In this special episode of We Fixed It, You’re Welcome, the team welcomes back financial expert Lukas Sundahl to put real numbers behind our hypothetical business fixes.What’s the actual value of “fixing” a struggling company?Lukas analyzes three big names—Southwest Airlines, Party City, and Jaguar—and shows how our proposed strategies could have meant millions in revenue, survival, and long-term brand strength.Expect insights on:Why Southwest’s baggage fees could still work without killing loyalty?How Party City could have survived with community-driven retail?What Jaguar missed in its EV pivot and how to reclaim brand trust?This episode blends strategy + financial modeling, proving that fixing companies isn’t just theory—it’s measurable impact.Listen, learn, and maybe rethink how YOU approach business pivots.We dive deep into the real numbers behind our “fixes.” With returning guest Lukas Sundahl (CFO, financial strategist, LinkedIn thought leader), we analyze three case studies: Southwest Airlines: Would baggage fees really alienate customers? Or could they generate $350M–$450M while keeping loyalty intact? Party City: How localized inventory and community tie-ins might have saved them from bankruptcy—potentially adding $43M–$130M in value. Jaguar: The pitfalls of abandoning brand heritage in the EV race—and how aligning EVs with Jaguar’s legacy could mean $35M–$179M in gains. Chapters0:00 – Welcome to We Fixed It, You’re Welcome1:20 – Meet our guest: Lukas Sundahl2:40 – How we quantify “fixes”4:20 – Case Study 1: Southwest Airlines8:00 – Case Study 2: Party City14:40 – Case Study 3: Jaguar18:20 – The power of the pivot23:00 – Why grounding fixes in real companies works25:45 – Closing thoughts & where to find LukasKey Themes:The financial impact of strategic pivotsBrand loyalty vs revenue growthThe “power of the pivot” in corporate turnaroundsWhy storytelling + numbers matter in fixing companiesKey Pull Quote“The numbers—whether worst or best case—prove the power of the pivot. Even small strategic shifts could have meant hundreds of millions in value.” – Lukas SundahlSubscribe for more deep dives where we fix big business problems with fresh perspectives.Links:• Website - www.wefixeditpod.com• Follow us on:Instagram: @wefixeditpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wefixeditpodYouTube: @wefixeditpodIf you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends! Keep listening to find out how we fix companies and put them back better than we found them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Armchair quarterbacking isn’t just for sports anymore. We’re taking the same approach to companies: what would you do in their shoes? Each episode, our lively panel will debate a new issue ripped from the headlines involving a different well-known company. Between our instincts, experiences, and unsolicited opinions, we may just come up with gold. At the end, we’ll critique ourselves and see how we did. If we fixed it, you’re welcome! Season 3 launched January 20, 2026. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single episode!

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