Say More
Say More
Podcast Description
Say More is a podcast that delves into the 'why' behind successful entrepreneurs and creators. We believe true success stems from aligning personal passion, skills, and goals with your business, not just tactical execution. In interviews, we go beyond just building a business to explore the hearts and minds of founders, builders, and creators to prove our hypothesis and establish the throughlines of success and longevity.
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The podcast explores various themes such as personal passion, entrepreneurial journeys, and the emotional aspects of building a business, featuring episodes that include discussions on modern wellness with Eva Goicochea, non-alcoholic drinks with David Fudge, artisanal fragrance creation with Erica Anderson and Ingrid Nilsen, and innovative skincare solutions with Ryan Babenzien.
Say More is a podcast that delves into the ‘why’ behind successful entrepreneurs and creators. We believe true success stems from aligning personal passion, skills, and goals with your business, not just tactical execution. In interviews, we go beyond just building a business to explore the hearts and minds of founders, builders, and creators to prove our hypothesis and establish the throughlines of success and longevity.
Matt Scanlan, co-founder of Nadaam, joins us to talk about the wild origin story behind his cashmere empire, including the time he stuffed $2.5M into 32 shopping bags and trekked into the Gobi Desert. We unpack how Mongolia reshaped his understanding of value, sustainability, and what it means to build a business that’s both ethical and profitable.
From nonprofit roots to running three fashion brands at once, Matt shares his take on “millennialist capitalism,” navigating scale without selling out, and why gratitude and equity matter in business. We get into brand-building, viral storytelling, and the real talk behind partnerships, hiring, and economic curveballs.
Topics Covered:
The Gobi Desert cashmere story
Brand-building, creativity, and why you can’t rush it
Brand doesn’t equal business
Getting so many “no’s” to get to “yes”
Running multiple brands at once
Searching for external validation only to learn it’s an inside job
Hiring, firing, and what Matt is really good at
Navigating scale, values, and consumer tension
Luck vs. timing in startup success
Follow Nadaam on Instagram: / naadam.coand online: https://naadam.co/
Thank you to our sponsors, Monark & Co (monarkandco.com) and to The Big Favorite (thebigfavorite.com) – Take 15% off your first order with code: SAYMORE15 and wear it under your Nadaam!
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