Best Josh Reed and Stephen Masters Podcasts (2025)

Jane Wurwand, co-founder of the global skincare brand Dermalogica, joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early stage founders. Plus, Jane shares her philosophy on the importance of customer education for building a trusted brand. First we meet Camille in Virginia, who’s wondering how to scale her vegan baby food compa…

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Meridith Baer Home: Meridith Baer. She Started Over at 50 and Put Home Staging on the Map. 1:03:26

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Meridith Baer grew up on the grounds of San Quentin prison, acted in TV and movies, wrote scripts in Hollywood … and then, at 50, started over – and built one of the best known home-staging companies in real estate. Meridith’s life unfolds like a movie: As a teenager, she was forced to give up her baby for adoption. In her twenties, she was a write…

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Short memory...? Ep78 Rewarding 29:09

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Getting into a habit is all down to dopamine.By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Advice Line with Bill Creelman of Spindrift 48:59

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Bill Creelman, CEO and founder of Spindrift, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Bill and Guy talk about the importance of solving one problem at a time. First, we hear from Josh in West Hollywood, California - a pickle beer maker - who's wondering whether to drop his home-made brine to save …

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Hydro Flask: Travis Rosbach. How a thirsty surfer changed the water bottle industry 1:04:08

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What if the idea that changes your life… starts with something as ordinary as being thirsty? In 2007, Travis Rosbach walked into a sporting goods store looking for a water bottle—and stumbled onto a problem no one had solved. Plastic, BPA-lined bottles dominated the market. Metal alternatives leaked, dented, or couldn’t keep drinks cold enough. Tra…

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Short memory...? Ep77 NICE to see you 42:10

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At last! A gigantic step in the right direction.By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Advice Line with Anthony Casalena of Squarespace 48:16

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Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Anthony shares how Squarespace is leveraging AI to help people bolster their sites and digital presence more effectively. First we meet Bob in Connecticut, who’s wondering how to pump up awareness for his custom…

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Gymshark: Ben Francis. From pizza delivery to billion-dollar fitness brand. 1:16:44

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At 19, Ben Francis was lifting weights during the day and delivering pizza at night. He didn’t have money. He didn’t have fashion experience. He didn’t even know how to sew. What he did have was a front-row seat… to a new online trend. Before Instagram and influencers became a strategy, a handful of YouTubers were redefining gym culture — building …

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Short memory...? Ep76 Lost in Space 38:11

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Computer games mimic our perception of 3D reality.By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Advice Line with Chet Pipkin of Belkin International 47:28

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Chet Pipkin, former CEO and founder of the electronic goods company Belkin International, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Chet and Guy drill into why solving problems for consumers is the key to success. First, we hear from Daniel in Toronto, who’s wondering how to educate customers about…

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Backroads: Tom Hale. How a desk worker became a trailblazer in active travel 50:50

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In his 20’s, working an office job he hated, Tom woke up in the middle of the night with a wild idea: why not take people on bike trips? No playbook. No investors. Just a sense that he could make a living doing what he loved. His first trip? Four guests riding through Death Valley, pitching their own tents. From there, Backroads scaled to hotels, w…

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Short memory...? Ep75 The Doorway Effect 24:22

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Welcome to micro-memory mayhem!By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Advice Line with Tariq Farid of Edible Arrangements 50:02

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Tariq Farid the founder of Edible Arrangements joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tariq updates Guy on how he’s pivoting into a new industry while ushering in the next generation of leadership at the company. First, we hear from Jake in Virginia who’s wondering how he can make his Filipino-i…

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Babylist: Natalie Gordon. How a new mom used nap time to build a $500M business. 1:07:43

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In 2010, software engineer Natalie Gordon was pregnant– and fed up with the overwhelming baby aisles in big box stores. So she quit her computer job to code the registry she wished existed. No pink-and-blue giraffes. No allegiance to a single store. Just a universal list that let friends give the real help that new parents need—from strollers to di…

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Short memory...? Ep74 The Gorilla in the Phone Booth 23:03

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Anosognosia, aka stroke 'denial'. If you can't spell it, you're in itBy Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Advice Line with Niraj Shah of Wayfair 44:07

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Wayfair co-founder Niraj Shah joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs about how to bet on themselves – and define themselves to consumers. Plus, Niraj explains why Wayfair is expanding into large-format brick-and-mortar stores. First up, Valerie in Washington, D.C., is looking for a better way to educat…

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Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse 1:12:16

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A century ago, Jeff Braverman’s grandfather opened a peanut shop in Newark, New Jersey. By the early 2000s, the family business was doing $1M in sales and struggling to stay afloat. Jeff had a high-paying job in finance, but walked away from it to reinvent the business. His strategy? The internet. Something his dad and uncle knew nothing about. Wha…

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Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft 50:42

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Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 2012. First, Alan from England asks about the best strategy for expanding his patented shower innovation to the U.S. Then, Teri from California looks for…

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What memory...? Ep73 Personal Trainer 45:18

