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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 to The 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 conversations with, by, and for founders. Whether you"re starting, building, or dreaming about your business, The Foundr Podcast is where you can access experienced founders who"ve been in your shoes to learn their

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38:10

545: In Retrospect - How Kendra Scott turned $500...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2025/01/03

Kendra Scott started her self-titled billion-dollar jewelry business out of failure. Her first business failed after 5 years, and she started selling handmade jewelry door-to-door as a side hustle. Now, Kendra Scott Jewelry is a billion-dollar business with 100 retail locations across the US. But success didn't come quickly. Through personal struggles, recessions, and rejections, Scott built a fashion business driven by an unforgettable customer experience. Listen to Nathan and Kendra discuss: -

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48:51

544: Foundr’s BEST of 2024: Hear From The World's...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/12/27

In 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

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59:04

543: How She Made $50M Buying Boring Businesses |...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/12/20

In this episode, Codie Sanchez, founder of Contrarian Thinking, reveals how she built a media company that inspires millions to think differently about wealth. Codie shares her journey from journalist to investment executive and now entrepreneur, owning over 25 cash-flowing businesses. She dives into the strategies behind her acquisitions, the importance of owning "boring businesses," and how she turned Contrarian Thinking into a thriving community. Entrepreneurs will learn actionable insights about

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34:20

542: In Retrospect - How I Built Dropbox Into a $12B...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/12/13

By now, the story is legend. When Drew Houston boarded a bus from Boston to New York and discovered that he had—yet again—forgotten to bring his thumb drive, he was frustrated. So frustrated that he sat down and began writing the first lines of code of what would eventually become Dropbox. After over a decade of changing the way files are stored, synced, and shared, Houston is changing the way people work, once again. This time, to solve a problem that likely plagues every single knowledge worker

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74:34

541: They Sell 1 Million Bottles of Alcohol a Year |...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/12/06

Join us as we dive into the world of craft gin with Matt Jones, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin. Matt shares the origins of the brand, born from a passion for storytelling and a commitment to craft. Discover how Four Pillars has grown from a small distillery in the Yarra Valley to a globally recognized name in spirits. Learn about the early challenges, the decision to focus solely on gin, and the strategic moves that set the company apart, including their innovative crowdfunding approach and

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60:05

540: In Retrospect - They Made $1 BILLION Selling...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/11/29

In just nine years, Nik Mirkovic and Alex Tomic built their smile care brand into a category disruptor on track to earn over a billion in annual revenue by next year. Mirkovic and Tomic don’t want shortcuts, so they’ve remained bootstrapped since they started Hismile at ages 19 and 20. Hismile’s teeth-whitening kit has become an internet sensation, making the brand a favorite among influencers and celebrities. But the co-founders aren’t resting on success. They want to make Hismile a category

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52:10

539: How to Build a Million Dollar Beauty Brand |...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, Alicia Scott, founder of Range Beauty, shares her journey from fashion professional to beauty entrepreneur. Alicia reveals how her own skin struggles led to the creation of a brand focused on inclusivity and clean beauty. Discover how Alicia bootstrapped her business with just $150, overcame challenges like a cease-and-desist, and navigated pivotal moments such as appearing on Shark Tank and landing a deal with Emma Grede.Listen to Nathan and Alicia discuss: - Starting Range

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58:58

538: He Built a $2.9B Home Fitness Empire | Carl...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/11/15

In this episode, Carl Daikeler, founder of Bodi, shares his journey from creating fitness infomercials to building a brand synonymous with home workouts. Carl reveals his path to success, from collaborating with fitness experts like Tony Horton to launching iconic programs like P90X and Insanity. He discusses the power of understanding consumer psychology, evolving with the digital age, and fostering a community of fitness enthusiasts. Entrepreneurs will gain insights into Carl’s approach to

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53:31

537: He Made $3.6B Selling Fitness Trackers | WHOOP...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/11/08

In this episode, Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP, takes us through his journey from a collegiate athlete struggling with overtraining to building one of the most advanced wearable brands in the world. Will shares how he identified gaps in health monitoring, developed early prototypes of WHOOP, and secured partnerships with sports icons like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo. Listen to Nathan & Will discuss: - Will’s journey from athlete to entrepreneur and the origins of WHOOP - How WHOOP

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70:29

536: He Made $450M Selling TV's for $0.01 | Ruslan...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, Ruslan Kogan, founder and CEO of Kogan.com, dives into his journey from selling electronics out of his parents’ garage to building one of Australia’s most successful e-commerce brands. Ruslan shares key insights on identifying market gaps, the importance of customer focus, and how he scaled Kogan.com by challenging traditional retail norms. He also discusses the power of data-driven decision-making, his early struggles with capital, and the lessons learned from rapidly scaling a

