Fail With Fire

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Fail With Fire! This week, host Phoenix Ha, CEO and co-founder of AdBeacon, is joined by the incredible Nathan Chan, founder and CEO of Foundr. In this raw and honest conversation, Nathan shares his entrepreneurial journey, the struggles that shaped him, and the lessons he’s learned while building a globally recognized brand. Whether you’re an aspiri...

In this episode of Fail with Fire, Phoenix sits down with Shahbaz Khokhar, the CEO of Venture Beyond, an e-commerce growth agency that has transformed countless brands into multi-million-dollar success stories. Shahbaz shares how he scaled his agency from a modest three-person team to an innovative powerhouse of 40, producing over 1,000 creatives per month for brands. Under his leadership, busines...

In this episode of Fail With Fire, Phoenix Ha sits down with Taylor Frame, co-owner and CRO of Best Practice Media, to unpack the failures that ignite transformative growth. From scaling 60 franchises in four months to losing them all in 45 days, Taylor shares how setbacks shaped his principles, leadership, and resilience. This candid conversation explores five key areas of discussion: The importa...

In this compelling episode of the Fail with Fire Podcast, host Phoenix Ha sits down with Mike Beckham, Co-Founder and CEO of Simple Modern, a nine-figure global leader in premium drink ware and lifestyle products. Mike dives deep into his personal journey, from a decade in ministry to founding and scaling several successful e-commerce ventures. Together, they explore profound topics on failure, le...

Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with Sarah Levinger, a Forbes-featured consumer behavior analyst, creative strategist, and performance creative consultant. Sarah delves into her unique approach to psychology-based advertising, sharing how it helps brands like Fabletics, Hexclad, and True Classic achieve remarkable ROI. This episode isn’t just about marketing—it’s about balanci...

In this heartfelt episode of Fail with Fire, host Phoenix welcomes Jarrod Sousa, CFO and founder of DTC Wealth, for an inspiring conversation that covers pivotal moments, resilience, and data-driven growth. Jared shares his near-death experience and the transformative power it had on his life, faith, and purpose. Here are five key areas of focus the episode covers: Life’s Wake-Up Calls and How The...

In this episode of the Fail with Fire Podcast, Phoenix, CEO and co-founder of AdBeacon, sits down with Sanjay Jenkins, an e-commerce expert who’s helped Shopify store owners and agencies scale to new heights. Sanjay shares his inspiring journey, from launching a pet toy subscription box to scaling e-commerce for Buff City Soap from $280K to $3M in just 10 months. He talks about the challenges he f...

In this insightful episode of Fail with Fire, Jessie Healy, founder of the UK-based eCommerce growth agency Webtopia, shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Jessie’s experience spans spending $50 million on digital advertising for major brands like Etsy, Farfetch, and Candy Kittens, leading to the creation of her agency. Throughout the episode, Jessie discusses the challenges of running a...

In this episode of "Fail with Fire," host Phoenix sits down with Ryan McKenzie, Co-Founder and CEO of True Earth, a company dedicated to reducing plastic waste through innovative laundry products. Ryan shares his incredible journey, detailing his rise from early career struggles to building a multi-million dollar, eco-conscious brand. The conversation begins with Ryan’s introduction, where he and...

In this episode of "Fail with Fire," Phoenix Ha sits down with Mitch Barham, the CEO of Barham Marketing and a veteran digital marketer who’s navigated multiple businesses through success and setbacks. Mitch shares his journey from skeptical beginnings to becoming a leader in digital marketing, with his unique “Four A” strategy: audit, analyze, assess, and adjust. Phoenix and Mitch dive deep into...

In this episode of "Fail with Fire," Phoenix Ha hosts Rishabh Jain, the CEO and co-founder of Fermat, a customer journey optimization platform loved by leading direct-to-consumer brands. Rishabh dives deep into the challenges and failures that shaped his unique leadership style, revealing the powerful self-discipline and reinvention that fueled his journey from Penn to MIT and beyond. With insight...

In this episode of "Fail with Fire," Phoenix Ha welcomes Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, known for their innovative wallets, rings, and luggage. Sean shares his candid journey from living in a bunk-bed-packed flop house to running an eight-figure business. This episode dives deep into the importance of authenticity, taking risks, and how business failures often lead to greater successes. Sean and Phoeni...

