Burned Out? This Founder’s Advice Will Change How You Lead - Keith Alper - S2 - E1

Are you a founder or entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in survival mode?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, we sit down with Keith Alper, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership expert, who shares what 40+ years of building businesses—and navigating personal loss—have taught him about sustainable leadership, emotional resilience, and building companies that don’t burn you out.🔥 Keith opens up about how grief, therapy, and vulnerability made him a better leader—and why success today is about leading with love, building aligned teams, and putting purpose first.This episode is a must-watch if you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow without losing yourself in the process.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:45 – Keith’s early business journey and managing 400+ people05:30 – Starting The Nitrous Effect and reinventing creative leadership11:20 – The cost of burnout and the myth of hustle culture17:15 – Losing his wife & redefining success through personal healing24:00 – How therapy and coaching helped him lead with more heart30:00 – Loving your clients: a different approach to business growth38:10 – Advice for entrepreneurs who feel exhausted or misaligned45:00 – What legacy really means (and how to live it daily)✅ Subscribe for more weekly episodes on:• Entrepreneurship without burnout• Purpose-driven leadership• Mental wellness and emotional resilience for founders• Work-life alignment (not just balance)LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1