In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Jake Schaefer, Founder of Renewed Minds Consulting, an organizational leadership consultancy that helps businesses strengthen mission, improve operations, and build powerful cultures. Jake shares his unconventional journey from behavioral health clinician to entrepreneur, revealing how his frontline experience treating work-related stress inspired him to shift from reactive mental health care to proactive organizational transformation. He breaks down his unique "lifestyle over balance" philosophy for founders and introduces his methodology for aligning vision, values, and team dynamics—including his innovative peer management system that eliminates unnecessary meetings and empowers employees.

Jake opens up about transitioning from word-of-mouth referrals to scalable growth strategies, emphasizing authenticity in leadership development. From his upcoming book Tools for Lasting Impact to his "Safety Effect" workshop for team collaboration, Jake demonstrates how his clinical background informs practical frameworks for reducing workplace stress at scale. He also shares his ambitious 12-month vision to hit seven figures while maintaining the human-centric approach that sets Renewed Minds apart—proving that the best organizational change starts with understanding people first.