In this episode, we go deep into what separates founders who grow from those who stall. It’s not a lack of skill — it’s ego, control, and the fear of letting go. You’ll hear insights on why real leaders stop trying to do everything, trust the people they hire, and focus on what truly moves the company forward.

We talk about why massive goals force you to evolve, how to spot when your ego is quietly slowing you down, and why entrepreneurship will always feel uncertain — because it’s supposed to.

Tune in if you’re ready to face the truth every founder must learn: you can’t scale your business until you learn to get out of your own way.

Key Topics:

-Breaking free from your own limits

-Ego the silent business killer

-How real leaders let go to grow

-The mindset shift that scales companies

-Why thinking bigger changes everything

Quote  From The Episode: 

“If you don't evolve and change, your business will disappear, no matter what it is.”

-Shawn Freeman

Timestamp:

[00:00] The Hard Truth About Why Most Founders Fail (And How to Finally Get Out of Your Own Way)

[09:22] Why Playing It Safe Kills Growth (And the One Mindset Shift Every Founder Needs)

[18:55] The Real Reason Your Business Plateaus (And Why It’s Always the Founder’s Fault)

[37:15] The Hidden Cost of Outdated Tech (And How Smart Founders Future-Proof Their Teams with AI)

[46:39] Stop Hiring “Good Enough” People — The Real Secret to Building an Unstoppable Team

[49:41] Outro

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