Founder Talk with Alex Sheridan

Alex Sheridan
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Welcome to the Founder Talk Podcast. The realest room in entrepreneurship for founders who want to build businesses that grow even when they step away. The show is hosted by Alex B Sheridan founder of Impaxs Marketing and Podcast Builders. If you want honest conversation, practical insight, and a community of founders who are actually doing the work to build a business that runs without them, you are in the right place!

  1. 1D AGO

    Why Success Makes So Many Founders Miserable And How to Avoid That Trap (ft. Mark Hattas)

    Most founders do not break because of strategy first. They break because success can amplify internal conflict. In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex Sheridan sits down with Mark Hattas, an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and coach, for a serious conversation about identity, purpose, and what happens when ambition is built on fear, pressure, or the need to prove something. Drawing from his own journey through business success, personal collapse, and deep self-examination, Mark explains why many founders stay productive on the outside while quietly feeling disconnected on the inside. This episode explores the deeper patterns that shape founder behavior: chasing validation, over-identifying with work, ignoring internal signals, and creating from pressure instead of alignment. Mark also shares a different way to think about growth, one rooted in awareness, better questions, and more intentional decision-making. Founders will come away with a sharper lens on burnout, clearer thinking around goals, and practical ways to lead and build from a more grounded place. Key Takeaways 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:55 Why do high-performing founders still feel disconnected from themselves? A: Mark explains that many entrepreneurs build around a role, mask, or identity that is not fully true to who they are, and that inner split quietly drains energy over time. 00:16:10 Can anger and the need to prove people wrong drive success? A: It can create short-term momentum, but Mark argues that fear and anger become destructive fuel if they are never processed or transformed. 00:34:10 Why does being centered make a founder more effective? A: A more aligned internal state can improve intuition, judgment, collaboration, and leadership because decisions are made from clarity instead of reactivity. 00:40:42 Is nonstop hustle always a problem for founders? A: Not necessarily. Mark frames intense work as a season, but says every founder needs an “in-breath” to recover before drive turns into a crash. 00:46:59 How can founders stop building from fear? A: Mark introduces “goal canceling,” a way to release fear-charged goals so they can be rebuilt from gratitude, ownership, and conscious choice. 00:56:03 What is one daily practice that helps founders reconnect with themselves? A: A short daily meditation or prayer practice. Even 10 to 15 minutes of quiet can create better thinking, better decisions, and more emotional clarity. 01:02:25 What should founders ask when they feel stuck in business? A: They should revisit the timeline. A longer or more realistic time horizon can change the pressure, expectations, and strategy in a meaningful way. Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation. Subscribe to Founder Talk for more authentic, no-fluff founder interviews. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Mark Website: https://rookha.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhattas/ If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠ Turn your expertise into clients with a podcast that positions you as the go-to brand. We help founder-led B2B companies in Chicagoland launch and grow shows that build trust, deepen relationships, and drive real revenue—without the production headache. Record in our St. Charles studio or set up your own space while we handle strategy, production, editing, and publishing so every episode turns conversations into business. Visit https://podcastbuilders.com/ to start building yours today! Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/

    1h 31m

  2. 6D AGO

    The Unwritten Rules That Will Get Your Product Into Walmart: A Board-Game Publisher’s Playbook (ft. Joe Barron)

