410: From Office Space Mushrooms to a Gardening Revolution with the Cofounders of Back to the Roots

410: From Office Space Mushrooms to a Gardening Revolution with the Cofounders of Back to the Roots

Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez started Back to the Roots by asking the same question in their business class–how can you grow mushrooms from used coffee grounds? So instead of taking their jobs in investment baking, the 2 friends began their journey of building an organic gardening brand for the next generation. Back to the Roots is America’s #1 organic gardening company and doubled its business 4 years in a row. They offer a wide range of grow kits, seeds, soil, and more to empower people to experience the magic of growing their food from inside their homes. Listen to Nathan chat with Nikhil and Alejandro about: Walking into a Whole Foods and pitching their first product Growing their first mushrooms in a rented office space Hitting their first million in revenue off sources of waste Why going to a farmer’s market is the best lesson for business Transitioning from selling products to empowering growers Navigating the accelerated growth of the industry during COVID-19 Their relationship as cofounders over the past decade Working with retailers like Home Depot, Target, and Walmart Their “Grow One, Give One” initiative And much more business scaling advice… Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode. Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs. For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine

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583: The Branding Expert Behind Dior, L'Oréal & Mercedes | Camille Moore

583: The Branding Expert Behind Dior, L'Oréal & Mercedes | Camille Moore

In 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 bran...

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582: (Solo) 3 Lessons I’ve Learned From Interviewing 100+ Billionaires

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After 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...

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581: How to Build a $100M Brand Without Raising a Dollar | Peach & Lily

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Alicia 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 struggle...

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580: (Solo) The Step-by-Step Method to Reach Anyone — Even Billionaires

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Four 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....

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579: The Strategy That Made NYX a Household Name | Toni Ko (Best of Foundr)

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In 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 ...

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578: (Solo) The Wake-Up Call That Changed How I Work

578: (Solo) The Wake-Up Call That Changed How I Work

I 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 wa...

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577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr)

577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr)

Brittany 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...

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576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed My Business - Here's What I Learnt

576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed My Business - Here's What I Learnt

I 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...

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