EPISODE · Sep 21, 2025 · 55 MIN
Ep. 169 Ruban Roberts
from Hello Chaos · host Ruban Roberts, Chandler Mays (Producer), Jennifer Sutton
Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Stop trying to clone yourselfScaling 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 questReflection, 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 planThat 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.Timestamps00:00 The Journey Begins: From Academia to Entrepreneurship02:28 Navigating Misconceptions: The Reality of Starting a Business05:11 Building Relationships: The Importance of Networking07:32 Scaling Up: Lessons Learned in Growth10:19 Finding Fulfillment: The Rewards of Impacting Lives12:34 Overcoming Challenges: Learning from Setbacks15:07 Introspection and Growth: The Cycle of Learning17:35 Mental Health Matters: Addressing Stigmas in Entrepreneurship25:48 The Strength in Vulnerability29:15 Funding and Scaling Challenges32:07 Expanding Reach and Community Engagement37:02 Navigating the Changing Job Market42:20 Embracing AI and Future Opportunities46:36 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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