What Disney Taught Me About Success, Failure, and Balance - Mark Jaffe - S1 - E18

🔥 The Secret to Business Growth? Learn to Fail Well – Mark Jaffe’s Story 🔥Most people think success comes from avoiding failure. But what if the secret is learning to fail well?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Mark Jaffe, former Disney executive and business strategist, to reveal the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and personal strategies that helped him grow Disney’s music division, pivot into consulting, and create a thriving career without sacrificing family and personal passions.💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ The surprising lesson that shaped Mark’s career: Failing well is the key to success✅ How he helped grow Disney’s music revenue from $30 million to $120 million✅ The business reinvention strategies every founder needs to know✅ Why work-life balance isn’t a myth—and how to actually achieve it🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more founder insights!⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Who is Mark Jaffe?03:15 - How a comic strip job application launched his career07:30 - Behind the scenes: Scaling Disney’s music division12:20 - The best career advice ever: “Learn to fail well”18:00 - The business reinvention formula for long-term success23:50 - How to scale a company without sacrificing your life29:15 - Why family, travel, and adventure matter as much as business34:40 - Running for mental clarity: How movement fuels success39:20 - The power of passion & resilience in entrepreneurship44:50 - Final thoughts: Building a business and life that truly matters📍 Connect with Mark – Find him at www.markjaffe.com or reach out at [email protected]/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1