In this episode, we sit down with Chase Fisher, the San Diego-based founder of Blenders Eyewear, who went from selling sunglasses out of his backpack after surf lessons to building a nationally recognized brand that sold for $90 million. Chase opens up about his journey—starting with a $2,000 loan from his high school friend, the hustle on the beaches of San Diego, and the relentless drive it took to turn a scrappy idea into an industry powerhouse. We’ll explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from failures, the impact of sudden wealth on relationships, and how Chase is finding peace after stepping away from the company he spent 14 years building. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a so-called “overnight success,” get ready for an authentic, unfiltered, and inspiring conversation.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Discovering the sunglasses market gap
• 04:18 Selling sunglasses on the beach
• 09:04 First entrepreneurial venture selling stickers
• 11:59 Overcoming adversity and inspiring others
• 13:53 Discussing selling 70% of company
• 17:30 Dad's Deion Sanders obsession
• 21:50 Learning from mistakes in business
• 24:44 Opening first store in PB
• 27:23 Networking and giving out jobs
• 31:10 Dealing with founder grief
• 34:15 Learning to say no
• 37:41 Favorite local dining spots

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