What Entrepreneurs Must Know Before Taking the Leap — Mike Jerman - S4 - E1

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 LifeYouTube: [Your Channel Link]LinkedIn: [Your LinkedIn Page]Instagram: [Your Instagram Handle]Newsletter: [Your Signup Link]👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Mike JermanWebsite: https://numerafinance.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejerman/What makes someone leave a stable career at PwC to take the terrifying leap into entrepreneurship? 💡In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Mike Jerman shares his journey from Air Force captain to PwC director to founder of Hollywell Partners — and why family was the driving force behind it all.What you’ll learn in this conversation:Why Mike left PwC to start his own firmHow Hollywell Partners grew to 40+ people before acquisitionThe importance of family as the “core,” not just a priorityWhy health must be a non-negotiable for entrepreneursPivotal moments that shaped Mike’s perspective on life and workHis advice for aspiring and current entrepreneurs on going all in👉 Subscribe now for more founder stories, raw lessons, and practical wisdom.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Intro & sponsor (Thankz)0:34 – Mike introduces himself: Air Force → PwC → Hollywell Partners1:17 – Why leaving PwC was so terrifying3:51 – Pivoting Hollywell to meet client needs5:03 – Family as the well that refills you6:21 – Health as a non-negotiable discipline6:38 – Fun: soccer, Liverpool, books, and home life8:08 – Balance: the “three circles” of family, friends, and work11:09 – Pivotal moments: London train epiphany & selling his firm13:37 – Advice for aspiring vs. current entrepreneurs16:20 – Where to find Mike👉 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