    Getting a product into Walmart isn’t just a “great product” problem. It’s a buyer problem, a packaging problem, and an inventory cash-flow problem. In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex Sheridan sits down with Joe Barron, founder of Gray Matters Games—a family-owned business that designs and publishes family and adult party games sold in thousands of stores worldwide. Joe shares what it really takes to go from a single idea to national retail shelves, including how his team has scaled into major retailers, what they learned the hard way, and why retail is “pressure right out of the gate.” It’s a grounded conversation about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and making better founder decisions when the stakes are real. Q&A-Style Takeaways 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:08 How should founders set expectations with friends-and-family investors? A: Align on the real payoff timeline upfront (often at a sale), keep communication tight, and avoid structures that force early cash payouts in a capital-hungry business. 00:09:23 What does board game manufacturing look like—and what is MOQ? A: Manufacturing is spec-driven down to materials and colour. MOQ (minimum order quantity) often starts around 1,500–3,000 units, so founders must plan demand, cash, and storage early. 00:11:01 What gross margin target makes a physical product business viable? A: Joe targets strong gross margins and uses a simple pricing rule of thumb: MSRP should be roughly 5x cost of goods to leave room for retail and distribution economics. 00:14:47 How do you describe a product in 10 seconds so it actually sells? A: Lead with the features and benefits people instantly “get,” not the detailed mechanics. If it can’t be explained fast, customers and retailers tune out. 00:18:11 How do founders actually get in front of Walmart or Target buyers? A: Find the category buyer through trade shows and relationships, then build a distribution path that helps you show up prepared—because access alone doesn’t win the shelf. 00:26:40 Is influencer marketing worth it for consumer products—and what’s the right approach? A: Yes, when it’s relationship-based and volume-based. Launch with a wide creator set, let creators create, then turn proven organic winners into paid ads. 00:41:33 What can go wrong with a big retail launch—and how do founders avoid cash trouble? A: Early retail mistakes (packaging, pricing, forecasting) can trigger over-ordering and cash stress. If the first product underperforms, buyers may not want the next one. Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation and the real-world founder lessons behind getting a product onto major retail shelves. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Joe Barron Website: https://www.graymattersgames.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-barron-28a69836/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/graymattersgames/ If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠ Turn your expertise into clients with a podcast that positions you as the go-to brand. We help founder-led B2B companies in Chicagoland launch and grow shows that build trust, deepen relationships, and drive real revenue—without the production headache. Record in our St. Charles studio or set up your own space while we handle strategy, production, editing, and publishing so every episode turns conversations into business. Visit https://podcastbuilders.com/ to start building yours today! Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/ #foundertalks #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupLessons

    57 min

  3. FEB 28

    Let Your Customers Sell Your Product: The Hidden Sales Pitch You're Missing (with Jude Nosek)

    The best sales pitch isn’t in a founder’s deck. It’s what customers repeat when the founder isn’t in the room.In this Founder Talk episode, Alex Sheridan sits down with Jude Nosek, VP of Sales and Marketing at Keson LLC, to break down how products really get sold in the field. They talk about word-of-mouth in the trades, why credibility beats polish, and how founders can scale growth by turning users, reps, and partners into the strongest advocates.Jude shares practical lessons on customer-led content, channel strategy, and how operators stay calm and strategic when external shocks (like tariffs and supply constraints) hit.Key Takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:09:58 How has B2B selling changed since COVID, and what stuck?A: Jude Nosek explains why video-first selling became normal, and how it changed speed, reach, and the quality of conversations.00:12:35 Why are buyers more educated and more skeptical than ever?A: Alex Sheridan and Jude Nosek unpack how self-education moved buyers 70–80% through the decision before they ever talk to sales, and what that changes in marketing.00:14:40 What’s the fastest way to find the real sales pitch customers believe?A: Jude Nosek shares a moment when a customer took the product out of his hands, demonstrated it better, and closed the sale through pure credibility.00:16:42 How do founders let customers sell the product without making it feel scripted?A: Jude Nosek explains why authentic user demos and endorsements beat polished promos, and how to build content around real usage.00:37:42 How do you handle a sudden tariff or cost shock without wrecking cash flow?A: Jude Nosek walks through what changed overnight for Keson, how they ran leaner, and how they approached pricing decisions strategically.00:46:35 Where do customers actually buy, and why does channel strategy matter?A: Jude Nosek explains why “where homeowners shop” isn’t where the trades buy, and how specialist supply relationships drive repeat sales.01:03:49 When does a family business start thinking about selling versus staying independent?A: Jude Nosek shares how long-term operators think about ownership, timing, and the consolidation pressure in trades and tools.Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation, and subscribe for more no-fluff founder interviews.🔗 CONNECT WITH Jude NosekLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-nosek-666b3a13/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kesonllc/ Website: https://www.keson.com/contact-us/ https://www.sola.at/en-ca If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/ #foundertalkpodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupLessons

    1h 8m

  4. FEB 24

    I Left “Founder Freedom” For W-2 Employment And Got My Family Back (with Nate Cheviron)

