Advice Line with Eric Ryan of Method

In this episode of "How I Built This Lab," host Guy Raz and serial entrepreneur Eric Ryan offer business advice to three callers. Aubrey Walaski from Transparent Hospitality seeks guidance on scaling her bakery and restaurant concept, Perenne, and finding a mentor. Maggie Gerth, founder of Props Luggage, questions whether to continue self-funding or seek outside investment to expand her product line. Matt Angorn, co-founder of Flipmits 3-in-1 Adventure Gloves, asks for advice on scaling beyond Shopify and Amazon and how to best position his product in retail stores. Eric Ryan shares his entrepreneurial insights, emphasizing the importance of design, emotional connection, and strategic partnerships, while Guy Raz provides additional advice tailored to each caller's specific challenges.