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The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan634: (Solo) My Current AI Stack (and How It’s Helping Us Move 10x Faster at Foundr)Most founders are either ignoring AI or drowning in it. But here's what I've learned after 13 years of building Foundr: AI isn't a shortcut to success — it's a tool. And when used right, it's like upgrading from a horse to a car. You make the same journey, but a lot faster.
I've always run Foundr lean. At one point we had 80-90 people and it was a disaster — bloated, slow, misaligned. Now we move fast, we collaborate fast, and we scale without heavy layers of management. And AI is a massive part of how we'r...
2026-02-2311 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan632: (Solo) Why In-Person Still Wins (Even in a Remote World)We've glorified remote work — the flexibility, the efficiency, the freedom to work from anywhere. And don't get me wrong, I love it too. But here's what we've lost in translation: humans are wired for connection. And when it comes to deals, creative work, strategic alignment, and building real trust, Zoom just doesn't cut it.
I learned this the hard way while building something with Nick Shackelford, one of the best paid ad experts in the world. We were collaborating remotely for months — different timezones, misalignment, things stalling. Then we flew him to Melbourne for four...
2026-02-1606 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan630: (Solo) How to Find People Who Actually Care About Your BusinessMost founders are desperate to hire — but they're asking the wrong question. It's not "How do I find great people?" It's "How do I find people who care as much as I need them to?"
Here's the truth: you can't scale alone. And no one will ever care about your business as much as you do. But after building Foundr and making every hiring mistake in the book (including paying half-million-dollar salaries that didn't work out), I've learned this: caring can't be taught, but it can be detected.
In th...
2026-02-0910 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan629: $50K to $300M+: How Two L'Oréal Employees Built Glow Recipe | Sarah LeeSarah Lee went from cold-emailing 700 journalists by hand and sleeping two hours a night to building Glow Recipe into a nine-figure global skincare brand inside Sephora. And she did it without raising venture capital.
In this interview, the co-founder of Glow Recipe breaks down how a $50,000 bootstrapped Korean beauty curation site turned into one of the most recognisable modern skincare brands in the world — including how they broke even in just three months, why they walked away from millions to stay in control, and the exact moment they knew it was time to build th...
2026-02-0559 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan628: (Solo) The Content Playbook I Wish I Had When I StartedIf you’re staring at an empty Instagram feed, TikTok account, or LinkedIn page thinking, “What the hell do I even post?”, this episode is for you. Every early-stage founder hits this wall — and most stay stuck because they don’t have a simple, proven system for figuring out what to post or where to start.
In this episode, I walk you through the exact method I used this year to rebuild my personal brand and dramatically grow Foundr’s content output. It’s simple, practical, and works even if you have zero followers. This is the co...
2026-02-0310 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan627: How Lia Georgantis Built an Iconic Aussie Fashion Brand in Just 5 YearsLia Georgantis took over a multi-brand fashion boutique with no business experience, lost most of her suppliers overnight, then
rebuilt it into one of Australia’s most recognisable fashion brands by
posting relentlessly on social media.
In this interview, the founder of Girls With Gems breaks down how raw, unfiltered content, six to nine posts per day, and authentic storytelling helped her scale through Covid, build a cult-like community, and launch a private label brand that now drives half the company’s revenue.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
• How posting 6–9 times per day built a loyal ecom...
2026-01-2956 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan626: (Solo) Work Life Balance Is an Illusion. Here’s What Works InsteadMost founders won’t say this out loud… work-life balance doesn’t really exist. At least not in the early years. I didn’t want balance — I was obsessed. I worked until 5 a.m., skipped sleep, skipped holidays, ignored my health, and pushed myself until the wheels fell off. And eventually, they did.
In this episode, I share the truth about burnout, why obsession can be a superpower until it becomes a liability, and how I rebuilt my life using systems, structure, and intentional habits. This is the real story behind how I learned to operate...
2026-01-2710 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan625: From $70M in Debt to $1B Amazon Deal in 45 Days | Jamie SiminoffOne billion dollars. That’s what today’s guest built — after being
rejected on Shark Tank, nearly going bankrupt multiple times, and
spending millions before making a single sale. In this video, Jamie
Siminoff, founder of Ring, breaks down the real story behind building
one of the most successful hardware startups of all time and selling it
to Amazon for over $1B.
What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to validate and pre-sell a hardware product before manufacturing
• The real cost of R&D when building a physical product business
• How Shark Tank rejection can accelerate growth, not kill it
• Why...
2026-01-2253 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan624: (Solo) How to Create More Than You Consume (Without Burning Out)Most founders drown in content — YouTube, TikTok, newsletters, podcasts — but they rarely create anything themselves. And here’s the problem: consumption doesn’t build businesses; creation does.
In this episode, I share the practical systems and mindset shifts I’ve used to consistently create content for my personal brand and Foundr, even while running a company. From my “create before you consume” rule, to batching, to living by my notes, to repurposing frameworks, this is the exact approach that’s helped me create momentum without burning out.
Here’s what you’ll take a...
2026-01-2009 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan623: $500K in Debt, 5 Maxed Credit Cards — How Jordan Harper Built an 8-Figure Brand in Year OneJordan Harper built an eight-figure skincare brand in its first year by
maxing out five credit cards while already $500,000 in debt — and never
raised a single dollar from investors.
In this interview, the founder of Barefaced breaks down how years of
treating patients as a nurse practitioner revealed a massive gap in the
skincare market, why simplifying routines unlocked explosive demand, and how a password-protected pre-order generated over 1,000 sales in 48 hours with no email list.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
• How Jordan funded her business using credit cards instead of investors
• Why simplifying to four SKUs drove eight-fi...
2026-01-1553 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan622: (Solo) The Truth About Founder-Led Content in 2026Founder-led branding isn’t dead — but it is evolving fast. Showing your face and posting “day in the life” content is no longer enough to stand out. The bar has risen, audiences have matured, and what worked in 2020 doesn’t cut through in 2026.
In this episode, I break down exactly what’s changing, what’s working now, and how to build a brand presence people actually want to follow. From docu-style storytelling, to world-building, to narrative-driven content, to what to do if you don’t want to be the face — this is the roadmap for founders who w...
2026-01-1308 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan621: We Bet $200K on Bras Before Making a Single Sale — Sold 400,000 in 2 Years | NalaNala was built by two founders with no fashion background who invested
$200,000 before making a single sale and went on to sell over 400,000
pieces in just two years.
In this interview, Chloe and Phil de Winter break down how they identified a gap in the intimates market, validated demand with fewer than 300 survey responses, and scaled an Australian lingerie brand into a cult favourite with a 70% repeat purchase rate and a national retail partnership with David Jones.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
• How Nala validated product-market fit with just 250 survey responses
• Why they invested $200K upfron...
2026-01-0849 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan620: (Solo) The Secret to Making Bold Business Moves With ConfidenceOne of the biggest challenges founders face — especially at the end of the year — is knowing what to do next and feeling confident that the move you're about to make is the right one. Certainty feels elusive, but the truth is: certainty is something you can manufacture.
In this episode, I break down exactly how I’ve built certainty in my own business decisions, from landing interviews with icons like Richard Branson to reinventing Foundr’s business model during tough times, to launching Foundr+ and new product lines with conviction. Certainty isn’t magic — it’s created...
