In this episode of Founder2Founder, Chris Meade sits down with Kevin O'Leary, a successful entrepreneur and investor also known as "Mr. Wonderful”, appearing on shows such as Dragons' Den and Shark Tank. Kevin dives into the current landscape of advertising, explaining why he's pivoting his portfolio companies towards television through his new platform, WonderAds. He breaks down how TV has become a powerful yet under-utilized channel for brands looking to scale cost-effectively, offering a competitive edge over rising social media costs. Kevin also discusses the critical components of successful brand scaling, the importance of mastering Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), and why multi-channel strategies are essential for long-term growth. He closes with valuable insights on entrepreneurship, including how to prioritize signal over noise, the art of listening, and the necessity of knowing when to pivot. Join Chris and Kevin as they uncover the strategies behind building resilient brands, leveraging television for growth, and the key principles every entrepreneur should know.  Don’t forget to subscribe, share with a fellow founder, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode.Chapters: 01:40 – Why TV Advertising is Making a Comeback 02:48 – Introducing WonderAds: TV for Emerging Brands 03:34 – Measuring Success on TV: CAC and ROAS 04:02 – Why Brands Give Up on TV Too Early 04:27 – Television’s Cost Efficiency vs. Social Media 04:52 – Mastering Customer Acquisition Costs 05:58 – The Importance of Personal Branding for Founders 07:08 – Building for Both Retail and Direct-to-Consumer 08:19 – Retail Rollouts: How to Secure and Succeed 10:35 – Signal vs. Noise: How to Focus Your Time 13:33 – The Art of Pivoting When Things Go Wrong 14:06 – Planning Liquidity Events and Exits 15:06 – Industries Ripe for Disruption: Healthy Snacks and Beverages 15:52 – Kevin’s Background in Photography and Film 16:52 – Embracing Discomfort: Why Founders Should Take Risks 17:39 – Lessons from Kevin's Mother: Integrity and Trust Guest Links: Website: <a href="https://kevinoleary.com/">https://kevinoleary.com</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevinolearytv/?hl=en"> @kevinolearytv</a> <a href="https://www.getsaral.com/demo">SARAL: Get your free trial here: https://www.getsaral.com/demo</a>Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spivak/">@‌Spivak</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-spivak1/">Linkedin</a> The Founders Club Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefoundersclub/">@‌TheFoundersClub</a> Website <a href="https://www.foundersclubofficial.com/">www.foundersclubofficial.com </a> Founder2Founder: TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@founder2founderpodcast">@‌Founder2FounderPodcast</a> Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKqcsrehnT78pKq9srJiLuw">@‌Founder2Founder.Podcast</a>

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Chris Meade sits down with Kevin O'Leary, a successful entrepreneur and investor also known as "Mr. Wonderful”, appearing on shows such as Dragons' Den and Shark Tank. Kevin dives into the current landscape of advertising, explaining why he's pivoting his portfolio companies towards television through his new platform, WonderAds. He breaks down how TV has become a powerful yet under-utilized channel for brands looking to scale cost-effectively, offering a c...

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