The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

In this episode, Codie Sanchez [https://www.linkedin.com/in/codiesanchez/], founder of Contrarian Thinking [https://contrarianthinking.co/], reveals how she built a media company that inspires millions to think differently about wealth. Codie shares her journey from journalist to investment executive and now entrepreneur, owning over 25 cash-flowing businesses. She dives into the strategies behind her acquisitions, the importance of owning "boring businesses," and how she turned Contrarian Thinking into a thriving community. Entrepreneurs will learn actionable insights about identifying opportunities, scaling unconventional business ideas, and creating wealth through innovative approaches. Listen to Nathan and Codie discuss: - Codie’s transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship - The strategy of buying "boring businesses" and turning them into cash cows - How Contrarian Thinking became a platform for alternative financial education - Tips on identifying undervalued businesses and scaling them for profitability - The role of mindset and resilience in building financial freedom 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]

By now, the story is legend. When Drew Houston [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewhouston/] boarded a bus from Boston to New York and discovered that he had—yet again—forgotten to bring his thumb drive, he was frustrated. So frustrated that he sat down and began writing the first lines of code of what would eventually become Dropbox [https://www.dropbox.com/]. After over a decade of changing the way files are stored, synced, and shared, Houston is changing the way people work, once again. This time, to solve a problem that likely plagues every single knowledge worker today: our fragmented, overcomplicated workspaces. In this episode, you’ll learn more about Houston’s journey—from ideation to launch—with Dropbox Spaces, as well as the most important lessons he’s collected while building a multibillion-dollar company. Listen to Nathan and Drew discuss: The relatable experience that inspired Houston to come up with the idea for Dropbox Why Houston doesn’t believe there’s any “magic” involved in building a multibillion-dollar company The importance of decision making and learning continuously on the job How a conversation with a SpaceX engineer sparked the vision behind Dropbox Spaces Houston’s advice on “harvesting” versus “planting” when it comes to your business Why Houston is such a huge believer in intentionally designing your environment—at work and with your personal relationships 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]

Join us as we dive into the world of craft gin with Matt Jones [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jones-433a1bb/], co-founder of Four Pillars Gin [https://fourpillarsgin.com/]. Matt shares the origins of the brand, born from a passion for storytelling and a commitment to craft. Discover how Four Pillars has grown from a small distillery in the Yarra Valley to a globally recognized name in spirits. Learn about the early challenges, the decision to focus solely on gin, and the strategic moves that set the company apart, including their innovative crowdfunding approach and partnerships. Entrepreneurs will gain insights into building a brand with purpose, scaling without losing authenticity, and leveraging community to drive success. Listen to Nathan and Matt discuss: - The decision to focus exclusively on gin and its impact on branding - Leveraging crowdfunding to build a passionate community of early adopters - Strategies for maintaining authenticity while scaling a craft brand - Insights into brand storytelling and creating emotional connections with customers - The role of partnerships in scaling and navigating growth challenges 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 just nine years, Nik Mirkovic [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-mirkovic/] and Alex Tomic [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-tomic/] built their smile care brand into a category disruptor on track to earn over a billion in annual revenue by next year. Mirkovic and Tomic don’t want shortcuts, so they’ve remained bootstrapped since they started Hismile [https://hismileteeth.com/] at ages 19 and 20. Hismile’s teeth-whitening kit has become an internet sensation, making the brand a favorite among influencers and celebrities. But the co-founders aren’t resting on success. They want to make Hismile a category champion and take on businesses with an extra century of experience. Listen to Nathan, Nik, and Alex discuss: Why living on the Gold Coast keeps them focused Growing up together and having a passion for competition Narrowing in on teeth whitening as a problem to solve Formulating their first product and its overnight success Bringing R&D in-house and shifting their business model Why character matters more than experience Taking on category giants like Colgate and Crest Why they have no plans to sell And much more product development 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, Alicia Scott [https://www.instagram.com/alicia.aes], founder of Range Beauty [https://rangebeauty.com/], shares her journey from fashion professional to beauty entrepreneur. Alicia reveals how her own skin struggles led to the creation of a brand focused on inclusivity and clean beauty. Discover how Alicia bootstrapped her business with just $150, overcame challenges like a cease-and-desist, and navigated pivotal moments such as appearing on Shark Tank and landing a deal with Emma Grede. Listen to Nathan and Alicia discuss: - Starting Range Beauty with minimal capital and scaling to a multi million-dollar brand - Alicia’s strategy for developing inclusive and clean beauty products - Navigating setbacks like trademark issues and rebranding - The impact of social media and influencer marketing in driving early sales - Insights into retail partnerships with Target and Sephora and the importance of accelerators And much more beauty brand 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]