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535: How a Former Lawyer Built a $450M Global Travel...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/10/25

In this episode, Adam Schwab, founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, shares his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to creating one of the leading travel brands in the world. Adam reflects on the strategic decisions that helped him scale the business, including early challenges, pivotal business shifts, and successful acquisitions. He provides insights into how he built Luxury Escapes into a trusted brand known for premium travel experiences and shares advice on maintaining long-term growth

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53:16

534: In Retrospect - The Netflix Story With Marc...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/10/18

We're diving back into another episode from the Foundr Archives to revisit my interview with Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix.It’s every entrepreneur’s dream: create a product that is so disruptive to an industry, that it forces a shift in how we do business. Be so good, that they can’t ignore you, and they have to completely reimagine the way they do things in order to compete with you. That’s what Netflix did. Randolph has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years before the word

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47:19

533: How Hyperice Went From $0 to $700M...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/10/11

In this episode, Anthony Katz, founder of Hyperice, shares his incredible journey from being a high school teacher with a passion for sports to building a global recovery brand used by some of the world’s top athletes. Anthony talks about the inspiration behind Hyperice, his early struggles in product development, and the pivotal moment when Kobe Bryant agreed to test his product. He reveals how he leveraged athlete partnerships to build credibility for Hyperice and how the company’s innovations in

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45:38

532: How Eight Sleep Grew From $0 to $500M Enhancing...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/10/04

In this episode, Matteo Franceschetti, founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, shares his incredible journey of transforming sleep into a science-backed, performance-enhancing tool. Matteo, a former athlete, speaks about the inspiration behind Eight Sleep and the importance of optimizing sleep for peak performance. He takes us through the product development journey, from the first iterations to the game-changing Pod, and discusses how the company achieved product-market fit by listening to customers

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42:19

531: In Retrospect - From Startup to Amazon: John...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/09/27

We're diving into another episode from the Foundr Archives to revisit our interview John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods.In this episode, John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods, shares the story of building one of the most recognized brands in the organic and natural food industry. From humble beginnings to being acquired by Amazon, John discusses the evolution of Whole Foods, the principles of conscious leadership that shaped its growth, and the challenges of leading a company through

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32:16

530: Mastering SEO for E-Commerce - Lindsay Shearer’s...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/09/20

In this episode, Lindsay Shearer, founder of BrandRanx Media, takes us through her journey from running a holistic medical clinic to becoming an SEO powerhouse in the e-commerce world. Lindsay shares the story of how a chance encounter led her to help build the marketing strategy for Manscaped, sparking her passion for SEO. She discusses the importance of validating your product before diving into SEO, the best practices for on-page and off-page SEO, and how to maximize your SEO budget for long-term

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57:39

529: She Built a $100M+ Soda Brand From Her Home...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/09/13

In this episode, Allison Ellsworth, founder of Poppy, takes us through her incredible journey from humble beginnings at farmers markets to achieving national recognition with her modern soda brand. Allison shares the challenges she faced in the early days, including the pivotal decision to appear on Shark Tank, where she secured a deal that helped propel Poppy to success. She discusses the strategic rebranding that transformed her business, the impact of her Super Bowl commercial, and how she’s

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48:34

528: She Makes $120M a Year Selling Makeup | Kosas'...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/09/06

In this episode, Sheena Zadeh-Daly, founder of Kosas, shares her journey from selling lipsticks from her home to building a clean beauty brand that’s taken the industry by storm. Sheena discusses the early challenges of launching Kosas, including her hands-on approach to everything from product development to shipping orders in the early days. She reveals the moment when Kosas was first recognized by Sephora and the strategy behind positioning her brand as a prestige color line. Sheena also talks

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50:06

527: From $0 to $100M a Year Selling Products on...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/08/30

In this episode, Hudson Leogrande, the founder of Purely White Deluxe and Comfrt, shares his remarkable journey from packing products in his mother's basement to building two multimillion-dollar brands. Hudson discusses the early struggles of launching Purely White Deluxe, including the challenges of marketing a teeth whitening product with no prior experience and the breakthrough moment when he discovered the untapped potential of Snapchat. He also dives into the creation of Comfrt, a brand

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29:18

526: In Retrospect - Seth Goden on Why You Shouldn't...

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan ·

2024/08/23

Today, we're diving into another episode from the Foundr Archives to revisit our interview with marketing guru and multiple New York Times bestselling author Seth Godin, who explains why you should focus less on doing what you're told and more on doing work that's worth doing.In order to take advantage of the unique opportunities afforded by our times, some rules just have to be broken. Some people just get it. They grasp the spirit of the times in ways that ordinary people don't. They understand

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