Hey guys, long time no see! Welcome back to the Fail With Fire Podcast. I'm your host Phoenix, CEO of Ad Beacon, your favorite first-party data and attribution platform. Today, I'm excited to be joined by one of my favorites, Arjun Shukla. We've connected through Twitter, events, and even the Dad Gang, despite me being an honorary member. In this episode, we're diving deep into Q1...

In this captivating episode of "Fail with Fire," we are thrilled to welcome Jess Cervellon, the Vice President of Customer Experience at Feastables. Our host Phoenix leads a deep dive into Jess's intriguing career path, from her beginnings in art school to her current status as a distinguished consultant in both B2B and B2C customer experience domains. Jess opens up about her persona...

Join us in this episode of "Fail with Fire" as we sit down with Bart Szynewski, co-founder of Dad Gang, an apparel brand revolutionizing dad fashion. In a candid conversation, Bart shares his journey from working in various marketing roles to launching Dad Gang. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of building a brand from the ground up, discussing the importance of community, brand...

Welcome to season 2 episode 5 of Fail With Fire! Brought to you (of course) by AdBeacon Join us in this fascinating episode of "Fail With Fire," where host Phoenix Ha engages in an enlightening conversation with Jason Akatiff, a renowned figure in affiliate marketing and a seasoned entrepreneur. This episode takes us through Jason's entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the pivotal role...

In this insightful episode of the "Fail With Fire Podcast," host Phoenix Ha engages with Jimmy Kim, CEO of SendLane, in a deep conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship. They explore the significance of embracing failure and learning from it, with Jimmy sharing personal anecdotes from his journey. From the challenges of finding product-market fit to the intricacies of managing...

Welcome back to "Fail With Fire," where we turn up the heat on innovation and embrace the flames of failure! 🚀 In this sizzling episode, our fiery host, Phoenix, who's also the CEO of AdBeacon, is joined by the one and only Aaron J. Nosbisch, the mastermind behind Lucyd, the world's biggest cannabis social advertising agency, and the genius behind Bree, a groundbreaking cannabis...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rabah Rahil, a dynamic entrepreneur and community builder, in this engaging episode of the "Fail With Fire" podcast. Hosted by Phoenix Ha, CEO of AdBeacon, this discussion delves into the incredible power of vibes, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the vital role of community in today's world. Rabah shares his superpower of having an incr...

Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of "Fail With Fire"! In this episode, your host Phoenix Ha, also the CEO of AdBeacon, sits down with special guest Jordan Menard, the founder and CEO of Motif Digital. Join them for a candid conversation about the journey from failure to success in the world of entrepreneurship, the importance of staying authentic, and insights into media buying strategie...

Welcome to the "Fail With Fire" podcast, where we dive deep into the world of failure and transformation. In this exciting Episode 10, AdBeacon CEO, Phoenix Ha sits down with the remarkable Dee Deng, a renowned figure in the e-commerce industry with a 100-person strong team. In this episode, Dee candidly shares his journey, starting with his first venture, a tech company, despite having...

The Fail With Fire Podcast Welcomes Ashton Shanks The episode explores the delicate balance between hiring for potential and hiring for specific skills. Ashton emphasizes that while skills can be taught, qualities like critical thinking and problem-solving often come naturally to those who possess true drive and motivation. Reflecting on his own experiences, Ashton discusses the importance of humi...

In this episode of Fail with Fire, Phoenix Ha, podcast host and CEO of AdBeacon, sits down with Zoe Kahn, a CX (Customer Experience) extraordinaire, to discuss the importance of failure and the transformative power of mindset. Zoe, the head of CX at Chomps, a popular meat snack brand, and previously with Ghost, known for its energy drinks and supplements, shares her inspiring journey of growth thr...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Fail with Fire"! AdBeacon CEO, Phoenix Ha, and today's episode features an incredible guest, Chase Mohseni. Chase and I met through a mutual friend, and our friendship has blossomed into something truly special. Our guest, Chase Mohseni, is not afraid to talk about failures and the lessons he's learned from them. He's the CMO of He...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Fail with Fire, hosted by Phoenix Ha, CEO of AdBeacon. In this power-packed podcast, we delve into the failures and challenges that have sparked incredible success for our guests. Today, we have the legendary Sean Mulkeen, an industry expert with over 20 years of experience. Join us as Sean shares his raw and real journey, discussing his innovative work with...