From Corporate to Founder: What Are You Building It For? | Interview with Jonathan Penn

Hosted by CEO Sean Sidders, this podcast features honest conversations with Dallas-Fort Worth founders, entrepreneurs, and executives about leadership, scaling businesses, navigating challenges, and what it really takes to build successful companies.In this episode, Sean sits down with Jonathan Penn to unpack one of the more unexpected founder journeys you'll hear. From the film industry in LA to stepping into an engineering firm and growing it, to eventually finding his calling in Airstream repair and restoration, Jonathan's path is anything but linear.They get into what it really costs to leave corporate life behind, how the skills of a film producer translate directly to building a business, and why Jonathan believes the founder of Airstream would still be proud of what the brand stands for. Jonathan also opens up about imposter syndrome, generating early revenue, setting customer expectations, and the tension between giving yourself grace and holding a high standard.This one is for anyone who has ever asked themselves what they are really building and who they are building it for.These conversations are designed to give you practical insights into leadership, growth, and building companies that actually make an impact.Sit back, relax, and let's take flight.