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Gemma Green: coaching Josh to physical recovery, with fun and attitude.By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name 1:33:47

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What happens when a charismatic home renovator marries a budding design whiz? You get the billion-dollar powerhouse that is Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Gaines’ TV show Fixer Upper became a cultural obsession, turning shiplap and farmhouse sinks into a lifestyle movement that swept America. When they walked away from that show at peak popularity, ev…

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Short memory...? Ep72 Edge of Chaos 24:52

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Clawing our way out of the wildfire.By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Advice Line with Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips 54:46

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Stacy’s Pita Chips co-founder Stacy Madison joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Stacy talks about her hard-won experience of knowing when to stick with an idea… and when to walk away. First up, Sam wants to figure out how to leverage his popular pizza instagram account into the go-to place fo…

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Faherty Brand: Alex and Mike Faherty. How Jersey Shore + Manhattan Chic grew to 80 stores. 1:13:21

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When identical twins Mike and Alex Faherty launched their clothing brand, they made a daring move– launching wholesale, retail, and online, pretty much at the same time. Investors said it was outdated, maybe even doomed. But that contrarian bet helped grow Faherty into a hugely popular brand, built on family, ingenuity, and obsession with detail. T…

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Advice Line with Michael Dubin of Dollar Shave Club 53:54

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Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Michael shares his latest career pivot into the screenwriting world. First, Benita from New Jersey asks how to create a “guerilla-style” marketing campaign to introduce customers to her specialty Syrian Cheese. Then, Brand…

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Pressbox and Tide Cleaners: Vijen Patel. The $1.99 Gamble That Built a National Brand 1:06:23

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What if the best startup isn’t sexy at all? In 2013, Vijen Patel left private equity to pursue “the least-worst idea”: dry cleaning. No patents. No app wizardry. Just laundry lockers in high-rises, ruthless unit economics, and a $1.99-a-shirt price that was seared into America’s brain. From bootstrapping routes at 5 a.m. to breaking even in 6 weeks…

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Short memory...? Ep71 Stroketrinsic 24:44

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Why our 'get-up-and-go" gets up and goes.By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Advice Line with Tony Xu of Doordash 49:13

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Tony Xu, founder of DoorDash, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tony updates Guy on his latest ventures: expanding into grocery and retail delivery - and taking on international markets. First, we hear from Ron in Portland, who’s wondering about the right time to expand his product line - f…

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Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet 1:05:06

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What if the founder of one of the internet’s most enduring brands… never wanted to run a company? In 1995, Craig Newmark was a 42-year-old computer programmer in San Francisco who simply wanted to share local tech meetups with friends. He started an email list that became Craigslist—a website that reshaped how we find jobs, apartments, and communit…

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Short memory...? Ep70 Microdosing delight 28:07

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How to consciously counteract stress after stroke.By Josh Reed and Stephen Masters

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Short memory...? Ep79 Conviction 19:50

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Advice Line with Jane Wurwand of Dermalogica (2024) 52:19

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Meridith Baer Home: Meridith Baer. She Started Over at 50 and Put Home Staging on the Map. 1:03:26

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Short memory...? Ep78 Rewarding 29:09

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Advice Line with Bill Creelman of Spindrift 48:59

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Hydro Flask: Travis Rosbach. How a thirsty surfer changed the water bottle industry 1:04:08

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Short memory...? Ep77 NICE to see you 42:10

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Advice Line with Anthony Casalena of Squarespace 48:16

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Gymshark: Ben Francis. From pizza delivery to billion-dollar fitness brand. 1:16:44

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Short memory...? Ep76 Lost in Space 38:11

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Advice Line with Chet Pipkin of Belkin International 47:28

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Backroads: Tom Hale. How a desk worker became a trailblazer in active travel 50:50

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Short memory...? Ep75 The Doorway Effect 24:22

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Advice Line with Tariq Farid of Edible Arrangements 50:02

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Babylist: Natalie Gordon. How a new mom used nap time to build a $500M business. 1:07:43

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Short memory...? Ep74 The Gorilla in the Phone Booth 23:03

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Advice Line with Niraj Shah of Wayfair 44:07

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Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse 1:12:16

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Advice Line with John Zimmer of Lyft 50:42

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What memory...? Ep73 Personal Trainer 45:18

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Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name 1:33:47

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Short memory...? Ep72 Edge of Chaos 24:52

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Advice Line with Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips 54:46

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Faherty Brand: Alex and Mike Faherty. How Jersey Shore + Manhattan Chic grew to 80 stores. 1:13:21

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Advice Line with Michael Dubin of Dollar Shave Club 53:54

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Pressbox and Tide Cleaners: Vijen Patel. The $1.99 Gamble That Built a National Brand 1:06:23

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Short memory...? Ep71 Stroketrinsic 24:44

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Advice Line with Tony Xu of Doordash 49:13

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Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet 1:05:06

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Short memory...? Ep70 Microdosing delight 28:07