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Advice Line with Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker

How I Built This · 15 Jan 2026 · 45m

What this episode covers

Warby Parker co-founder and co-CEO Neil Blumenthal joins Guy Raz to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. He advises Kimber Crandall of Pearl Pop on how to transition her non-fluoride chewable toothpaste from a niche product to mainstream adoption by leveraging specific customer tribes and sampling. He guides Brian Dement of Salt and Light Wellness on vetting franchisees for his light therapy studios, emphasizing cultural alignment and regional density. Finally, he counsels Tanner McCraney of Cowboy Country Club on delegating operational responsibilities to scale his lifestyle apparel brand.

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early-stage companies and companies scaling up

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Companies
Warby Parker, Pearl Pop, Salt and Light Wellness, Cowboy Country Club, Google, Meta, Harry's, RX Bar, Orange Theory, Stretch Lab, Bonobos
Products
Lumi Deodorant

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