I'm making a major shift in this podcast's direction, and I want to bring you along for the journey. After six years of supporting fractional executives and independent consultants, I'm broadening the focus to serve all founders—because the challenges we face are universal. Whether you're selling expertise, building a product, or launching an agency, the emotional journey is remarkably similar: self-doubt, distractions, procrastination, and the constant question of sustainability.
This pivot stems from a simple realization—I'm most passionate about supporting people who are truly committed to the founder journey. The tactical advice will continue, but I'm placing heavier emphasis on emotional regulation, navigating self-doubt, and building structures that work for your life. Because here's the truth: incredibly smart, hardworking people still struggle to bring products to market and build sustainable businesses. The only real failure is giving up.
Founders are the backbone of innovation, solving the next generation of problems. But this journey forces you to face your fears, habits, and identity. I'll be sharing my own struggles with distraction and avoidance, and we'll navigate this together. Founders supporting founders—that's what this is about.
Learn More:Scale your fractional practice: https://mylance.coConnect with Bradley Jacobs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-r-jacobs/
00:00 Welcome and podcast direction shift
01:15 Why independent consulting became my passion
03:20 The key distinction between consultants and founders
05:45 Moving toward the emotional founder journey
07:30 What holds founders back from success
09:10 My personal struggle with distraction
11:40 Business as self-development journey
13:25 Why founders supporting founders matters
15:50 My advisor mistake early at Mylance
18:05 The rebrand and what's coming next
19:30 Mylance Stratus updates and LinkedIn power
20:45 Final thoughts and signing off
