15 Minute Founder

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Ever wonder how other founders make it through the ups and downs of building a successful company? And don’t have time to listen to a 3-hour podcast? Then our new podcast is perfect for you. Each episode will feature founders from around the world sharing their journeys, lessons, and tips for growing your business: all distilled down into fifteen-minute episodes.

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August 5, 2025Episode 201 hr 3 min

020 - MarkBuildsBrands

Welcome to 15 Minute Founder, where we sit down with ambitious founders, creators, and operators to unpack the journey behind their business all in 15 minutes or less. From bold first steps to lessons learned the hard way, this show is for anyone building something of their own.Today’s Guest: MarkBuildsBrandsMark Builds Brands is the personal brand of a YouTube creator and entrepreneur focused on e-commerce, AI automation, and direct response marketing. He has built a reputation for launching highly profitable online brands while sharing unfiltered insights on content creation, funnels, and growing businesses digitally.

July 1, 2025Episode 1953 min

019 - Ramin Popal

Join Arjun on the 15 Minute Founder as he sits down with Ramin Popal, an entrepreneur who went from a 16-year-old with a dream to a millionaire by 21! Ramin holds nothing back as he shares his unfiltered journey, revealing the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and relentless drive that made it all happen.In this episode, you'll discover:01:07 - The origin of his fierce conviction04:23 - Lessons from early hustles06:37 - The "ghost mode" strategy17:12 - The truth about money and happiness19:48 - His hot takes on "having it all" and why "dropshipping is dead" is just an excuse.27:45 - Tactical advice for taking action33:13 - His unique daily routine and the power of acting like you've already achieved your goals40:12 - How to identify top talent and inspire your team to think BIGRamin's energy is infectious and his insights are pure gold for any aspiring or current entrepreneur. Don't miss this one.

June 3, 2025Episode 1852 min

018 - Aaron Spivak

Join us on the 15 Minute Founder podcast as we sit down with the incredibly candid Aaron Spivak, a serial entrepreneur who’s seen it all – from jumping fences for produce to a massive $48 million exit! In this no-fluff episode, Aaron shares the raw truth about building businesses, the immigrant mindset that fueled his ambition, and why connecting with your customers is the ultimate growth hack.#15MinuteFounder 00:00 - The Immigrant Mindset01:45 - The 3 AM Produce Hustle05:23 - The Birth of Hush & The $48M Exit11:32 - The Power of Celebrating Wins13:53 - Savage Clarity: Engineering Your Exit from Day One19:19 - From "Why" to Community22:24 - Does Money Buy Happiness?27:55 - 100K to 1M: The Customer is King35:36 - 1M to 10M: Master Your Finances39:27 - 10M to 50M: Attracting A-Players43:17 - The Masterclass to Exit.46:11 - Life Post-Exit & The Savage Mindset50:03 - Aaron's Billboard Message

May 6, 2025Episode 1755 min

017 - Alex Fedotoff

In this episode of the 15 Minute Founder, we sit down with Alex Fedotov, a self-made millionaire who built his e-commerce empire from the ground up. From his humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a sought-after expert in the e-commerce world, Alex shares his journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.#15MinuteFounderTimestamps:00:00 - 00:10 - Introduction to Alex Fedotov 00:10 - 00:40 - How Alex went from factory work in Ukraine to becoming an e-commerce millionaire 00:40 - 01:10 - The moment Alex decided to quit his job and pursue e-commerce full-time 01:10 - 02:40 - The hardships Alex faced while transitioning into freelancing and digital marketing 02:40 - 04:00 - Discovering e-commerce: From SEO to Facebook ads and the pivot to dropshipping 04:00 - 04:50 - Alex explains how he connected the dots and started his own Shopify store 04:50 - 06:00 - The rise of e-commerce and the importance of Facebook ads for scaling 06:00 - 06:40 - What it took to go from $2,000 a month to hosting 200+ people at his Dubai conference 06:40 - 08:10 - The biggest mistake new e-commerce entrepreneurs make and advice for going from $0 to $100k 08:10 - 09:00 - How Alex recommends approaching content creation and shifting from consumer to producer 09:00 - 10:00 - The biggest mistakes people make when scaling from $100k to $1M in revenue 10:00 - 11:00 - The importance of leveraging other people's time and avoiding burnout 11:00 - 12:00 - From $1M to $10M: Scaling with the right team and finding the right people for each function 12:00 - 13:00 - Alex’s thoughts on where founders should spend their time and the importance of empowering your team

April 2, 2025Episode 1644 min

016 - AC Hampton

In this episode of 15 Minute Founder, we dive deep into the mindset of AC Hampton, a serial entrepreneur and founder who has built his business by focusing on systems, not just people. AC is the founder of Supreme E-Commerce, a company that has transformed how businesses scale by creating efficient and repeatable systems that drive success. From the early days of his entrepreneurial journey to managing a growing company, AC shares invaluable insights on hiring, work-life balance, and the principles that have shaped his path to success.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for some motivation, this conversation is packed with actionable advice that will help you grow and scale your business! ⚡️#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro to AC Hampton's background01:00 - Building a business with systems03:00 - Hiring for cultural fit over experience06:00 - Lowering costs with systems09:00 - Believing in your system12:00 - Opportunity for growth in teams15:00 - The role of systems in business success18:00 - How systems scale businesses20:00 - AC’s morning routine23:00 - Consistency and habits for growth25:00 - Work-life balance early on28:00 - Disappearing into the business for growth30:00 - Investing in yourself33:00 - Dealing with doubters35:00 - Perseverance and systems for success

