How I Destroyed This

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How I Destroyed This

Ever wondered what happens when the entrepreneurial dream meets reality? It's not all success stories and smooth sailing. Welcome to 'How I Destroyed This,' where your hosts and fellow entrepreneurs, Tracy Komlos and Carli Blum dive deep into the gritty, not-so-glamorous side of starting a business. From financial collapses to unexpected setbacks, we explore the struggles, and downright disasters that happen behind the scenes. The juicy stuff that rarely makes the highlight reel. The real stories about how failure can actually become the most important lesson on the road to success. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with insights on transforming obstacles into innovative opportunities. Come along for the ride as we share our personal journeys, talk to fellow founders, and celebrate the resilience that comes from taking big risks and following your dreams. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. OCT 9

    Under the sheets with Ariel Kaye from Parachute Home

    This week, join us as Ariel Kaye, the visionary founder of Parachute Home, delves into her journey of transforming a simple idea into a powerhouse brand. Ariel opens up about the challenges and triumphs of fundraising, the realities of entrepreneurial burnout, and her unique take on the three essential activities for your bed. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  2. OCT 2

    Tracy's Story Part 4- Unexpected Contractions and Beautiful Expansions

    Part 4 of Tracy's journey. In this episode we dive into the complexities and the many hard lessons learned of starting a business with friends. Tracy shares how her (not so healthy) love of sugar led to the creation of her latest venture, Sugarless. This episode offers a deep dive into the emotional landscape of entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and the profound growth that happens through suffering. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. SEP 30

    Carli's Story Part 4 - The Sun Sets on Sunscoop

    Part 4 Carli's Sunscoop Journey. The final chapter. Moving from pints into a brand new novelty item led to big momentum, but even bigger challenges. We learn about how she tirelessly fought to save her business, and how a series of problems snowballed into the downfall of the company. Carli shares the lessons she learned through the crushing emotional journey, and how it's helped shape her perspective on entrepreneurship and life in general. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  4. SEP 25

    Tracy's Story Part 3 - From Parasites to Purpose

    Part 3 of Tracy's journey. In this episode, Tracy opens up about the intense chapter of her life where health issues took over, leading to a self-diagnosed battle with parasites. She shares how the failure of western medicine pushed her toward holistic healing, including parasite cleanses in Bali and finding undeniable proof in a very unexpected way. Tracy’s journey through holistic healing fueled her passion for wellness and personal growth, turning adversity into purpose.  For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  5. SEP 23

    Carli's Story Part 3 - Operation Distribution

    Part 3 of Carli's Sunscoop Journey. This one has it all – expansion, a Whole Foods scoop shop, COVID, a cross-country move, Sunscoop's West Coast debut, an acquisition offer, and even a love story – with lots of lessons along the way. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  6. SEP 18

    Tracy's Story Part 2 - Getting Paid to Travel the World

    Part 2 of Tracy's journey. New beginnings, setting boundaries and getting paid to travel the world. Tracy shares her journey as an early “travel influencer” to launching an international retreat business with a global community of over 35,000. She shares her first hand experienced of how Covid killed travel businesses and an ego death that lead to yet another new beginning. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  7. SEP 16

    Carli's Story Part 2 - Ice Cream Headache

    Part 2 of Carli’s Sunscoop journey. As her ice cream business begins to takeoff, Carli navigates the highs and lows of her new business partnership, and gains the confidence to run it on her own. She shares what it takes to go from a popup to the freezer aisles of Whole Foods, and rebrands with a new name...even if it wasn’t by choice. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  8. SEP 11

    Tracy's Story Part 1 - What Is Happiness?

    Part 1 of Tracy's journey. We learn the early days of Tracy’s entrepreneurial spirit from negotiating deals with her dad at 5 to hustling club bouncers at 16 and how a trip to India at 19 changed the whole trajectory of her life. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  9. SEP 11

    Carli's Story Part 1- Allergic to Success

    Part 1 of Carli's Sunscoop journey. We learn more about Carli's failures as an employee of every job she ever worked, her extensive list of food allergies, and how life lead her from the world of fashion to starting an ice cream company. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  10. SEP 11

    A Leap of Faith

    In the first episode, Carli and Tracy introduce themsleves and the reasons why they started this podcast. They say a little prayer, share some laughs, get vulnerable, and set the stage for what to expect in the upcoming episodes. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  11. SEP 9

    TRAILER

    Ever wondered what happens when the entrepreneurial dream meets reality? It's not all success stories and smooth sailing. Welcome to 'How I Destroyed This,' where your hosts and fellow entrepreneurs, Tracy Komlos and Carli Blum dive deep into the gritty, not-so-glamorous side of starting a business. From financial collapses to unexpected setbacks, we explore the struggles, and downright disasters that happen behind the scenes. The juicy stuff that rarely makes the highlight reel. The real stories about how failure can actually become the most important lesson on the road to success. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with insights on transforming obstacles into innovative opportunities. Come along for the ride as we share our personal journeys, talk to fellow founders, and celebrate the resilience that comes from taking big risks and following your dreams. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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Ever wondered what happens when the entrepreneurial dream meets reality? It's not all success stories and smooth sailing. Welcome to 'How I Destroyed This,' where your hosts and fellow entrepreneurs, Tracy Komlos and Carli Blum dive deep into the gritty, not-so-glamorous side of starting a business. From financial collapses to unexpected setbacks, we explore the struggles, and downright disasters that happen behind the scenes. The juicy stuff that rarely makes the highlight reel. The real stories about how failure can actually become the most important lesson on the road to success. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with insights on transforming obstacles into innovative opportunities. Come along for the ride as we share our personal journeys, talk to fellow founders, and celebrate the resilience that comes from taking big risks and following your dreams. For more, follow the show on Instagram @howidestroyedthis Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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