The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re joined by Kyle Hunt from HCPA to explore how to get a seat at the table when launching a new brand.   We also dive into Help My Small Business, where we review Awaange Label, a DIY eyelash extension product, offering advice on how to stand out in a saturated market and build an emotional connection with future customers.   We’d love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help—we might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode! Send your video to hello@thelazyceo.com.   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Follow Kyle Hunt: @kylehunt_ Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo   Let us know your biggest takeaways, and don’t forget to leave a review if you love the episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Poddy Fam!!   This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re joined by Kyle Hunt, the founder of HCPA, a leader in the healthcare and funding space.Kyle’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.   Growing up in foster care, he faced numerous challenges, but his determination to make a difference led him to build a company that has secured over $2 billion in funding for healthcare businesses and vulnerable individuals.   In this episode, Kyle explores his biggest challenge—staff retention. As a service-based business, employees would often leave once they gained valuable, highly poachable skills. Kyle shares how he reinvented his company culture to overcome this challenge, retain top talent, and foster an environment that drives excellence and growth.   He also dives into how he cracked the TikTok algorithm and offers valuable insights on how to structure your videos to create an emotional connection with your audience.   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast  Follow Kyle Hunt: @kylehunt_  Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo   Let us know your biggest takeaways, and don’t forget to leave a review if you love the episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re joined by Dani Atkins & Alex Babich, the couple behind Kulani Kinis, to explore how to drive organic traffic to your website as a newly established brand.   We also dive into Help My Small Business, where we review Cuddl. Bub, a stylish toddler carrier for the Velcro baby, offering advice on how to build momentum and grow visibility.   We’d love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help—we might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode! Send your video to hello@thelazyceo.com.   We want to hear from you! Let us know if you’re loving these episodes by leaving a comment or review.   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Follow Kulani Kinis: @kulanikinis Follow Alex Babich: @bikinibaron Follow Dani Atkins: @daniatkins Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Poddy Fam!!   This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re joined by Dani Atkins & Alex Babich, the couple behind Kulani Kinis, one of Australia’s most in-demand swimwear brands.   Back in 2015, Dani (an emergency psychologist) and Alex (a corporate accountant at EY) had zero experience in fashion, manufacturing, or e-commerce. But when a Hawaiian holiday exposed a gap in the market, they didn’t overthink it—they just went for it. With their vacation savings, they launched Kulani Kinis, creating swimwear that fit better, felt amazing, and stood out with bold, vibrant designs.   Rather than following the traditional path, they focused on organic growth, built a loyal community, and scaled the brand to $3–$4 million in revenue before even running social media ads. Their unconventional strategies helped them scale to be a $100M business, proving that thinking outside the box can be a major advantage. In this episode, they share why being naïve in business can be a superpower, the biggest risks they took, and what they would do differently.   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Follow Kulani Kinis: @kulanikinis Follow Alex Babich: @bikinibaron Follow Dani Atkins: @daniatkins Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re joined by Sally Obermeder from Swiish to explore how to build an organic community and create a brand that truly connects with its audience.   We also dive into S'haven, a brand redefining shaving with its Whipped Shaving Foam and razor, who is seeking advice on when the right time is to start running paid ads and how to build a strong community.   If you missed Tuesday’s episode, we dived into Sally’s journey with Swiish, her personal story of resilience, and the highs and lows of building a business while navigating life’s challenges. We also answered all your burning questions sent in by listeners—so be sure to check it out!   We’d love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video as a link, telling us about your brand and how we can help—we might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode! Send your video to hello@thelazyceo.com.   We want to hear from you! Let us know if you’re loving these episodes by leaving a comment or review.   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Stay updated with Swiish: @swiish Stay updated with Sally Obermeder: @sallyobermeder Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we catch up with Sally Obermeder to explore where SWIISH is now, after an incredible year of growth and expansion. But that's not all—we're also answering the hot, burning questions you, our listeners, sent in!   