In 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 scrappy st ... Show More
Oct 7
594: (Solo) The Mindset Lessons I’ve Learned From 100+ Founders
Most founders obsess over tactics, hacks, and strategies. But the truth? None of it matters if you don’t have the right mindset. In this episode, I share the mental frameworks I’ve learned after a decade of building Foundr and interviewing 100+ of the world’s most successful entr ... Show More
8m 44s
Sep 30
592: (Solo) The Truth About Originality: What Great Founders Really Do
Most founders think they need a completely original idea to succeed. The truth? Great businesses are often built by borrowing brilliance — and putting your own spin on what already works. In this episode, I break down the concept of “good artists copy, great artists steal,” and s ... Show More
8m 7s
May 2021
010: Making an EXTRA $50K a Month | How to Scale Your Side Hustle
Meet Patryk Gawlak. Growing up, Patryk has always had some type of side hustle to make cash. So, when his mom started a business, he decided to help her. Their cleaning service heavily relied on word-of-mouth marketing and solo-operations. And looking at the local services in the ... Show More
37m 50s
Mar 2025
Social Media Hacks to Grow Your Audience & Create Content That Sells with Kristina Bartold
Feeling stuck when it comes to growing your brand on social media? Maybe you’re unsure what to post, struggling with engagement, or constantly battling the algorithm. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, to talk ab ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2025
Episode 506: Phoebe Simmonds of the memo
A massive thank you to our sponsor this episode and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at checkout for a discount In this inspiring interview, Fiona chats with Phoebe Simmonds, co-founder of The Memo, Australia's leading parenting retailer. Phoebe shares her journey from foun ... Show More
46m 20s
Oct 2024
Millie Densing & Taylor Servet, Founders of Stakt: Starting a Business With Your Best Friend, Shark Tank Experience, Expanding The Product Line, & More
On today’s episode I am speaking with the founders of Stakt, Millie Densing and Taylor Servet. The two started their business during the pandemic when realizing the need for innovative at-home workout tools. In this episode we discuss what it’s like working with a close friend, t ... Show More
43m 45s
Jun 2025
“I Lost $700,000” – Why Mike Majlak Is Single, Won’t Buy Real Estate, & Can’t Leave California
OpusClip: Enter the contest and get free credits at https://www.opus.pro/clip-the-future Helium Mobile: Sign up (even for the FREE plan) & get $10 in Cloud Points with code COFFEE: https://app.heliummobile.com/o6WA/4jqp0oe5 Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at http ... Show More
2h 23m
Sep 8
Fast-Tracking Growth: Community, Niching Down, and Multi-Channel Strategies from Dood Woof
Elina Panteleyeva is the founder of Dood Woof, a dog brand focused on Doodles. Founded in 2023, they hit $600k in year one, and are on track for sales of $2million this year. They’re already multichannel selling on their Shopify store, TikTok Shop, and Amazon. In this episode, El ... Show More
26m 22s