Founder Framework

Founder Framework

We break down the success of distinguished entrepreneurs to uncover how you can replicate their success. Every Saturday, we'll dive into a new industry and meet new leaders. We'll also get to know guests on a personal level, beyond their role in a company. If you're still considering a leap of faith, or are well on your way to building your own biz, this is the podcast for you. Our hosts, Matthew Huo and Nick Wong are here to give you actionable insights and guide you to your dream business, project, and lifestyle. Founder Framework is a conversation amongst entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.

Episodes

  1. 05/05/2022

    How to build an app and get funding [step-by-step] | Habitual Money Ep. 9

    Habitual Money Habitual Money, a mobile application, allows people to track and review expenses across daily transactions, auto-assign categories via smart rule engine, set daily reminders and stick to budget, enabling users to boost their savings. Founded by software engineer Mahir Kalra and UI/UX designer Marius Chawa, Habitual Money strives to simplify personal finance and build financial literacy through its community-driven forums. Follow Mahir and Marius: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mskalra/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mariuschawa Website: https://www.habitual.money/ 📲  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/founderframework/ 🚀  JOIN Investor Community: https://theinvestorcommunity.com/ In this episode: 0:00 Who are Marius and Mahir? 1:18 How did the idea for Habitual Money come about? 4:44 Was there a market for this app? 7:18 How to make financial tracking intuitive? 12:45 Habitual’s community-based beta testing 20:50 Marius’ vision of social-personal finance 26:14 Habitual money’s true value 28:08 How to use data in a user-friendly fashion? 32:29 Co-founder dynamics in start-ups 39:19 Leaving the 9-5 to pursue business 40:54 Advice for first-time CEOs 43:50 What is the future of fintech? 51:57 The Founder Framework’s Lightning Round Thanks for viewing! Disclaimer: Everything expressed in this video is a personal opinion provided for entertainment value only.

    57 min
  2. How to get a $1 BILLION Brand as your first client | Christian Zeron Ep. 8

    04/23/2022

    How to get a $1 BILLION Brand as your first client | Christian Zeron Ep. 8

    Christian Zeron is an American entrepreneur who founded Theo & Harris and LMF: A Messaging Firm. Theo & Harris first emerged in 2015 as a young voice for the vintage watch market; soon to become a premier retailer of luxury watches. In 2020, Zeron started LMF, a creative agency, through which he started making ad films for the likes of Omega, Grand Seiko and Longines (just to name a few). LMF has since expanded itself to cater to a variety of clients in the finance industry, sports, fashion, etc. Follow Christian: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-zeron-b82a45b7/#experience Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/christianzeron/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Ku0eaWPILbfJh1hpzNaRg 📲  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/founderframework/ 🚀  JOIN Investor Community: https://www.theinvestorcommunity.com/ In this episode: 0:00 Who is Christian Zeron? 2:35 Pivoting business and Leveraging a New Skill 4:23 Finding your dream clients 5:38 How Theo & Harris went from retailer to creative agency? 6:41 Christian’s earlier stint with Law 8:19 Freedom: Life’s Guiding Factor 9:40 Conservative Optimism: The Entrepreneurial Spirit 12:52 How to understand a product/market? 18:22 How Zeron learnt the skill of selling? 20:55 What was creating products like in the early days? 26:20 Become comfortable with the uncomfortable 32:09 Getting Omega as a client 34:45 Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 39:04 Life’s true (non-philosophical) purpose 47:28 Be self-aware, be fast and be happy 51:35 The Founder’s Framework Lightning Round Thanks for viewing! Disclaimer: Everything expressed in this video is a personal opinion provided for entertainment value only.

    54 min
  3. Meet the 23 year old running a 7-figure YouTube Agency | Apple Crider Ep. 2

    03/08/2022

    Meet the 23 year old running a 7-figure YouTube Agency | Apple Crider Ep. 2

    Apple Crider is a personal finance nerd at heart and an Entrepreneur/YouTuber by profession. He is the host of Young Smart Money, a Top 100 Business Podcast, and the creator behind his own YouTube channel where he makes video essays about the creator economy. He is also the founder of Creators Agency, which helps creators monetize their YouTube channels by creating relevant brand partnerships. In this episode, Apple takes us through his journey in the creator economy. Follow Apple Crider at:  YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/AppleCrider Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/applecrider...  Creators Agency- http://www.creatorsagency.co Website- https://applecrider.com 🖥️  Subscribe to my main channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewHuo 📲  Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.huo/ 🚀  JOIN Investor Community: https://www.theinvestorcommunity.com/ In this Episode:   00:00 Who is Apple Crider  7:40 Apple’s first stint in the creator economy  16:12 Apple’s realization of the potential of the creator economy  20:15 The importance of personal/business relationships  24:49 Creator Agency Today  37:36 Why Apple chose a career in the creator economy   42:40 The benefits of depatterning  51:09 Tips for cold calling and approaching clients  1:00:00 The importance of finding the right business partner  1:04:53 The importance of work culture  1:08:09 The Founder Framework Lightning Round   Thanks for viewing!  Disclaimer: Everything expressed in this video is a personal opinion provided for entertainment value only.

    1h 15m

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We break down the success of distinguished entrepreneurs to uncover how you can replicate their success. Every Saturday, we'll dive into a new industry and meet new leaders. We'll also get to know guests on a personal level, beyond their role in a company. If you're still considering a leap of faith, or are well on your way to building your own biz, this is the podcast for you. Our hosts, Matthew Huo and Nick Wong are here to give you actionable insights and guide you to your dream business, project, and lifestyle. Founder Framework is a conversation amongst entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.