177: Being Emotionally Detached is What Made Him Successful with David Henzel - 8FE

While most entrepreneurs are stuck in the hustle, David Henzel has built a portfolio of thriving companies that practically run without him, and he credits it all to one unexpected shift: choosing to lead with love, not fear. David has a portfolio of startups, including LTVplus, TaskDrive, Shortlist.io, 50saas, and his passion project, Managing Happiness. He has also had multiple exits, including MaxCDN. In this conversation, he opens up about automating himself out of daily operations, how he helps others define personal vision and values, and why empathy doesn’t always come naturally, but can be cultivated. You’ll also hear how his rare neurological condition (aphantasia) affects his memory and emotions, and how he's turned that into a leadership advantage. From hiring practices to product development to AI’s role in modern teams, David shares a full-stack perspective on building aligned, purpose-driven companies. Tune in now!  — This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:23 David’s entrepreneurial journey and philosophy  03:03 Alignment and personal development  06:10 Delegation and trust in business  10:31 Balancing passion and financial success  12:03 Reflecting and adjusting in business  18:40 The role of AI in software development  20:38 Personal challenges and overcoming them  28:53 Maintaining business life on the road  34:34 Love Not Fear 38:44 Hiring and company culture  49:58 Lessons learned from mistakes  52:29 Advice for young entrepreneurs  54:32 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 David’s website: https://www.davidhenzel.com/ 🔹 David on IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidhenzel/ 🔹 David on FB: https://www.facebook.com/david.henzel   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!