COCKY

10. 23+Me, Skims x SKKN, and Kegs for Pregs

Welcome back to The COCKY Podcast! In this episode, I share some exciting updates happening for Dial Zero Marketing and Cocky Ventures! Additionally, we get into this week’s hot topics; including the concerning 23andMe Bankruptcy and what that means for the data privacy of its customers, the challenges of streaming services and if they are actually profitable, and yet another upcoming TikTok ban. Check out our Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] to stay in the loop! 00:47 — Exciting News with Cocky Ventures! 04:05 — New Investments and Portfolio Building 05:54 — 23andMe Bankruptcy and Data Privacy 10:37 — Streaming Industry Challenges 15:33 — Kim Kardashian's Business Moves 19:01 — Innovative Marketing and Brands 24:47 — Y Combinator CEO Steps Down 26:20 — Miami Tech Week Resources: · Cocky Venture Studio [https://cockyventures.com/] · Apply to Cocky Ventures [https://airtable.com/appxWkBtzXmjVJITF/pagYW3Y6Zdz6FqCl5/form] · Dial Zero Marketing [https://dialzeromarketing.com/] · Kylie Kelce x Liquid Death: Kegs For Pregs [https://youtu.be/1OuNsVkPf5M?si=m8at4pdJjsV7huRx] · Homecourt [https://homecourt.co/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Homecourt+RSA+Branded&utm_term=Homecourt+-+Branded&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqIm_BhDnARIsAKBYcmu9tFTL7_D2cg8uwQMEw_8IuDBacjJkYAuSt1B_F9gnv3DL0AVyfVoaAvFzEALw_wcB] · Stoney Clover Lane [https://www.stoneycloverlane.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorUSemfbddqr925TBKDB7rd1_5V3oVhhCQxvprFweZCCzBIKwOQ] Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast wherever you’re listening—it helps us keep bringing you content to make you bold, confident, and dare I say, cocky...Stay connected: 💚Follow Dial Zero Marketing on Instagram: @dialzeromarketing [https://www.instagram.com/dialzeromarketing] 💚Follow Cocky Ventures on Instagram: @cockyventures [https://www.instagram.com/cockyventures] 💚Follow Ashli on Instagram: @ashli_p [https://www.instagram.com/ashli_p] and TikTok: @ashli_p [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashli_p] Looking for marketing expertise? Hire Dial Zero [https://dialzeromarketing.com/] for all your business needs. Want exclusive insights for free? Join our Substack: ashlip.substack.com [http://ashlip.substack.com/] 💚 Let’s keep the conversation going—your success is our favorite topic!

9. Southwest, Poppi Acquisition, and Celebrity Brands Done Right

Welcome back to COCKY! This episode, I dive into the latest headlines including: Alex Cooper’s latest business ventures, the rapid rise of skin-prep brand POV by TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira, and the controversial hiring of designer Demna at Gucci. I’ll also cover the current rise of peer-to-peer rental services, Poppi’s billion dollar sale to Pepsi, and Southwest Airlines' major business changes. Check out our Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] to stay in the loop! 00:45 — Welcome back to COCKY! 01:53 — Alex Cooper’s Latest Ventures 05:12— Alix Earle’s New Business Moves 07:57 — Mikayla Nogueira's Skin Prep Beauty Line 10:46 — Set Active’s Clever Marketing Strategy 12:13 — The Rise of Peer-to-Peer Rental Services 14:52 — Poppi’s Billion Dollar Sale to Pepsi 16:45 — Demna's Controversial Move to Gucci 24:55 — Southwest Airlines' New Policies Resources: · Listen to COCKY: The Alix vs Alex Drama, Billy McFarland, and Celebs Going to Space [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-the-alix-vs-alex-drama-billy-mcfarland-and-celebs/id1791142938?i=1000698069199] ·  Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] · SipMARGS [https://www.sipmargs.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooD0YA2kq57sBTkkOBp4S9UOQqwNValDW1zlShwri-3WYcH48G3] · POV Beauty [https://povbeauty.com/password] · Set Active [https://setactive.co/?srsltid=AfmBOopenA6OoYoe1-UEHOvhFkQCfbUEGHOUf3RZBazqvwm6ypMeCLju] · Imperfect Foods [https://www.imperfectfoods.com/] · Rent the Runway [https://www.renttherunway.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopm-m68Lj94BMrwlUIIypsqxH2CLQpXAoqLJXNmGJmcmHMnEPQS] · Nuuly [https://www.nuuly.com/] · Pickle [https://www.shoponpickle.com/] ____________________________________________________________ Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast wherever you’re listening—it helps us keep bringing you content to make you bold, confident, and dare I say, cocky...Stay connected: 💚Follow Dial Zero Marketing on Instagram: @dialzeromarketing [https://www.instagram.com/dialzeromarketing] 💚Follow Cocky Ventures on Instagram: @cockyventures [https://www.instagram.com/cockyventures] 💚Follow Ashli on Instagram: @ashli_p [https://www.instagram.com/ashli_p] and TikTok: @ashli_p [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashli_p] Looking for marketing expertise? Hire Dial Zero [https://dialzeromarketing.com/] for all your business needs. Want exclusive insights for free? Join our Substack: ashlip.substack.com [http://ashlip.substack.com/] 💚 Let’s keep the conversation going—your success is our favorite topic!

