478: Why Hope Is a Strategy with Brad Pedersen of Pela and Lomi

478: Why Hope Is a Strategy with Brad Pedersen of Pela and Lomi

Brad Pedersen says the best gifts come wrapped in ugly paper. And he’s seen some ugly paper. From going bankrupt three times to getting fired from his company after a merger, Pedersen has persevered through eras of defeat. Now, he’s helping lead two startups tackling our world’s greatest challenge–climate change. So, if you’re facing rock bottom in your business, Pedersen knows how you feel. In this episode, he’ll share how he emerged stronger through the darkest moments of his career. Listen to Nathan and Brad discuss: Why his childhood business was perfect How he got through bankruptcy three times Learning from his mistakes to form anti-goals The circle of control for founders The 40/70 decision-making principle Why AI won’t change human behavior Why starting over is a good thing The courage flywheel Why an airport delay led to Pela Creating a $9 million crowdfunding campaign for Lomi And much more advice on failure… 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. Speak with our friendly course experts to get clarity on the next steps for your idea, business or career. You will get tailored insights from results achieved by our proven practitioners as well as thousands of students. Book a call now... For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine

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487: Why Ambassadors are Better Than Ads with Brittany Stewart of BURST Oral Care

487: Why Ambassadors are Better Than Ads with Brittany Stewart of BURST Oral Care

Brittany Stewart returns to the podcast to share how she’s building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce businesses in the United States using a stalwart ambassador program. Stewart co-founded BURST O...

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486: What AI Will NOT Replace in Business with Michael Fenech of SKUdrop

486: What AI Will NOT Replace in Business with Michael Fenech of SKUdrop

Michael Fenech is ready to give back. After decades of building ecommerce businesses and getting mentorship from top executives, he’s passing on his wisdom to people like you. Fenech is an Australian ...

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485: How to Use AI to Source Products Faster and Better with Kian Golzari

485: How to Use AI to Source Products Faster and Better with Kian Golzari

Sourcing specialist Kian Golzari returns to the podcast to share how to use AI tools when sourcing and developing products. Golzari has sourced over 3,000 products, and his global clients include the ...

10 Nov 202338min

484: Replicating Ecommerce Success Using AI with Tony Matusiak of Velocity

484: Replicating Ecommerce Success Using AI with Tony Matusiak of Velocity

Why start from scratch when you replicate what’s already working? Tony Matusiak is the founder of Velocity, an AI ecommerce savant with over a million followers on social media. Since dropping out of ...

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483: How to Interrupt an Audience with Shark Tank’s Sabri Suby

483: How to Interrupt an Audience with Shark Tank’s Sabri Suby

Sabri Suby returns to the podcast to share what’s working in digital marketing right now and his advice for early-stage ecommerce founders taking the first steps in digital marketing. Suby is the foun...

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482: TikTok’s Royal Family: The D’Amelios

482: TikTok’s Royal Family: The D’Amelios

The D’Amelio family—Marc, Heidi, Dixie, and Charli — have taken their social media fame and passion for content creation and parlayed it into a lifestyle media empire. The family members have a combin...

20 Okt 202350min

481: Find the Right Partners, Influencers, and Co-founders

481: Find the Right Partners, Influencers, and Co-founders

Today, instead of listening to one guest, you’re going to hear from multiple renowned founders about a specific challenge that we all face on our entrepreneurship journey. The guests will share their ...

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480: Co-Founders Formed on Friendship with Chris Savage and Brendan Schwartz of Wistia

480: Co-Founders Formed on Friendship with Chris Savage and Brendan Schwartz of Wistia

If you’re young and looking to start a business with a friend, here’s the pathway to do it successfully. Chris Savage and Brendan Schwartz were friends at Brown University when they began dreaming abo...

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