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Podcast · 259 episodes

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by Foundr Media · English

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.

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663: (Solo) More SKUs, More Problems — The Case for Going Deeper, Not WiderSolo episode arguing “go deeper, not wider” in D2C—don’t add SKUs/products out of fear; build one hero product that solves one clear problem, then expand only after repeat purchase, retention, and…18 May 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
662: I Bet Everything On Sugar Free Candy — Now It Brings In $100 Million A YearDaniel Kite, founder of Funday Natural Sweets, explains how he built a sugar-free confectionery brand into $100M+ retail sales (over 100 million in the last 12 months) by solving “sugar-free” guilt…14 May 2026 · 54 min · 17 chapters
661: Donna’s Corporate Career Ended Overnight — So She Built A $51K Brand In 2 MonthsDonna Gilbertson (Junie quick-dry hair towel) explains how her corporate job ended overnight, then she built a $51K e-commerce brand in ~2 months through product validation, sourcing/manufacturing,…13 May 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
660: (Solo) The New Role Defining Which E-Commerce Brands Win in 2026Solo episode arguing that e-commerce winners in 2026 won’t be those merely “using AI,” but those hiring “AI operators” who can orchestrate autonomous AI agents across the business.11 May 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
659: How Molly Sims is Disrupting a $200 Billion IndustryMolly Sims explains how she built Wise Beauty, a DTC-to-retail skincare brand for women with melasma/hyperpigmentation, and what she learned about product-market fit, clinicals, operations, retail…7 May 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
658: (Solo) You're Posting Everywhere — But Do You Know What's Actually Driving Revenue?Solo episode by Nathan Chan about why posting on many platforms can hurt revenue when founders can’t identify which channels actually drive sales.4 May 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
657: They Bet Everything on a Sport Nobody Took Seriously… Now It’s Worth $200MMike and Rob Barnes explain how Selkirk Sport bet on pickleball early, built a premium performance brand, and scaled to a $200M+ company (revenue +1900% since 2019) by focusing on product quality,…30 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 23 chapters
656: How Chloe Built a $50K/Month Personalised Gifting Brand From HomeChloe Wadera, founder of InWords Gifting, explains how she built a personalized gifting brand from home into a $50K+ month using daily social content, Meta ads, and founder-led customer DMs.29 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 13 chapters
655: (Solo) The Fuel Crisis Is Already Hitting Your Margins. Here Are 4 Moves to Protect Them.Rising fuel and freight costs (“fuel crisis”) are already squeezing e-commerce shipping margins via carrier rate hikes and fuel surcharges; episode explains drivers, specific surcharge examples, and…27 Apr 2026 · 13 min · 8 chapters
654: The Hoodie That SAVED Their Business ($5M in 2 Years) | Boys LieBoys Lie founders Tori Robinson and Leah Omali explain how a cosmetics brand pivoted to apparel after customers only wanted their branded “goodbye” hoodie set; they also cover celebrity gifting…23 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 21 chapters
653: (Solo) Why Community Is the Most Undervalued Asset in E-Commerce Right NowSolo episode arguing community is the most undervalued e-commerce asset, and should be treated as a compounding business asset rather than a vague “soft” marketing or customer-service activity.20 Apr 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
652: IM8 Founder: What It REALLY Takes to Build a $200M Supplement BrandDanny Young (IM8/Iron Mate co-founder) explains how he built Iron Mate (IMA) into a fast-growing DTC supplement brand, covering product-first positioning, scientific credibility, paid ads at massive…16 Apr 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters
651: From 7 Years In Recruitment To $60K In 6 Months Selling Mouth TapeMichael Foreshaw’s journey from 7 years in recruitment to launching Breath Sleep Tape, a mouth tape product, and scaling to ~$60K in 6 months.15 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 16 chapters
650: The Lie About Social Media Growth (And What Actually Works in 2026)Nathan Chan argues that in 2026 social media is “rented land” and founders should stop optimizing for vanity metrics (likes/views/followers) and instead convert engagement into owned assets,…13 Apr 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
649: We Had 3 Weeks Left… This Saved My $35M/Year CompanyChristina Stemble, founder of Farm Girl Flowers, explains how a $55M bootstrap business survived a sudden 50% COVID-era sales collapse with only 36 hours to test a pivot, then shifted from “growth at…9 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 18 chapters
648: (Solo) Why the Best Brands Create Moments, Not Just ProductsSolo episode on why top e-commerce brands create “moments” (surprise, delight, generosity) instead of only delivering products; ties the idea to the “overflow effect” and the law of reciprocity.6 Apr 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
647: I Started a Jewelry Brand With $25K and the WRONG Business Model | Noura SakkijhaNora Sakkijha (Majewerri/Majuri) explains how she built a women-first fine jewelry DTC brand after the traditional “men buy diamonds for women” model failed, including her 2013 crowdsourcing pivot,…2 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
646: How Jesse Built A $450K/Year Brand Whilst Still Working in the MinesJesse’s journey building Wolf Workwear into a $450K/year workwear brand while still working FIFO mining; how he validated demand, sourced manufacturing via Alibaba, managed inventory/MOQs, and scaled…1 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
645: (Solo) Why Your Email List Is Your Most Valuable Asset in 2026Solo episode by Nathan Chan arguing that an owned email list (even small) is the most valuable e-commerce asset in 2026 because it’s permission-based, not rented/algorithm-dependent.30 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
644: This FBI Negotiation Trick Gets People to Say YES (By Saying NO) | Chris VossChris Voss argues that conventional “win-win” negotiation and “meeting in the middle” destroy leverage.26 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
643: (Solo) Why Profitable Businesses Still Fail (And How to Avoid It)(Solo) Why Profitable Businesses Still Fail (And How to Avoid It23 Mar 2026 · 12 min · 4 chapters
642: I Quit My 15 Year Career To Build a Jewelry Business — and Hit $400,000 in My First YearI Quit My 15 Year Career To Build a Jewelry Business — and Hit $400,000 in My First Year19 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 28 chapters
641: How Konnie Built A $60K/Month Swimwear Brand In 18 Months — Without Quitting Her Day JobHow Konnie Built A $60K/Month Swimwear Brand In 18 Months — Without Quitting Her Day Job18 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 18 chapters
640: (Solo) Why Community Beats Followers in 2026Entrepreneurship, sharing stories, proven methods, and insights from successful founders.16 Mar 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters