The Wonder of WOOO

Join us as we explore the tension between private equity and the principles of Wooo (Winning Others Over and Over). Using the case study of Subway and its acquisition by Roark Capital, we examine how…

Hosts Darryl and Ed review a new Frosted Flakes cereal-flavored milk product, sharing their initial impressions, conducting a tasting, and analyzing the branding and target market in this 'WOOO or Po…

In this episode, Darryl and Ed discuss managing the costs of pursuing excellence. They explore trade-offs, emphasizing intentionality and reminders of rewards to maintain joy. The hosts provide advic…

Hosts Darryl and Ed Howie discuss strategies for business leaders to handle loud criticism, drawing from personal experiences. They explore validating feedback, separating emotions from facts, and de…

In this episode, Darryl and Ed discuss inspiring more joy as a leader. They define weariness and its impact, then provide practical steps for leaders to overcome it, like seeking rest and reweighing …

Darryl and Ed explore the collaboration between Little Debbie and Blue Bell Ice Cream, discussing brand extensions and cross-promotions. They taste the new Blue Bell Oat Milk Cream Pie ice cream and …

Hosts Darryl and Ed explore the concept of 'share of stomach' - the idea that no product can fully satisfy a customer. They discuss how this impacts businesses, from mattresses to groceries, and prov…

Hosts Darryl and Ed explore how Discount Tire's exceptional service creates lifelong customer loyalty, even in a seemingly mundane industry. They share personal stories and insights to provide practi…

In this special edition of The Wonder of WOOO, hosts Darryl and Ed explore the unique brand and product positioning of Liquid Death a canned, mountain water company that is disrupting the crowded bev…

In this episode of the Wonder of WOOO podcast, hosts Darryl Zavodny and Ed Howie discuss the recent hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager of the US Men's National Soccer Team. They analyze…

Hosts Darryl and Ed discuss the unique ManningCast, where NFL stars Peyton and Eli Manning provide an interactive, behind-the-scenes look at Monday Night Football. They analyze the addition of coach …

Elections and market shifts may grab headlines, but when it comes to building lasting connections, WOOO is the constant people seek. In this episode, Ed and Darryl look at how, regardless of who wins…

Darryl and Ed discuss hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's billion-dollar investment in Nike, analyzing the brand's challenges and speculating how Ackman's involvement could impact Nike's future. The hos…

In this episode, Darryl & Ed analyze Starbucks' hiring of Brian Nichol as CEO, discussing his success at Chipotle and how his approach could impact Starbucks. They provide insights on maintaining a c…

Darryl and Ed discuss the need for funeral homes to embrace 'WOOO' - intentionally serving customers with empathy. Drawing from Darryl's personal experience, they explore how the industry can provide…

Darryl and Ed discuss the power of pictures and data in business. They explore how snapshots in time can be worth a thousand words, and the importance of focusing on the key metrics that truly matter…

In this episode, Darryl and Ed discuss the importance of having a clear vision for your business and life. They emphasize the need to regularly conduct a 'vision eye exam' to ensure your goals remain…

This episode represents the capstone of our first 10 episodes as it creates application to EVERYONE and EVERYWHERE as there is always an opportunity to “never cease doing good”

This episode is a “land the plane” episode for folks who aren’t in the C- Suite position. It is intended to equip anyone, anywhere to see that they have an ability to consistently and positively infl…

In this episode, we take a moment to pause and reflect on how we can approach the day with a fresh perspective. By exploring examples of stewardship, we introduce a mindset that can help ease pressur…