The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

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 proven methods, lessons from failure, and inspirational stories. Past guests include Emma Grede, Mark Cuban, Neil Patel, Kendra Scott, Alex Hormozi, Trinny Woodall, Tim Ferriss, Sophia Amoruso, Simon Sinek, Tony Robbins, Amy Porterfield, Ed Mylett, Michelle Zatlyn, Reid Hoffman, Scooter Braun, Dany Garcia, Marc Lore, Ariana Huffington, Pat Flynn, Lewis Howes, Jordan Harbinger, and many more. About the host: Nathan Chan is the CEO of Foundr and the creator of The Foundr Podcast. Chan literally started from knowing nothing. He was just an average guy working in a 9-5 job he utterly hated. He knew nothing about entrepreneurship, nothing about startups, nothing about marketing, and nothing about online or how to build a business. In the past decade, Chan's built Foundr into a global leader in entrepreneurial education, helping tens of thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses. Need help with your business? Visit foundr.com/foundrplustrial to join a global community of entrepreneurs, gain access to proven strategies, and fast-track your business growth confidently.

Episodes

576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed My Business - Here's What I Learnt

August 5, 2025 • 9 mins
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 ...
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575: Ty Haney on Being Ousted From Her Own Company: The Lesson's Learnt & How to Bounce Back

August 1, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, Ty Haney, founder of Outdoor Voices, shares how she turned her public downfall into the blueprint for an even bigger comeback—building multiple new brands and redefining how community drives growth. She reveals: • How she built Outdoor Voices into a $100M cult brand by age 30 • Why the DTC playbook failed—and what she’s doing differently now • The four-part community-building formula that makes customers 4x m...
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574: He's Building a $250M+ Business That Measures Success in Lives Saved | Andrew Lacy

July 25, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, Andrew Lacy, founder of Prenuvo, shares how he went from two startup exits to building one of the fastest-growing health tech companies in the world—revolutionizing preventative healthcare with full-body MRI scans. He reveals: • Why most healthcare systems are reactive and backwards—and how Prenuvo flips it • How Prenuvo scaled from one small Canadian clinic to global recognition • Why he struggled to raise f...
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573: Building a $74M a Year Beauty & Community Empire | Trinny Woodall

July 18, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London, shares how she turned her mission to help women feel confident into a multi-million dollar global beauty brand. She reveals: • Why she focused on the overlooked 35+ market and won their loyalty • How she started with just £150,000 and her own wardrobe to fund the dream • The retention-first strategy behind Trinny London’s explosive growth • How the Trinny Tribe commu...
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572: (Solo) How to Build a Brand That’s Uncopyable: Even If Your Idea Gets Stolen

July 11, 2025 • 10 mins
Worried someone’s going to steal your business idea? You’re not alone — and you’re not powerless. In this short episode, I’m sharing exactly what to do when copycats come for your product — because they will. I’ll break down why fear of being copied holds so many founders back, how I learned this lesson the hard way, and the real strategies that protect what actually matters: your brand, your story, and your unfair advantages. ...
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571: No Funding, 104 Rejections & $411 Left in the Bank - How She made $65M+ on Flowers

July 4, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode, Christina Stembel, founder of Farmgirl Flowers, reveals how she built a $65M+ floral business from her dining room—with no funding, no degree, and no industry experience. She reveals: • Why she chose a perishable, logistics-heavy product in a recession • How she scaled with no marketing budget and $411 left in the bank • The scrappy strategies that drove early word of mouth and virality • Why she received 10...
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570: Your Toothbrush is GROSS - They Fixed it and Made MILLIONS | SURI

June 27, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode, Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi, co-founders of SURI (Sustainable Rituals), share how they turned a simple personal care item into a sustainable, design-led movement—challenging legacy players like Oral-B and Philips. They share: • Why the electric toothbrush was overdue for disruption • The intentional product and packaging design that drove early virality • Their approach to building a mission-led brand without gr...
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569: The Email Expert - How to Get Your Customers Attention

June 20, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode, Rytis Lauris, co-founder of Omnisend, shares how he bootstrapped a leading email and SMS marketing platform used by over 125,000 eCommerce brands worldwide. He shares: • Why most ecommerce founders start email marketing too late • How to convert more website traffic into high-intent subscribers • The 2% of automations that drive 40% of ecommerce revenue • Why segmentation and personalization outperform batch-and-b...
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568: No Experience, No Investors, 5 x Million Dollar Businesses - How Brittney Saunders Did it

June 13, 2025 • 79 mins
In this episode, Brittney Saunders, founder of FAYT, Staple Swim, Form Active, and OUTDŌ, shares how she went from YouTuber to multi-brand empire builder—running multiple 7-figure businesses with a hands-on, no-agency approach. She shares:• How she transitioned from influencer to real founder with 40+ staff• The power of brick-and-mortar stores in an online world• Why she refuses to use agencies for content or growth• Her real t...
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567: The Tiny Challenge Model - The Easiest Way to Get Your First 5 Clients | Richmond Dinh

