In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Rebecca Schmidt, a nurse-turned business systems and growth strategist and the founder of Called to Elevate. Rebecca shares her unconventional journey from working in hospital settings and clinical research at the Mayo Clinic Health System to co-founding and scaling a fast-growing product-based business during the pandemic. Through firsthand experience in operations, leadership, and rapid growth, she discovered her natural strength in systems, strategy, and helping businesses scale efficiently without sacrificing personal values.
Now through Called to Elevate, Rebecca helps entrepreneurs—particularly product-based and service-based business owners—build streamlined systems that support sustainable growth and time freedom. In this conversation, she breaks down the importance of early delegation, value-based decision-making, and using tools like AI as support rather than replacement. Rebecca also opens up about burnout, motherhood, and designing a business that aligns with real life, offering a grounded perspective on growth, integrity, and building a business that truly elevates both impact and lifestyle.
