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Boom or Bust
Stories of business legends, failures, and lessons in between. Learn more about what makes or breaks a business! Will it be a Boom or Bust?
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9 episodi
How KATSEYE’s GAP Ad Beat American Eagle
GAP’s viral “Better in Denim” ad featuring girl group KATSEYE took over TikTok, while American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney campaign sparked backlash over i...
Duolingo: How the Green Owl Lost Its Way
Once hailed as the king of language learning apps, Duolingo captured millions of users with its gamified lessons and iconic green owl mascot. But in r...
Yahoo: The Fall of the Internet Giant
Explore the dramatic rise and fall of Yahoo—once the internet’s gatekeeper. From missed billion-dollar acquisitions to strategic missteps, this episod...
Toys 'R' Us: The Fall of a Toy Empire
Toys "R" Us rose fast—and fell hard. From nostalgic glory to e-commerce missteps and financial collapse, discover the lessons behind one of the bigges...
Amazon: From Bookstore to Global Giant
Discover how Jeff Bezos turned a garage startup into a global empire. From selling books online to dominating cloud computing, retail, and even space,...
New Coke: The Risky Rebranding That Backfired
In 1985, Coca-Cola changed its iconic formula—and sparked nationwide outrage. This episode unpacks the bold move, the backlash, and the powerful lesso...
From College Dropout to Billionaire: The Story of Canva’s Founder
From college dropout to billionaire, Melanie Perkins defied the odds to build Canva — the design platform that took on Adobe and won. Discover how a s...
Theranos: When a Lie Becomes a Billion-Dollar Business
Elizabeth Holmes promised to revolutionize healthcare with Theranos—a device that could run hundreds of tests from a single drop of blood. Investors p...
The Rise and Fall of Blockbuster: A Cautionary Tale
Blockbuster ruled the video rental world—until Netflix came along. In this episode, we break down how Blockbuster’s failure to adapt led to its $6 bil...