangeableHow entrepreneurs and professionals can stop being “interchangeable” and become “singular/irreplaceable” by owning a distinct perspective, problem, and platform; also how to make ideas “ownable”…20 Apr 2026 · 21 min · 9 chapters