E.74 - From Revenue Leader to Jump CEO: Jordan Kennedy’s Founder Journey

How do you go from leading revenue teams to building a startup from scratch? Jordan Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder of Jump, shares his raw and honest founder journey—from balancing family and entrepreneurship to rethinking go-to-market strategies.Questions We Answer in This Episode:🔹 How do you transition from a revenue leader to a founder?🔹 What are the biggest mistakes founders make when scaling?🔹 Why do non-scalable efforts matter in the early days?🔹 How do you fund a startup without falling into the VC trap?🔹 What are the best networking strategies for finding co-founders?About Jordan Kennedy & JumpJordan spent over a decade as a revenue leader before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. As the CEO & Co-Founder of Jump, he’s on a mission to help revenue leaders optimize their time and focus on the moments that move the needle. With a deep passion for efficiency, networking, and sustainable growth, Jordan brings a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build a company—without burning out.What You’ll Learn from This Episode:✅ The real challenges of balancing family life and building a startup✅ How to avoid common founder pitfalls in go-to-market planning✅ The power of doing things that don’t scale early on✅ Why referrals & networking beat traditional outbound sales✅ How to build a founder brand that attracts the right opportunities💬 What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in starting something new?Connect with Jordan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-kennedy-15656010/Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwash/Check out Jump: https://jumprevenue.com/Check out Tick Talent: https://www.tick-talent.com/Read Growth Magnet: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7083793079794556928/🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more founder insights!#startup #founder #entrepreneurship #gotomarket #gtm #leadership #jumprevenue #ticktalent #wmyt #whatmakesyoutick