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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 48 MIN

Growing Your Passion into a Business with Oprah and Jürgen Ingels

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Oprah speaks with global entrepreneur, tech pioneer and venture capitalist Jürgen Ingels to discuss what it takes to start a successful business as detailed in his book "Start, Grow, Sell: 50 Tips for Entrepreneurial Greatness." During this lively discussion, Jürgen shares the concrete and practical lessons he learned during his own entrepreneurial journey - which also apply to all aspects of our daily lives. Including how to take an idea from startup to success, how to focus your talents, find investors and build the right team. We hear from entrepreneurs with questions for Mr. Ingels including a woman named Sanna who was inspired to leave the corporate world to open her dream clothing store Happy on Main in Concord, MA after overcoming a personal challenge. Also Shark Tank alum Ashley whose company Tones of Melanin makes stylish athleisure for students and graduates of HBCUs - or historically Black colleges and universities. Also Shark Tank alum Ashley whose company Tones of Melanin makes stylish athleisure for students and graduates of HBCUs - or historically Black colleges and universities.BUY THE BOOK!https://amzn.to/4gs3Krs00:00:00 - Welcome Jürgen Ingels, author of “Start, Grow, Sell”00:04:50 - Jürgen’s first business venture00:10:20 - Jürgen’s work ethic00:11:40 - Jürgen changed payment systems00:15:00 - Biggest business mistakes00:18:30 - Going the extra mile00:23:50 - Drive revenue and scale00:28:20 - Keep your word00:31:20 - 3 tips for scaling your business00:34:40 - Entrepreneurs: better after 4000:35:38 - Passion is crucial00:37:30 - Always ask why00:43:30 - Jürgen’s definition of a well lived lifeFollow Oprah Winfrey on Social:https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/Listen to the full podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLIhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381

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