Ben Handler: The Hard Truth About Why Founders Fail

This is one of the most raw, unfiltered conversations I’ve had in a long time, and it was too good not to share.In this special episode, I join Ben Handler on his podcast Tomorrow’s Minds, a show dedicated to the ideas, innovations, and visions shaping the future. What started as a guest appearance quickly evolved into a deep, wide-ranging conversation I knew I had to bring to you here.We break down what it really takes to scale a business that grows fast, runs lean, and gives you more freedom, not less.It’s the kind of episode that punches you in the gut, wakes you up, and pulls you forward — no matter what stage of the journey you’re in.We unpack the real challenges of leadership, the discipline of focus, and how to build a business and life that play by your rules, not someone else’s.By the end of this episode, you’ll know:Why most founders stay stuck in complexity, and how to break freeThe truth about building your inner circle (and why most “networking” is a waste of time)How I scaled The Entourage, delegated 90% of operations, and still drive the visionWhat it really means to build a founder-led brand in a noisy world.Why solitude, strategic stillness, and clear thinking time are essential for high-performanceThis episode will shift how you think about growth, leadership, and what it really takes to scale without losing yourself in the process.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:24 - The pivotal role of focus in entrepreneurship.00:11:38 - Embracing challenges and the growth they foster.00:16:53 - Insights into educational innovation at The Entourage.00:24:28 - Systems, Culture & Recruitment00:50:29 - Personal struggles with work-life balance.00:58:44 - The future of entrepreneurship and educational support.00:56:00 - Dealing with setbacks and failures.01:05:57 - Closing thoughts and key takeaways.