S2E6 Scaling Up, Letting Go – The Real Cost of Growth with Steve Phelan

In this candid episode of The Money Line, David Salazar and the team sit down with serial entrepreneur Steve Phelan for a no-filter conversation about what it really takes to build, scale, and survive in multiple industries—from music distribution to mass transit and commercial real estate.Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from humble roots in Houston’s Lindale Park to managing multimillion-dollar companies. The group dives into the complexity of the music business, exposing the shady history of royalties, publishing rights, and the evolving role of streaming platforms. Whether you're a fan of independent artists or just curious how musicians actually get paid, you’ll want to hear this breakdown.From there, things shift into a deep, at times hilarious, but always raw discussion about scaling businesses, letting go of control, and defining what success really means. Is it financial freedom? Time with family? A legacy? Or simply the ability to fire fast and sleep at night?If you've ever wrestled with growth, leadership, or the work-life balance of entrepreneurship, this is your episode. Pour a Porn Star Martini and get ready to laugh, reflect, and rethink what success really looks like.