The First Customer - Doubt is the Anti-Luck with Co-Founder Ronnen Harary

In this episode, I was very lucky enough to interview The Ronnen Harary!! He is the co-founder of Spin Master and the mind behind some of the toys and entertainment franchises that have shaped childhoods around the world, including PAW Patrol, Air Hogs, Bakugan, and Earth Buddies.  Ronnen takes us back to his early days as a young business owner, from selling advertising on college posters with his best friend to turning a quirky grass-growing novelty into a million-dollar product business. He shares how curiosity, speed to market, and a willingness to tackle problems without knowing every obstacle helped him build Spin Master into a global toy and entertainment company. He also reveals the story behind PAW Patrol, why three failed shows came before the hit, and how the right creative partnerships helped turn an idea into a lasting franchise. Ronnen also opens up about the power of building relationships long before they lead to business, the importance of showing up in person, and why he believes doubt can get in the way of the opportunities we create for ourselves. Jay and Ronnen dive into the changing role of AI in creativity, why hands-on play and human imagination still matter, and how emerging technology could help people turn their expertise and passions into ideas that once seemed impossible. Drawing from his book, \*No Experience Necessary\*, Ronnen offers practical advice for aspiring founders: start where you are, take things in manageable steps, embrace what sparks your creativity, and keep moving even when the bigger picture feels uncertain.  Join Ronnen Harary’s patrol and discover how he turned big ideas into a world of four-legged heroes in this episode of The First Customer! Guest Info: Spin Master http://www.spinmaster.com No Experience Necessary by: Ronnen Harary https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789812/no-experience-necessary-by-ronnen-harary/ Ronnen Harary's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnen-harary-99b13370/ Connect with Jay on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/ The First Customer Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast The First Customer podcast website https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/