Scaling Beyond Yourself: Building Teams, Growing Faith, and Leading with Vision

In this insightful episode, Drew and Stefan reflect on the journey from wearing every hat as a small business owner to building a team that truly scales with you. They revisit powerful concepts like the 80/20 Rule, time management through the Positive/Neutral/Negative framework, and the critical importance of clear vision and values when bringing employees on board.

Listeners will hear practical advice on how to find your lane as a leader, empower your team to make decisions, and create a sustainable business that works—not just for you—but alongside your faith, family, and personal growth. Through candid conversation, they explore how leadership requires intentionality, momentum, and community both in business and life.

Tune in for a blueprint on putting the right people in the right roles and embracing the growth mindset needed to build something that lasts.

In this episode, Stefan and Drew open up about the real struggles and wins of growing a business and building a team. Whether you’re bringing on your first employee or scaling an established company, they dive deep into the messy reality—family hires, tough conversations, tight budgets, and messy transitions. Drew shares lessons learned from managing teams large and small, and both hosts walk through setting clear expectations, crafting strong job descriptions, and creating guardrails so everyone knows their role.

They answer:

• How do you set the right culture and vision as your team grows?

• Why does knowing your employees’ “why” make all the difference?

• How do you have those hard talks—and when is it time to let someone go?

Packed with actionable insights, real stories, and practical management frameworks, this is essential listening for small business owners ready to lead teams that thrive—with clarity and purpose.

In this episode, Drew and Stefan tackle a challenge every entrepreneur and real estate agent faces: feeling busy but not productive. They break down how to audit your time using a simple yet powerful framework—dividing your activities into Positive, Neutral, and Negative buckets—and why understanding this split can dramatically shift your results. With real-world stories and practical tips, they also discuss how intentional calendar management and time blocking can turn slow seasons into growth opportunities. If business feels stuck or your schedule feels overwhelming, this episode is your roadmap to getting traction and achieving sustainable success.

In this special bonus episode of Founder’s Table, Drew and Stefan sit down with guest Brendon Illum to unpack what’s really happening in today’s lending world. From shifting mortgage rates to market trends and practical strategies, Brendon brings valuable insights every entrepreneur and real estate professional needs to understand. Whether you’re buying, selling, or advising clients, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the financial side of real estate with confidence and clarity.

In this episode of Founder’s Table, Drew and Stefan break down the power of the 80/20 Rule—the principle that 80% of results come from 20% of actions. They explore how entrepreneurs and real estate professionals can apply this mindset to focus on what truly drives growth and cut out the noise. But it doesn’t stop with business. Drew and Stefan dive into how prioritizing the right 20% can help you bring your best energy, focus, and presence home to your family, creating balance, fulfillment, and a legacy that lasts.