Making 250k in 10 Days With No Product: How Jason Wong Figured "It" Out

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Jason Wong, founder of Paking Duck, a packaging company trusted by leading DTC brands like Arrae, Quest Nutrition, and Madhappy. Jason shares his journey from a teenager running affiliate blogs and viral meme businesses, to building a powerhouse in the packaging space, blending creativity with operational excellence.Jason dives into how packaging became his passion, why it’s one of the highest-leverage parts of the customer journey, and how investing in people has helped him scale multiple businesses. He also opens up about building confidence through action, earning trust through execution, and how one key mentor changed his entire trajectory. Tune in to hear Jason’s powerful insights on brand-building, mentorship, and executing with speed. Subscribe, share with a fellow founder, and leave a review if this episode resonated with you.Chapters:01:36 – Meet Jason Wong02:53 – How Jason fell in love with packaging03:57 – What top CPG brands get right05:01 – Growing up: immigrant hustle and early ambition06:19 – Starting a blog and making $30K/month in high school08:04 – The viral launch of the Holy Meme Bible09:25 – Transitioning to a product business11:47 – Launching Doe Lashes with $50013:11 – Building with friends and early team culture14:17 – Growing up without parents and living in a garage15:35 – Why Jason never gave up16:36 – Raising your ceiling through community18:18 – Sacrifices and discipline in the early years20:16 – Entrepreneurship and relationships22:08 – Becoming secure in your identity24:49 – Creating your own luck through exposure26:36 – Meeting Michelle Phan and her mentorship29:42 – The power of sharing stories and giving back31:07 – Jason’s philosophy on packaging and unboxing34:09 – Most impressive packaging Jason has seen37:44 – 3 ways packaging makes money41:08 – Why packaging is part of the product42:14 – Defining success and freedom46:16 – Achieving milestones through material rewards47:21 – Building multiple businesses through people50:53 – Jason’s story of finding a superstar on Upwork53:48 – A masterclass in relationship-driven leadership56:46 – Advice to his 23-year-old self58:00 – Just go do it — the power of actionGuest Links:Website: www.pakingduck.comInstagram:  @pugLinkedIn: Jason WongSARAL: Get your free trial here: https://www.getsaral.com/demoIf you're a founder doing $1MM+ in annual revenue, apply for the Founders Club today: https://go.foundersclubofficial.com/intro-fc-aaronStay Connected!Aaron Spivak:IG: @‌SpivakLinkedinThe Founders ClubIG: @‌TheFoundersClubWebsite www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder:TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcastYoutube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast