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 th ...
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How do I attract more customers to my store? How do I get more sales? How do I book out my shop’s events and workshops? How do I do retail marketing and social media for my store? These are the questions that creative retail business owners ask Wendy Batten, creative retail coach and mentor. Wendy works with creative shop owners all over the world and with industry leaders. Her speciality is working with creative retailers to get control over their brick and mortars to avoid burnout and over ...
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Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Material Retail Dumps is a short-form podcast with brief but valuable content for independent retailers selling clothing, home goods, stationary and more. As business owners we don't have time for a 30-minute lesson with a ton of banter, that's why we created our podcast. We get straight to the meat of the topic and aim to give you actionable information that will help you optimize your retail operations and make more money every day.
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Entrepreneur Inspiring Stories to Help Motivate, Build, & Grow Your Successful Business with a Master Class from Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders that tell it How It Is... Millionaire Interviews is actionable advice for the (future & present) Entrepreneur, Thought Leaders, Solopreneur, Youpreneur, and Small Business Owner. The host interviews Business Founders in the Product, Service, Real Estate, and Tech industries so they can teach you from their experience. Connect with other Listeners @ ...
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584: (Solo) What 90 Days of Daily Posting Taught Me About Personal Branding
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8:48After 12 years building Foundr, I finally committed to something I should have done a decade ago — posting online every single day for 90 days straight to grow my personal brand. In this episode, I share what that commitment taught me about building trust, deepening connections with my audience, and why your personal brand is one of the most powerf…
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276. What Holiday Prep Actually Looks Like (Step by Step, Inner Circle Style)
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24:11With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year. Want to plan your entire Q4 with me LIVE? Join me and a small group on September 15th and let’s get d…
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The Surprising Reason Japan’s Luxury $10,000 Train Got Cancelled!
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38:56"Do you like biscuits? You simply must come to my house for a party!" [email protected] if you'd like to come to a party and eat biscuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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583: The Branding Expert Behind Dior, L'Oréal & Mercedes | Camille Moore
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55:28In this episode of the Foundr Podcast, Nathan Chan sits down with Camille Moore — widely known as the internet’s favorite creative director and the strategist behind some of today’s most iconic brand transformations. Camille has built a reputation for taking founders from forgettable to unforgettable, crafting brand strategies that don’t just look …
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Why This Japanese City Wants to Cap Your Phone Usage...
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30:07Only Chris Broad content allowed in your allotted two hour phone time. [email protected] for all your messages - get in touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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582: (Solo) 3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Interviewing 100+ Billionaires
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10:56After interviewing over 100 billionaires and ultra-successful entrepreneurs, I’ve spotted three lessons that come up every single time — no matter the industry, background, or business model. In this episode, I break down exactly what I’ve learned from these conversations so you can model the same habits, mindsets, and strategies that separate the …
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Chris and Pete, and their respective arms... in the same room! BAH GAWD! [email protected] for all your messages. Get involved, Trev. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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275. How Top Shop Owners Are Planning Their Holiday Strategy
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23:42Add graphic here With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year. Want to plan your entire Q4 with me LIVE? Join me and a small group on September 15t…
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581: How to Build a $100M Brand Without Raising a Dollar | Peach & Lily
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1:11:50Alicia Yoon is the founder of Peach & Lily—the pioneering brand that brought Korean skincare to the U.S. before “K-Beauty” was a buzzword. In this episode, she shares how her personal skin struggles turned into a lifelong mission, how she went from finance to esthetician school, and why she took the slow, principled path to build a category-definin…
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580: (Solo) The Step-by-Step Method to Reach Anyone — Even Billionaires
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7:53Four months into starting Foundr, I landed an interview with billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson — without connections, without experience, and while building my very first business from scratch. In this episode, I break down the exact networking and outreach strategy I used to connect with one of the world’s most famous founders, plus how you…
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274. Is Your Customer Journey Working? Audit It Now!
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31:39With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: The holidays are coming. Time to revisit this crucial part of your business. One bad shopping experience can send a loyal customer packing. The good news? You have the power to make every visit unforgettable. Let’s talk about your customer’s journey. In this…
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Why Chris Deleted a Section of His Youtube Video!
