In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Dan Goodman, founder and CEO of Dan Goodman Employment Advisory (DGEA). Dan shares his unexpected journey from a 30-year corporate career to becoming a leading employee advocate, helping over 3,200 clients navigate workplace challenges like severance negotiations, commission disputes, and unfair employment agreements. With no formal training—just deep empathy and sharp intuition—Dan has built a thriving consultancy purely through authentic LinkedIn engagement, proving that trust and transparency can drive massive impact.

Dan opens up about the emotional core of his work: empowering employees who’ve been mistreated, lied to, or gaslit by their employers. He reveals why his business isn’t just about fixing paychecks but restoring dignity—and why scaling without losing that human touch keeps him up at night. From turning down $40K vacations to predicting employer manipulation tactics before clients even describe them, Dan’s story is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.