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May 7, 2026 1 hr 31 min

Built to Lead: From Breakdown to Breakthrough

from Be Authentic or GTFO! Hosted by Eric Oberembt

Jim Johnson built the kind of success most contractors chase... until it nearly broke him. From uncovering fraud in his own company to watching his identity crumble under the weight of growth without purpose, Jim opens up about the brutal lessons that forced him to rebuild — not just his business, but his life. We dive into intentional leadership, the danger of skipping foundational work, and the personal cost of chasing scale without soul. This episode doesn’t just talk shop — it gets real about legacy, relationships, recovery, and what it actually means to lead a life that matters. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep up while quietly falling apart, this conversation will hit different. Listen to this episode on other podcast platforms: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticSpotify Google Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticGooglePodcast Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticApplePodcast Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/BeAuthenticAmazonMusic Connect with "Be Authentic or GTFO" on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beauthenticorGTFO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauthenticorGTFO Website: https://beauthenticorgtfo.com Follow Podcast Host Eric Oberembt on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericoberembt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericoberembt

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