2026-01-0611 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan619: Airline Charged Me $65 - So I built a $250M Competitor | Adam EwartAdam Ewart turned a £50 excess baggage fee into a global bootstrapped
logistics company operating in 145 countries and staying profitable for 15 straight years.
In this interview, Adam breaks down how he built Send My Bag, the
international luggage shipping service moving more than 250,000 bags
annually with only 32 staff, all through ruthless automation, scrappy
PR, and a customer-first obsession that outperformed airlines and
traditional freight companies.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
• How a £50 baggage fee inspired a $250M global logistics company
• The exact PR strategy that landed national TV coverage for free
• How Send My Bag scaled to 145 countries without VC...
2026-01-0147 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan618: (Solo) What 5 World-Class Founders Taught Me This YearEvery year I sit down with some of the world’s most fascinating founders — but this year’s interviews hit me harder than most. Reinvention, resilience, copycats, failure, loneliness after exits, scrappy launches, identity crises… these conversations changed the way I think about leadership and what it means to keep building when things get tough.
In this episode, I break down the five interviews that had the biggest personal impact on me — from Christina Karlsson losing Kikki K twice and rebuilding anyway, to Phoebe Gates earning credibility outside her last name, to Jake Kassan facing an...
2025-12-3011 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan617: How A Failing Skincare Brand Became An 8-Figure Makeup Empire | Aliett ButtelmanAliett Buttelman spent eight years grinding in the dark before a single
viral moment with Taylor Swift turned Fazit into an overnight
seven-figure brand.
In this interview, Aliett breaks down the exact pivot that saved the
company, how she identified product-market fit after years of plateauing
at $20K per month, and the organic social strategy that now generates
over half a million views every day.
From bootstrapping with $13K to navigating 100+ investor rejections and
finally securing mass retail with Target, this is the blueprint for
building a breakout CPG brand in one of the most competitive beauty
markets.
What...
2025-12-2552 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan616: (Solo) 5 Honest Business Lessons I’m Taking Into 20262025 has been one of the most eye-opening years of my founder journey — personally, professionally, and strategically. Instead of sharing a highlight reel, I want to share the real lessons that moved the needle for me. Some changed how I think about business. Others changed how I think about myself.
In this episode, I break down the five biggest lessons I learned this year, and how they’re shaping everything I’m doing heading into 2026. These aren’t theories. They’re lived experiences — conversations with billion-dollar founders, tough decisions inside Foundr, personal growth work, and some hard re...
2025-12-2308 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan615: Stop Chasing Sexy Businesses - This Boring One Made Me $500M+ | David RoyceDavid Royce went from a broke college kid in a door-to-door pest control
job to building and selling four service businesses for nine-figure
exits by applying Silicon Valley systems to an unsexy blue-collar
industry.
In this interview, he breaks down exactly how he scaled Aptive
Environmental to over $500M in revenue, created a training engine that
produced top-1% sales performers, and built a culture that became a
recruiting magnet in a commodity market.
For founders interested in recurring revenue, service businesses,
systems, or operational excellence, this episode is a blueprint for
building a scalable, sellable company from scratch.
What...
2025-12-1858 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan614: (Solo) Running on Fumes? Reset Your Mindset Before The Year EndsIf you’re dragging yourself toward the end of the year feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and mentally drained, you’re not alone.
This is one of the toughest stretches for founders — you’re still running the business while everyone else is winding down, and the pressure can quietly compound into burnout.
In this episode, I share the exact reset strategies I use whenever I feel my energy dipping or my mindset slipping. These are the practical things that help me slow down, recalibrate, and get back to operating from clarity instead of exhaustion — especially during the chaotic fi...
2025-12-1609 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan613: Why Most Beauty Brands Fail - and How to Beat The Rest | DIBS Beauty FounderDIBS Beauty went from zero to one of America’s fastest-growing makeup
brands in just four years, with founder Jeff Lee scaling the business
into the mid–8 figures and landing a top spot on the Inc. 5000.
In this interview, Jeff breaks down the strategy behind their explosive
growth, the creator-led launch that built a 20,000-person waitlist, and
how DIBS is winning in one of the most competitive categories in
ecommerce.
You’ll hear exactly how Jeff built a 50-state beauty brand, expanded
into retail with precision, and created a customer base with a 60%+
90-day repurchase rate — all while keeping a founde...
2025-12-1152 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan612: (Solo) Funding vs Bootstrapping - The Real Tradeoffs EVERY Founders Needs To KnowShould you raise money or bootstrap your business? It’s one of the biggest questions every founder faces — and the wrong decision can shape the entire future of your company.
In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned from speaking with hundreds of founders about funding, and what I’ve personally applied in building Foundr and my ecommerce brand, Healthish.
You’ll learn when it makes sense to take on capital, when to stay independent, and how to make this decision from a position of strength — not pressure.
H...
2025-12-0912 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan611: From Homeless to Multi-Billionaire - His Success Habits | John Paul DeJoriaJohn Paul DeJoria went from being homeless twice to building two global
billion-dollar brands, Paul Mitchell and Patrón Tequila, using nothing
but resilience, sales mastery, and a refusal to quit.
This interview breaks down how he launched Paul Mitchell with just $700
while living in his car, created the ultra-premium tequila category from
scratch, and built companies that now operate in 130 countries.
For any entrepreneur, ecommerce founder, or business builder searching
for lessons in persistence, sales, brand building, and navigating
adversity, this conversation is a masterclass in turning nothing into
something extraordinary.
What you’ll learn:
• How John Paul DeJor...
2025-12-0459 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan610: (Solo) The Secret to Finding Agencies That Don’t Burn YouWhen you’re just starting out, the fastest way to grow isn’t automation, ads, or scaling systems — it’s doing things that don’t scale.
In this episode, I share why the most successful founders — from billion-dollar startups to small ecommerce brands — all begin by leaning into the unscalable.
From replying personally to every email, to sending hundreds of Instagram DMs, to handwriting thank-you cards for early customers, these strategies create the kind of emotional connection that big brands can’t compete with.
Here’s what you’...
2025-12-0209 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan609: From $0 to $20M in 3 Years Selling Suppliments | Damien FitzpatrickFrom professional rugby player to successful entrepreneur, Damien
Fitzpatrick built a sports recovery brand trusted by elite athletes
around the world.
In this interview, Damien shares how he went from the highs and lows of a
professional sports career to creating Pillar Performance, a
multimillion-dollar supplement company now used by Olympians and major
sports teams.
Discover how he turned an untapped niche into a global opportunity,
scaled distribution in Australia and the U.S., and built a brand that
dominates the high-performance nutrition category.
What you’ll learn in this interview:
• How Damien transitioned from athlete to entrepreneur
• The painfu...
2025-11-271h 04
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan608: (Solo) Why Short-Term Wins Can Quietly Kill Your BusinessWhen I first started Foundr, I made a lot of short-term decisions — and most of them hurt us more than they helped. It took years (and a few hard lessons) to understand that sustainable growth only comes when you play the long game.
In this episode, I break down what it means to win deep, not shallow, and why short-term thinking keeps so many founders stuck in a constant cycle of rebuilding.
From scaling ads too fast, to chasing promotions instead of strategy, I’ll share how shifting my mind...