    The “founder dream” breaks a lot of people quietly. And sometimes, the boldest founder move is walking away from that. In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex Sheridan talks with Nate Cheviron, a multi-time founder who built, scaled, shut down, and sold businesses, then chose to return to W-2 employment to get his family and focus back. They get into the real tension founders face: freedom vs responsibility, ambition vs season-of-life, and growth vs simplicity. Founders will take away practical decision-making lessons. You’ll hear how Nate handled the mental load of ownership, why he built companies around referrals instead of chasing shiny marketing tactics, and what “exits” actually look like when the paperwork, costs, and identity shifts show up. Key Takeaways 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:45 When should a founder quit a W-2 job and go all-in on a business? A: Nate Cheviron explains he went all-in only after proving the side hustle could support his family full-time. Alex Sheridan pulls out the practical reality: timing matters, and the “jump” looks different when your risk is real. 00:12:05 How do founder partnerships actually work when everyone wants control? A: Nate Cheviron says partnerships feel like a marriage—but a “highly conditional” one where performance and alignment matter. Alex Sheridan reinforces the point that freedom as a founder still comes with accountability to partners. 00:20:50 How do you grow a business using referrals instead of paid lead generation? A: Nate Cheviron breaks down why his teams avoided third-party lead gen and relied on relationships and referrals to drive volume. Alex Sheridan highlights the operating discipline behind it—consistent conversations, not marketing hacks. 00:21:47 How do you build a repeatable referral system (not just “hope” for referrals)? A: Founders should have an operating rhythm for referrals because close rates are materially higher when business comes through a trusted introduction. 00:42:05 How do you know it’s time to step away from entrepreneurship and return to W-2 employment? A: Nate Cheviron describes the moment the mental load, identity conflict, and relationship strain outweighed the upside. Alex Sheridan names the hard part founders feel: admitting the “right move” can be stepping back, not pushing harder. 00:44:40 How can founders prioritise family without feeling like they failed? A: Nate Cheviron shares a season-of-life framework anchored in “keep the main thing the main thing.” Alex Sheridan and Nate Cheviron emphasise simplification—choosing the game you actually want to play, before you lose what matters most. 00:58:25 Why is US manufacturing growing while hiring is slowing down? A: Nate Cheviron says manufacturing in the US is “popping,” then Alex Sheridan cites the Manufacturing PMI (52.6%) and calls out the tension: new orders and production up, employment contracting. Nate Cheviron connects it to automation and how operations change before headcount follows. Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation. Subscribe for more authentic founder interviews, founder lessons, and a no-fluff entrepreneur podcast. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Nate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cheviron/ Website: https://www.adapteksystems.com/ If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠ Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/ #FounderTalk #EntrepreneurPodcast #FounderLessons

    1h 8m

  5. FEB 20

    Is Your Company Culture Silently Toxic? | Mistakes You’re Making & How To Fix Them (Sarah Mitial)

    When a company culture goes quietly toxic, founders usually don’t see it in the metrics first. They see it in silence. In this episode, Alex Sheridan sits down with Sarah Mitial of People Architecture Group to break down what “toxic” actually looks like inside growing companies—and what leaders can do before it turns into churn, distrust, and stalled execution. Sarah brings 19+ years across the full HR spectrum (with deep focus on talent acquisition, talent development, and onboarding), plus experience across both profit and non-profit organisations, and her core argument is simple: retention problems aren’t always “bad people.” They’re often predictable outcomes of leadership habits, missing feedback loops, and inconsistent follow-through. This conversation is about the gap between what leaders think their culture is and what employees actually experience. Sarah explains why teams stop giving honest feedback, how to build trust without trying to be “liked,” and how to give tough accountability without attacking the person. Q&A-Style Takeaways with Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:50 How can a founder tell if the culture is unhealthy—even if performance looks fine? Answer: Look for what employees say when it’s “anonymous”: survey results, stay interviews, exit interviews, and whether people fear retaliation when asking for help. Those signals usually show culture health before dashboards do. 00:08:16 Why do employees stop being honest with leadership? Answer: If people gave feedback before and nothing changed (or leadership tried to “figure out who wrote it”), employees learn it’s not safe or worth the effort. The fix is visible action + clear communication on what will (and won’t) change right now. 00:10:30 What’s one simple meeting habit that increases real participation? Answer: Leaders have to stop filling the space. Ask the question, then wait through the silence. People need time to process—especially if the leader usually speaks first and sets the “correct” answer. 00:14:18 What actually builds trust inside a scaling company? Answer: Be consistent. Do what you say you’ll do, when you say you’ll do it—and communicate early when you can’t. Trust gets destroyed fastest when leaders take credit for team wins or dodge responsibility when things go wrong. 00:24:20 Do founders need different leadership approaches for different generations? Answer: Some principles stay the same, but what people value changes by “season of life.” Benefits, flexibility, development, and incentives should match who is actually in your workforce—not what looks good on paper. 00:27:00 How do you hold people accountable without creating a toxic environment? Answer: “Attack the work, not the person.” 00:40:19 Why do good hires quit in the first 30 days? Answer: Because the handoff from hiring to onboarding breaks. HR can set the candidate up well, but if managers mismanage the first month, the experience collapses and the new hire walks—fast. Watch the full episode and subscribe for more authentic, no-fluff entrepreneur podcast interviews with real founder lessons. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Sarah Mitial Website: https://peopletugroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmitial/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-architectural-group/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplearchitecturalgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeopleArchitecturalGroup# If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠ Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/

