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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.

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Latest Episodes:

391: Reid Hoffman on The PayPal Mafia, Selling LinkedIn, and Master of Scale Jan 12, 2022

Show notes

Reid Hoffman needs little introduction. He’s the cofounder of LinkedIn, former PayPal executive, author, podcaster, mentor, and all-around standout personality in the entrepreneurial world. His podcast Masters of Scale is one of the most successful business podcasts on the planet and he’s recently launched a book of the same name which curates the hundreds of interviews from the show into practicable business wisdom.

In this episode, listen to Nathan chat with Reid about:

What inspired the Masters of Scale podcast and the book
The importance of entrepreneurs to “always be learning”
Why balance is a mistaken goal for entrepreneurs
What he thinks Elon Musk’s superpower is
His intense period as an executive at the “PayPal Mafia”
Why he started LinkedIn instead of taking a year off
And much more scaling and entrepreneurship advice…

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390: What Ankur Nagpal Looks for in a Startup Worth Investing In Jan 05, 2022

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We’re kicking off 2022 with one of our favorite returning guests, Ankur Nagpal, founder of Teachable and Vibe Capital. After selling Teachable last year for $150 million, Ankur created Vibe Capital, a global early-stage generalist fund. He promises to be the "least painful investor you have to deal with" because he knows how founders feel about investing.

Listen to Nathan and Ankur discuss:

Why founders prefer investing in other founders
Defining IRR (internal rate of return) and why it's a key metric for modern-day investors
Why he spends less than a week to decide to invest in a company
Why speed is so important when it comes to investing
The 3 most important things to look for when investing in a startup
His “red flags” when reviewing potential companies to invest in
And much more funding advice…

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389: Foundr’s BEST of 2021 Dec 22, 2021

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This year, we’ve conducted our best interviews EVER. In this epic roundup episode, we took our favorite moments from every interview this year and combined them to create: Foundr Best of 2021!

That’s right, in this very special episode, you’ll hear valuable insights from:

Marc Randolph, Co-founder of Netflix, where he explains the surprising origins of the streaming giant.
Tamara Mellon, Co-founder of Jimmy Choo reveals THE TRUTH around what it takes to build a global luxury label.
Matt Pohlson, Co-founder of Omaze, on how his near death experience fuelled his outlook on life and business.

Joe Gebbia, Co-founder of Airbnb, on how they built one of the largest platforms in the world.

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates on how punching his boss in the face led to the creation of the world’s largest hedge fund.
Prerna Gupta, Co-founder of Hooked, on how going to #1 on the App store led to some of their biggest challenges in business.

Ann McFerran and Kevin Gould, founders of Glamnetic, on their advice for early-stage founders on doing things that DON’T scale!
Tim Draper, Founder of Draper University on how he’s shaping the next generation of leaders, and what it takes to become the next Elon Musk or Steve Jobs.
Verne Harnish, Author of ‘Scaling Up’ tell us about his experience in throwing a party for Steve Jobs, and how it led to the creation of the Entrepreneur’s Organization!
Alex Hormozi, Co-founder of ‘Acquisition.com’, on why providing value is the key to his success- and how he’s building his path to $1B.
Dany Garcia, Founder of The Garcia Companies, on how she manages her entire empire. Want to build an empire? Then you might want to start studying Dany Garcia- she’s co-owner of the XFL , produces blockbuster films with longtime business partner Dwayne Johnson, and recently launched a new fashion brand, GSTQ.

Thank you all for such an incredible year- and make sure to leave a review if you got ANY value out of the last 52 episodes. Can’t wait to see you all in the new year, for a whole new season of incredible stories, lessons and wins.

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388: How Dany Garcia Operates Her Multi-Industry Empire Dec 16, 2021

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Want to build an empire? Then start studying Dany Garcia.

The founder of The Garcia Companies is living proof that it’s possible to run multiple businesses—successfully—all at once. Her portfolio includes brands in entertainment, sports, food, business, and fitness. She’s co-owner of the XFL (making her the first woman in the U.S. to own an equal or majority stake in a professional sports league) and recently launched a new fashion brand, GSTQ. She also produces blockbuster films with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

How does the consummate multi-hyphenate manage her empire?

Find out in this in-depth conversation. Garcia sat down with Foundr’s Nathan Chan to discuss:

The two factors she considers before embarking on any creative project
Why obsession is key to successful client relationships
How to bond with your audience through immersive experiences
How to integrate disparate brands and products under one roof
Why she’s committed to “firing herself” regularly
How she finds time for self-care amidst her outrageously busy schedule

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387: Why You Should Sell Less and Build an Undeniable Offer with Author and Entrepreneur Alex Hormozi Dec 08, 2021

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Get ready for a crash course in bootstrapped sales, investing, and crafting an undeniable offer.

Alex Hormozi sold everything and left a consulting job to work in the fitness industry—that’s when his love of business began.

Alex now has a portfolio of 7 businesses valued at $85 million a year, including acquisition.com, which helps service-based businesses scale and multiply profits. In his new book, $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No, Alex shares his lessons on crafting an offer to scale a business.