2025-11-2510 min
The Bottom LineThe journey of Foundr, with Nathan ChanNathan Chan is the CEO of Foundr, a global media and educational company that connects millions of people to entrepreneurial advice straight from the experts. In this episode, Nathan shares with us the building of Foundr, from its core motivations all the way to where it is now. He emphasises the importance of genuine connections with audiences and how they can pull a business towards success. Touching on the matter, he also defines what success means for him and the evolution it has undergone over the years. Lastly, he gives young entrepreneurs some brutal advice on making...
2025-11-2445 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan607: How I Built a $120M/Year Cookie Business From My Appartment | Loren CastleLoren Castle turned a life-threatening cancer diagnosis at 22 into the spark that built Sweet Loren’s, a $120M-a-year clean food brand now sold in over 5,000 supermarkets nationwide.
In this interview, Loren shares how she bootstrapped her way from baking cookies in a tiny New York apartment to landing Whole Foods without packaging, rebranding her entire product line to be allergen-free, and scaling a household name—all while staying profitable and purpose-driven.
From surviving adversity to mastering product-market fit, Loren’s story is proof that a personal mission can grow into a...
2025-11-2051 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan606: (Solo) The Week Before Black Friday: What Smart Ecommerce Founders Are Doing DifferentlyIt’s not too late to win Black Friday. Even if you’re behind, there’s still time to drive serious results—if you focus on the right moves.
In this episode, I share my final Black Friday checklist after 10 years of running campaigns for Foundr and other brands. You’ll learn exactly what the most successful ecommerce stores are doing one week out to build anticipation, maximize conversions, and protect their margins without relying on panic discounts.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• How to build hype and anticipation...
2025-11-1810 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan605: He Bought an Airline for $0.30 (and made BILLIONS) | Tony Fernendes (Best of Foundr)Tony Fernandes turned a failing airline into a billion-dollar business
and built AirAsia into one of the most recognized brands in Asia.
In this interview, Tony explains how he bought AirAsia for just 30 cents
and $10M of debt, scaled it into the fourth largest airline in Asia,
and created a culture that transformed 24,000 employees into a unified
team. From building a brand with global impact to navigating failures,
scaling fast against competitors, and leading digital transformation,
Tony’s story is packed with actionable lessons for founders ready to
think bigger and move faster.
What you’ll learn from this inte...
2025-11-1341 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan604: (Solo) What Labubu and Apple Can Teach You About Scarcity MarketingThink scarcity is just a marketing gimmick? Used properly, it’s one of the fastest ways to increase perceived value, build community, and grow sales—without racing to the bottom on discounts.
In this episode, I break down the scarcity and drop-model strategies I’ve seen work at the highest level—from Apple launches and cult collectible brands to Greta Van Riel’s Fifth Watches—and how we’ve used similar principles at Foundr and with our students. You’ll learn how to create authentic urgency that customers trust (and respond to), not the fake scarcity th...
2025-11-1112 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan603: He Built a $1B Beauty Brand Selling $1 Makeup | Joey ShamahJoey Shamah built e.l.f. Cosmetics into a billion-dollar beauty brand by doing the exact opposite of every competitor in the industry.
In this interview, the e.l.f. co-founder breaks down how he turned a radical $1 makeup idea—laughed at by investors and retailers—into a global powerhouse that went public on the New York Stock Exchange.
From bootstrapping his business out of his father’s warehouse to selling 192,000 orders overnight after a viral Bloomingdale’s rumor, Joey shares the full story behind disrupting an entire industry, mastering retail relationships, and scaling a household name without big marketin...
2025-11-0651 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan602: (Solo) What I Learned From Alex Hormozi’s $100M Book LaunchEveryone saw the headlines—but the real lessons from Alex Hormozi’s $100M book launch are in the planning, positioning, and pre-launch.
In this episode, I break down the fundamentals you can lift straight into your next product launch or Black Friday promo: how to think like a founder (not an influencer), engineer your unit economics, and turn months of value-led content into a movement people want to be part of—before you ever make the ask.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Launch like a founder: plan, test, and en...
2025-11-0413 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan601: The Couple Who Built a 9-FIGURE Brand While Working Full-Time Jobs | Natalie HollowayNatalie Holloway turned a $5,000 side hustle into Bala — a globally recognized fitness brand worn by millions and backed by Mark Cuban and Maria Sharapova.
In this interview, the Bala co-founder breaks down how she and her husband Max bootstrapped the brand from their garage to $20M+ in sales, weathered near-bankruptcy after the post-COVID crash, and rebuilt into a nine-figure company with 20+ products and collaborations with brands like Spanx and Pucci.
From surviving massive layoffs to mastering profitability and rebuilding from the ground up, this is a raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to build, lose, and rebuild a mo...
2025-10-3057 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan600: (Solo) How Founders Should Actually Use AI (Without Getting Lost)AI is the biggest shift since the internet—and if you’re not using it daily as a founder, you’re falling behind.
In this episode, I break down exactly how I use AI to think clearer, execute faster, and lead better—without being technical.
From treating AI as a true thinking partner to training it like a team member, I’ll show you the practical workflows, tools, and prompts that have meaningfully increased my output and product velocity.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• H...
2025-10-2812 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan599: They Rejected Her Idea, She Turned it into a BILLION Dollar Business | Suneera Madhani (Best of Foundr)Suneera Madhani built Stax from an idea her employer rejected into a $1B
fintech unicorn processing over $25B in payments.
In this interview, the Stax co-founder shares how she went from selling
credit card terminals out of her car to pioneering the first
subscription-based payment processor, raising over $500M in capital, and
scaling a company now generating $120M+ in revenue.
From turning down a $17.5M acquisition offer to building an omnichannel
platform before “fintech” was even a word, Suneera breaks down the
strategies, resilience, and leadership lessons that took her from a
scrappy founder to one of the most succ...
2025-10-2340 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan598: (Solo) Your Brand Is Not a Logo: Why Most Founders Get Stuck Before They Even LaunchThink your “brand” is a logo, font, and color palette? That’s polish—not branding. Real ecommerce branding makes customers feel understood, builds instant trust, and increases conversions across your product pages, emails, and social.
In this episode, I break down what I’ve learned working with branding expert Camille Moore on our new Ecommerce Branding Blueprint inside Foundr+. You’ll get the principles and system I wish every founder used before launching—so your store stops feeling “nice” and starts feeling necessary.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Why logo ≠ brand: your brand is the feeling a cus...
2025-10-2109 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan597: How She Built a $33M App with ZERO Ads | Tezza BartonTezza Barton bootstrapped the Tezza app from a two-person passion
project into a 25M+ download, $33M/year creative-tech brand—with just 15 employees and zero paid ads for the first four years.
In this interview, Tezza breaks down the scrappy path from negative bank
balances and collage kits in a 250-sq-ft apartment to building a
category-defining editing app and community that creatives actually
love.
From community-led growth and brand-first product design to pricing
pivots, lean teams, and culture-shifting collabs, you’ll learn exactly
how she scaled profitably while staying fan-obsessed and creatively
uncompromising.
What you’ll learn from this interview:
• How Tezz...
2025-10-1651 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan596: (Solo) The Most Unexpected Lessons I Learned From Scooter BraunYou might expect my favorite interviews to be with Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, or Barbara Corcoran. But one that surprised me — and stuck with me more than most — was with Scooter Braun.
In this episode, I share the lessons Scooter taught me about resilience, humility, and the real human side of entrepreneurship.
