A Founder's Life - Ep #14 - Breaking Generational Cycles: Grit and Growth - Zack Lemear
A Founder's Life
About this episode:
In this episode, Leo Gestetner sits down with Zack Lemear, entrepreneur and co-founder of Pivot Creative, to discuss his journey from an unstable childhood and foster care to building successful businesses and coaching others. Zack shares hard-earned lessons on resilience, breaking generational cycles, and how mindset, discipline, and vision transformed his life against all odds.
Highlights:
Zack’s Background: Growing up in extreme poverty with a single mother struggling with addiction, Zack’s early years were filled with instability, constant moves, and survival-mode entrepreneurship.
Early Lessons in Business: Raised in a household where hustling was the norm, Zack learned sales, persuasion, and business fundamentals at a young age—even if not always in the most ethical ways.
Breaking Generational Cycles: Despite facing significant adversity, including time in foster care and struggling with obesity, Zack made a conscious decision to break the patterns of his past and build a better future.
College and the Power of Vision: With no resources or support, Zack relentlessly pursued higher education, securing scholarships and forging a new path in business and design.
Entrepreneurial Journey: From running multiple businesses to co-founding Pivot Creative, Zack shares how trial, error, and perseverance shaped his career.
Building a Balanced Life: After experiencing major setbacks, including financial loss and personal struggles, Zack developed a system for structuring his life—prioritizing fitness, personal growth, and mindful time management.
Fatherhood and Leadership: As a father, Zack instills resilience and discipline in his children, ensuring they learn from his experiences while carving their own paths.
Future Aspirations: Focused on coaching, speaking, and growing his impact, Zack is now committed to sharing his hard-earned lessons to inspire others to overcome adversity and take control of their lives.
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