In this episode, Nathan and Alex discuss:

Alex’s goal to become a billionaire in 10 years
How he went from losing money in his business to making $36 for every $1 spent
Why he and his partner are giving away everything once they die
His tiny market, big money process of finding niche markets
Why you should sell less than your ability to sell
Why rushing is the biggest mistake by young entrepreneurs
And much more entrepreneurial advice...

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386: Scaling and Exiting an Amazon Brand with Melisa Vong and Bryce Alderson Dec 01, 2021

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Melisa Vong returns to the Foundr Podcast with her business partner Bryce Alderson to discuss Orphic Nutrition. Bryce is a former professional soccer player, and Melisa is a serial entrepreneur and cofounder of 2 multi-million dollar ecommerce brands.

Four years ago, a catch-up over coffee led to the idea of building a nutrition business together. Using Bryce’s knowledge in sports nutrition and Melisa’s Amazon experience with her first company, Namskara, they identified complementary skills that could be successful. Fast forward 3 years later, and they built Orphic Nutrition into a multi-million dollar supplement brand on Amazon and exited the company in December of 2020.

Listen to Nathan chat with Melisa and Bryce about:

Bryce’s transition from being a pro athlete to business owner
The similarities of sport and business
How they reconnected and started Orphic Nutrition
Using the location feature on Instagram to find microinfluencers
The importance of finding a cofounder you can rely on
Mistakes and strategies navigating selling on Amazon
The journey of exiting the company and finalizing the sale
What’s next for the duo and much more...

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385: How to Build a Profitable Manufacturing Relationship with Sourcing Specialist Kian Golzari Nov 24, 2021

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Your relationship with a supplier is one of the most important aspects of running a business. That’s why we’re chatting with Kian Golzari, a sourcing specialist who has designed, developed, sourced, and manufactured over 2,500 products. Kian has manufactured products for the NBA, United Nations, Olympic Games, Ministry of Defense, and top athletes like Neymar Jr.

Listen to Nathan and Kian discuss:

How he sourced products for the 2012 Olympic Games in London
How to source a supplier on Alibaba
Using whiskey and WeChat to build a personal relationship with a supplier
What you should look for when visiting a factory
Why you should disassemble your product
Canton Fair, China’s international import and export fair
Why you should have a universal specification sheet for negotiating with suppliers
How to imitate and innovate products that manufacturers have already made
And much more supplier and manufacturing tips...

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384: How Melisa Vong Earned $1 Million in Her First Year Selling on Amazon Nov 17, 2021

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Melisa Vong believes that if you’re running an ecommerce business, you can’t ignore Amazon. Melisa started and sold 2 multi-million dollar brands using Amazon FBA’s infrastructure. Now she’s taking her successful strategies and sharing them on the Foundr platform with a new course on how to sell on Amazon.

Listen to Nathan and Melisa discuss:

How selling on Amazon changed her work/life balance
Launching her first brand, Namskara, and earning $30,000 in the first month
Her PRIME Product Method for selecting products to sell on Amazon
The importance of being adaptable as an Amazon seller
Why proper quality control can save you from expensive mistakes
And much more…

Sign up for Melisa's free training series to learn how to generate selling success on Amazon.

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383: Collaborating with Mr. Beast and Creating a Winning YouTube Formula with Derral Eves Nov 10, 2021

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If you’ve never heard of Derral Eves, you’ve probably watched one of his hundreds of viral videos on YouTube. Derral currently owns 19 YouTube channels with “Gold Play Buttons” and collaborates with record-breaking YouTubers like Mr. Beast.

Eves is a lifelong learner and created VidSummit 8 years ago as a conference specialized for YouTube professionals. He also has a book called The YouTube Formula, which reveals the proven strategies that have made his YouTube videos successful.

Listen to Nathan and Derral discuss:

Discovering YouTube on Craigslist in 2005
Breaking the all-time TV and film crowdfunding record with The Chosen
Meeting YouTuber Mr. Beast and becoming collaborators
Hot takes on Star Wars and how it applies to nurturing an audience
Understanding the ideal viewer and how to increase retention rate
Tactfully growing an audience instead of just being “on” the platform
And much more...

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382: Building a Community of Knowledge with Quora Cofounder Adam D’Angelo Nov 03, 2021

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Adam D'Angelo was on the frontlines of the internet-startup boom. A passion for programming, which began in middle school, led him to work at Facebook in 2005 and launch Quora in 2009. Quora is a question and answer site that has 300 million visitors a month. He's experienced the highs and lows of the ever-evolving industry but is still motivated to use his skill set to give back to the world.

In this episode, Nathan Chan chats with Adam about:

Going to high school with Mark Zuckerberg and becoming Facebook’s Chief Technology Officer
Why the day after Halloween was the most challenging day for engineers at Facebook
The decision-making process to leave Facebook and eventually start Quora
Reorienting Quora on reuse of answers rather than just ask and answer
Building momentum from a community of the early-adopters
Why it’s important to invest and think long term

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