🌟 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🌟

I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Danny Klein, VP Editorial Director at WTWH Media (QSR, FSR Magazines), for a conversation that I can't stop thinking about.

We covered so much ground:

💡 How a “breathless” review turned into a rallying cry for differentiation

🤝 Why building a community beats chasing clicks

🛡️ Why authenticity is a business superpower

🎤 And how sometimes, true leadership is handing the mic to others and cheering them on

The conversation is a great reminder that leadership isn't about a title. It’s about taking care of the people who put their trust in you.

There’s so much wisdom packed into this episode, along with a few heartwarming stories about dogs, dads, and daring to try 🐾💛

#BusinessOfJoy #Leadership #Community #Innovation #Authenticity #Podcast

Brand reinvention is about so much more than products! Sharon Price John is the CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, but she's also a storyteller, an innovator, and an empathetic leader who knows how to build real connection.

Sharon’s journey spans Barbie, Mattel, Hasbro, and now Build-A-Bear — but what ties it all together is how she leads: with purpose, clarity, and compassion.

In this conversation, we covered:

🧸 How Build-A-Bear evolved into a multigenerational brand with 40% of sales from teens and adults

🎓 What the toy industry can teach all of us about innovation, speed, and reinvention

📦 An amazing “box of love” story that will melt your heart (and change how you think about leadership)

📕 Get Sharon’s book, Stories & Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Heart-Unlock-Personal-Create/dp/1950863441

#leadership #brandstrategy #innovation #thebusinessofjoy

#buildabear #retail

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS! 🚨

💡 Each episode now ends with my So What? Now What? to help create the insights to actions!

🎉 We’re rebranding to The Business of Joy Podcast!

A business podcast where C-suite leaders and change-makers share real stories and strategies on how joy✨, purpose, and human connection fuel the top line and bottom line.

What better way to start Season 5 with the GOAT of the restaurant industry …. Drumroll please… none other than industry legend Greg Creed! 🙌

Greg is the former CEO of Yum Brands, and in this conversation, he shares lessons he’s collected throughout his time working with powerhouse brands like KFC, Taco Bell, and Unilever!

We dive into all this and so much more:

✅ How his unconventional way of mowing the grass as a kids was foreshadowing of his work style to come

✅ How the most important assets aren’t on the balance sheet - brand value and human capital

✅ Timeless lessons for leaders and aspiring CEOs – do the jobs that people don’t want to do