A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
A Founder's Life
Burned Out? This Founder’s Advice Will Change How You Lead - Keith Alper - Ep #19
Are you a founder or entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in survival mode?
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, we sit down with Keith Alper, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership expert, who shares what 40+ years of building businesses—and navigating personal loss—have taught him about sustainable leadership, emotional resilience, and building companies that don’t burn you out.
🔥 Keith opens up about how grief, therapy, and vulnerability made him a better leader—and why success today is about leading with love, building aligned teams, and putting purpose first.
This episode is a must-watch if you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow without losing yourself in the process.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:45 – Keith’s early business journey and managing 400+ people
05:30 – Starting The Nitrous Effect and reinventing creative leadership
11:20 – The cost of burnout and the myth of hustle culture
17:15 – Losing his wife & redefining success through personal healing
24:00 – How therapy and coaching helped him lead with more heart
30:00 – Loving your clients: a different approach to business growth
38:10 – Advice for entrepreneurs who feel exhausted or misaligned
45:00 – What legacy really means (and how to live it daily)
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