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579: The Strategy That Made NYX a Household Name | Toni Ko (Best of Foundr)
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46:08In this episode, Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics, shares how she built one of the fastest-growing cosmetics brands in the world—scaling from a $250,000 investment to a $500M exit to L’Oréal. She reveals: • How she turned 18 SKUs into millions of units sold in year one • The simple packaging strategy that disrupted the beauty industry • Why she av…
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578: (Solo) The Wake-Up Call That Changed How I Work
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10:56I almost walked away from Foundr. Not because the business wasn’t working—but because I wasn’t. In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about burnout. After seven years of building nonstop, I hit a wall—mentally, emotionally, and physically. What followed was one of the hardest seasons of my entrepreneurial journey. But it also forced me to change e…
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273. Train Your Retail Team to Sell Without Feeling Pushy
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24:11With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Struggling to improve retail staff sales training without turning your store into a pushy sales zone? You're not alone! Let’s talk about it. In this episode, I’m sharing how independent retailers can flip the script from selling to serving—while boosting rev…
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High winds on a perilous Japanese ropeway!
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27:03Look after yourselves, and each other: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr)
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42:49Brittany Stewart turned toothbrushes into a breakout DTC success story—co-founding one of America’s fastest-growing eCommerce brands: Burst Oral Care. In this episode, she shares how Burst launched at dental conventions, scaled through hygienist word-of-mouth, and partnered with A-list influencers like Khloé & Kim Kardashian—all while keeping produ…
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Why Travelling Japan Just Got More Expensive!
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19:01And do check out Chris' steak dinner. He clearly loves Sharla more than Connor: https://youtu.be/exHkSFxqEzk?si=NxLYR-PqL4C0n9SF Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https:/…
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576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed My Business - Here's What I Learnt
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9:07I got sued just a few months into starting Foundr—and it nearly crushed everything I was building. In this short episode, I’m sharing the full story behind how I was forced to change the name of my business, the legal mistakes I made, and the surprising reasons it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. If you’re launching a brand…
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272. Unlocking Team Potential: Nurturing a Culture of Ownership
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14:58With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Ready to transform your team from task-doers to strategic thinkers? In Episode 272 of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I’m answering a question from one of my Mastermind members, Dan Haynes: How do we flip the mindset of management-level team members from tas…
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Japan Prepares to Deploy Long-Range Missiles in Kumamoto
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21:48I'm sure the bakery story was just as explosive... [email protected] is how you can get your stories and questions on the pod - so get in touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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575: Ty Haney on Being Ousted From Her Own Company: The Lesson's Learnt & How to Bounce Back
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51:28In this episode, Ty Haney, founder of Outdoor Voices, shares how she turned her public downfall into the blueprint for an even bigger comeback—building multiple new brands and redefining how community drives growth. She reveals: • How she built Outdoor Voices into a $100M cult brand by age 30 • Why the DTC playbook failed—and what she’s doing diffe…
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The Right Wing Party Shaking up Japanese Politics!
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36:33"Hey, we're just like the Waltons. We're praying for an end to the Depression too!" - Bart Simpson Pete and Chris will return same time this Monday - but for now, send us a message about literally anything you fancy - [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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271. Back-of-the-Napkin Math: Simplifying Profit Planning for Retailers
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21:19With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Let’s simplify the numbers you need to know and why in your retail business. Don’t be that retailer that is overwhelmed by numbers in retail—or worse, avoiding them altogether. In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I’m sharing the surprisingly s…
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275: From the Battlefield to the CBD Boardroom: Craig Henderson of Extract Labs
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1:12:40Craig Henderson is the CEO of Extract Labs, a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service hemp extraction laboratory offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products. Craig started the company in his garage in 2016. This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranBridge Consulting and Top 1% US Franchise Consultant is here to help y…
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574: He's Building a $250M+ Business That Measures Success in Lives Saved | Andrew Lacy
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51:55In this episode, Andrew Lacy, founder of Prenuvo, shares how he went from two startup exits to building one of the fastest-growing health tech companies in the world—revolutionizing preventative healthcare with full-body MRI scans. He reveals: • Why most healthcare systems are reactive and backwards—and how Prenuvo flips it • How Prenuvo scaled fro…
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270. Progress Over Perfection: How to Break Through Retail Business Overwhelm
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22:49With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Feeling stuck in perfectionism or weighed down by self-doubt? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there! In this quick yet powerful coffee chat, I’m sharing real conversations I’ve had with shop owners navigating mindset challenges like imposter synd…
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What to do if you don't make the JET programme!