We dive into Sally’s journey with SWIISH, her personal story of resilience, and the highs and lows of building a business while navigating life's challenges.   So grab a glass of wine—just like we have—and join us for an unfiltered, insightful conversation full of real talk.   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Stay updated with SWIISH: @swiish Stay updated with Sally Obermeder: @sallyobermeder Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Help My Small Business, we’re joined by Amy and Jono Castano to give expert advice to Nikki from Mentwell—a platform offering digital gift cards for health and wellness services!   We dive into Nikki’s business, exploring how she can scale Mentwell, attract more users, and position her platform as a must-have in the wellness space!   Whether you’re a small business owner or dreaming of starting your own, there are plenty of takeaways in this episode!   If you missed Tuesday’s episode, Amy and Jono Castano shared their incredible founder story—building ACERO from the ground up—and opened up about the reality of going from ex-husband and wife to business partners! It’s a must-listen, so be sure to check it out!   We’d love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help! We might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode!   We want to hear from you! Let us know if you’re loving these new bite-sized episodes by leaving a comment or review!   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Follow Amy and Jono Castano: @amycastano @jonocastanoacero @acero Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lazy CEO, we're joined by the dynamic duo, Amy and Jono Castano, founders of ACERO.   Amy and Jono have built a fitness empire with ACERO, a brand that is redefining performance, health, and style. From ACERO Gyms, one of Australia's premier high-performance training facilities, to their global expansion with ACERO Drip—a fitness app offering customised wellness programs—they’ve been shaking up the industry. In 2023, they also launched Wear ACERO, their athleisure line, bringing functional fashion to fitness lovers everywhere.   But in this episode, we dive deep into more than just business. Amy and Jono open up about their personal journey, from being a married couple to navigating life as exes, all while running their successful businesses together. They share the challenges and lessons they've learned in balancing personal relationships with professional ambitions, and how they’ve made it work despite the changes in their personal lives.   Plus, based on your feedback, we’re splitting up episodes! Don’t miss our “Help My Small Business” segment, dropping every Thursday at 5 AM—your perfect bite-sized dose of business advice! Tune in this Thursday as Amy, Jono, and I give Nikki from Mentwell—a platform offering digital gift cards for health and wellness services—some expert advice!   Don’t miss BitchCon 2025! Tickets are available now—grab yours and join us for an event that’s set to empower and inspire entrepreneurs. Use code "poddyfam" for 20% off!   Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Follow Amy and Jono Castano: @amycastano @jonocastanoacero @acero Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re sitting down with Zara Seidler, co-founder of The Daily Aus, to hear how she took her side hustle from editing news under her desk at work to running one of the most influential youth media platforms in Australia.We dive into the wild journey of scaling The Daily Aus, proving credibility in a traditional media space, and making serious news actually consumable for Gen Z. Plus, Zara opens up about the challenges of building a media business in today’s fast-changing landscape.Plus, we’re spotlighting Bad On Paper, a small business creating cheeky, relatable greeting cards that make people laugh the moment they open a gift.We’d love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help you. We might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode.Also, don’t miss out on BitchCon 2025! Tickets are now available—grab yours here for an event that’s set to empower and inspire entrepreneurs.Connect With Us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceoFollow Zara Seidler: @zaraseidlerFollow The Daily Aus: @thedailyausStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re catching up with Lizzie Waley, founder of Sundae Body, to hear about the wild ride her brand has been on since she last joined us. From major growth milestones to landing on Walmart shelves, Lizzie gives us an inside look at what it takes to scale a business while staying true to your vision.We also dive deep into the power of trusting your gut—knowing when to say yes, when to say no, and how to navigate the overwhelming reality of a busy entrepreneurial (and personal) life. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or unsure about an opportunity, this episode is for you.Plus, we’re shining a spotlight on Ice Glow, a small business that’s redefining at-home self-care.We’d love to spotlight your business on the podcast! Send us a 1-2 minute video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help you. We might just feature you in an upcoming episode.Also, don’t miss out on BitchCon 2025! Tickets are now available to purchase for the event that’s set to empower and inspire entrepreneurs. Get yours here.Connect With UsFollow The Lazy CEO on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Lizzie Waley: @lizziewaleyFollow Sundae Body: @sundaebodyStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.