Adam Braun may be best known for his New York Times Bestselling Book, "The Promise of a Pencil," and the incredible organization he and his team created, Pencils of Promise, where hundreds of schools were built around the world.
What you may not know is that Adam has set out on another mission with the similar theme of democratizing education. With his wife as an inspiration, Adam and his Co-founder have assembled an incredible team that hopes to reduce the burden of college debt and empower a new generation of men and women with an education built for the 21st Century.
In this interview, Adam and I talk about his continuing journey from Founder to CEO:
Paul Tasner, Co-Founder & CEO - PulpWorks
What can a 66-year-old first-time Founder teach you about scaling a company? A lot, it turns out. Paul Tasner will make you think more deeply about the impact you have a Founder & CEO and the legacy you'll have many years after starting your company.
Josh Haynam, Founder & CEO, Interact Quiz Builder
Ever had trouble hiring sales professionals? Josh has. Ever had trouble firing a friend? Josh has. Ever had trouble learning how to grow your company when you are an introverted Founder & CEO? Josh has. Ever declared victory over stagnant growth? Josh has.
If after listening to Josh Haynam's stories you aren't inspired to lean into your own leadership genius and use that more authentically, then you may want to listen again. For example, Josh's candid story and heart ache around firing early employees, including his friend, is something we can all learn from. And, his thoughts on Founder self-awareness are just spot on.
Plus, you'll learn about his fast-growing technology that is creating a BIG number of Sales leads for a growing number of clients. Let me know what you think about this interview with Josh Haynam.
Nick Sarillo, Founder & CEO, Nick's Pub & Pizza
One of the things that I value about speaking to Founders from around the world is the ability to learn from the diversity of experiences that many Founders bring to the table. Nick is no exception. After reading Nick's book, "A Slice of the Pie," I was very motivated to invite Nick onto our show and gain the benefit of hearing his moving story.
As a Founder & CEO, if you are struggling with shaping the culture of your growing company, you may want to take a page out of Nick's book: turn your startup into a school that uplifts, teaches, and grows leaders. That's what Nick did and that helped him weather many storms including the one he shares about how he almost lost it all. Listen and learn.