
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 27, 2025 • 60min
570: Your Toothbrush is GROSS - They Fixed it and Made MILLIONS | SURI
Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi are the co-founders of SURI, a company revolutionizing oral care with their sustainable electric toothbrush. They discuss the overdue need for innovation in dental hygiene, driven by a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Insights into their design process reveal how packaging and product aesthetics helped them gain traction. The duo shares the challenges of launching during a pandemic, the significance of consumer feedback, and the importance of staying mission-driven without greenwashing. This conversation is a treasure trove for aspiring entrepreneurs!

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Jun 20, 2025 • 48min
569: The Email Expert - How to Get Your Customers Attention
Rytis Lauris, co-founder of Omnisend and an expert in e-commerce, dives into the world of email and SMS marketing strategies tailored for online businesses. He emphasizes the importance of starting email marketing early and shares insights on converting website visitors into loyal subscribers. Learn how just 2% of automations can drive 40% of revenue, and discover creative SMS tactics that enhance customer loyalty. Rytis also explores how AI will shape the future of marketing, making it more personalized and effective.

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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 19min
568: No Experience, No Investors, 5 x Million Dollar Businesses - How Brittney Saunders Did it
Brittney Saunders, a high school dropout turned multi-brand mogul, founded FAYT, Staple Swim, and more, without relying on agencies. She discusses her transition from YouTuber to business owner, emphasizing the importance of community and authenticity. Brittney shares the lessons of navigating financial pitfalls, the value of brick-and-mortar presence, and her strategies for personal investment in marketing. She opens up about dealing with burnout, maintaining quality, and fostering a creative work culture while running multiple 7-figure brands.

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Jun 6, 2025 • 46min
567: The Tiny Challenge Model - The Easiest Way to Get Your First 5 Clients | Richmond Dinh
Richmond Dinh, founder of the Tiny Challenge model, shares his remarkable journey from near bankruptcy to building a 7-figure coaching empire without relying on a big audience or complex marketing. He discusses the power of high-quality client relationships, revealing how to land your first five clients through engaging challenges. Dinh emphasizes embracing personal growth, integrity in coaching, and maintaining healthy client interactions to achieve success. His insights on mindset shifts and simple frameworks make it a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs.

May 30, 2025 • 56min
566: From Celebrity Deals to Creator Empire - Maggie Sellers on Building 'Hot Smart Rich'
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 a real business (hint: it wasn’t when she went viral)
• Her strategy behind raising and deploying over $1.6M via syndicates
• Why she passed on buzzy deals like Spritz Margs—and what she looks for instead
• The future of DTC, social selling, and creator-led commerce
If you’re a modern founder, creator, or investor—or looking to be all three—this episode is a blueprint for building something meaningful and magnetic in today’s world.
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May 23, 2025 • 46min
565: From 3rd Grade Teacher to Beauty CEO: How Supergoop! Built a $700M Brand From ZERO! | Holly Thaggard (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]
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 Burt’s Bees’ founder
• How she brought Maria Sharapova on as an investor
• The gritty truth behind long-term brand-building (including selling harp gigs to fund inventory)
If you’ve ever dreamed of building a brand from scratch with zero industry experience, this episode is a goldmine of vision, hustle, and heart.
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
564: From $0 to $100,000 a Day Selling Neckties | Fameez Haroon
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 everyone said not to) paid off
• How they scaled their Facebook Ads to 6-figures/month profitably
• The mental game of entrepreneurship—and learning to tolerate pain
If you’re struggling with traction, brand-building, or growing on a limited budget—this episode is a masterclass in creativity, resilience, and long-term thinking.
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May 9, 2025 • 1h 20min
563: From $500 to 120 Stores - How She Lost It All | Kristina Karlsson
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 from choosing the wrong investors and CEOs
• How she’s building Dream Life with more freedom, purpose, and creativity
If you’ve ever had to start over—or fear what would happen if you did—this episode will leave you inspired, grounded, and ready to create again.
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May 2, 2025 • 46min
562: The Billion Dollar Woman Behind The Rock & Henry Cavill | Dany Garcia (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]
Dany Garcia, a powerhouse in entertainment and business, is the driving force behind brands such as ZOA Energy and Teremana Tequila. She shares her journey from finance to managing Dwayne Johnson and producing major films. Dany discusses the importance of strategic decision-making and her mantra of 'firing herself' from roles to foster growth. She reveals how GSTQ evolved from a youthful dream into a thriving fashion label and outlines her vision for transforming the XFL. Her insights on passion, branding, and legacy are a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Apr 25, 2025 • 45min
561: $300M Worth of Facebook Ads Advice in 45 Minutes | Jordan Menard
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 getting results, this episode will change the way you approach performance marketing forever.Listen to Nathan and Jordan discuss:- How Jordan built a $300M+ track record in Facebook ads without a website or outbound marketing- Why scaling doesn’t start in Ads Manager—it starts with better inputs: offer, creative, numbers- The four leverage points that unlock profitable scale: product, audience, margins, and operations- How to use AI to generate ad angles and customer pain points- The two creative briefs Jordan uses for every ad: scripted for actors, unscripted for influencersAnd much more business advice…Click here to start your business for $1. You’ll get all-access foundr+, where you’ll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders.If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode.Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform:
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