All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Jump In

    Howard Schultz didn’t have an MBA or an Ivy League degree, but he had a dream of building an enduring company. He tells you how to face self-doubt when starting your journey as an entrepreneur.

  • S01E02 Values and Profits Are Not Enemies

    Howard shares the origin story of Starbucks, and how he built a company where values and profit are not in conflict.

  • S01E03 Be Curious

    Learn why intellectual curiosity, learning on the job, and finding a mentor are important for every entrepreneur.

  • S01E04 Don't Pioneer. Disrupt.

    Howard shares his thoughts on a question he gets from entrepreneurs: Should I disrupt an existing category or start a new one?

  • S01E05 Focus and Get in the Mud

    Learn why leaders of every organization must establish priorities and understand the intricacies of their business.

  • S01E06 Find the Right Investors

    Howard shares his advice on how to find the right investors for your business and what to communicate to a potential investor.

  • S01E07 Coffee Break

    Take a coffee break with Howard as he teaches you how he makes his favorite French press coffee.

  • S01E08 Overinvest in Culture

    Howard defines what culture means to him and ways to maintain a healthy balance.

  • S01E09 Hire a Values-Based Team

    Your primary job as CEO will be to hire a team that shares your values. Howard shares his approach to accomplishing this.

  • S01E10 Don't Manage. Lead.

    People don’t want to be managed. Howard gives advice on how to effectively lead your team.

  • S01E11 Cannibalize Yourself

    Howard shares ways to stay ahead of the competition by cannibalizing your core business.

  • S01E12 Real Leadership: What Do You Do in Crisis?

    Hear how Howard led Starbucks through a crisis in 2008, and why it’s important to earn success everyday.

  • S01E13 Onward

    Howard gives you parting advice on knowing when is the right time to make the leap and start your business.