Why Everyone Needs an Entrepreneurial Mindset - Aaron Edwards - S5 - E11

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:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-founder-s-life-podcast/ • Instagram: @afounderslife  • Spotify & Apple Podcast: https://linktr.ee/afounderslife👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Aaron EdwardsCompany: The Charles GroupWebsite: https://www.thecharlesgrp.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronedwards/Personal Website: https://www.aaroncharlesedwards.com/Entrepreneurship isn’t a job title—it’s a mindset. Whether you’re building a startup, leading a team, or growing your career, thinking like an entrepreneur can transform the way you approach challenges, opportunities, and life itself.In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Aaron Edwards, Founder and CEO of The Charles Group, to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, branding, and how building a successful business starts long before launching your first company.Aaron shares his journey from growing up in Manchester, England, to building a global digital agency in New York City that partners with Fortune 500 brands. Along the way, he reflects on the influence of his entrepreneurial parents, the lessons learned from early failures, and why success comes from embracing curiosity, resilience, and continuous growth.But this conversation goes far beyond business.Aaron explains why entrepreneurship is really a journey of self-discovery, how becoming a father transformed his leadership style, and why work-life integration is a healthier goal than trying to achieve perfect work-life balance.Throughout the conversation, we explore entrepreneurship, business leadership, family, health, creativity, resilience, and the mindset required to build both a successful company and a meaningful life.Whether you’re launching your first startup or simply looking to think more like an entrepreneur, Aaron shares practical lessons everyone can apply.In this episode you’ll learn:• Why entrepreneurship is a mindset—not a job title • How early failures often become your greatest advantages • Why work-life integration is better than chasing perfect balance • How becoming a parent changes your leadership style • The importance of building a business around outcomes instead of ego • Why curiosity drives long-term entrepreneurial success • How fitness and health improve decision-making • Why every professional can benefit from entrepreneurial thinking • How resilience compounds over the course of a careerAaron also shares how moving from the UK to New York shaped his entrepreneurial journey, why building relationships matters more than chasing titles, and how creating the right culture helps both businesses and people thrive.If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, founder mindset, business leadership, branding, creativity, startup growth, personal development, and building meaningful businesses, you’ll enjoy this episode.LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1