Published Nov 7, 2019

Live Episode! Luke's Lobster: Luke Holden and Ben Conniff

Guy Raz hosts a live episode featuring Luke Holden and Ben Conniff, founders of Luke's Lobster, as they discuss their journey from a single lobster shack to an international brand. They delve into the challenges of scaling sustainably, balancing family life with business demands, and the unique partnership that catalyzed their success, all while emphasizing the importance of hard work, luck, and humility.

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Live Episode! Luke's Lobster: Luke Holden and Ben Conniff

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Lobster Roll Logistics

Pursuing Lobster Dreams

Building Organic Snacks

Building a Lobster Empire

Groundbreaking Biometric Smart Gun

Opening Luke's Lobster

Building a Respected Brand

Building a Side Hustle

Taking Outside Investment

Sustainability Solutions

Building Success

Lobster Roll Revelation

Balancing Work and Family

A Surprising Partnership

Episode Highlights

Scaling the Business

Personal Growth and Lifestyle

Early Business Challenges

Partnership Formation

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Live Episode! Luke's Lobster: Luke Holden and Ben Conniff

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Scaling the BusinessLuke Holden and Ben Conniff transformed a single lobster shack into an international brand, Luke's Lobster. They navigated challenges and opportunities to expand sustainably, focusing on quality and sustainability.

Scaling the Business

Personal Growth and Lifestyle

Early Business ChallengesLuke Holden and Ben Conniff navigated financial constraints and logistical challenges to establish Luke's Lobster. Their journey involved overcoming skepticism and leveraging personal resources to create a successful business.

Early Business Challenges

Partnership FormationThe partnership between Luke Holden and Ben Conniff was born out of a Craigslist ad and a shared passion for the lobster industry. Their complementary skills and mutual enthusiasm laid the groundwork for the success of Luke's Lobster.

Partnership Formation

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