Best Foundr Nathan Chan Podcasts (2025)

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595: She Turned Handmade Jewellery Into $10M Brand | Pia Mance 53:20

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Pia Mance started Heaven Mayhem in 2022 with just $900 and scaled it into a $10M accessories brand in under three years. In this interview, Pia breaks down the scrappy steps she took to launch her first collection, the grassroots marketing hacks that made her products go viral, and how celebrity moments like Hailey Bieber wearing her designs gave t…

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594: (Solo) The Mindset Lessons I’ve Learned From 100+ Founders 8:44

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593: Phoebe Gates: Building an AI Fashion Startup Backed by Kris Jenner & Sara Blakely 49:33

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Phoebe Gates went from failed prototypes in her Stanford dorm room to building one of the fastest growing fashion-tech startups in the world. In this interview, the co-founder of AI shopping app Phia shares how she and her co-founder Sophia Kianni scaled from 200 early users to half a million downloads, raised $9M from investors like Kleiner Perkin…

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592: (Solo) The Truth About Originality: What Great Founders Really Do 8:07

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Most founders think they need a completely original idea to succeed. The truth? Great businesses are often built by borrowing brilliance — and putting your own spin on what already works. In this episode, I break down the concept of “good artists copy, great artists steal,” and show you how to apply it in your business. From how I grew Foundr’s Ins…

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591: From $0 to $3.4 BILLION Selling Socks | Bombas (Best of Foundr) 43:08

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David Heath and Randy Goldberg turned Bombas from a scrappy Indiegogo campaign into the most successful Shark Tank investment of all time—now valued at $3.4 billion. In this interview, the Bombas co-founders share how a simple insight about homelessness sparked a mission-driven sock company, how they bootstrapped their way to product-market fit, an…

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590: (Solo) Why You Need to Do Things That Don’t Scale 7:56

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When you’re just starting out, the fastest way to grow isn’t automation, ads, or scaling systems — it’s doing things that don’t scale. In this episode, I share why the most successful founders — from billion-dollar startups to small ecommerce brands — all begin by leaning into the unscalable. From replying personally to every email, to sending hund…

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#140 Bankruptcy at Breakfast, Zero Churn by Monday: How Leaders Survive the Unthinkable 21:47

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What do you do when your CFO calls on Sunday night to say you’re filing for bankruptcy in the morning? Tim Butchart reveals how he led through chaos, kept every customer, and turned crisis into growth. For most leaders, that call would trigger panic, client flight, and investor revolt. But for Tim Butchart, it became a masterclass in crisis leaders…

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589 : The Mad Scientist Behind One of America’s Fastest Growing Supplement Brands | Brian Littlefield (Best of Foundr) 46:31

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Brian Littlefield is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Jocko Fuel—one of the fastest-growing supplement brands in America. But his story didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with a life-changing health wake-up call. In this episode, Brian shares how he went from overweight and directionless to building a trusted supplement empire backe…

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588: (Solo) The #1 ROI Move You’re Probably Not Using 7:30

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Most ecommerce founders think the only way to grow is to get more traffic — but often, the fastest way to increase sales is by making more from the traffic you already have. In this episode, I share a proven “second sale” strategy you can use to increase your conversion rate, average order value (AOV), and customer lifetime value (CLV) without spen…

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587: She Built a $1 Billion Brand Selling Other Peoples Clothes | Julie Wainwright 1:00:31

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Julie Wainwright, founder of The RealReal, reveals how she built a billion-dollar resale marketplace that transformed luxury fashion. In this exclusive Foundr Podcast interview, Julie shares how she scaled The RealReal to over $1B in revenue, reached 38 million members, and took the company public on the Nasdaq. From her early lessons at Pets.com t…

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586 : (Solo) How I Solve The Biggest Problems in My Business (and How You Can Too) 8:06

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Every business has one major constraint holding it back from the next stage of growth — and solving it is the fastest way to scale. In this episode, I share the exact formula I use to identify the biggest problem in my business, find the right person who’s already solved it, and get the solution faster than years of trial and error. This is the sam…

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585: The $100K Mistake Most Founders Make with Manufacturers (and How to Avoid It) (Best of Foundr) 38:22

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Kian Golzari is one of the world’s leading experts in sourcing and product manufacturing—developing over 2,500 products and visiting 500+ factories. In this episode, he shares how to go from idea to product without getting burned by bad suppliers or poor-quality manufacturing. Whether you're working with Alibaba or building a custom product from sc…

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584: (Solo) What 90 Days of Daily Posting Taught Me About Personal Branding 8:48

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After 12 years building Foundr, I finally committed to something I should have done a decade ago — posting online every single day for 90 days straight to grow my personal brand. In this episode, I share what that commitment taught me about building trust, deepening connections with my audience, and why your personal brand is one of the most powerf…

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583: The Branding Expert Behind Dior, L'Oréal & Mercedes | Camille Moore 55:28

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In this episode of the Foundr Podcast, Nathan Chan sits down with Camille Moore — widely known as the internet’s favorite creative director and the strategist behind some of today’s most iconic brand transformations. Camille has built a reputation for taking founders from forgettable to unforgettable, crafting brand strategies that don’t just look …

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582: (Solo) 3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Interviewing 100+ Billionaires 10:56

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After interviewing over 100 billionaires and ultra-successful entrepreneurs, I’ve spotted three lessons that come up every single time — no matter the industry, background, or business model. In this episode, I break down exactly what I’ve learned from these conversations so you can model the same habits, mindsets, and strategies that separate the …

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581: How to Build a $100M Brand Without Raising a Dollar | Peach & Lily 1:11:50

