Ep. 169 Ruban Roberts
from Hello Chaos Hosted by Ruban Roberts, Jennifer Sutton, Chandler Mays (Producer)
Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Stop trying to clone yourself Scaling isn’t about finding a mini-you. That’s impossible and exhausting. Your real job is filling gaps—fundraising, pipeline, vision—then trusting your team to run with the rest. Leadership is letting go before burnout forces you to. 2️⃣ Mental health isn’t a side quest Reflection, gratitude, mentorship, massages—call it self-care, but for founders it’s strategy. If your head’s a mess, your business will be too. Protect your energy and you’ll make better calls, grow faster, and build a culture people want to stick with. 3️⃣ Chasing contracts isn’t a business plan That one “big deal” won’t save you. Without steady funding streams—government, private, philanthropic—you’re always back at zero. Founders who build stable, recurring revenue don’t just survive… they free up space to actually grow. Timestamps 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Academia to Entrepreneurship 02:28 Navigating Misconceptions: The Reality of Starting a Business 05:11 Building Relationships: The Importance of Networking 07:32 Scaling Up: Lessons Learned in Growth 10:19 Finding Fulfillment: The Rewards of Impacting Lives 12:34 Overcoming Challenges: Learning from Setbacks 15:07 Introspection and Growth: The Cycle of Learning 17:35 Mental Health Matters: Addressing Stigmas in Entrepreneurship 25:48 The Strength in Vulnerability 29:15 Funding and Scaling Challenges 32:07 Expanding Reach and Community Engagement 37:02 Navigating the Changing Job Market 42:20 Embracing AI and Future Opportunities 46:36 Celebrating Milestones and Future Aspirations 🔗 Learn more and connect with Ruban: RER Website: https://rer-consulting.com/ ACR Website: https://wereacr.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruban-roberts-mba-msw-8b526a17/ ACR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wereacrorg/ RER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rerconsulting/ ACW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplifycw/ Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast platform and share it with your network. We encourage you to join our community HERE and connect with us on social media for the latest updates and more great content. Connect With Us: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube
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From family therapist to founder, Ruban Roberts has lived the messy reality of entrepreneurship. Steady paychecks traded for uncertain contracts, big promises that never materialize, and the grind of building from scratch. As CEO of RER Consulting and founder of Amplify Community Resources, Ruban opens up about the business challenges of scaling, the importance of team dynamics, and why leadership means letting go of control. He also shares how mental health practices fuel personal growth, why community support is a game changer, and how technology’s impact is reshaping both opportunity and risk for today’s founders.
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