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The Knowledge Project Podcast

Rob Fraser: The Power of Focus [The Knowledge Project Ep. #205]

How does a professional cyclist pivot from winning races to building a $10 million sock empire? Rob Fraser reveals the untold story of OUTWAY—from selling socks on street corners to scaling past eight figures, surviving a near-fatal business crisis, and engineering peak performance in both athletics and entrepreneurship. Learn the counterintuitive mental models that transformed a world-class athlete into a business maverick who turned the humble sock into a million-dollar revolution.

Rob Fraser is the Founder and CEO of OUTWAY and Custom Lab. He has also been a five-time Team Canada cyclist.

Rob’s company, OUTWAY, makes the world’s best socks. As a thank you for listening, they’re offering the FS community 30% off using the code SHANE at checkout.

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Rob Fraser is the Founder and CEO of OUTWAY and Custom Lab. He has also been a five-time Team Canada cyclist.

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A podcast about mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. The Knowledge Project focuses on insights and lessons that never expire. You’ll walk away from every episode with actionable insights that help you get better results and live a more meaningful life.

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