The $6B Market No One Talks About - Zachary Collins - S4 - E18

This episode of A Founder’s Life is brought to you by Thankz — helping founders scale with reliable remote talent. Get $1,000 off your first month by emailing [email protected] with the subject line Founder’s Life.🌐 Follow A Founder’s Life• YouTube:   @AFoundersLife  • LinkedIn • Instagram: @afounderslife• Spotify • Apple Podcast👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Zachary CollinsWebsite: ludus.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharycollins/X (Twitter): [@ZacharyCollins]Zachary is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ludus, a fast-growing software company serving over 4,500 performing arts organizations across the United States. What began as a freshman-year idea to simplify ticketing for schools has evolved into a powerful operating platform for theaters, community centers, and performing arts venues nationwide.In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Zachary opens up about building through the pandemic, setting boundaries with family, and why success starts with small, consistent habits. He also shares his philosophy on balance, creativity, and the simple power of getting started.🔥 What you’ll learn in this conversation:How Ludus grew from a college project to 4,500+ clientsThe unexpected size of the performing arts SMB marketHow to set boundaries between business and familyWhy small, consistent health habits drive long-term successHow travel and curiosity can “slow down time”Why entrepreneurs must stop over-validating ideas and start building⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Intro & sponsor (Thankz)0:37 – Meet Zachary Collins: Co-Founder & CEO of Ludus1:16 – How a high school theater director sparked a business idea3:10 – Turning a class project into a real company4:30 – Navigating the pandemic and rebuilding the team5:45 – Growing to 4,500+ clients across the U.S.6:50 – Family as motivation — and learning to set boundaries8:00 – Health: consistency, training, and mental balance9:20 – Finding joy in travel, books, and new experiences11:40 – How to “slow down time” through novelty and learning13:05 – Lessons from early coding and entrepreneurship14:35 – Advice to founders: dream big, but start now15:20 – Where to find Zachary (LinkedIn + Twitter/X)👉 Don’t miss an episode — subscribe & join our community of founders redefining success.LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1