    1h 3m

  6. FEB 12

    STOP Spiraling After Mistakes: The Brain Rewire Founders Need (Neuro-Linguistic Programming with Barbara Wichman)

    When a founder makes a mistake, the real damage rarely comes from the mistake itself. It comes from the internal spiral that follows. In this Founder Talk episode, Alex Sheridan sits down with Barbara Wichman of CKC Consulting, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) expert and practitioner, to break down how founders can interrupt that spiral, reset their thinking, and lead with more control under pressure. The conversation stays grounded in real leadership moments: entrepreneurship decisions, building teams, navigating tension, and making calls when the stakes feel personal.Founders will hear how “nervous system signals” show up before the brain can fully explain what’s wrong, why execution is where most strategies collapse, and how language shapes leadership state. Barbara shares practical NLP-based reframes that help founders recover faster after missteps, communicate more cleanly, and stop turning normal errors into identity-level self-judgment.Key Takeaways00:00:00 Introduction00:01:34Q: How do founders know something is “off” in the business before they can explain it?A: It often shows up as nervous system activation first—agitation, apprehension, and a sense that something isn’t right—before the problem is fully clear.00:03:22Q: Why do smart strategies still fail inside companies?A: Execution breaks down because it requires hard conversations, behavioral change, and follow-through—not just a plan on paper.00:06:30Q: What does anxiety look like in high-responsibility leadership roles?A: Leaders feel the signal before they have the story—pressure, unease, and uncertainty that something needs attention, even if they can’t name it yet.00:25:28Q: How do you get a founder out of a reactive “state” during a tough conversation?A: Change the state first—disrupt the default expectations so they can think, hear feedback, and respond without defensiveness.00:28:52Q: What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), in plain language?A: NLP looks at how experiences create mental patterns, and how language and state can be used to rewire those patterns for better responses in the present.01:05:00Q: What’s a simple way to stop the “I’m so stupid” spiral after a mistake?A: Replace the attack with a neutral script—like “Oops, I made a mistake”—and say it out loud to break the automatic loop and move into repair mode.01:08:29Q: Are phrases like “I’m not a morning person” actually programming behavior?A: Yes—repeating identity statements reinforces the pattern, making the behavior more likely to stay true over time.Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation. This one is especially relevant for founders navigating pressure, leadership tension, and high-stakes decisions—and who want founder lessons that actually translate into daily operating. Subscribe for more authentic founder interviews on this startup podcast.🔗 CONNECT WITH Barbara WichmanWebsite: https://www.barbara-wichman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawichman/ If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/ #foundertalk #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupLessons

    1h 19m

  7. FEB 10

    The Brutal Truth About Building A Great Culture No Founder Wants to Hear (Burt Levy)

