From Broken Beginnings to CEO: Wade Hughes on Starting Over After Failure | InCREdible Leaders Ep. 1

When you’re starting over after failure, what does it take to begin finding purpose in life after losing everything? In this debut episode of the InCREdible Leaders podcast by 5Q, host Jason Ferguson sits down with Wade Hughes, CEO of 5Q, for an unfiltered look at the journey behind the title. Wade shares how growing up without a father, losing two father figures before high school, and discovering a secret sibling at age 30 shaped him as a man and a leader. This isn't just another entrepreneur story. It's a story about what happens when your entire identity is built around achievement, and what it costs you when that foundation crumbles. Wade opens up about business failure, shares CEO life lessons, and dives deep into how building 5Q became more about building a company where people actually love what they do, rather than just technology consulting. If you're a leader, an entrepreneur, or someone searching for more meaning in your work and life, this leadership podcast is for you.