From his honesty about burnout and blind spots, to Jeff Bezos’ reminder that true success is simply about evolving, this conversation hit me harder than most.
Here’s what you’ll take away:•...
2025-10-1410 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanTRAILER: Welcome to The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanThe Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan is where ambitious founders get real playbooks, not theory. Every week, Nathan sits down with the world’s top entrepreneurs and operators to unpack how they built, scaled, and led category-defining companies.
You’ll hear candid stories, hard numbers, and step-by-step tactics you can use right away across product, marketing, hiring, funding, and leadership. Past guests include Mark Cuban, Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, and more.
If you want to find your product, launch faster, grow revenue, and lead with clar...
2025-10-1301 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan595: She Turned Handmade Jewellery Into $10M Brand | Pia MancePia Mance started Heaven Mayhem in 2022 with just $900 and scaled it
into a $10M accessories brand in under three years.
In this interview, Pia breaks down the scrappy steps she took to launch
her first collection, the grassroots marketing hacks that made her
products go viral, and how celebrity moments like Hailey Bieber wearing
her designs gave the brand instant credibility.
From handmaking necklaces in her living room to building an accessories
empire stocked in global retailers like Selfridges, Pia shares exactly
how she grew fast without outside investment—and the mindset shifts that
kept her moving forward.
What yo...
2025-10-1053 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan594: (Solo) The Mindset Lessons I’ve Learned From 100+ FoundersMost founders obsess over tactics, hacks, and strategies. But the truth? None of it matters if you don’t have the right mindset.
In this episode, I share the mental frameworks I’ve learned after a decade of building Foundr and interviewing 100+ of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs.
From why 50% of success comes down to belief, to how to reframe failure as data, these are the mindset shifts that will keep you in the game long enough to win.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Why every founder needs to think in dec...
2025-10-0708 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan593: Phoebe Gates: Building an AI Fashion Startup Backed by Kris Jenner & Sara BlakelyPhoebe Gates went from failed prototypes in her Stanford dorm room to
building one of the fastest growing fashion-tech startups in the world.
In this interview, the co-founder of AI shopping app Phia shares how she
and her co-founder Sophia Kianni scaled from 200 early users to half a
million downloads, raised $9M from investors like Kleiner Perkins, Kris
Jenner, and Sara Blakely, and turned their vision into a personal AI
shopping assistant trusted by a new generation of consumers.
From building in public and hacking growth with feedback loops to
pitching high-profile investors and navigating privilege, Phoebe breaks
down...
2025-10-0349 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan592: (Solo) The Truth About Originality: What Great Founders Really DoMost founders think they need a completely original idea to succeed. The truth? Great businesses are often built by borrowing brilliance — and putting your own spin on what already works.
In this episode, I break down the concept of “good artists copy, great artists steal,” and show you how to apply it in your business. From how I grew Foundr’s Instagram to how I built and exited my ecommerce brand, Healthie, this approach has helped me create traction faster without reinventing the wheel.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
•...
2025-09-3008 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan591: From $0 to $3.4 BILLION Selling Socks | Bombas (Best of Foundr)David Heath and Randy Goldberg turned Bombas from a scrappy Indiegogo campaign into the most successful Shark Tank investment of all time—now valued at $3.4 billion.
In this interview, the Bombas co-founders share how a simple insight
about homelessness sparked a mission-driven sock company, how they
bootstrapped their way to product-market fit, and the strategies that
allowed them to scale profitably in one of the most competitive eras of
eCommerce.
From bootstrapping and fundraising to Shark Tank, celebrity
endorsements, and building a brand people love, this episode is a
masterclass in combining profit with purpose.
What you’ll learn from...
2025-09-2643 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan590: (Solo) Why You Need to Do Things That Don’t ScaleWhen you’re just starting out, the fastest way to grow isn’t automation, ads, or scaling systems — it’s doing things that don’t scale.
In this episode, I share why the most successful founders — from billion-dollar startups to small ecommerce brands — all begin by leaning into the unscalable. From replying personally to every email, to sending hundreds of Instagram DMs, to handwriting thank-you cards for early customers, these strategies create the kind of emotional connection that big brands can’t compete with.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Why doi...
2025-09-2307 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan589 : The Mad Scientist Behind One of America’s Fastest Growing Supplement Brands | Brian Littlefield (Best of Foundr)Brian Littlefield is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Jocko Fuel—one of the fastest-growing supplement brands in America. But his story didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with a life-changing health wake-up call.
In this episode, Brian shares how he went from overweight and directionless to building a trusted supplement empire backed by Navy SEAL legend Jocko Willink. You'll hear how they launched Jocko Fuel with a single product, the risky decision to tie the brand to Jocko’s name, and the surprising reason their customer base is so fanatically loyal...
2025-09-1946 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan588: (Solo) The #1 ROI Move You’re Probably Not UsingMost ecommerce founders think the only way to grow is to get more traffic — but often, the fastest way to increase sales is by making more from the traffic you already have.
In this episode, I share a proven “second sale” strategy you can use to increase your conversion rate, average order value (AOV), and customer lifetime value (CLV) without spending a single extra dollar on ads. This is the exact approach Amazon uses to generate billions in extra revenue — and it works just as well for smaller brands.
Here’s w...
2025-09-1607 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan587: She Built a $1 Billion Brand Selling Other Peoples Clothes | Julie WainwrightJulie Wainwright, founder of The RealReal, reveals how she built a billion-dollar resale marketplace that transformed luxury fashion. In this exclusive Foundr Podcast interview, Julie shares how she scaled The RealReal to over $1B in revenue, reached 38 million members, and took the company public on the Nasdaq.
From her early lessons at Pets.com to reinventing resale as “cool” and breaking into the luxury market, Julie unpacks the strategies, risks, and mindset shifts that fuelled her success. Whether you’re building an eCommerce brand, launching a marketplace, or navigating setbacks as a founder, this interv...
2025-09-121h 00
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan586 : (Solo) How I Solve The Biggest Problems in My Business (and How You Can Too)Every business has one major constraint holding it back from the next stage of growth — and solving it is the fastest way to scale.
In this episode, I share the exact formula I use to identify the biggest problem in my business, find the right person who’s already solved it, and get the solution faster than years of trial and error. This is the same approach I’ve seen countless successful founders use to break through roadblocks and grow with speed.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Ho...
2025-09-0908 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan585: The $100K Mistake Most Founders Make with Manufacturers (and How to Avoid It) (Best of Foundr)Kian Golzari is one of the world’s leading experts in sourcing and product manufacturing—developing over 2,500 products and visiting 500+ factories.
In this episode, he shares how to go from idea to product without getting burned by bad suppliers or poor-quality manufacturing. Whether you're working with Alibaba or building a custom product from scratch—this is your playbook.
What you’ll learn:
• How to vet suppliers and avoid common sourcing mistakes
• His exact 3-step product development system
• How to approach factories like a pro (even if i...
2025-09-0538 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan584: (Solo) What 90 Days of Daily Posting Taught Me About Personal BrandingAfter 12 years building Foundr, I finally committed to something I should have done a decade ago — posting online every single day for 90 days straight to grow my personal brand.
In this episode, I share what that commitment taught me about building trust, deepening connections with my audience, and why your personal brand is one of the most powerful assets you can create as a founder. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling fast, these lessons will help you turn consistent posting into real business growth.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
•...
