Ep. 112: Leaving the STRESS of Entrepreneurship to Focus on Foster Care w/ Chandler Faldet

About this episode

Chandler Faldet discusses his journey from entrepreneurship to prioritizing foster care, sharing insights on business ownership and personal evolution.

Is it time to quit your business? In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, Ryan Snaadt sits down with Chandler Faldet, the former co-owner of Hatch, to discuss the raw reality of building, merging, and eventually exiting a successful marketing agency.Chandler reveals the "accidental" origins of his entrepreneurial journey, the high-stakes transition from 100% commission sales to business ownership, and the pivotal moment he realized that "staying comfortable" is the most dangerous thing an entrepreneur can do. Whether you are looking to scale your team, find the right business partner, or navigate the emotional complexities of selling your shares to prioritize family, this conversation offers a masterclass in professional evolution.We dive deep into:How to value what you’ve built and start with the end in mind.The "T-Shaped Marketer" hiring philosophy.Transitioning from $500/mo clients to high-level strategy accounts.The life-changing difference between "Expectations" and "Agreements."Balancing the "Work Kid" (your business) with your real family.📍 Topic Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Meet Chandler Faldet01:30 –…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Snaadt

Guest: Chandler Faldet

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• foster care
• business ownership
• marketing agency
• professional evolution
• team scaling

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• foster care
• marketing agency
• business ownership
• team scaling
• commission sales
• partnership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hatch, KCCI

Places: Northeast Iowa, Des Moines

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