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29:14Maybe you could return coated to the gills in ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE next time! [email protected] for all your messages, gerrem in! Oh yes, and do fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation…
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573: Building a $74M a Year Beauty & Community Empire | Trinny Woodall
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51:07In this episode, Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London, shares how she turned her mission to help women feel confident into a multi-million dollar global beauty brand. She reveals: • Why she focused on the overlooked 35+ market and won their loyalty • How she started with just £150,000 and her own wardrobe to fund the dream • The retention-first…
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Ramen Shop Sparks Backlash with 20-Minute Eating Rule!
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269. Coffee Break Chats: Is Your Google Business Listing Costing You Customers in Your Retail Shop?
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18:07With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Is Your Google Business Profile Costing You Customers? Your Google Business profile is one of the easiest and most powerful tools to drive retail growth. In this Coffee Break episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I’m sharing ten quick, high-impact ways …
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900 earthquakes in two weeks - when is it time to leave?
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31:00Just one night off for the Tokara islanders would be nice! [email protected] to say hello - so please do! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/st…
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572: (Solo) How to Build a Brand That’s Uncopyable: Even If Your Idea Gets Stolen
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10:41Worried someone’s going to steal your business idea? You’re not alone — and you’re not powerless. In this short episode, I’m sharing exactly what to do when copycats come for your product — because they will. I’ll break down why fear of being copied holds so many founders back, how I learned this lesson the hard way, and the real strategies that pr…
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268. Awesome Isn’t Accidental: Raise the Retail Standards in Your Shop
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20:10With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: It’s not luck. It’s not magic. Running a successful retail shop takes purpose, planning, and showing up as your best self. In this inspiring episode, I’m sharing a powerful reminder from one of my favorite authors, Jon Acuff: “Awesome is never accidental.” L…
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571: No Funding, 104 Rejections & $411 Left in the Bank - How She made $65M+ on Flowers
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42:23In this episode, Christina Stembel, founder of Farmgirl Flowers, reveals how she built a $65M+ floral business from her dining room—with no funding, no degree, and no industry experience. She reveals: • Why she chose a perishable, logistics-heavy product in a recession • How she scaled with no marketing budget and $411 left in the bank • The scrapp…
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Drunk Tourist Damages Iconic Kyoto Temple!
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267. Retail Planning Midyear Check-In: The Essential Steps
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23:49With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: I want you to ask yourself this question: “Why wouldn’t I be checking in mid-year with my retail business? Is there something I am avoiding? Am I making excuses like I’m ‘too busy’?” (Your words, not mine!) As a retail coach, it’s my job to not only teach yo…
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570: Your Toothbrush is GROSS - They Fixed it and Made MILLIONS | SURI
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59:42In this episode, Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi, co-founders of SURI (Sustainable Rituals), share how they turned a simple personal care item into a sustainable, design-led movement—challenging legacy players like Oral-B and Philips. They share: • Why the electric toothbrush was overdue for disruption • The intentional product and packaging design t…
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Are foreigners about to pay more in Japan?
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34:05[email protected] if you've been the victim of dual pricing practices! Are you cool with it? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 …
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Do Your Japanese Hotel Bookings Really Exist?
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38:46If you've fallen foul of a wobbly hotel booking or two - do let us know - [email protected]! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 …
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266. Behind the Counter: Retail Growth Tips You Want to Try with Yarn Store Guru Cadence Kidwell
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41:00With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Running a retail business isn’t just about WHAT you sell—it’s about WHO you bringing together in your retail store. In this heartwarming and wisdom-filled episode, Cadence Kidwell of Fuzzy Goat (a yarn store in Thomasville, Georgia) shares how she’s built a …
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569: The Email Expert - How to Get Your Customers Attention
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48:08In this episode, Rytis Lauris, co-founder of Omnisend, shares how he bootstrapped a leading email and SMS marketing platform used by over 125,000 eCommerce brands worldwide. He shares:• Why most ecommerce founders start email marketing too late• How to convert more website traffic into high-intent subscribers• The 2% of automations that drive 40% o…
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Chris and Pete will return this Monday for a debrief on Chris' super secret mission, and probably a load of Alex James from Blur chat too - in the meantime here's a rather interesting slice of Abroad In Japan history! Mere weeks before Japan closed down for nigh on two years to tourists, Chris and Pete shared a hotel room in Sapporo and recorded a …
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