2025-09-0208 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan583: The Branding Expert Behind Dior, L'Oréal & Mercedes | Camille MooreIn this episode of the Foundr Podcast, Nathan Chan sits down with
Camille Moore — widely known as the internet’s favorite creative
director and the strategist behind some of today’s most iconic brand
transformations.
Camille has built a reputation for taking founders from forgettable to
unforgettable, crafting brand strategies that don’t just look good but
actually drive trust, conversions, and sales. In this branding
masterclass, she reveals the difference between a good brand and a great
brand, the non-negotiables for eCommerce founders in today’s noisy
digital space, and why being a founder-led brand is no longer optional...
2025-08-2955 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan582: (Solo) 3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Interviewing 100+ BillionairesAfter interviewing over 100 billionaires and ultra-successful entrepreneurs, I’ve spotted three lessons that come up every single time — no matter the industry, background, or business model.
In this episode, I break down exactly what I’ve learned from these conversations so you can model the same habits, mindsets, and strategies that separate the world’s top founders from everyone else.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Why surrounding yourself with the right people will make or break your success
• How resilience lets top entrepreneurs push through when most give up
• Why the fastest growth comes from...
2025-08-2610 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan580: (Solo) The Step-by-Step Method to Reach Anyone — Even BillionairesFour months into starting Foundr, I landed an interview with billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson — without connections, without experience, and while building my very first business from scratch.
In this episode, I break down the exact networking and outreach strategy I used to connect with one of the world’s most famous founders, plus how you can apply it to land meetings, partnerships, or interviews with anyone in your industry — even if you’re starting from zero.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• The “serve first, ask later” networking strategy every entrepreneur should know
• How to identify and...
2025-08-1907 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan579: The Strategy That Made NYX a Household Name | Toni Ko (Best of Foundr)In this episode, Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics, shares how she built one of the fastest-growing cosmetics brands in the world—scaling from a $250,000 investment to a $500M exit to L’Oréal.
She reveals:
• How she turned 18 SKUs into millions of units sold in year one
• The simple packaging strategy that disrupted the beauty industry
• Why she avoided debt and scaled profitably without VC pressure
• Her raw take on selling her “baby” and facing post-exit depression
• The lessons from a failed second business—and why it...
2025-08-1546 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr)Brittany Stewart turned toothbrushes into a breakout DTC success story—co-founding one of America’s fastest-growing eCommerce brands: Burst Oral Care.
In this episode, she shares how Burst launched at dental conventions, scaled through hygienist word-of-mouth, and partnered with A-list influencers like Khloé & Kim Kardashian—all while keeping product quality and customer obsession at the center of their brand.
What you’ll learn:
• Why they skipped traditional launch playbooks and scaled through hygienists
• The two growth levers that made Burst explode
• How Brittany navigated inven...
2025-08-0842 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanShe Went From $0 to $100M Selling Coffee Scrubs | Jessica Hatzis (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]In this episode, Jess Hatzis shares the journey of how she and her co-founders built Frank Body into a $100M skincare brand with just $10,000. Jess dives deep into the power of brand voice, why traditional beauty marketing was broken, and how Frank Body pioneered influencer-driven marketing before it became mainstream. She also reveals how the brand navigated copycats, expanded into retail, and evolved beyond its Instagram-famous coffee scrub. Entrepreneurs will gain insights into creating a standout brand, scaling without losing authenticity, and adapting to market shifts over time.
2025-03-2842 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanFrom Broke to $100M+ in SaaS – Dan Martell (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]In this episode, Dan Martell shares his journey from troubled youth to building and exiting multiple SaaS businesses. Dan reveals the strategies behind his Buy Back Your Time framework, showing entrepreneurs how to scale efficiently without burning out. He also discusses his early business failures, the lessons he learned from selling companies, and why understanding leverage is the key to sustainable success. This conversation is packed with insights on hiring, leadership, and building a high-growth SaaS company while maintaining balance.Listen to Nathan and...
2025-03-2141 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanFrom $0 to $30M in 3 Years Selling Fashion | Aimee Smale✅ Want all-access to step-by-step training from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders? Start your Foundr+ $1 trial today → http://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial✅ Prefer 1-on-1 mentorship to launch or scale your brand faster? Apply for eCommerce coaching:→ Starting your ecom biz? https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application→ Already selling and want to scale? https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-applicationWhat You’ll Learn in This EpisodeIn this episode, Aimee Smale, founder of Odd Muse, shares how she went from designing £10 logos to building a £24M self-funded fashion brand.She reveals...
2025-02-141h 04
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanFoundr’s BEST of 2024: Hear From The World's Greatest EntrepreneursIn 2024, we had our most raw, insightful and relevant conversations with founders to date. To cap off the year, we've compiled their most impactful lessons, stories, and business advice into a final episode for 2024.In this exclusive episode, you'll gain valuable insights from:Eric pulls back the curtain on his wild partnership with Kanye West, from creative genius to unpredictable challenges at Adidas.Allison bets big on a last-minute Super Bowl ad for Poppy, skyrocketing brand recognition with a bold move that paid off.Noah br...
2024-12-2750 min
The Fitness And Lifestyle PodcastCEO of Foundr Nathan Chan ON building Foundr+, sticking to your strengths in business and dealing with burnoutAll business owners and entrepreneurs are in for a treat in this episode featuring Nathan Chan, a successful entrepreneur and the CEO & founder of Foundr Magazine, a digital publication that provides practical insights and inspiration for budding entrepreneurs.Foundr - Helping today's entrepreneurs build tomorrow's leading business's.Nathan is a thought leader in the startup community and has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media and Inc. Magazine's 25 Most Disruptive Companies in 2015. In this episode, we'll dive deep into Nathan's entrepreneurial journey, his lessons learned along the way, and...
2023-05-0454 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanBurnout, Scaling, and Going Global: Nathan Chan on Foundr's 10-Year AnniversaryTen years ago, Nathan Chan started Foundr Magazine to discover what it takes to build a successful business. A decade on, he’s learned the sacrifice, victories, and obstacles that it takes to create a company of value for a global community of students. In this special episode, foundr’s contributing editor, Luke Ferris, puts Chan on the hot seat to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of foundr. Listen to Luke and Nathan discuss:
Nathan’s childhood and first jobs
The origins of foundr
Discovering a feeling of euphoria with foundr
How he overcame burnout
Memorable intervie...
2023-03-1756 minThe Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanFoundr's BEST of 2022This past year, we've interviewed our most diverse selection of founders ever. So, as a special year-end treat, we're bringing together their best lessons, stories, and business advice in one final episode for 2022. In this special episode, you'll hear valuable insights from:
Reid Hoffman and his learning experience with the PayPal mafia.
Emma Grede on developing SKIMS, Good American, and Safely.
Marc Lore and how he built a billion-dollar business in less than two years.
Scooter Braun on discovering Justin Bieber.
Toni Ko and how she became a self-made millionaire in h...
2022-12-2331 min
SPIN IT: Business & Crisis Management with Stephynie Malik#46: From Founder to Foundr with Nathan ChanThis week on Spin It, Stephynie is speaking with Nathan Chan!
Nathan’s journey started off like so many of the other stories you hear out there. He got an IT degree because he believed it was the best degree to set him up for the future. He proceeded to get a job in IT and instantly hated it. So in order to break away from the misery, he headed off to Europe. While in Europe he had an epiphany and makes the decision not return to the job he dreads so much.