June 6, 2025 • 45 mins
What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this episode, Richmond Dinh, founder of the Tiny Challenge model, reveals how he went from nearly going bankrupt to building a 7-figure coaching empire—without a big audience, paid ads, or complex funnels. He shares: • How he rebuilt his life after losing it all in property investing • The one framework that helped him launch 8-for-8 successful online programs • Why you only need a few high-qua...
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566: From Celebrity Deals to Creator Empire - Maggie Sellers on Building 'Hot Smart Rich'

May 30, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode, Maggie Sellers—founder, investor, creator, and force behind Hot Smart Rich—shares how she turned vulnerability, storytelling, and a scrappy content strategy into a multimillion-dollar movement and investing powerhouse. She shares: • The celebrity deal that taught her the power of owning your narrative • How she built Hot Smart Rich from a TikTok idea into a full-blown venture platform • The moment she knew she had...
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565: From 3rd Grade Teacher to Beauty CEO: How Supergoop! Built a $700M Brand From ZERO! | Holly Thaggard (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]

May 23, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop!, shares how she redefined the sunscreen category and built a globally recognized $700M brand from the ground up. She shares: • The heartbreaking moment that inspired her SPF obsession • How she created the world’s first chemical sunscreen without oxybenzone • Her failed school program—and why it led to retail success • The crazy story of how she landed in Sephora thanks to Bur...
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564: From $0 to $100,000 a Day Selling Neckties | Fameez Haroon

May 16, 2025 • 68 mins
In this episode, Fameez Haroon, co-founder of OTAA, shares how he and his brother bootstrapped a fashion accessories brand from a Melbourne bedroom to $40M+ in sales—without outside funding. He shares: • How they built OTAA from $2,000 and zero fashion experience • The customer pain point that sparked the brand idea • Their scrappy PR hustle that led to a $4K launch and 400K+ customers • Why investing in branded content (even when...
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563: From $500 to 120 Stores - How She Lost It All | Kristina Karlsson

May 9, 2025 • 80 mins
In this episode, Kristina Karlsson, founder of Kikki.K and Dream Life, opens up about building a $100M global brand, losing it all, and why she's starting again—this time, on her own terms. She shares: • The wild journey of scaling Kikki.K to 120 stores in 6 countries • How losing her business twice reshaped her view of failure and resilience • Why journaling became her most powerful tool for balance and clarity • The hard lessons...
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562: The Billion Dollar Woman Behind The Rock & Henry Cavill | Dany Garcia (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]

May 2, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, Dany Garcia - founder, producer, chairwoman, and the powerhouse behind brands like ZOA Energy, Teremana Tequila, GSTQ, Seven Bucks Productions, and the XFL—shares how she built a billion-dollar business empire from scratch. She shares: • How she went from finance to managing Dwayne Johnson and producing blockbuster films • Why she “fires herself” from roles to grow her companies faster • The mindset needed to lead...
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561: $300M Worth of Facebook Ads Advice in 45 Minutes | Jordan Menard

April 25, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode, Jordan Menard breaks down what it really takes to scale Facebook ads in 2025. He shares why creative is now the targeting, why brands need to focus more on offers than tactics, and how to fix your conversion economics to unlock serious scale. Jordan also walks through his exact ad creative process—including scripting, ad types, and how to test offers to find your hero. If you're spending money on ads and not gettin...
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560: The College Dropout Who Built an $11 billion Toy Empire | Nick Mowbray (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]

April 18, 2025 • 43 mins
What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this episode, Nick Mowbray, co-founder of ZURU, shares how a backyard hot air balloon project turned into a global toy and consumer goods empire with over $3 billion in projected revenue. He shares: • Why he and his brother lived off cents for 7 years in China to make ZURU work • The brutal lessons learned from getting sued as young entrepreneurs • How their first viral product generated $100M+...
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559: How a $100M Exit Left This 30 Year Old Lost | Jake Kassan

April 11, 2025 • 49 mins
What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this episode, Jake Kassan, co-founder of MVMT Watches, reveals the emotional rollercoaster of building and selling a business for $100M—and what came after. He shares: • How he scaled Movement from a $5,000 credit card to a $100M exit • The loneliness and identity crisis he faced after selling • Why chasing money alone didn’t fulfill him • The creative spark that led him to YouTube • His advic...
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558: She Made $100K in 90 Days Selling Sunscreen | Tori Gill

April 4, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode, Tori Gill shares how she transitioned from being a barber to launching a six-figure sunscreen brand in just three months. She dives into how she identified a gap in the market, built a brand that resonated with parents, and leveraged Instagram and organic marketing to drive rapid sales. Tori also reveals how she balanced starting the business while still working her day job and the lessons she’s learned about manuf...
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557: She Went From $0 to $100M Selling Coffee Scrubs | Jessica Hatzis (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]

March 28, 2025 • 42 mins
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...
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