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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.  Need help with your business?  Visit foundr.com/foundrplustrial to join a global community of entrepreneurs, gain access to proven strategies, and fast-track your business growth confidently.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Previous Guests

Jake Kassan
Jake Kassan is the co-founder of Movement Watches, a brand known for its stylish and affordable timepieces. He started Movement with a vision to disrupt the traditional watch industry by offering high-quality products at a fraction of the price. Under his leadership, Movement grew rapidly, achieving a $100 million exit. Kassan has shared his entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of scaling a business from a small investment to a major exit, and the emotional and psychological impacts of such a transition.
Tori Gill
Tori Gill is an entrepreneur who successfully transitioned from a barber to the founder of a six-figure sunscreen brand called Sun & Daughter. She identified a gap in the market for sunscreen products that resonate with parents and leveraged social media, particularly Instagram, to drive sales. Tori's journey includes navigating the challenges of manufacturing and regulatory approvals, as well as developing effective marketing strategies to grow her brand rapidly.
Jessica Hatzis
Jessica Hatzis is a co-founder of Frank Body, a skincare brand that gained popularity for its innovative use of coffee in beauty products. With a background in marketing and entrepreneurship, she played a pivotal role in building the brand from a modest $10,000 investment to a $100 million company. Hatzis is known for her insights into brand voice and influencer-driven marketing, having pioneered strategies that transformed how beauty brands engage with consumers. Her work has been recognized for its impact on the beauty industry, particularly in leveraging social media to create a unique brand identity.
Dan Martell
Dan Martell is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, and business coach known for his expertise in Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. He has founded and exited multiple successful SaaS companies, and is recognized for his innovative strategies in scaling businesses efficiently. Martell is also the creator of the 'Buy Back Your Time' framework, which helps entrepreneurs optimize their time and resources to achieve sustainable growth. He shares his insights through various platforms, including podcasts and coaching sessions, and is a sought-after speaker in the entrepreneurial community.
Matthew Orlic
Matthew Orlic is an entrepreneur and the founder of Qure Skincare, a skincare brand that achieved over $50 million in revenue within three years. After facing significant financial loss when Dick Smith collapsed, Matthew pivoted his business strategy from wholesale to digital marketing, focusing on a multichannel e-commerce approach. His expertise lies in leveraging product, audience, margin, and operating costs to build a sustainable and profitable brand without heavy reliance on paid advertising.

Topics Discussed

entrepreneurship business exit identity crisis scaling business founders burnout YouTube sunscreen branding Instagram marketing product-based business TGA approval upsells market gap Frank Body skincare brand brand voice influencer marketing Instagram retail expansion authenticity marketing strategy SaaS Buy Back Your Time framework scaling business failures leverage hiring leadership high-growth companies bootstrapping funding Qure Skincare digital marketing multichannel e-commerce mindset resilience profitable brand
Episodes

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559: How a $100M Exit Left This 30 Year Old Lost | Jake Kassan

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Nathan Chan
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Jake Kassan
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entrepreneurship business exit identity crisis scaling business founders burnout YouTube
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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.

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0:00 43:50

558: She Made $100K in 90 Days Selling Sunscreen | Tori Gill

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Nathan Chan Dan
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Tori Gill
Keywords
sunscreen entrepreneurship branding Instagram marketing product-based business TGA approval upsells market gap
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…

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0:00 40:44

557: She Went From $0 to $100M Selling Coffee Scrubs | Jessica Hatzis (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]

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Nathan Chan
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Jessica Hatzis
Keywords
Frank Body skincare brand brand voice influencer marketing Instagram retail expansion authenticity marketing strategy
In this episode, Jess Hatzis shares the journey of how she and her co-founders built Frank Body 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 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:

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0:00 39:03

556: From Broke to $100M+ in SaaS – Dan Martell (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO]

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Nathan Chan
Guests
Dan Martell
Keywords
SaaS Buy Back Your Time framework scaling business failures leverage hiring leadership high-growth companies bootstrapping funding
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 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:

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0:00 51:04

555: From Losing $5M to Making $50M with just ONE Product | Matthew Orlic

Hosts
Nathan Chan
Guests
Matthew Orlic
Keywords
Qure Skincare digital marketing multichannel e-commerce mindset resilience profitable brand
In this episode, Matthew Orlic shares how he built Qure Skincare into a $50M+ brand in just three years. After losing $5M when Dick Smith collapsed overnight, Matthew had to reinvent himself, shifting from wholesale to digital marketing and mastering a multichannel e-commerce approach.

He dives into how he applied four key leverage points—product, audience, margin, and operating costs—to scale sustainably without relying on Meta ads.

This conversation is filled with invaluable insights for entrepreneurs on mindset, resilience, and building a profitable brand in today’s competitive market.

Click here 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:

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