The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan
Foundr Media
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.
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
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Jan 15, 2026 • 54min
623: $500K in Debt, 5 Maxed Credit Cards — How Jordan Harper Built an 8-Figure Brand in Year One
Jordan Harper, a nurse practitioner turned founder of Barefaced, shares her inspiring journey of building an eight-figure skincare brand in just one year, despite being $500,000 in debt. She reveals her clever strategy of using maxed-out credit cards and a unique pre-order method that generated over 1,000 sales in just 48 hours. Harper discusses the importance of simplifying product offerings to drive client trust and retention, emphasizing her approach to creating a 90% repeat customer rate while managing the chaos of startup life and motherhood.
Jan 13, 2026 • 8min
622: (Solo) The Truth About Founder-Led Content in 2026
Founder-led content is evolving, and merely sharing your daily life won't make the cut anymore. Audiences are craving depth, entertainment, and aspirational narratives. Mini-documentaries and world-building are now the way forward, as brands like Kenzo and Chamberlain Coffee illustrate. Founders should embrace storytelling rather than just being the face of their brand. Authentic, raw content is winning over polished presentations. The key question for 2026 is: 'What world am I building?'
Jan 8, 2026 • 50min
621: We Bet $200K on Bras Before Making a Single Sale — Sold 400,000 in 2 Years | Nala
Chloe DeWinter and Phillip DeWinter, co-founders of Nala, an inclusive intimates brand, share their journey from investing $200K before their first sale to selling 400,000 pieces in just two years. They reveal how they validated their product idea with just 250 surveys and executed a viral guerrilla marketing stunt. The duo discusses the complexities of bra design, their impressive 70% repeat purchase rate, and how they navigated TikTok bans while fostering inclusivity in their products. Their bold decisions and unconventional strategies provide valuable insights for aspiring founders.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 11min
620: (Solo) The Secret to Making Bold Business Moves With Confidence
Navigating uncertainty is a major hurdle for entrepreneurs. Discover how to build your own certainty through mentorship and proven frameworks. Learn to combine data with intuition for better decision-making. Explore the importance of small tests in validating your ideas before committing. Hear the inspiring story of Allison Ellsworth, who built a $2B brand by trusting her instincts. This discussion equips you to take bold moves with confidence and overcome the fear that often paralyzes founders.
Jan 1, 2026 • 48min
619: Airline Charged Me $65 - So I built a $250M Competitor | Adam Ewart
Adam Ewart, founder of Send My Bag, shares how a £50 excess baggage fee led him to create a global logistics powerhouse generating over $250 million annually. He dives into his guerrilla PR tactics that landed TV coverage for free and how a lean team of 32 manages 250,000 shipments worldwide. Adam discusses scaling operations without VC funding, navigating crises like Brexit and COVID, and emphasizes the importance of customer referrals in driving growth. His insights offer a roadmap for building a successful, automated service business.
Dec 30, 2025 • 11min
618: (Solo) What 5 World-Class Founders Taught Me This Year
This conversation dives into the world of resilience, featuring founders who faced immense challenges. Christina Karlsson shares how losing her brand twice led to clarity and rebirth. Phoebe Gates discusses building credibility from scratch, proving that one's journey matters more than last names. Jake Kassan reveals the unexpected emotional toll of exiting his brand. Tori Gill showcases a scrappy launch of a regulated sunscreen, while Amy Smilovic emphasizes community over copycats. Together, they highlight that failure often ignites new beginnings.
Dec 25, 2025 • 53min
617: How A Failing Skincare Brand Became An 8-Figure Makeup Empire | Aliett Buttelman
Aliett Buttelman, co-founder of Fazit Beauty, went from struggling with skincare patches to creating a viral makeup brand after a Taylor Swift moment catapulted her into the spotlight. In this engaging conversation, she shares how they pivoted strategies, identified product-market fit, and developed a social media playbook that garners over 500K daily views. Aliett also discusses the importance of cautious fundraising, the dangers of bad retail deals, and her insights on building an aspirational brand in a competitive market.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 9min
616: (Solo) 5 Honest Business Lessons I’m Taking Into 2026
In a candid reflection, valuable lessons from a transformative year are explored. Repeat customers emerge as the true profit drivers, reshaping business growth strategies. AI and automation are highlighted as essential tools for staying competitive and drastically improving efficiency. A mindset shift emphasizes confronting avoidance to overcome barriers. Negotiation tactics reveal the power of walking away to gain leverage. Lastly, the importance of patience and data-driven iteration in achieving sustainable growth is underscored.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 58min
615: Stop Chasing Sexy Businesses - This Boring One Made Me $500M+ | David Royce
David Royce, a serial entrepreneur known for scaling Aptive Environmental to over $500M, shares his journey from a door-to-door pest control job to making nine-figure exits. He discusses how he turned a seemingly dull industry into a lucrative business through systematized sales training and a vibrant company culture. Royce emphasizes the importance of following unsexy markets, leveraging AI for efficiency, and preparing companies for successful sales. His insights serve as a guide for founders aiming to thrive in service-based industries.
Dec 16, 2025 • 10min
614: (Solo) Running on Fumes? Reset Your Mindset Before The Year Ends
Feeling burnt out as the year winds down? Learn how to recognize the signs of founder burnout before it hits hard. Discover practical reset routines like float tanks, journaling, and taking time off to recharge. Embrace the power of saying no and prioritizing mental health. Explore how micro-habits like grounding and daily movement can restore your energy. This insightful discussion emphasizes that you can't build greatness on empty and offers strategies to help you enter the new year renewed and ready to thrive.
