Lyt til The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

✅ Want all-access to step-by-step training from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders? Start your Foundr+ $1 trial today → Click Here [http://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial] ✅ Prefer 1-on-1 mentorship to launch or scale your brand faster? Apply for eCommerce coaching: → Starting your ecom biz? Click Here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application] → Already selling and want to scale? Click Here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application] What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this episode, Nick Mowbray, co-founder of ZURU, shares how he and his brother built a backyard hot air balloon project into a global toy & consumer goods empire with over $3 billion in projected revenue. He shares: ✅ Why they lived off cents for 7 years in China to make ZURU work ✅ The brutal lessons from getting sued as a young entrepreneur ✅ How their first viral product generated $100M+ in revenue ✅ The “2% better every week” mindset that helped them outpace Hasbro & Mattel ✅ Why they never raised VC money and still scaled to billions This is a raw, relentless look at what it actually takes to go from zero to global dominance—without outside funding. If you want to scale fast, build lean, and think bigger, you’ll want to listen to this one. 📩 How We Can Help You Scale Your Business Faster 🔥 Want to learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+? Start your $1 trial today → Click Here [http://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial] 💡 Prefer a custom roadmap and 1-on-1 coaching? → Starting from scratch? → Apply here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application] → Already have a store? → Apply here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application] 🔗 Connect With Nathan Chan 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan] 💼 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/] 🔗 Connect With Nick Mowbray & ZURU 📸 Nick's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nickmowbray/] 🌍 ZURU Website [https://www.zuru.com] 📸 ZURU Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/zuru.toys/] 💼 ZURU LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/zuru/] 🎯 Follow Foundr for More Business Growth Strategies 📺 YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] 🌍 Website [http://www.foundr.com/] 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] 📘 Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] 🐦 Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] 💼 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] 🎙️ Podcast [http://www.foundr.com/podcast]

✅ Want all-access to step-by-step training from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders? Start your Foundr+ $1 trial today → Click Here [http://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial] ✅ Prefer 1-on-1 mentorship to launch or scale your brand faster? Apply for eCommerce coaching: → Starting your ecom biz? Click Here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application] → Already selling and want to scale? Click Here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application] What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this episode, Jake Kassan, co-founder of Movement Watches, reveals the emotional rollercoaster of building and selling a business for $100M—and what came after. He shares: ✅ How he scaled Movement from a $5,000 credit card to a $100M exit ✅ The loneliness and identity crisis he faced after selling ✅ Why chasing money alone didn’t fulfill him ✅ The creative spark that led him to YouTube ✅ His advice for founders struggling with burnout or searching for meaning If you’re a founder chasing big goals, feeling stuck, or wondering what comes next—this episode is packed with raw, honest insights that rarely get shared. 📩 How We Can Help You Scale Your Business Faster 🔥 Want to learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+? Start your $1 trial today → Click Here [http://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial] 💡 Prefer a custom roadmap and 1-on-1 coaching? → Starting from scratch? → Apply here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application] → Already have a store? → Apply here [https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application] 🔗 Connect With Nathan Chan 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan] 💼 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/] 🔗 Connect With Jake Kassan 📸 Instagram [%20https://www.instagram.com/jakekassan] 🎥 YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@JakeKassan1] 🎯 Follow Foundr for More Business Growth Strategies 📺 YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] 🌍 Website [http://www.foundr.com] 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] 📘 Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] 🐦 Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] 💼 LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] 🎙️ Podcast [http://www.foundr.com/podcast]

In this episode, Tori Gill shares how she transitioned from being a barber to launching a six-figure sunscreen brand in just three months. She dives into how she identified a gap in the market, built a brand that resonated with parents, and leveraged Instagram and organic marketing to drive rapid sales. Tori also reveals how she balanced starting the business while still working her day job and the lessons she’s learned about manufacturing, branding, and scaling a product-based business. Listen to Nathan and Dan discuss: - How Tori built a waitlist and used urgency to generate first-day sales - The viral Instagram moment that helped Sun & Daughter take off - The challenge of getting TGA approval for sunscreen and how she navigated regulations - The role of upsells and complementary products like hats and brushes in boosting revenue - The future of Sun & Daughter and plans for expansion beyond sunscreen And much more early stage business advice… Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] 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: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]

In this episode, Jess Hatzis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-hatzis-strategicadvisor/?originalSubdomain=au] shares the journey of how she and her co-founders built Frank Body [https://www.frankbody.com] into a $100M skincare brand with just $10,000. Jess dives deep into the power of brand voice, why traditional beauty marketing was broken, and how Frank Body pioneered influencer-driven marketing before it became mainstream. She also reveals how the brand navigated copycats, expanded into retail, and evolved beyond its Instagram-famous coffee scrub. Entrepreneurs will gain insights into creating a standout brand, scaling without losing authenticity, and adapting to market shifts over time. Listen to Nathan and Jessica discuss: - How Frank Body’s first Instagram marketing campaign changed the beauty industry - The power of crafting a unique brand voice and treating brands like people - Why Frank Body stopped sending free products to influencers and pivoted to a structured ambassador program - The strategy behind shifting from an "Instagram brand" to a serious player in the skincare market - The challenges of growing a team, defining co-founder roles, and learning to delegate And much more branding advice… Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] 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: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]

In this episode, Dan Martell shares his journey from troubled youth to building and exiting multiple SaaS businesses. Dan reveals the strategies behind his Buy Back Your Time framework, showing entrepreneurs how to scale efficiently without burning out. He also discusses his early business failures, the lessons he learned from selling companies, and why understanding leverage is the key to sustainable success. This conversation is packed with insights on hiring, leadership, and building a high-growth SaaS company while maintaining balance. Listen to Nathan and Dan discuss: - Dan’s journey from rock bottom to building successful SaaS businesses - The Buy Back Your Time framework and how to scale without burnout - The 1-3-1 method for decision-making and empowering teams - The four types of leverage every entrepreneur needs to scale - Bootstrapping vs. raising capital: when and why to take funding - How SaaS founders can optimize pricing, retention, and customer success - And much more business advice… Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] 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: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]