Episodes

  • How a Michelin chef created a wine brand in a struggling industry

    How a Michelin chef created a wine brand in a struggling industry
    Jul 10 2025
    Is now the worst—or best—time to launch a business in a struggling industry? This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, chef & Valette Wines owner Dustin Valette joins the show to answer the question: How do you build a business in a struggling industry? Valette shares his family’s story of immigrating to the United States during the early 1900s, settling in Sonoma County, and how that ultimately inspired him to become a restaurateur and owner of a winery. He and Gore discuss the current struggles facing the wine industry and Valette shares his tips for entrepreneurs looking to set their businesses apart so they can still thrive amid challenging times. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Listen again: Advice for entrepreneurs: How to break into dominated markets

    Listen again: Advice for entrepreneurs: How to break into dominated markets
    Jul 3 2025
    Revisit this inspiring conversation on The Big Idea as Elizabeth Gore chats with Warby Parker CEO Neil Blumenthal about disrupting an entire industry. This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Warby Parker co-CEO and co-founder Neil Blumenthal answers the question: How do I make my brand stand out in a dominated industry? Gore and Blumenthal look at the entrepreneur's early days with Warby Parker and the innovative and "bizarre" moves he and his business partners took to become one of the top-selling eyewear brands in the country. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Why military veterans make great CEOs

    Why military veterans make great CEOs
    Jun 26 2025
    From public duty to private enterprise, a role in service can shape unstoppable entrepreneurs. This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, former veteran and Congressman Patrick Murphy joins the show to answer the question: How does a role in service help entrepreneurs? Murphy - the co-host of the Yahoo Finance video podcast Warrior Money - talks with Gore about US veterans and how some of the most successful CEOs in this country got their start in the military. Not only do the pair break down some qualities that make incredible entrepreneurs, but also share resources for veterans looking to start their own business. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.comYahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Listen again: T.D. Jakes' No. 1 rule for business partnerships

    Listen again: T.D. Jakes' No. 1 rule for business partnerships
    Jun 19 2025
    Listen back to this inspiring episode of The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore from when Elizabeth chatted with T.D. Jakes Group Chairman & CEO T.D. Jakes. This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, T.D. Jakes Group Chairman & CEO T.D. Jakes joins Elizabeth Gore to answer the question: How do I do well by doing good? How can an entrepreneur succeed while also giving back to their community? Gore and Jakes break down his real estate ventures and the Big Idea behind his specific mixed-use housing model that is helping communities in Texas and other cities grow. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    24 mins
  • AI isn't just for Big Tech: What it means for small businesses

    AI isn't just for Big Tech: What it means for small businesses
    Jun 12 2025
    Running a small business is hard. Let AI make it easier. This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Exer AI Co-Founder and CEO Zaw Thet joins the show to answer the question: How can AI grow my business? From calendar management to time management, Thet breaks down all of AI’s capabilities and best practices so entrepreneurs can use it to maximize their time and help grow their businesses. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.comYahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • Rebecca Minkoff’s boss advice for putting your name on a brand

    Rebecca Minkoff’s boss advice for putting your name on a brand
    Jun 5 2025
    This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, noted fashion designer and entrepreneur Rebecca Minkoff joins the show to answer the question: How do you leverage your personal brand for a product? Minkoff shares her experience as a multi-hyphenate fashion designer, podcaster, author, and media personality and the best ways for entrepreneurs to find success when their names are tied to their business ventures. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Funding a restaurant is a beast - here's how one chef tackled it

    Funding a restaurant is a beast - here's how one chef tackled it
    May 29 2025
    This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, chef and restaurateur Russell Jackson joins the show to answer the question: How do I fund a small business? Jackson breaks down all the different ways he has financed his restaurants in the past and offers his pros and cons to the different methods, especially for small business owners. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.comYahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Want to enter a new industry? Expect to build your own rules

    Want to enter a new industry? Expect to build your own rules
    May 22 2025
    This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Garden Society Founder & CEO Erin Gore joins the show to answer the question: How do I build a new industry? Both women look back at The Garden Society’s history, the challenges Gore faced as she entered a budding new industry, and how pivoting lead to her company’s success. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
    Show More Show Less
    24 mins