The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

Hey poddy fam! Today I got to sit down and chat with Kristy Chong, founder of Modibodi. She saw the need to an alternative to disposable and uncomfortable solutions for periods and incontinence, so set out to create an entirely new solution and revolutionised the category by launching leak-proof underwear.Since then, that one pair has since grown into a whole new category of sustainable, reusable absorbent apparel.Modibodi sales grew from 500K in 2016 to $58M in sales by end 2021 and in 2022, Kristy sold Modibodi to a Swedish company for... wait for it... $140 million dollars! And since then, has shifted her focus to investing in women-led businesses and philanthropy. Kristy is an amazing woman, on an incredible mission. Alright, let's get into it!@modibodi @thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special monthly episode, we're diving headfirst into a lively Q&A session with yours truly. Thanks to our amazing podcast community we have even more insightful questions, and today, we're pulling back the curtain to address the topics that matter most to you.From navigating growing pains in your business, hiring the right people for the right roles & making sure your social presence has as much impact as possible... we'll cover it all and then some. So, grab a cozy seat, your favourite beverage, and join us by the virtual fireside as we embark on this candid and casual episode. It's time to dive deep, share laughs as I share my insights as a fellow entrepreneur who's been through it all. Don't miss out on the chance to have your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. It's time to make your dreams a reality! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam, I have a very special guest for you today! It's none other but one of my fellow Shark, Sabri Suby. And yes, in case you missed it, the first episode of our Shark Tank Australia is airing tonight at 7:30.Sabri is the founder of King Kong, Australia’s fastest-growing full-service digital marketing agency, author of the international best seller Sell Like Crazy and you probably have definitely have seen Sabri via one of their Facebook ads (yes that's him walking the walk).Sabri launched his business, King Kong, in 2014 as a $50 venture from his bedroom in Australia’s Byron Bay. The business is now valued at $72m! Sabri successfully carved out a niche in a very fragmented and crowded industry by guaranteeing results via a unique return on investment "or he doesn't get paid" model King Kong has over 200,000+ customers in 136 different countries. They have generated over $7.8 billion in sales for their customers and has taught more than 400,000 people through its seminars, content, and training sessions.Sabri's one of the most focused people I know, he seriously knows his shit and I've already learnt so much from him in the tank and in this episode!@thelazyceo_podcast@sabrisuby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam! Today I have a very special episode with Daniel Flynn, one of the visionary founders behind Thankyou. Prepare to be inspired as we uncover the story and mission behind Thankyou and we go right back to the very beginning to 2008 where Daniel, Justine and Jarryd founded Thankyou to help bridge the gap between extreme poverty and extreme consumerism. It's a brand you would see in Coles, Woolies and even 7/11 that has given over $18.1M back to those who are in need. This isn't any regular business though, the Thankyou Group is 100% owned by the Thankyou Charitable Trust which distributes funds to their impactful change makers. Just like every episode, Daniel talks us through the highs and lows of his journey to success. What started as a "simple" water bottle, grew into an array of products designed for multi use - to put an end to over consumption and be kinder to humans and the environment! This is definitely one for the books, let's get into it!@thankyouaus@thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I sit down Evette Hess, founder of Makeup Cartel Brands - which consists of 4 brands, PONi Cosmetics, Lip Heroes, Sun Skills and the most well-known of course being Esmi Skin Minerals. Evette's career started in beauty therapy and through her time working in beauty therapy and cosmetic therapy, she saw a gaps in the market which led to her building her own brands to fill those gaps. And as you know there's no better catalyst for starting a business then finding a problem and creating the solution! You've probably seen Esmi in Sephoras, where theyre ranked as a top 10 brand and their iconic blue Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum was the #1 best selling serum in the Australia and New Zealand stores nationally. Okay let's get into it!@esmiskinminerals @skinwhispering @thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I chat with Raquel Bouris, founder of Who Is Elijah - the independant fragrance house that is taking the industry by storm! Who Is Elijah occupies a previous gap in the luxury parfume industry, built on cruelty free, genderLESS foundations & hand-filled in Sydney. Since launching in 2018, the brand has grown astronomically with a valuation of $20M and YoY growth of 150%. Today - they are stocked in roughly 600 stores across Australia, NZ & US and sell a bottle of their popular NOMAD every 5 minutes in Australia.@whoiselijahparfum@thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam, today I speak to the mastermind behind My Muscle Chef, Tushar Menon. If you live in Australia, I'm sure you will have definitely tried one of their meals. My Muscle Chef sells 2 million meals a month and is turning over 200 million dollar a year. In this episode, we talk about how he started, the hustle that drove the business forward, the importance of putting customers in the centre of everything you do, and super interestingly - the thing that he did to grow the business from a 20 million dollar business to a $150 million business. You won't want to miss this!@mymusclechef@thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special monthly episode, we're shaking things up a bit and diving headfirst into a lively Q&A session with yours truly. Our amazing podcast community has been buzzing with insightful questions, and today, we're pulling back the curtain to address the topics that matter most to you. From growing a social following for your business, finding the right suppliers & manufactures for your brand and learning from past business ventures... we'll cover it all and then some. So, grab a cozy seat, your favourite beverage, and join us by the virtual fireside as we embark on this candid and casual episode. It's time to dive deep, share laughs as I share my insights as a fellow entrepreneur who's been through it all. Don't miss out on the chance to have your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. It's time to make your dreams a reality! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam, hold on to your socks, cos they're going to be knocked of when you hear about the success of today's guest, Lizzie Waley, the co-founder of Sundae Body. Launched just 2 years ago, Sundae Body has already made 20 million dollars in sales! Sundae Body is a body care product that is known for its infamous whipped cream can design and fun flavour body washes. Before the brand even launched and had a website, they secured ranging in 1200 stores across Australia, including Woolies and Priceline. In this episode, Lizzie talks about how they were able to break into what was previously such a stale industry, how she created a whole segment by coming in at a higher price point but smashed it, how she focused on the gifting experience to create their buzz, and of course, how she got stocked by so many stores - I actually learnt so much about the business model of working with distributors! [And btw sorry I'm more nasally and sniffly than usual, the hay fever got me that day.] @sundaebody @lizziewaley Join our podcast community via our ⁠Insta⁠! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I talk to the very dynamic duo Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano. They created the cult brand Booby Tape, which literally does what the name suggests, they created a revolutionary product - the world's first breast lift tape. Booby Tape is now an 8-figure business and stocked in over 20,000 stores. We talk about their entrepreneurial journey with this being their 3rd business, how they got the biggest celebrities to attend their events and wear their products, how to deal with copycats and how to stay ahead of the game. These girls are absolute powerhouses and you are going to love this episode!@thelazyceo_podcast@boobytape@biancaandbridgett@bridgettrocca@biancaroccisano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.