8. The Alix vs Alex Drama, Billy McFarland, and Celebs Going to Space

Welcome back to the COCKY Podcast! This week, I cover some hot topics, including the controversy around Billy McFarland and the Fyre Festival 2, the shifting dynamics in DEI initiatives at Target, and the rise of in-home marketing trends. Additionally, we get into the success of Nuuly over Rent the Runway, Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin’s space venture, and the latest drama between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle with the Unwell Network. As always, check out our Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] for more content and to stay in the loop! 00:48 — Welcome back to COCKY! 01:25 — Substack Updates + South by Southwest 03:53 — Billy McFarland and the Cocky Mindset 09:25 — Target's DEI Reversal and Consumer Power 17:23 — In-Store Advertising and the Shift to In-Home Marketing 20:40 — Nuuly vs. Rent the Runway 27:14 — Blue Origin's All-Female Space Flight 29:44 — Alex Cooper and Alix Earle: Unwell Network Drama Resources: · Listen to COCKY: Huda Sells Kayali, Saks in Trouble, Alani Nu FTW and more Meghan Markle Drama [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-huda-sells-kayali-saks-in-trouble-alani-nu-ftw-and/id1791142938?i=1000696498921] · Listen to COCKY: Bumble's CEO Drama, Greta's New Movie, Woolly Mammoths, Substack Paying Big Bucks, and more. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-bumbles-ceo-drama-gretas-new-movie-woolly-mammoths/id1791142938?i=1000687165633] · Nuuly [https://www.nuuly.com/] · Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] · Follow @ashli_p [https://www.instagram.com/ashli_p] on Instagram · The Do-ers [https://jointhedoers.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ5trRlaqbqz5LrLAFOARpkMxVlsobWDKzIDHb3TeHskTZ2kMkAHDN_pvs_aem_VcKA92vVwq1bRP-8g-dFQg] · Jungalow [https://www.jungalow.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorOqGCY3mX0FHtAfWXB-bLZp1K7hc8clzT0pe2zFg0DUo2OfYON] · Tabitha Brown Target Collection [https://www.target.com/c/tabitha-brown-for-target/-/N-3k8lx?lnk=snav_rd_tabitha_brown_for_target&redirect=true] · Chillhouse [https://chillhouse.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooFDWpaQvgbZuhePHdp21im0qiolXa3vhyWPWpLVovdVMJ4Jcf-] · LYS Beauty [https://lysbeauty.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoopK5O-Pbf4UNve4Mv4ypnM8zPT0JmKxshYwUEb_xO5k6jIb2Ki] Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast wherever you’re listening—it helps us keep bringing you content to make you bold, confident, and dare I say, cocky...Stay connected: 💚Follow Dial Zero Marketing on Instagram: @dialzeromarketing [https://www.instagram.com/dialzeromarketing] 💚Follow Cocky Ventures on Instagram: @cockyventures [https://www.instagram.com/cockyventures] 💚Follow Ashli on Instagram: @ashli_p [https://www.instagram.com/ashli_p] and TikTok: @ashli_p [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashli_p] Looking for marketing expertise? Hire Dial Zero [https://dialzeromarketing.com/] for all your business needs. Want exclusive insights for free? Join our Substack: ashlip.substack.com [http://ashlip.substack.com/] 💚 Let’s keep the conversation going—your success is our favorite topic!

