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 Connect with Chase: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasefisher/ Connect with Kim & Ash: Ash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjacobstv/ Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimtaggartlocker/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhourwithkimandash/ Fieldswell Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldswellstudios/
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.
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Connect with Chase:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasefisher/
Connect with Kim & Ash:
Ash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjacobstv/
Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimtaggartlocker/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhourwithkimandash/
Fieldswell Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldswellstudios/