Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRX
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52 min
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2 min
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What It Covers
Randy Hetrick of TRX joins Guy Raz to advise three entrepreneurs on energy drinks, Australian meat pies, and adaptive clothing for people with disabilities.
Notable Moment
Randy Hetrick reveals he once turned down a major Costco opportunity early in TRX development, crediting that decision with saving the company from potential failure.
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Products
“Paige from Benny energy drinks prepares for nationwide Target rollout, discussing caffeine-conscious positioning, women-focused marketing, and managing big-box retail risks with limited capital resources.”
“Carrie from Piqued Pies explores bringing on strategic investors for franchise expansion, with advice on finding experienced operators versus financial investors for early-stage growth.”
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- TRXBy guest
“Randy Hetrick reveals he once turned down a major Costco opportunity early in TRX development, crediting that decision with saving the company from potential failure.”
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