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How I Built This · 2026-09-24 · 42 min · 7,556 words

Advice Line with Danny Meyer of Shake Shack

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This episode is brought to you by Justworks, one platform that handles the complicated stuff, payroll, benefits, global hiring, and makes running a small business 1 million% smoother. Stick around. I'll tell you more later in the show. Hello and welcome to the advice line on how I built this lab. I'm Guy Raz.

This is the place where we help try to solve your business challenges. Each week I'm joined by a legendary founder, a former guest on the show, who will help me try to help you. And if you're building something and you need advice, give us a call and you just might be the next guest on the show. Our number is 1-800-433-1298.

Leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and the issues or questions that you'd like help with. All right, let's get to it. This week I'm joined by legendary restaurateur Danny Meyer, founder of the Union Square Hospitality Group. Danny, it's great to have you back on the show. Thank you, guy.

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