March 6, 2025Episode 1541 min

015 - Jason Feifer

15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a bestselling author, and a podcast host who helps people navigate change and build future-proof careers. In this episode, we dive into the key motivators behind success, how to embrace career shifts, and why thinking like an entrepreneur, whether you start a business or not, is essential for long-term growth. Plus, Jason shares a powerful framework for staying adaptable in any industry.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:Hot Take - 00:39-2:08Future-Proofing Your Career - 2:09-6:19Adopting the Entrepreneurial Mindset - 6:20-9:30The Future Landscape of Media - 9:31-14:45The Power of Content - 14:46-16:30Hot Take: 16:31-21:21Use Now to Build For Tomorrow - 21:21-24:30Being a Nonstop Optimism Machine - 24:31-26:21A Glimpse into Jason's Day - 26:21-31:31Thinking Vertically - 31:32-34:05Productivity Hack - 34:05-35:15What's Next for Jason Feifer - 35:16-41:52

October 1, 2024Episode 1414 min

014 - Channing Allen

15-Minute Founder Presented by doola: Channing Allen is the co-founder of Indie Hackers, where he helps share the stories, business ideas, strategies, and revenue numbers from the founders of profitable online businesses. Originally started in 2016, Indie Hackers would go on to be acquired by Stripe in 2017. Then in 2023, Channing and his co-founder spun Indie Hackers out of Stripe to return to their roots as a truly indie business.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS:00:36 What is an Indie Hacker?01:29 Starting From Scratch03:13 Acquisition by Stripe05:15 Monetizing Media08:16 The Goal for Indie Hackers09:44 Becoming an Entrepreneur12:03 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame14:49 How It Started17:53 Hot Take20:09 Work-Life Balance22:11 Best Time to Start Your Day23:49 The Never Zero Approach26:06 The Earthquake Book30:24 Advice for Entrepreneurs33:11 Taking The Hats Off35:49 Continuous Learning and Growth

September 3, 2024Episode 1332 min

013 - Robbie Bent

15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Join us as Robbie Bent, Co-Founder and CEO of Othership, takes us inside the first immersive sauna and ice bath spaces in North America, designed to enhance emotional wellness and foster healthy social interactions. Don't miss this deep dive into an innovative venture reshaping the wellness landscape.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS: 00:16 - What is Othership? 01:43 - The Cold Experience02:43 - What Does Othership Stand For? 03:54 - The Benefits of Hot Therapy 06:15 - The Benefits of Cold Exposure 08:26 - The Evolution of Othership 12:18 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 16:09 - A Typical Day 20:44 - Productivity Hacks23:27 - An Important Truth 26:23 - The Impact of Othership 28:10 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

August 6, 2024Episode 1233 min

012 - Avni Barman

15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Avni is the CEO and founder of Gen She, a media platform building and leading the next generation of female talent. Avni has built a community of 200,000 women across IG, TikTok, a newsletter, a podcast, and a job board. With 4+ years in Big Tech as an engineer and product manager, Avni is now on a mission to unlock the potential of every young woman in entrepreneurship, tech, venture, and media.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS: 00:08 - Morning Routine03:13 - Career Switch06:12 - Dream Lazy Girl Job 08:10 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 09:20 - Should I Be an Entrepreneur? 10:47 - How You Got Started13:20 - Media Business 15:29 - Social Media in 10 Years 17:29 - Traditional Business & Social Media19:42 - Contrarian Question21:09 - Role Model22:16 - Target Reach 23:02 - A Typical Day 26:29 - Rapid Fire Questions

July 2, 2024Episode 1114 min

011 - Maya Bakhai

15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:Join us for an insightful conversation with Maya Bakhai, the founder and sole general partner at Spice Capital, an early-stage fund investing in capital, crypto, and community. Backed by notable figures like Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, and Alexis Ohanian, Spice Capital has made impactful investments in companies like Dirt, Immortal Game, and Flowcarbon. Bakhai previously led investments at Kevin Durant's 35 Ventures, where she backed companies including Hugging Face, Mercury, OpenSea and Whoop.#15MinuteFounderTIMESTAMPS: 00:11 Investing in Crocs04:25 Angel Investing07:48 Starting a Fund12:55 Hot Take on Founders17:22 Hot Take on Investors20:58 Money, Power, Pleasure, Fame23:02 Biggest Lesson Growing Up25:39 A Typical Day29:30 The Vision for Spice32:23 Advice for Early Stage Founders34:49 How to Get in Touch35:18 Current Verticals