527: The Anti-Hustle Approach to Entrepreneurial Success with Chad Brown

What key question will be the catalyst for your success in 2025? In this mind-expanding episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Chad Brown, the anti-hustle coach and founder of the Founder’s League. Chad is committed to helping creative entrepreneurs grow sustainable and scalable businesses while leading fulfilling personal lives. In their conversation, Chad shares his own transformative journey from a burnt-out media company owner to a celebrated business coach. He demystifies the myth of work-life balance and introduces the concept of work-life integration, along with the power of the Single Actionable Question (SAQ). Discover how a seemingly simple question can streamline your decision-making process and lead to monumental changes in both your professional and personal life. Chad’s insights challenge conventional wisdom and provide actionable advice that can help you take back control of your time, focus your efforts, and achieve remarkable growth. What We Discuss in this Episode Chad’s journey: How did you go from media company founder to coaching startup founders? The myth of work-life balance versus work-life integration. Identifying your Single Actionable Question (SAQ). Transformational impact of asking the right question. Scaling businesses with integrity and sustainability. Trust in teams: immature vs. mature trust. Strategies for creative entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Balancing family and business priorities effectively. Practical tips for startup entrepreneurs. The pivotal role of vision in decision-making. Podcast Highlights 0:00 - Success, Sacrifice, and Realization 3:37 - Hired Coach for Business Survival 8:05 –Overcoming the Desire to Be Liked 10:04 - Balancing Broom Analogy 15:07 - Balancing Family and Side Business 19:02 - Will It Make the Boat Faster? 23:01 - Visibility, Credibility, Consistency 24:21 - Client Focus for Business Success 28:39 - Refining Business Strategies 30:33 - Types of Trust Explained 33:15 - Understanding Team Concerns 36:46 - Choosing Trust, Embracing Possibilities 40:45 - Honest Self-Reflection and Transformation Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/527-the-anti-hustle-approach-to-entrepreneurial-success-with-chad-brown Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________ 📣 SUBSCRIBE to the Leaders of Transformation Podcast  👇 CONNECT with Nicole Jansen on Social Media  ▶︎ YOUTUBE ▶︎ INSTAGRAM ▶︎ FACEBOOK  ▶︎ LINKEDIN ▶︎ X/TWITTER