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The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

Hear the stories, learn the proven methods, and accelerate your growth and future through entrepreneurship. Welcome toThe Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan. About the show: For over a decade,The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan has been a leading entrepreneurship podcast for open-book conversationswith, by, and forfounders.Whether you"re starting, building, or dreaming about your business,The Foundr Podcastis where you can access experienced founders who"ve been in your shoes to learn their proven

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53:20

595: She Turned Handmade Jewellery Into $10M Brand |...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/10/10

Pia 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

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8:44

594: (Solo) The Mindset Lessons I’ve Learned From...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/10/07

Most 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

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49:33

593: Phoebe Gates: Building an AI Fashion Startup...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/10/03

Phoebe 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

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8:07

592: (Solo) The Truth About Originality: What Great...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/30

Most 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

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43:08

591: They Made $3.4 BILLION Giving Away Free Clothes...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/26

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

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7:56

590: (Solo) Why You Need to Do Things That Don’t Scale

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/23

When 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

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46:31

589 : The Mad Scientist Behind One of America’s...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/19

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

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7:30

588: (Solo) The #1 ROI Move You’re Probably Not Using

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/16

Most 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

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60:31

587: She Built a $1 Billion Brand Selling Other...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/12

Julie 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

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8:06

586 : (Solo) How I Solve The Biggest Problems in My...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/09

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: • How to

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38:22

585: The $100K Mistake Most Founders Make with...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/05

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

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8:48

584: (Solo) What 90 Days of Daily Posting Taught Me...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/09/02

After 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

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55:28

583: The Branding Expert Behind Dior, L'Oréal &...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/29

In 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

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10:56

582: (Solo) 3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Interviewing...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/26

After 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

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71:50

581: How to Build a $100M Brand Without Raising a...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/22

Alicia Yoon is the founder of Peach & Lily—the pioneering brand that brought Korean skincare to the U.S. before “K-Beauty” was a buzzword.In this episode, she shares how her personal skin struggles turned into a lifelong mission, how she went from finance to esthetician school, and why she took the slow, principled path to build a category-defining brand. What you’ll learn: • How Peach & Lily built trust in a crowded industry • Why Alicia avoided shortcuts, even when growth was slow • The

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7:53

580: (Solo) How I Landed Richard Branson in My First...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/19

Four 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

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46:08

579: The Strategy That Made NYX a Household Name |...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/15

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

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10:56

578: (Solo) The Wake-Up Call That Changed How I Work

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/12

I almost walked away from Foundr. Not because the business wasn’t working—but because I wasn’t.In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about burnout. After seven years of building nonstop, I hit a wall—mentally, emotionally, and physically. What followed was one of the hardest seasons of my entrepreneurial journey. But it also forced me to change everything: how I work, how I lead, and how I show up in my life. Here’s what you’ll take away: • The real signs of burnout I ignored for too long • The

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42:49

577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/08

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

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9:07

576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/08/05

I got sued just a few months into starting Foundr—and it nearly crushed everything I was building.In this short episode, I’m sharing the full story behind how I was forced to change the name of my business, the legal mistakes I made, and the surprising reasons it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. If you’re launching a brand or picking a name right now, this lesson could save you years of pain. Here’s what you’ll take away: • The #1 mistake I made when choosing the

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