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Alicia Yoon is the founder of Peach & Lily—the pioneering brand that brought Korean skincare to the U.S. before “K-Beauty” was a buzzword. In this episode, she shares how her personal skin struggles turned into a lifelong mission, how she went from finance to esthetician school, and why she took the slow, principled path to build a category-definin…

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580: (Solo) The Step-by-Step Method to Reach Anyone — Even Billionaires 7:53

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Four months into starting Foundr, I landed an interview with billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson — without connections, without experience, and while building my very first business from scratch. In this episode, I break down the exact networking and outreach strategy I used to connect with one of the world’s most famous founders, plus how you…

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579: The Strategy That Made NYX a Household Name | Toni Ko (Best of Foundr) 46:08

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In this episode, Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics, shares how she built one of the fastest-growing cosmetics brands in the world—scaling from a $250,000 investment to a $500M exit to L’Oréal. She reveals: • How she turned 18 SKUs into millions of units sold in year one • The simple packaging strategy that disrupted the beauty industry • Why she av…

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578: (Solo) The Wake-Up Call That Changed How I Work 10:56

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I almost walked away from Foundr. Not because the business wasn’t working—but because I wasn’t. In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about burnout. After seven years of building nonstop, I hit a wall—mentally, emotionally, and physically. What followed was one of the hardest seasons of my entrepreneurial journey. But it also forced me to change e…

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#139 From Toxic to Trusted: How Leaders Rebuild Psychological Safety & Performance 26:32

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A leadership psychologist shares the toughest workplace turnaround of her career, the skill most leaders get wrong, and how to restore trust, unity, and results. In this episode Rebecca Jenkins and Callum Jenkins talk with Dr. Mira Brancu, leadership advisor, licensed psychologist, and CEO of Towerscope, to explore how and why leadership needs to e…

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577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr) 42:49

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Brittany Stewart turned toothbrushes into a breakout DTC success story—co-founding one of America’s fastest-growing eCommerce brands: Burst Oral Care. In this episode, she shares how Burst launched at dental conventions, scaled through hygienist word-of-mouth, and partnered with A-list influencers like Khloé & Kim Kardashian—all while keeping produ…

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576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed My Business - Here's What I Learnt 9:07

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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…

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575: Ty Haney on Being Ousted From Her Own Company: The Lesson's Learnt & How to Bounce Back 51:28

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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 diffe…

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574: He's Building a $250M+ Business That Measures Success in Lives Saved | Andrew Lacy 51:55

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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 fro…

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573: Building a $74M a Year Beauty & Community Empire | Trinny Woodall 51:07

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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…

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#138 Harnessing Certainty: CIA-Grade Tactics for Leadership Success with guest Mike Mears 31:33

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Teams want certainty, but in an uncertain world, how can you deliver it? Find out how in this episode. We dive deep with Mike Mears, Leadership Theoretician, former GE change-agent under Jack Welch, and ex-CIA Chief of Human Capital. Mike Mears reveals the neuroscience backed rituals and intelligence inspired frameworks that clear away uncertainty,…

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#137 How to Break Free from What’s Holding You Back in Leadership, With Peak Performance Coach Saahil Mehta 30:12

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By Callum and Rebecca Jenkins

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595: She Turned Handmade Jewellery Into $10M Brand | Pia Mance 53:20

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594: (Solo) The Mindset Lessons I’ve Learned From 100+ Founders 8:44

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593: Phoebe Gates: Building an AI Fashion Startup Backed by Kris Jenner & Sara Blakely 49:33

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592: (Solo) The Truth About Originality: What Great Founders Really Do 8:07

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591: From $0 to $3.4 BILLION Selling Socks | Bombas (Best of Foundr) 43:08

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590: (Solo) Why You Need to Do Things That Don’t Scale 7:56

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#140 Bankruptcy at Breakfast, Zero Churn by Monday: How Leaders Survive the Unthinkable 21:47

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589 : The Mad Scientist Behind One of America’s Fastest Growing Supplement Brands | Brian Littlefield (Best of Foundr) 46:31

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588: (Solo) The #1 ROI Move You’re Probably Not Using 7:30

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587: She Built a $1 Billion Brand Selling Other Peoples Clothes | Julie Wainwright 1:00:31

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586 : (Solo) How I Solve The Biggest Problems in My Business (and How You Can Too) 8:06

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585: The $100K Mistake Most Founders Make with Manufacturers (and How to Avoid It) (Best of Foundr) 38:22

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584: (Solo) What 90 Days of Daily Posting Taught Me About Personal Branding 8:48

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583: The Branding Expert Behind Dior, L'Oréal & Mercedes | Camille Moore 55:28

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582: (Solo) 3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Interviewing 100+ Billionaires 10:56

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581: How to Build a $100M Brand Without Raising a Dollar | Peach & Lily 1:11:50

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580: (Solo) The Step-by-Step Method to Reach Anyone — Even Billionaires 7:53

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579: The Strategy That Made NYX a Household Name | Toni Ko (Best of Foundr) 46:08

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578: (Solo) The Wake-Up Call That Changed How I Work 10:56

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#139 From Toxic to Trusted: How Leaders Rebuild Psychological Safety & Performance 26:32

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577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr) 42:49

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576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed My Business - Here's What I Learnt 9:07

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575: Ty Haney on Being Ousted From Her Own Company: The Lesson's Learnt & How to Bounce Back 51:28

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574: He's Building a $250M+ Business That Measures Success in Lives Saved | Andrew Lacy 51:55

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573: Building a $74M a Year Beauty & Community Empire | Trinny Woodall 51:07

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#138 Harnessing Certainty: CIA-Grade Tactics for Leadership Success with guest Mike Mears 31:33

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#137 How to Break Free from What’s Holding You Back in Leadership, With Peak Performance Coach Saahil Mehta 30:12