Leadership Expert: How Founders Kill the Business Indirectly

Описание: Episode 90 of Founder In Progress features EOS Implementer Chris Jones, sharing what it really takes to scale a business without burning out—or becoming the bottleneck.

Chris opens up about losing 70% of his business overnight, how mentorship helped him prepare a “Plan B” before crisis hit, and why implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) became the turning point that allowed him to rebuild and grow stronger. We also unpack what “Relentless AF” really means—not just nonstop intensity, but pairing drive + fun as a leadership advantage.

This conversation explores why founders unintentionally undermine their teams, how fear and ego slow growth, and what it takes to build real trust through clarity, accountability, and better decision-making. Chris also shares his perspective on balance, energy, and designing a life that supports long-term leadership.

00:00 – Losing 70% of the business & rebuilding with EOS
00:26 – What “Relentless AF” really means
01:52 – Why pairing drive + fun makes better leaders
06:27 – Hiring mistakes and culture fit
07:32 – Discovering EOS through Traction
11:51 – Learning to say no as a founder
14:19 – “Why did you hire me if you’re doing my job?”
15:35 – The founder becoming the bottleneck
17:01 – Fear and ego behind over-involvement
19:29 – How trust is actually built on leadership teams
24:25 – Radical Candor, evolved: Connect → Challenge → Change
25:25 – The day he lost 70% of the business
28:22 – Plan B, mentorship, and survival
35:41 – Rethinking work-life balance
45:39 – What success really means

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