In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Steven Haynes, founder of FjORD, a company specializing in high-quality cold plunges.

Steven shares his journey from a successful consulting career to his passion for cold water therapy, which began while training for a triathlon in Norway.

He discusses the challenges and lessons learned in building his brand, starting with a DIY cold plunge to eventually becoming the preferred cold plunge sponsor of the RunningMan conference.

He bootstrapped FjORD through event activations and community engagement, and also talks about why he quit dropshipping from China to bring all his manufacturing to the USA, and how that creates their competitive advantage.

Guest Bio:

Steven Haynes is the founder and CEO of FjORD Cold Plunge, a wellness and performance brand redefining recovery through premium cold water therapy. After nearly losing his business in its first year, Steven turned it around through innovation, community partnerships, and relentless product development. Today, FjORD is trusted by top wellness events like RunningMan and leading fitness communities for its quality, reliability, and results-driven approach to human performance.

Connect with Steven:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fjordcoldplunge/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-c-haynes/

FjORD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fjordcoldplunge/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fjordcoldplunge

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fjordcoldplunge

Connect with Jordan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jspensir

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll

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Jordan Carroll interviews Marc Förster Algás from Karisma, founder of a community for growth-minded entrepreneurs and creator of the Wellness Rave in Barcelona.

They discuss the evolution of Marc's community-building journey, the challenges faced in creating a successful community, and the integration of wellness into events.

Marc shares insights on the importance of genuine connections, the value of collaboration, and the conversation emphasizes the significance of community in personal and professional growth, and the potential for communities to become a luxury of the future.

Guest Bio

Marc Förster Algás is the founder of Karisma, Barcelona’s leading social club for entrepreneurs and creatives, built on the belief that your environment shapes your potential. Driven by his passion for helping others grow, meeting new people, and building meaningful experiences, Marc has transformed his love for connection and wellness into a thriving community where collaboration, creativity, and personal growth collide.

Through initiatives like the Wellness Rave, he’s redefining what it means to connect and merge entrepreneurship, wellness, and vibrant energy into unforgettable experiences. Born and raised in Barcelona, half Spanish and half German, and fluent in five languages, Marc embodies a global mindset rooted in curiosity and self-improvement. When he’s not building communities, he’s traveling the world, attending music festivals, staying active, and documenting the journey of building Karisma.

Connect with Marc:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc__forster/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcforsteralgas/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marcforsteralgas
Karisma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karisma.club/
Karisma Website: https://www.karisma.club/
Wellness Rave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellness.rave/

Connect with Jordan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jspensir
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll

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In this conversation, Jordan Carroll and Patrick Bollenbach discuss the intersection of wellness and entrepreneurship, focusing on Patrick's journey in building SaaS businesses and his current venture, RunClubs.ca.

They explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from B2B to B2C, the importance of community in wellness, and the strategies for monetization and marketing.

Patrick shares valuable lessons learned from his product focused experiences, emphasizing the significance of niching down and engaging with communities through platforms like Reddit, which has led RunClubs.ca to gain more than 500 daily users for free, every day.

Guest Bio

Patrick Bollenbach is a serial entrepreneur and product designer known for building profitable SaaS tools and community-driven platforms.

His portfolio includes Recipe Kit, the #1 recipe platform for Shopify blogs; Wait.li, a simple and scalable solution for product drops and waitlists; Better Blog Comments, a modern, spam-free commenting tool for Shopify; RunClubs.ca, a lightweight directory connecting runners to local clubs across Canada; and Cuento.app, which brings book clubs to life as a service.

With a background in B2B SaaS and a growing passion for community wellness, Patrick blends product design, marketing, and entrepreneurship to create tools that help people connect, both online and in real life.

Connect with Patrick:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbolle/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickbollenbach/

RunClubs.ca: https://runclubs.ca/

Connect with Jordan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jspensir

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll

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Website: https://www.wellnessfounders.com

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