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Scaling Through Freedom: How Founders Can Build Businesses That Run Without Them
Jordan Solender is the Founder of IT Select, where he serves as an IT Executive helping organizations transform their technology procurement with faster, AI-driven models, cutting client cycles from 120 to as few as 30 days across 38 states. He previously sold a technology advisory firm in an eight-figure exit. An entrepreneur since age 13, Jordan has built businesses in technology, events, hospitality, and coaching, speaks widely on AI transformation, and helps leaders optimize processes for scale.
In this episode…Scaling a business often brings a moment when growth starts to feel heavier instead of freer. Leaders can find themselves buried in decisions, constantly rescuing teams, and losing sight of the bigger picture. What does it take to build an organization that can thrive without depending on constant founder involvement?
Experienced entrepreneur and leadership coach Jordan Solender maintains that long-term scaling comes from structure. This involves defining clear outcomes, assigning ownership, and creating systems that allow teams to move confidently without waiting for permission. By hiring decision-makers and building accountability through measurable expectations, leaders can replace burnout-driven hustle with sustainable momentum. The result is a business that grows through empowerment rather than sacrifice.
In this episode of Growth + Exit, Susan Kearney talks with Jordan Solender, Founder of IT Select, about building scalable businesses that free founders. Jordan discusses removing founders as bottlenecks, building leadership clarity and accountability, and shifting from hustle to structure for sustainable growth.
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By Susan Kearney and Heather BennettJordan Solender is the Founder of IT Select, where he serves as an IT Executive helping organizations transform their technology procurement with faster, AI-driven models, cutting client cycles from 120 to as few as 30 days across 38 states. He previously sold a technology advisory firm in an eight-figure exit. An entrepreneur since age 13, Jordan has built businesses in technology, events, hospitality, and coaching, speaks widely on AI transformation, and helps leaders optimize processes for scale.
In this episode…Scaling a business often brings a moment when growth starts to feel heavier instead of freer. Leaders can find themselves buried in decisions, constantly rescuing teams, and losing sight of the bigger picture. What does it take to build an organization that can thrive without depending on constant founder involvement?
Experienced entrepreneur and leadership coach Jordan Solender maintains that long-term scaling comes from structure. This involves defining clear outcomes, assigning ownership, and creating systems that allow teams to move confidently without waiting for permission. By hiring decision-makers and building accountability through measurable expectations, leaders can replace burnout-driven hustle with sustainable momentum. The result is a business that grows through empowerment rather than sacrifice.
In this episode of Growth + Exit, Susan Kearney talks with Jordan Solender, Founder of IT Select, about building scalable businesses that free founders. Jordan discusses removing founders as bottlenecks, building leadership clarity and accountability, and shifting from hustle to structure for sustainable growth.