7. Huda Sells Kayali, Saks in Trouble, Alani Nu FTW and more Meghan Markle Drama

In this episode of COCKY, we get into all of the latest business and brand news. From Apple's underwhelming product release to the groundbreaking Nike-Skims collaboration, we cover it all! I break down this week’s major acquisitions, including Alani Nu’s sale to Celsius and Stuart Weitzman’s transfer to Caleres, as well as the market implications that accompany this. We also talk all about celebrity ventures, including Alix Earle's investments and Amanda Batula’s swimwear line. Additionally, I cover the moves by Huda Beauty and the saga of Saks and Neiman Marcus. Be sure to sign up for our Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] to stay in the loop! 00:47 — Welcome Back to COCKY! 01:15 — All About our Substack + Updates 04:06 — Apple’s Boring New Release 06:30 — Nike + Skims Collaboration 09:17 — Q1 Acquisitions and Business Moves 10:03 — Alani Nu Acquired by Celsius 13:11 — Alix Earle's Business Ventures 19:55 — Major Moves by Huda Beauty 27:29 — Caleres' Strategic Moves and Market Positioning 31:22 — Saks and Neiman Marcus 36:14 — What’s the Future of Department Stores? 40:29 — Meghan Markle's Brand and the Power of a Spin 45:56 — News Sources and Podcasts to Check out! 50:52 — Stay in the Loop! Resources: · Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] · South Moon Under [https://www.southmoonunder.com/shop/swim/amanda-batula-swim?utm_source=AB_Social&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Drop_1&utm_id=Amanda+Batula+Swim&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabfM0--z6BnYbZzU0fJJg5QXtvVwiNzSxDsEOQTwvdEfJEul2vCUNAKojM_aem_DzVfQGY7CIGdzm3vwTfvnw] · Huda Beauty [https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/home] · NikeSkims [https://skims.com/pages/nikeskims-coming-soon] · Listen to COCKY: Glossier's New Product, Favorite Daughter Licensing, and Bad News for Formula 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-glossiers-new-product-favorite-daughter-licensing/id1791142938?i=1000694318065] · r.e.m. Beauty [https://rembeauty.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop3eWCuLA4UyYWCoHfUWk14KCxWNjqHlZJF1PFhWftRre0R5c9i] · Rare Beauty [https://www.rarebeauty.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor0L1pXSpbuYeKfevzr7E5E6YeuNwa3ec7Ja9n1MnzBn__9eNN6] · Kayali Perfume [https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/kayali] · Puck [https://puck.news/] · The Atlantic [https://www.theatlantic.com/] · The Town Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-town-with-matthew-belloni/id1612131897] ____________________________________________________________ Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast wherever you’re listening—it helps us keep bringing you content to make you bold, confident, and dare I say, cocky...Stay connected: 💚Follow Dial Zero Marketing on Instagram: @dialzeromarketing [https://www.instagram.com/dialzeromarketing] 💚Follow Cocky Ventures on Instagram: @cockyventures [https://www.instagram.com/cockyventures] 💚Follow Ashli on Instagram: @ashli_p [https://www.instagram.com/ashli_p] and TikTok: @ashli_p [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashli_p] Looking for marketing expertise? Hire Dial Zero [https://dialzeromarketing.com/] for all your business needs. Want exclusive insights for free? Join our Substack: ashlip.substack.com [http://ashlip.substack.com/] 💚 Let’s keep the conversation going—your success is our favorite topic!

6. Glossier's New Product, Favorite Daughter Licensing, and Bad News for Formula 1

Welcome back to the COCKY! This week, I talk about the latest trends from Apple to Glossier, Euphoria’s much-anticipated return, and the hottest business moves happening in the fashion industry right now. I also cover the interesting partnership between the Four Seasons Hotels and The White Lotus show, and how partnerships such as these impact consumers. Want to stay in the loop? Check out our Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/]! 00:47 — Welcome to COCKY! 03:11 — Apple's Upcoming Product Announcement 05:41 — Favorite Daughter's Licensing Deal with Caleres 12:17 — The Business of White Lotus 17:29 — Glossier's New Fragrance Strategy 22:16 — Euphoria is Back for Season 3! 27:59 — ESPN and Formula One Deal 29:21 — Substack Highlights Resources: · Substack [http://ashlip.substack.com/] · Listen to COCKY: Poppi's Recent Flop, The White Lotus, + A Tech Bro I Like? [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-poppis-recent-flop-the-white-lotus-a-tech-bro-i-like/id1791142938?i=1000691814481] · Glossier — You [https://www.glossier.com/products/glossier-you?srsltid=AfmBOoo2gf3nWMFb_8HjnXCjTsLRsx9KzovKUnjLP7GNvlaRo6esy22M] · Favorite Daughter [https://shopfavoritedaughter.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq42GbMk6wMLe3beWeVMSRlc91t-4AAt-ksX6Ho6JQwk83NcUOA] · The Home Edit [https://thehomeedit.com/] · Caleres [https://www.caleres.com/] Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and rate the podcast wherever you’re listening—it helps us keep bringing you content to make you bold, confident, and dare I say, cocky...Stay connected: 💚Follow Dial Zero Marketing on Instagram: @dialzeromarketing [https://www.instagram.com/dialzeromarketing] 💚Follow Cocky Ventures on Instagram: @cockyventures [https://www.instagram.com/cockyventures] 💚Follow Ashli on Instagram: @ashli_p [https://www.instagram.com/ashli_p] and TikTok: @ashli_p [https://www.tiktok.com/@ashli_p] Looking for marketing expertise? Hire Dial Zero [https://dialzeromarketing.com/] for all your business needs. Want exclusive insights for free? Join our Substack: ashlip.substack.com [http://ashlip.substack.com/] 💚 Let’s keep the conversation going—your success is our favorite topic!