Fast forward, Na...
2022-11-1141 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanFoundr's BEST of 2021This year, we’ve conducted our best interviews EVER. In this epic roundup episode, we took our favorite moments from every interview this year and combined them to create: Foundr Best of 2021!That’s right, in this very special episode, you’ll hear valuable insights from:
Marc Randolph, Co-founder of Netflix, where he explains the surprising origins of the streaming giant.
Tamara Mellon, Co-founder of Jimmy Choo reveals THE TRUTH around what it takes to build a global luxury label.
Matt Pohlson, Co-founder of Omaze, on how his near death experience fuelled his outlook on life and bus...
2021-12-221h 09
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan368: The Billion Dollar Blueprint: Ray DalioLabeled the “Steve Jobs of Investing”, Ray Dalio is easily one of the most successful investors of our time. The Principles: Work & Life author is the larger-than-life mentor we all need in our day-to-day life. It’s incredible to learn that the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's biggest hedge fund firm which manages roughly $150 billion, began his investment journey at the age of 12 using his pocket money to buy stocks. Listen as we delve deep with the living legend himself to hear first-hand accounts of Wall Street in the 70s and 80s...
2021-07-2854 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan364: The $100B Cereal Entrepreneur: Joe Gebbia of AirbnbHow do you raise capital for your startup? Well, if you ask the co-founder of Airbnb Joe Gebbia, he’ll tell you what worked for him: Cereal. That’s right, the company that started with a single air mattress and grew to a $100 billion empire was kept afloat by selling custom cereal boxes. It was bizarre but it worked. Gebbia muses in this episode of the Foundr podcast: “We made $20,000 in breakfast cereal, and we're able to basically pay off our credit card debt...The ce...
2021-06-2950 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan363: Everything I've Learned Spending $30M on YouTube Ads | Tommie Powers InterviewTommie Powers is a legend in digital paid advertising. He's consulted on $100+ million in ad spend, including $30 million on YouTube ads alone. So when Tommie talks about paid YouTube ad strategies, we listen. In a recent interview on the Foundr podcast, Tommie talked with us about everything from diversifying ad spend to crafting a powerful message to calculating ROAS (spoiler: most people are calculating ROAS all wrong). Check out the latest episode of the Foundr podcast as Tommie tells us how he taps into YouTube's 2 billion monthly active...
2021-06-2253 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan362: How to Build a Brand People Love: Red AntlerInc. Magazine called her the most important entrepreneur on the planet. Fast Company called her the "brand whisperer." Emily Heyward of Red Antler is a master at helping a brand stand out from the crowd.Heyward has elevated some of the biggest brands on the planet, including Casper, Yumi, Four Square, BirchBox, and All Birds. In this episode of the Foundr Podcast, she reveals her creative process and tells us how she got started in the industry. If you want a new perspective on building a brand your customers will be obsessed with, listen in on...
2021-06-1539 min
From Zero to Foundr Podcast015: How To Hit 40K Instagram Followers When You’re Not Tech-SavvyThey say we all have the same 24 hours in a day but after looking at Foundr course alumni Craig Schulze’s job history, we're pretty sure he has a few extra hours every day to get it all done. Craig, who has completed Foundr’s Instagram Domination and Rapid Course Formula courses, is a serial entrepreneur who has not only worked to become one of the best in his niche but has done it across multiple industries. In this episode of From Zero To Foundr, Craig discusses how the 7-figure founder began his...
2021-06-1137 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan361: The Near-Death Experience That Fuelled Omaze’s Matt PohlsonIn this episode of the Foundr podcast, we speak with Omaze’s Matt Pohlson to discuss how a near-death experience taught him a powerful lesson about optimism—and how it changed his perspective on business forever. Pohlson is cofounder and CEO of Omaze, an online fundraising platform that supports causes by offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Some of the experiences they offer include top-tier influential figures like Michelle Obama or George Clooney, or million-dollar prizes like cars and properties. In this refreshingly candid interview, Pohlson discusses his unique business model, gate-crashing charity events to pitc...
2021-06-0853 minFrom Zero to Foundr Podcast014: From $100-$25K A MONTH: Victor Laranja of Social GravityImagine if your digital marketing business went from $100 revenue a month, to $25K revenue a month. Not bad, right? Now imagine that this digital marketing business is your SIDE HUSTLE. A business you run in your spare time. For daytime music producer, Victor Laranja and his side hustle marketing business Social Gravity, this is not a dream. Not only is his side hustle hitting $25K a month but it’s also predicted to hit $50K a month this year. In this amazing episode of From Z...
2021-06-0441 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan360: A Proven Formula For Finding Trending HOT Products with Jeremy Gutsche from TrendHunterAs the CEO and founder of TrendHunter, Jeremy Gutsche is at the forefront of trendspotting, innovation, and creating the future. In this ground-breaking interview, the New York Times Bestselling author reveals everything he knows about entrepreneurship and ideas. Gutsche’s TrendHunter is the world's largest, most popular trend spotting firm with billions of views, and over 10,000 projects for almost every major brand on the market, from Samsung and Disney, to RedBull and even NASA. The ultimate TKTK interview for entrepreneurs looking for an idea, his 3 methods to identifying a product idea (assessi...
2021-06-0146 minFrom Zero to Foundr Podcast013: Why You Need TWO Manufacturers: Axcess’ Jennifer AbernathyWhat’s the fastest way to find your business idea? Simple: Identify, and solve a known problem. Just ask Jennifer Abernathy, whose light-bulb moment came during her daily post-hot-yoga struggle changing out of her sweaty activewear. There’s got to be a better way! With a little sewing, a zip, an old pair of leggings, and a determination to fix this problem, Jennifer created the first prototype that would take her on a 3-year journey to launching Axcess Athletics. In today’s episode of From Zero...
2021-05-2834 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan359: The Secret To Scaling Million Dollar Brands MULTIPLE TIMES: Harry’s Jeff Raider & Andy Katz-MayfieldIn this episode of the Foundr podcast, Nathan Chan speaks with Jeff Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield to find out how they scaled Harry’s into a $20 million brand, and how they created other multiple million-dollar brands. The idea for Harry’s came about after Katz-Mayfield had a disappointing late-night shopping experience at the chemists, and noticed that all the men’s razors were overpriced and overdesigned. Almost 8 years later, Raider and Katz-Mayfield have multiple channels, over 1000 employees, and several multi-million dollar brands. Listen in as they discuss exactly how they successfully scaled the...
2021-05-2652 minFrom Zero to Foundr Podcast012: From 9-5 To Launching Her Dream Ecommerce Brand: Drina Petrina of CRO WearDrina Petrina decided to quit her 9-5 job to launch her own women’s clothing line, which specializes in Croatian-inspired athleisurewear named CROwear. With no safety nets or financial backing, Drina saw $800 sales her first day, and $4,500 in revenue over the first two months. In this episode of From Zero To Foundr, Mollie speaks with Drina to learn about her incredible journey from a 9-5 desk job, to enrolling in the Start & Scale course, to building her dream business. Drina discusses everything from working with influencers, the importance of social proof and how that helped her...
