Balance is about knowing when to step back - Mike Schroeder - S6 - E16

This episode of A Founder’s Life is brought to you by Thankz, helping founders scale with reliable remote talent. Get $1,000 off your first month by emailing [email protected] with the subject line Founder’s Life.🌐 Follow A Founder’s Life • YouTube:   @AFoundersLife   • LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-founder-s-life-podcast/ • Instagram: @afounderslife   • Spotify & Apple Podcast: https://linktr.ee/afounderslife👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Mike SchroederWebsite: https://roundstoneinsurance.comCompany's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roundstoneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelaschroederYouTube: https://youtube.com/user/roundstoneinsuranceWork-life balance isn’t about working less—it’s about knowing when to step back before burnout takes over.In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Mike Schroeder, Founder and President of Roundstone Insurance, to discuss what it really takes to build a successful company while maintaining your health, family, and sense of purpose.Mike shares his entrepreneurial journey, from studying law and discovering an opportunity to reinvent employer-sponsored healthcare, to building Roundstone Insurance into a national company helping thousands of businesses take control of their healthcare costs through innovative self-funded insurance solutions.But this conversation goes well beyond insurance.Mike explains why founders must recognize when they’re burning the candle at both ends, how travel and reflection help him regain balance, and why entrepreneurship requires accepting that your business will always occupy part of your mind.We also discuss leadership, resilience, family, health, personal growth, and the mindset required to build a company that lasts for decades.Whether you’re launching your first startup or leading an established business, Mike shares practical lessons every entrepreneur can apply.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How Roundstone Insurance transformed employer healthcare• Why work-life balance requires intentional decisions• How to recognize the signs of burnout before it’s too late• Why travel and reflection improve leadership• The importance of building a trusted leadership team• Why entrepreneurship demands complete commitment• How family helps create perspective as a founder• The value of resilience during difficult seasons• Why optimism and continuous improvement drive long-term successMike also shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the lessons he learned from taking entrepreneurial risks, and why founders should embrace the responsibility that comes with building something meaningful.If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, business leadership, work-life balance, founder mindset, personal development, and building successful companies, you’ll enjoy this episode.LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1