    Building a great culture isn’t about perks, slogans, or “values” on a wall. It’s what happens when revenue gets tight, standards get tested, and leaders have to choose between fear and trust. In this Founder Talk episode, Alex Sheridan sits down with Burt Levy of Revenue Mountain—an operator with 30+ years across media and technology, known for building sales teams, leading multi-million-dollar revenue targets, and helping business owners grow revenue through the right technology decisions. Together, they unpack the leadership moves most founders avoid—because they’re uncomfortable, not because they’re unclear. Founders will hear a practical blueprint for building a culture that actually performs: how to hire when experience is missing, how to set a real bar for excellence, and how to avoid leadership habits that quietly destroy retention. Burt also breaks down how strong teams collaborate (and why leaders should speak last), why “flat is the new up” in certain markets, and how revenue growth often starts with the relationships you’ve ignored—not the leads you’re chasing. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:16 How does Burt Levy describe his expertise today? A: He’s a former major-market media operator turned tech problem-solver who helps business owners grow revenue by choosing and using the right technology. 00:15:14 If revenue is flat, is the business dying? A: Not always. In some industries, staying flat is a win—because you didn’t lose ground. The real danger is staying flat without evolving when the market is shifting. 00:18:34 What’s a better alternative to layoffs when times get tough? A: Burt argues for “everyone suffers a little” approaches like furlough programs—because mass layoffs create fear, kill innovation, and damage culture long after the cuts. 00:23:51 What’s the secret to building strong teams? A: “Hire for character, train for skill.” You can teach skills, but you can’t teach passion, dedication, or hard work—those are the foundations of culture. 00:27:05 What standard should founders set for their team—and themselves? A: Have a clear bar (like “excellence”), coach people up when possible, but don’t keep someone in a role if they can’t meet the standard—especially in high-initiative positions. 00:31:46 How should leaders run discussions to get real input and buy-in? A: Collaborate and let everyone speak—then the leader speaks last. If the leader leads with “the answer,” the room shuts down and you lose better ideas. 00:34:20 What’s one underrated way to grow revenue fast? A: Revive dormant relationships. Reach out without asking for anything. Start with genuine connection, and business often follows. 00:43:45 What’s the right role of AI in business leadership? A: AI should sharpen the mind, not replace it. Use it as a tool, but don’t outsource judgment, relationships, intuition, or human trust-building. Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation, and hit subscribe for more authentic, no-fluff founder interviews. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Burt Levy Website: revenuemountain.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burt-levy-38821013/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/revenue-mountain/ Email: bert@revenuemountain.com If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠ Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/ #foundertalkpodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupLessons

    57 min

  8. FEB 4

    NEVER Invest Like This During Market Volatility (or You’re DONE): Straight from Investment Experts

    Market volatility doesn’t just test portfolios. It exposes how founders think under pressure. In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex Sheridan sits down with Matt Rice and Bill Seyfarth of Vistamark Investments, two experienced investment professionals who have built and scaled an advisory firm by staying disciplined when markets — and emotions — swing hard.Together, they tackle a common but dangerous founder mistake: treating investing like a reaction instead of a system. Matt and Bill explain why panic selling, market timing, and overconfidence quietly destroy long-term outcomes — especially for entrepreneurs used to controlling every variable in their business. The conversation offers a calmer, more strategic lens for thinking about wealth, retirement, and capital allocation alongside building and running a company.Rather than quick takes or hype, the episode delves into mindset shifts. Founders will come away with clearer thinking around volatility, a better framework for separating business risk from personal wealth, and practical lessons drawn from real market cycles, not headlines.Q&A-Style Takeaways with Timestamps00:00:00 – Introduction00:03:40Q: What helped Vistamark grow from zero to hundreds of millions in assets so quickly?A: Years of credibility, deep relationships, and trust built long before launching the firm — not overnight tactics.00:08:42Q: Why do many founders delay retirement and investment planning?A: They over-invest in their business and underestimate how hard it is to catch up later without time and compounding.00:11:50Q: Why is “time in the market” more important than timing the market?A: Missing just a few strong market days can dramatically reduce long-term returns, especially during volatile periods.00:15:14Q: Is retirement overrated for founders who love what they do?A: Retirement doesn’t have to mean stopping work — it can mean optionality, flexibility, and control over time.00:22:20Q: What should founders consider before selling their company?A: Whether they’re selling for the right reasons — and whether they have a clear plan for life after the exit.00:33:15Q: Why do investors often make the worst decisions during market crashes?A: Human psychology is wired for fear and greed, which leads to selling low and abandoning disciplined strategies.00:58:48Q: Does more money actually make founders happier?A: The absence of money creates stress, but beyond a certain point, fulfillment comes from purpose, balance, and impact.Watch the full conversation to hear how experienced investors think when markets get emotional — and why discipline matters more than predictions. Subscribe to Founder Talk for more authentic, no-fluff founder interviews.🔗 CONNECT WITH VISTAMARK INVESTMENTSWebsite: https://vistamarkllc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vistamark-investments-llc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-rice-vistamark/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-seyfarth/ If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: ⁠https://impaxs.com⁠Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests–all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/ #foundertalks #EntrepreneurPodcast #Investments #Retirement #WealthBuilding

    1h 11m
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Welcome to the Founder Talk Podcast. The realest room in entrepreneurship for founders who want to build businesses that grow even when they step away. The show is hosted by Alex B Sheridan founder of Impaxs Marketing and Podcast Builders. If you want honest conversation, practical insight, and a community of founders who are actually doing the work to build a business that runs without them, you are in the right place!

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