Founder’s League

By Chad Brown

The wisdom of company founders for company founders. This is an interview-style show where I, Chad, Sit down with unique entrepreneurs and explore what makes them successful.... more

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October 05, 2023 Turned His Travel Obsession Into A $9M Business
Exploring the Mind and Motivations of Lance Cassidy: A Deep Dive into Entrepreneurial Spirit Join us as Lance Cassidy Co-founder of @gravel.travel reveals the intricacies of his transformative approach, blending foresight, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of objectives.
Lance decodes his journey: from juice cleanses to TikTok tactics, highlighting the art of embracing feedback and course correction.
Unveiling the "Lance at 40" concept, Lance shares the power of proactive life design and its cascading effects on business and personal fronts.
Get a firsthand look into Gravel's evolution, a travel accessory enterprise carving its niche, and the dynamics of nurturing a fledgling team.
People-centricity in business: Lance stresses the imperatives of fostering a culture where profit parallels people's welfare. Chart the challenges and rewards of business growth, potential exits, and syncing team visions.
And on a lighter note: the allure of Japan in the springtime or the beckoning warmth of Southeast Asia? The choices that shape our lives.
Join Chad for an introspective conversation, as we traverse the entrepreneurial landscape with Lance Cassidy, discovering nuances and lessons every step of the way.
Connect with Lance:
Lance's IG: https://instagram.com/lanceistough?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Gravel IG: https://instagram.com/gravel?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lance.cassidy?_t=8gGNzPRSqOU&_r=1
Gravel Website: https://www.graveltravel.com/
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1h 16min
May 25, 2022 How To Destroy Your Marriage (without even knowing it)
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Marriage and romantic relationships are one of the most challenging yet gratifying experiences in life. There is nothing like real connection, both giving to create a meaningful life together.
It is also one of the most fragile experiences. It needs constant attention and investment. It requires awareness, openness, humility, and care.
There are so many insidious beliefs that will obviously destroy a marriage or long-term relationship.
But there are also some very subtle, common, and sneaky beliefs that can whittle away at connection and eventually destroy a marriage.
In this video, I explore nine of those subtle beliefs that could destroy your marriage. I have observed these in my own life and the life of my clients.
Being aware of the destructive marriage beliefs can allow you to pay closer attention, have open conversations and practice new beliefs that will build intimacy and connection in your marriage.
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16min
May 12, 2022 5 Super Simple Steps To Have Any Difficult Conversation
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"A person's success in life can be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have." - Tim Ferriss
Tough conversations are everywhere in our lives. The only way that we create new results, and evolve our relationships, businesses, friendships, politics, and personal mindset is if we are willing to dive into tough conversations in a powerful and effective way.
No one ever said that tough conversations were easy. In fact, they can be downright difficult and uncomfortable. However, if you want to build better relationships and a successful company, you need to learn how to have tough conversations in a meaningful and effective way.
The biggest challenge with tough conversations is our emotions. They can cloud our judgment and at the moment it's easy to forget about what the goal is. Most of us have tough conversations in order to connect or stay connected to the person we are having them with. But when emotions are hot and fear kicks in, tough conversations can sideways fast! It helps to have a system for having these tough conversations so that we can keep a clear head and stay focused on what is we actually want to say and accomplish in the conversation.
In this episode, I give 5 SUPER simple steps to having ANY conversation.
If you will learn these steps and practice them, I promise you will be able to keep the fear at bay, and progress in your relationships in a newfound way!
Step 1: Name the breakdown: Specifically name the challenge, problem, or breakdown with specific examples of it happening. And always use "my experience" language.
Step 2: Name the prices you are paying for the breakdown: What is the cost the both of you, or all of you are paying in life and the relationship because of this challenge and tough conversation?
Step 3: Name YOUR contribution to the breakdown: this is typically the toughest part of these conversations. In any breakdown, everyone has some contribution. Are you willing to claim yours?
Step 4: Look to the future: Explore specifically what the future could look like if you were able to have a successful tough conversation and resolve the conflict.
Step 5: Commit to new action: State specific commitments for a new way of being with each other that will not allow the challenge to arise again!
I hope these steps will help you as much as they have helped me. They are not easy, but you can have tough conversations like a pro with practice! And remember, the goal is to keep the lines of communication open so that you can continue to build strong relationships.
It's about practice, not perfection.
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13min
May 04, 2022 How To Be Less Busy
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How many times have you been asked how you are doing and have replied with something like... "oh man I have been so busy lately." How often have you asked others how they are doing and get a similar reply? We have a social contagion of "busy" in our western culture. We use busy to signify how important or successful we are or to disconnect from others when we feel vulnerable or insecure. In this episode, I talk about why we set up our lives to be busy and what you can do be less busy.
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14min
April 29, 2022 How To Make Tough Decisions In Life
There really is nothing like making difficult decisions in our lives. Especially when there is no clear right or wrong choice. Yet we still must decide. Even not deciding is a choice. So I can't tell you how to make the decision exactly, and I can't tell you what decisions to make. That would be advice, and advice is overrated.
But I can help you understand some truths about decision-making and what to consider in the most difficult decisions. In this video, I explore those ideas in the context of 3 categories. Past, Present, and Future. My hope is that this conversation is a meaningful one as you consider how to make difficult decisions in your life.
You can watch these podcasts in video form on my Youtube channel.
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14min
April 20, 2022 How Comfort Is Killing You!
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We have all heard the tired conversation about getting out of your comfort zone.
It's so tired that it largely gets dismissed, or not paid any attention.
But what if I were to tell you that your comfort zone is actually killing you?
Would that grab your attention?
I believe that staying in our comfort zone is literal death… Physically, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually.
When we don't push ourselves to the edge of discomfort, we slowly deteriorate.
Most of us believe that comfort is what we want.
Everything we do is working towards the goal of making our lives more comfortable.
The bigger houses, newer cars, helpful tech, finding our people, earning money, choosing a career.
We think if we make our lives more comfortable, we live fulfilled.
This is the exact opposite of a meaningful life.
So what is the antidote to seeking to live in comfort?
Get committed to something.
Not like, “oh it would be nice if” but actually really committed to something!
Committed like: “I will have it NO MATTER WHAT… or I will die trying.”
This type of commitment will inevitably get you out of your comfort zone. Because to go after something like that is going to require you to have uncomfortable conversations, and take risky and courageous actions.
It will push you to your edge, and sometimes beyond.
You might be shocked at how alive you feel when you are going after something meaningful, with that kind of fervor.
When I coach men in their business, this is the very first thing that we get clear on. “What am I committed to that is worth my life?”
So. let me ask you, what are you committed to?
What are you willing to look like a fool for?
Are you ready to feel alive again?
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12min
June 09, 2021 Suffer On Purpose with Preston Smith
Preston is a fascinating and thoughtful dood! I am so grateful for the opportunity to sit down with him and chat about so many different things. From bus life to loving our wives to doing difficult things, we cover a lot of ground in this conversation and I loved every moment of it.
Topics we discuss:
How to keep our marriage interesting and alive
How to encourage and challenge each other to be a better person
Breaking the monotony of life
Having the courage to do things a different way
Finding the value of community when you don’t have it
Paying more attention to hardship and suffering
Being a victim is an event, not a way of being
Resources:
https://www.therangerprogram.com/
The Ranger Program IG: https://www.instagram.com/therangerprogram/
Preston's IG: https://www.instagram.com/goprestongo/
Chad's IG: https://www.instagram.com/chad.l.brown/
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1h 12min
May 25, 2021 What's Possible? with Joe Malizia
Joe Malizia is a transformational coach to couples and business owners. He is a thoughtful dude dedicated to his wife, kids, and work.
We discuss:
Is a meaningful career possible for everyone?
How to create meaning in things we don’t enjoy
What if you were free to choose?
Why advice doesn’t work
The fear of being known
Resources:
Joe’s email [email protected]
Joe’s Facebook Page
Joe's Website
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1h 9min
May 21, 2021 Be The Master Of Your Emotions with Jesse Ellis LCSW
Jesse Ellis is a licensed clinical social worker. I look up to him for how he shows up as a dad and a partner. Jesse's humor and authenticity are magnetic.