2021-05-2130 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan358: Pro-Product vs. Pro-Marketing: How Heidi Zak of ThirdLove Faced Off With Victoria’s SecretQuitting her promising job at Google, Heidi Zak decided to take the plunge and launch ThirdLove, an ecommerce brand for women’s underwear. Today, thanks to Zak’s masterful approach to scaling, ThirdLove is the third biggest ecommerce lingerie brand in America with no signs of slowing down. Zak’s journey into the entrepreneurial space began after she moved to the West coast and got swept up in the startup world. Launching as a small bootstrapped brand, she never thought that she one day be competing with titans like Victoria’s Secret. Listen in as Zak d...
2021-05-1854 minFrom Zero to Foundr Podcast011: From Redundancy To $19k ONE MONTH After Launch: Korean Beauty, Micro-Influencers, And The Manufacturing ChallengeElita Gluscevic and Stephanie Turzi had an incredible product idea, but suddenly found themselves feeling a little overwhelmed and unsure of where to go next. With a background in marketing and graphic design, the friends knew they wanted to launch a chin-lifting mask based on a Korean beauty concept, but needed help taking it to the next level. Enter: Gretta Van Riel’s Start and Scale Course. In this episode of From Zero To Foundr, Elita takes us on her journey from being made redundant at the start of COVID-19, to launching their chin-listing mask, DFin...
2021-05-1441 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan357: My Hobby Resulted In A 9-Figure Exit: Jaime Schmidt of Schmidt NaturalsThis week’s podcast is a deep dive with Schmidt Natural’s co-founder, author, and investor Jaime Schmidt. Building her brand from a side hobby to a 7-figure annual income didn’t happen overnight, but Schmidt refused to let fear hold her back. Although Schmidt says she has had 22 previous jobs, Schmidt Naturals was her very first business. Living off $35k joint-income with a new baby, Schmidt first started creating her all-natural products at home, selling them at farmer’s markets. After years of dedication and very little capital, Schmidt reflects on her 9-figure exit, her journe...
2021-05-1144 minFrom Zero to Foundr Podcast010: Making an EXTRA $50K a Month | How to Scale Your Side HustleMeet Patryk Gawlak. Growing up, Patryk has always had some type of side hustle to make cash. So, when his mom started a business, he decided to help her. Their cleaning service heavily relied on word-of-mouth marketing and solo-operations. And looking at the local services in their area, they didn’t have any online presence. So, Patryk saw an opportunity to turn it into something more sustainable long-term. He took the 21st-century approach and built a website. He was able to build a good online presence despite not having the right foundation and fundamentals. ...
2021-05-0737 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan356: Why The Creator Economy Is The Next Big Movement: Joseph Einhorn of LootJoseph Einhorn is no stranger to entrepreneurialism. With almost 25 years of startup experience under his belt, Einhorn knows the ins and the outs of the game. In this interview with Nathan Chan, Einhorn discusses his incredible journey from becoming a self-taught engineer for Capital IQ, launching and selling the global ecommerce phenomenon Fancy.com, and how his life-long love for comic books evolved into founding Loot. With a penchant for satiating curiosity and deep respect for creators the world over, Einhorn will leave you inspired to chase your dream and to neve...
2021-05-0444 minFrom Zero to Foundr Podcast009: From Tesla Recruiter to 6-Figure Course | Brandon OmoregieMeet Brandon Omoregie, the proud founder and CEO of Offr Group, a recruiting agency based out of Austin Texas, and creator of Offr Jobs, an online course that has helped over 500 clients secure higher-paying jobs. In this episode of From Zero To Foundr, Brandon shares his incredible journey from flipping burgers, to realising his true talent and passions, to working with some of the biggest businesses of our time. If you're READY to finally start your own business, enroll in the EXACT free program that today’s guest used to get where...
2021-04-3027 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan355: How Jimmy Choo Found Its Footing As A Global Disrupter: Tamara MellonAs someone who always knew they had a passion for fashion, Tamara Mellon has come a long way from working in a PR firm. As founder of luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo, founder of a new direct-to-consumer brand bearing her own name, and author of In My Shoes, Mellon is a game-changer in the fashion industry. In this interview, Nathan Chan sits down to speak with one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry to discuss every step of her journey in the fashion industry. Not only has Mellon displayed an uncanny knack fo...
2021-04-2745 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan338: Foundr BEST OF 2020In this epic roundup episode, we took our favorite moments from every interview this year and combined them to create our most jam-packed episode yet: Foundr Best of 2020!That’s right, in this very special episode, you’ll hear valuable insights from:
Drew Houston, CEO and founder of DropBox: On problem-solving, his formula for success in business, and how he— as a billion-dollar CEO — still learns every single day.
Dylan Mullen, Founder, and Director of Happy Skin Co. Mullen reveals how he built a $20 million dollar company in 24 months, and how they’re acquiring their customers.
Alexa Von Tob...
2020-12-301h 00
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan333: The Top Mistakes to Avoid when Managing Remote Teams with Fibre HR Foundr Lisa SpidenIn this week’s Foundr podcast interview, Nathan Chan sits down with Lisa Spiden, CEO of Workforce Analytics and Foundr of Fibre HR to discuss everything a team leader needs to embody in order to help their team do their best work. Spiden discusses key tactics and methods that team leaders can adopt to help lead their teams through any crisis. Not only does this mean offering support for them during the work-from-home culture shift, but also taking the time to understand and adapt for each individual's needs and workflow. With something for every team lead...
2020-11-1741 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan300: [Special 300th Episode] Rich20Something’s Daniel DiPiazza And Foundr’s Nathan Chan Dive Deep Into the World of InstagramThe latest installment of the Foundr podcast is a landmark—our 300th episode! So to mark the occasion, we’ve got something a little different for you today.Daniel DiPiazza, the founder of Rich20Something, was on the cover of Foundr Magazine last year, and today, he returns to Foundr to “reverse interview” our own CEO, Nathan Chan, ahead of the relaunch of Foundr’s beloved Instagram Domination course.Together, Nathan and Daniel share the details of how they each found success on Instagram for their respective brands. They also explore Instagram’s algorithms, how it compares...
2020-04-291h 10
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan254: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at How Foundr CEO Nathan Chan Built A Global BrandSuccess doesn’t happen overnight.This is something Foundr CEO Nathan Chan knows all too well. Before he started his business, Nathan was in a common predicament: he hated his job and he had no idea what career path to take. It took many steps to plant the seed that eventually became Foundr.Even then, it wasn’t an easy path forward. He stayed in his job long after starting Foundr, and at one point, Nathan even launched a webinar from his parents’ basement. There was no magic involved—only hard work, strategic decisions, and many les...
2019-06-121h 12
Mark Metry Show#90 - Nathan Chan | Origin of Foundr Magazine, a Multi-Million Dollar Media Entrepreneurship Company"I was launching it, literally just for fun." - Nathan Chan, Founder of Foundr Magazine.Foundr Magazine is a digital internet-based magazine app on the Apple and Google Play store targeted at young entrepreneurs and early upstarts. Featured hundreds of entrepreneurs like Arianna Huffington, Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss, Richard Branson, Daymond John, and Seth Godin.Foundr is on a mission to inspire the world of the possibilities of entrepreneurship, and become the ultimate resource and guide for entrepreneurs. Our focus is on delving deep into the world of the entrepreneur focusing on their failures...
