The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

In this episode, Carl Daikeler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daikeler-carl/], founder of Bodi [https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/], shares his journey from creating fitness infomercials to building a brand synonymous with home workouts. Carl reveals his path to success, from collaborating with fitness experts like Tony Horton to launching iconic programs like P90X and Insanity. He discusses the power of understanding consumer psychology, evolving with the digital age, and fostering a community of fitness enthusiasts. Entrepreneurs will gain insights into Carl’s approach to creating and marketing products that truly resonate, and the importance of resilience and adapting business models for long-term growth.. Listen to Nathan & Carl discuss: - How Carl’s initial struggles with fitness shaped his understanding of customer needs - The story behind the creation of P90X and its groundbreaking “muscle confusion” technique - Navigating challenges in a crowded fitness market and making bold business decisions - Insights on shifting from traditional media to digital platforms and subscription models - Carl’s take on the role of community in building long-term brand loyalty 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, Will Ahmed [https://www.linkedin.com/in/willahmed/], founder and CEO of WHOOP [https://www.whoop.com/], takes us through his journey from a collegiate athlete struggling with overtraining to building one of the most advanced wearable brands in the world. Will shares how he identified gaps in health monitoring, developed early prototypes of WHOOP, and secured partnerships with sports icons like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo. Listen to Nathan & Will discuss: - Will’s journey from athlete to entrepreneur and the origins of WHOOP - How WHOOP evolved from a research project to a leading wearable brand - The role of data and physiological metrics in enhancing health and performance - Insights into raising capital and securing partnerships with top athletes - Lessons on resilience, stress management, and maintaining founder well-being And much more entreprenurial 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, Ruslan Kogan, founder and CEO of Kogan.com, dives into his journey from selling electronics out of his parents’ garage to building one of Australia’s most successful e-commerce brands. Ruslan shares key insights on identifying market gaps, the importance of customer focus, and how he scaled Kogan.com by challenging traditional retail norms. He also discusses the power of data-driven decision-making, his early struggles with capital, and the lessons learned from rapidly scaling a business. Listen to Nathan & Ruslan discuss: - The early days of Kogan.com and starting a business from scratch - Identifying market gaps and leveraging customer insights - The role of data in guiding business decisions and scaling - Strategies for building a customer-first brand in e-commerce - Lessons on resilience and navigating challenges as an entrepreneur - Strategic growth and Kogan.com’s approach to expanding product offerings And much more entreprenurial 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, Adam Schwab [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schwab-64b439a/], founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes [https://luxuryescapes.com/], shares his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to creating one of the leading travel brands in the world. Adam reflects on the strategic decisions that helped him scale the business, including early challenges, pivotal business shifts, and successful acquisitions. He provides insights into how he built Luxury Escapes into a trusted brand known for premium travel experiences and shares advice on maintaining long-term growth in a competitive industry. Listen to Nathan and Adam discuss: - Adam’s journey from lawyer to entrepreneur - Critical pivots that led to Luxury Escapes’ success - Strategic acquisitions that helped scale the business - Navigating the travel industry during the Covid-19 crisis - Building a brand and maintaining customer loyalty in a competitive market - Key lessons on resilience and adapting to changes as an entrepreneur 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]

We're diving back into another episode from the Foundr Archives to revisit my interview with Marc Randolph [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrandolph/], co-founder of Netflix [https://www.netflix.com/]. It’s every entrepreneur’s dream: create a product that is so disruptive to an industry, that it forces a shift in how we do business. Be so good, that they can’t ignore you, and they have to completely reimagine the way they do things in order to compete with you. That’s what Netflix did. Randolph has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years before the word “entrepreneur” was even a thing. With an insight into the business game like no other, Randolph knows the importance of action and acceleration colliding with ideas. Listen in as Randolph reveals his journey, from failed business ideas and last-minute pivots, to being laughed at during a $50m pitch with Blockbuster. Find out why he believes that the most important step in having an idea is to start. 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]