In this conversation we touch on:
The joy of cooking
Finding your partner again and again through the seasons of life
Is social media the downfall of society?
Men and shame in mental health
Self-medicating with substances
Guilt vs shame
The 4 nutrients that stabilize the mind
Jesse's 80/20 self-criticism rule
Learning to identify and master our emotions
Resources:
Jesse's Facebook page
Connect with me on Instagram @chad.l.brown
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1h 10min
May 11, 2021 How Much Is Enough? with Ryan D. Lee
Summary:
Freedom of choice relates to financial freedom
Money doesn’t matter
Real wealth is found in time and peace of mind
We must define what enough is for each of us
Traditional education and financial education
How generations relate to money differently

Conversation Notes:
Ryan D. Lee is not your typical financial planner. In fact, he guarantees that he can help people be financially free in 10 years or less. What???
That's crazy. But I didn't bring Ryan onto the podcast to talk about that necessarily. I connected with him on Facebook and was struck by his intentionality and vigor for life. I perceived that he is a guy living his life to its fullest. I think this conversation proves my assumptions correct. I love how he shows up as a father, husband, and business founder.
I am thankful for Ryan and his influence on my life, and can’t wait to introduce you to him.
Enjoy!
Resources:
Ryan’s IG
Ryan’s Facebook
Cashflow Tactics Website
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1h 15min

FAQs about Founder’s League:

How many episodes does Founder’s League have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.