Colby and Levi sit down, just the two of them. Reflecting on their first season of Built to Last. A 15-episode journey exploring the messy, real, and transformative experiences of entrepreneurs.
They revisit standout moments from guests, and also share how these conversations shaped their own business journey at Iron House Pro, and how both the podcast and their company are evolving toward a clearer mission: helping organizations navigate change.
If you’ve ever questioned your next step, wrestled with growth, or needed space to hear real talk from fellow builders. This episode is for you.
Links & Resources:
- Iron House Pro https://www.ironhousepro.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/levilawrence/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/colby-jardine/
00:00 – Season Wrap-Up & Why It Matters
- Recap of how the podcast started and evolved
- Reflections on hitting 15 episodes and the value of “just starting”
- Why these kinds of conversations are rare—but necessary
03:00 – What We Learned from Our Guests
- Highlights from episodes with Justinas, Anthony, Michael, and Marina
- Lessons on grit, offshoring, burnout, moving countries, and perspective
- Acknowledging the emotional and practical weight behind entrepreneurial decisions
11:30 – The Power of Real Conversations
- Levi and Colby share how meaningful dialogue shaped them
- Thoughts on small talk fatigue and the value of depth
- Diversity of experiences from guests across regions and industries
17:00 – Evolving Iron House Pro’s Focus
- How their work organically shifted toward helping companies navigate change
- Defining the real value behind services like tech adoption, websites, and process work
- Finding alignment and clarity in both mission and language
25:00 – Why We’re Doubling Down on Change
- Real-world examples of organizational risk, artificial margin, and technical debt
- Stories of small but impactful shifts in collaboration, onboarding, and structure
- How building resilience often means investing in things that won’t show ROI right away
36:00 – Culture, Communication & Shared Language
- Why shared values, expectations, and conflict frameworks matter
- Building environments where people can take time off without fear
- Creating connection through team rituals and common experience
41:00 – Season 2: A New Focus
- Why the podcast will now center around “navigating change”
- How the guest lineup and structure will shift moving forward
- Inviting stories from listeners—especially the ones that aren’t often heard
