643: (Solo) Why Profitable Businesses Still Fail (And How to Avoid It)
Most founders think if their company is profitable on paper, they're safe. But here's the truth I learned the hard way: businesses don't fail because they're unprofitable. They fail because they run o...
23 Maalis 12min
642: I Quit My 15 Year Career To Build a Jewelry Business — and Hit $400,000 in My First Year
Rosie Collins had a Christmas epiphany about baby shower gifts—every present focused on the baby, never the mom. That single observation turned into Deja Marc, a multimillion-dollar personalized jewel...
19 Maalis 59min
641: How Konnie Built A $60K/Month Swimwear Brand In 18 Months — Without Quitting Her Day Job
Most people spot a gap in the market and do nothing — Konnie Tsimiklis spotted one, had zero fashion experience, and built a brand around it anyway. A management consultant by trade, Konnie spent dec...
18 Maalis 38min
640: (Solo) Why Community Beats Followers in 2026
Followers are easier to get than ever. But here's what most founders don't realize: genuine community and real relationships are becoming significantly more valuable. At Foundr, we've built an audi...
16 Maalis 7min
639: From $60K in Debt to ICONIC $100M Fashion Label | Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff arrived in New York City at 18 with no money, no degree, and a low-paid internship that paid $3 an hour. She lived in a relative's playroom just to make it work. Twenty-one years lat...
12 Maalis 57min
TRAILER: Little Empires — A Foundr Original Series
You've heard from the best in the business — Mark Cuban, Alex Hormozi, Emma Grede. Their stories are incredible. But sometimes, you need to hear from someone who's exactly where you are right now. ...
11 Maalis 3min
638: (Solo) How I'd Launch an Ecom Brand in 2026 with $10K and Zero Followers
If you're just getting started with e-commerce and you're wondering how to actually scale with limited cash and no audience, this episode is for you. I get asked this all the time: "Nathan, how do I g...
9 Maalis 8min
637: How One Decision Separates a $1 Million Business From a $250 Million One | Leila Hormozi
Leila Hormozi went from six arrests in 18 months to building a portfolio generating over $250 million in annual revenue by age 30. What makes her story fascinating isn't just the rags-to-riches narr...
6 Maalis 58min
