The Formula Rhode & Skims Use To Win (and how you can do it too!) Shopify President

About this episode

Harley Finkelstein discusses the strategies behind successful celebrity brands and entrepreneurship.

Why is Hailey Bieber’s Rhode a $1B empire while other celebrity brands feel like "cash grabs"? Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein, breaks down the elite playbook behind Rhode, Skims, Kylie Cosmetics, Gymshark, and Chamberlain Coffee. From the “9 Person Rule” (why your friends are keeping you broke) to the “3,872 Books” email hack that caught Gary Vee’s attention, Harley explains how the world's most successful founders actually think! No more waiting for a sign, a mentor, or 'perfect' timing. The cost of entry is $39 and a 'stupid' idea that you’re finally brave enough to start. The golden age of entrepreneurship is here - don't let it happen without you! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro00:02:18 Why You Don’t See Yourself As An Entrepreneur00:05:17 Should Everyone Try Entrepreneurship?00:07:53 Why Most People Never Start00:09:07 The One Thing That Creates Billion Dollar Businesses00:12:50 Motivation Doesn’t Last… This Does00:13:56 Finding Your Ikigai (Life’s Work)00:16:32 “You’re Changing Women’s Lives”00:18:18 Chasing People You Admire00:22:31 Fiverr Ad00:23:42 How To Get Anyone’s Attention00:27:42 Do Creators Have A Peak?00:30:26 Do You Need An Audience To Win?00:33:59 Why…

People in this episode

Host: Maggie Sellers Reum

Guest: Harley Finkelstein

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• celebrity brands
• business strategies
• motivation
• AI in business

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• celebrity brands
• business success
• AI shopping
• motivation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rhode, Skims, Kylie Cosmetics, Gymshark, Chamberlain Coffee

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