

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.
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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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Apr 19, 2024 • 46min
508: How Hexclad Hooked Gordon Ramsay as a Partner | Daniel Winer
Daniel Winer, co-founder of Hexclad, shares how he turned his cookware business into a $400 million success, including lessons on pitching investors, developing unique products, and partnering with Gordon Ramsay. Learn about Hexclad's journey from financial struggles to DTC success, Costco's role in their growth, and valuable advice on monetizing relationships with celebrities.

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Apr 12, 2024 • 55min
507: Wix Co-Founder Shares Website Tips from 250M+ Users | Avishai Abrahami
CEO and co-founder of Wix, Avishai Abrahami, shares tips for building standout websites, focusing on customer needs, AI in website development, making key decisions, and the importance of founder obsession. He discusses personal stories on websites, customer-centric products, AI advancements, and the significance of being obsessed in business.

Apr 5, 2024 • 45min
506: I Ignored Investors and Built a $975M Company | Joe Thomas
An investor told Joe Thomas and his co-founders that they could exit to Salesforce for millions if they made their video recording software for sales teams. Thomas and his co-founder said no. Instead, they built Loom into a globally used tool with five million users in 230+ countries. In November of 2023, Atlassian acquired Loom for $975 million. Learn how Thomas trusted his gut and made Loom a must-have for the digital workforce. In this episode, you’ll learn:
The 8-year overnight success story of building Loom
Loom’s key differentiator in the market
How to not bury the lede of your product market fit
Why early-stage founders need to maximize their learnings
The value of a weekly Sunday dinner
About making a product customers will like and pay for
The product-led growth trap
Why every 90 days are different as an entrepreneur
How Thomas monetization Loom
To create a max diff survey for product upselling
Choosing the uncertain path
And much more product development advice…
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Mar 29, 2024 • 46min
505: “The Bear” Inspired Restaurant Owner on Anger as Fuel | Will Guidara
How do you go from dead last to the No. 1 restaurant in the world? By channeling your anger. Listen to Nathan Chan and restaurateur-founder Will Guidara discuss the strategy behind making Eleven Madison Park into an icon and the stories that inspired the hit television show The Bear. In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Guidara went from restaurateur to consultant founder
Why he gamified everything for his team
About the fueling power of anger
Why coming in last changed everything for Guidara
To invest in unscalable things
The story that inspired an iconic TV scene
Off-brand ideas will bring your customers joy
Why hospitality is competition-proof
About an online business with impeccable hospitality
The value of spending time with your customers
About the “one push-up” mentality
And much more customer service 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.Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode.Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr Podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs. Speak with our friendly course experts to get clarity on the next steps for your idea, business or career. You will get tailored insights from results achieved by our proven practitioners as well as thousands of students. Book a call now... For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform:
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Mar 22, 2024 • 41min
504: The State of Email Marketing in 2024 | Email Expert Chase Dimond
Ecommerce email marketer Chase Dimond talks about the importance of email marketing in generating revenue for ecommerce businesses. He shares tips on setting up email programs, reducing unsubscribes, and utilizing AI tools for efficient audience reach. Dimond also discusses the benefits of frequency vs variety in email communication and the role of predictive analytics in personalized recommendations based on subscriber behavior.

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 9min
503: The Billion Views YouTuber You’ve Never Heard Of | Justin Flom
From the age of two, Justin Flom has performed magic tricks. But the trick he never expected to do was turn a performance career into a social entertainment empire. In 2020, the pandemic forced Flom to go all-in on the internet, and within three months, he hit six figures in revenue. In this episode, Flom reveals how he approaches his content creation, which has amassed 30 billion views on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Surprisingly, his success started by making himself disappear. In this interview, you’ll learn:
Why Flom’s real job is a data analyst
How to make swipe-feed algorithm content
Why everything is about the opening shot
What does “barrier to exit” mean for social
Why Flom is the #2 creator on YouTube behind Mr. Beast
Why anonymity is Flom’s strategy
Views vs. reach
TikTok’s secret creator test
The importance of watch time percentage
How he lost his TikTok account twice
And much more short-form content strategy…
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Mar 8, 2024 • 41min
502: Stop Sending Thank You Cards with Products | Anaita Sarkar
From transitioning from accountant to founder to sustainable packaging tips, Anaita Sarkar discusses TikTok marketing, demand generation, and AI tools for small businesses with Nathan Chan.

Mar 2, 2024 • 38min
501: Neil Patel Thinks Free Products Are the Best Marketing Tactic
Neil Patel shares insights on the power of giving away free products in marketing, debunking the 'growth at all costs' mentality. He discusses the use of AI tools for data and content production, challenges of implementing AI, and the future of AI in e-commerce. The podcast also covers strategies for balancing profitability and growth, the evolution of marketing tactics, and the benefits of offering free products to drive sales.

Feb 23, 2024 • 44min
500: Horror Stories and Surprises from 500 Interviews | Nathan Chan AMA
Forgetting to hit record, the power going out, meeting heroes, and gaining friends. 500 episodes in, and Nathan Chan is still hungry for the next open-book conversation. In a special 500th episode of the Foundr Podcast, Chan lays everything on the table for a special AMA (ask me anything) from his favorite founders–YOU! In this episode, you’ll learn:
The workplace horror story that shaped Nathan
The origin of the podcast
What makes the best and worst interview guest
About successful founders who’ve started from nothing
Awkward and funny moments from 500 podcast episodes
The most common advice from guests
How Nathan got comfortable in front of the camera
Nathan’s daily routine and habits
Ecommerce advice from Nathan
And much more behind the scenes of the podcast…
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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 5min
498: He Lost Millions in Facebook Stock Then Built a $300M Tech Company | Noah Kagan
If Noah Kagan hadn’t gotten fired at Facebook, his stock would be worth millions. But he wouldn’t have it any other way. In his return to the podcast, Kagan and Nathan Chan commiserate over shared founder struggles, hot takes on entrepreneurship, and how to get out of the way of your own success. Noah Kagan founded AppSumo, a digital marketplace where you can discover, buy, and sell the products you need to grow your business. He’s also the author of the book Million Dollar Weekend and runs a popular YouTube channel with a million subscribers. In this interview you’ll learn:
Kagan’s notorious firing from Facebook
Overcoming his fears as a CEO
How to get a connection with anyone
Why Kagan and Chan are jealous of Alex Hormozi
How to make a business on a weekend
Why sticking with a business is so hard
The importance of three customers in 48 hours
Examples of ripe industries to start a business
And many more entrepreneurship hot takes…
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