Peer Group Conversations: Scaling, Hiring, Solving Problems & Finding Purpose as a Founder | TKG Podcast #279

This episode goes deep — business, fatherhood, purpose, creative talent, and what it really takes to scale without losing yourself. Jonathan Grzybowski, co-founder of PENJI, joins Jerry Brazie to talk about: Bootstrapping a creative subscription service into an Inc. 5000 company Why so many entrepreneurs get burned hiring creative talent The communication gap that destroys projects before they even start Why simplicity and solving one clear problem always wins The real reason founders stay stuck (hint: ego + trying to do everything yourself) How becoming a dad reshapes the way you lead, work, and make decisions Why entrepreneurship feels lonely — and how peer groups change everything This is one of the most grounded, transparent conversations we've had on the show — a mix of raw entrepreneurship, humility, and the purpose that comes with raising a family while building something meaningful. If you're a business owner doing $1M–$25M a year, trying to scale without losing your sanity, this episode will hit home. Learn more about The Kronos Group peer advisory boards: https://thekronosgroup.org Entrepreneurship is hard. You don't have to do it alone.