#4. Blenders Eyewear CEO Chase Fisher: The Hustler Mindset and Taking on the Titans of the Sunglasses Industry
- Author
- Darren Reinke
- Published
- Wed 03 Mar 2021
- Episode Link
- https://redcircle.com/shows/4730462f-2ce8-42ec-b551-b04be4dafa44/episodes/f79d76c2-8c0b-40cc-9ca7-2a4267565c8a
In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Chase Fisher, founder and CEO of Blenders Eyewear. Chase talks about starting his sunglasses company with only a $2,000 loan from his roommate, the importance of being a hustler, competing with the titans of the sunglasses industry, overcoming adversity, how he almost quit, and how surfing has influenced his leadership style.
Show Notes
- The Genesis of Blenders Eyewear [1:00]
- Taking on the Giants in the Sunglass Industry [1:47]
- How to Develop the Skills to Be a Successful CEO [2:35]
- What It Means to Be a Hustler [3:42]
- How to Instill the Hustler Mindset within the Team [4:50]
- How He Persevered During Tough Times [6:13]
- How He Translated His Natural Style into the Organization and Culture [7:43]
- How Bootstrapping Blenders Eyewear Impacted the Company’s Mindset [9:40]
- How to Let Go and Delegate [11:05]
- How Blenders Stays Innovative [12:40]
- How to Foster a Mindset of Getting Better [14:50]
- Chase’s Mentors and Advisors [15:48]
- The Influence of Chase’s Dad [17:30]
- How Surfing Has Influenced Chase and Blenders [18:45]
- What Does the Future Hold for Blenders [21:40]
- Advice to Other Leaders and Entrepreneurs [22:45]
