#247: Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear – Meaning is your brand’s superpower

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Build‑A‑Bear’s CEO explains how she reinvented a mall staple by returning the company from a $49 million loss to sustained profits by expanding into digital, adult, and licensing channels.

Sharon Price John

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