2018-06-1839 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan200: Foundr’s Story: How a Humble Side Project Became a Global Brand, with CEO Nathan Chan [Special 200th Episode]I refuse to lose.”It's the mantra that has guided Foundr CEO Nathan Chan through the highs and lows of becoming an entrepreneur. It helped him resist the naysayers, and confront deep insecurities and self-doubt, to build the business he fell in love with right away. That sense of determination and drive continues to fuel Foundr’s big goal of impacting tens of millions of entrepreneurs around the globe with world-class resources and training.In this inspiring interview, Nathan gets up close and personal and takes us behind the scenes of what it was like star...
2018-05-241h 15
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan192: Best of Foundr: Gary Vee, Tony Robbins, and More Talk Hustle, Mindset, and GSD (Foundr 5th Birthday Special Episode)Welcome back to our “Best of Foundr” podcast series!To celebrate Foundr’s 5th birthday, we put together a series of special edition podcast episodes that feature the best snippets from our most popular episodes. We pulled out the gems from each of your favorite interviews and compiled them into a three-week series of pure content gold.This week we are focusing on hustle, motivation, mindset, and getting things done! In this episode, we have one of my heroes and the king of hustle, Gary Vee. We also have memory and productivity wizard Jim Kwik, mornin...
2018-03-281h 36
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan191: Best of Foundr: 4 Superstars on Investing, Sales, And Scaling Your Business (Foundr 5th Birthday Special Episode)Welcome to our special “Best of Foundr” edition of the podcast!To celebrate Foundr’s 5th birthday, we put together a series of special edition podcast episodes that feature the best snippets from our most popular episodes. We pulled out the gems from each of your favorite interviews and compiled them into a three-week series of pure content gold.This is the second week of our three-part series. Last week, we heard from four successful entrepreneurs on how to build an epic online presence.This week we are focusing on investing, sales, and scaling...
2018-03-211h 27
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan190: Best of Foundr: 4 Superstars on Building An Epic Online Presence (Foundr 5th Birthday Special Episode)Welcome to our special “Best of Foundr” edition of the podcast!To celebrate Foundr’s 5th birthday, we put together a series of special edition podcast episodes that feature the best snippets from our most popular episodes. We pulled out the gems from each of your favorite interviews and compiled them into a three-week series of pure content gold.This week we are focusing on how to create an online presence with content marketing and Instagram. We are featuring some serious advice from our conversations with Gretta Rose van Riel, queen of Instagram and Influencer market...
2018-03-141h 14
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan189: Foundr Community Member Shifts His Business Into High Gear With Help From Mentors [Foundr’s 5th Birthday Special Episode]Welcome to Foundr's fifth birthday celebration!Over the past five years, we’ve been blessed to interact with an awesome community of passionate entrepreneurs who are making it happen and turning their dreams into reality. We want to honor these inspiring entrepreneurs in our community by sharing their stories and highlighting their successes.In today's special episode, we talk with Austin Peterson, a rising entrepreneur who is working in the trenches daily to build his vintage truck restoration business Black Dog Traders.Austin reached out to me for advice in early 2017, and it's been...
2018-03-071h 01
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan148: How to Build a Successful E-commerce Business - The Foundr Incubator (Business Breakdown) with Tom Bilyeu of Quest Nutrition & Jake Mckeon of Coconutbowls.comIn this very special episode of the Foundr Podcast, we answer all the questions you've ever had about building an ecommerce business and more!The first installment in what we're calling the Foundr Incubator series, we recorded a live coaching session between one ambitious Foundr community member and the head of a billion-dollar company.We organized a call with Jake McKeon, the up-and-coming founder of multiple ecommerce businesses, to receive one-on-one coaching from Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of unicorn startup Quest Nutrition. Like so many other entrepreneurs out there, McKeon was doing well, but looking to grow and...
2017-05-1755 min
The Bitcoin To Freedom PodcastUnleash your inner entrepreneur with Foundr CEO Nathan ChanThe views and outlook of how the next generation views the world has changed dramatically: No one really believes in a 9-5 anymore. Those days are destined to be replaced by work that shouldn’t particularly have to feel like work at all. In the words of entrepreneur and CEO of digital magazine Foundr, Nathan Chan firmly believes that “For the first time, the age of traditional work is OVER”. The new age entrepreneur aspires to build a life and a living around doing what they love. That means the challenge for the 21st century is how to cultivate the...
2016-12-0714 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan104: How to Use Webinars to Grow & Scale Your Startup with Dave HobsonThere are no shortcuts when it comes to good online marketing, something that Dave Hobson knows all too well.As the resident expert on all things marketing at Foundr we give you a very special episode today about Dave from how he came to be at Foundr to his thoughts on successful online marketing.Funnily enough, it is entirely possible that Foundr would not be around if Dave had not cold-called Nathan nearly four years ago. At the time Nathan had only just started Foundr and Dave was at a job where he had to...
2016-08-1157 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan100: 100th Episode Switch up! Nathan Chan of Foundr Magazine is interviewed by Dan Norris on the Future of Foundr, Lessons Learned & the Direction of The CompanyOn November 9, 2013, I released the first episode of the Foundr Podcast. It was with Fabio Rosati, then-CEO of Elance. To be completely honest, I wasn't quite sure what I was trying to achieve by releasing a podcast. At the time, it was just another way for us to give to our community, by releasing the audio of our interviews for free.Fast-forward to today and I can't believe we're at our 100th episode! It's flown by and so much has changed since. But the entire time I've kept in mind this piece of advice from my friend Dan...
2016-07-1356 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan56: The Foundr Incubator (Business Breakdown) with Derric Haynie & Mathew MichalewiczA couple of months ago we sent an invitation to all the readers of our weekly newsletter. We asked if there was anyone who would like to have a one-on-one with tried and true entrepreneurial professionals.Out of the hundreds of responses we received we picked out Derric Haynie former professional poker player and today the founder and CEO of Splash. An online marketing consultancy based in San Diego.He sat down with Foundr’s own CEO, Nathan Chan, and Mathew Michalewicz, author of Life in Half a Second and entrepreneurial genius to talk strategy. You m...
2015-09-031h 43
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan50: An Inside Look Into Foundr's EPIC Design with Karan Jain Behind The Scenes with Foundr Magazine's Art DirectorIn this episode we go behind the curtain and shine the spotlight on someone part of the Foundr Magazine team that is an absolute superstar designer, entrepreneur and ruckas maker. Enter Karan Jain. You wouldn't probably know this, but Foundr Magazine wouldn't be where it is today if it wasn't for Karan. Karan taught me the power of design and branding. This bold move that we've made with the level of Foundr's design has allowed to build great reputation in the entrepreneurial space. Not just as brand itself, but also as an i...
2015-07-101h 11
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan07: Reverse gears - Yaro Starak Interviews Nathan on the Story behind Foundr and creating a successful media startupIn this episode of the Foundr Podcast gears are reversed and Nathan invites his good friend Yaro Starak to interview him for the show. Yaro Starak is an entrepreneur, blogger and internet marketer from Entrepreneur’s Journey (www.entrepreneurs-journey.com). Yaro is a well-known internet marketer and entrepreneur that has grown several ventures and has a pretty popular blog on how to grow your business. In this interview Yaro and Nathan Discuss: - Nathan's Journey and how he started Foundr- Nathan's Key lessons learnt from...
2014-12-0343 min