Dan Janssen

Dan Janssen founded Imperium Shaving, which creates handcrafted heirloom razors. With a visual arts degree from the University of Maryland, he started the business while working at a Baltimore nonprofit. Mark Cuban featured his work on How I Built This.

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EP 804

Advice Line with Serial Entrepreneur Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban

One Trick Pony

Mark Cuban cuts through startup noise with unfiltered advice for five founders facing real growth barriers. Dan Janssen's Imperium Shaving needs to scale beyond niche without raising capital. Kristin Ruud's Northern Classics struggles to stand out in a crowded heritage market. Lucy Dana's One Trick Pony hit a content ceiling. Macy Schmitt's Girlyish Skincare faces fierce competition. Cuban delivers tactical, no-BS guidance on positioning, distribution, and brand storytelling. This episode delivers a masterclass in honest feedback—exactly what early-stage founders need to hear.

Jan 29, 202653 min

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Imperium Shaving

Imperium Shaving is an artisan studio that handcrafts luxury razors and shaving sets in North Carolina. Using sustainable, FSC-certified wood and stone, they create heirloom-quality tools for a refined grooming ritual.

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