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
The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture - Andy Root - Ep #25
Feeling stuck in a business that controls your life instead of supporting it?
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Andy Root—co-founder of Better Every Day—to explore how founders, especially in high-pressure industries like accounting, can break free from burnout and build a business that aligns with the life they want to live.
Andy shares how working 60+ hour weeks nearly cost him his health and family time—and what changed everything. From losing 40 pounds to redefining work-life integration, this episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs seeking balance, fulfillment, and sustainable success.
✅ Value You’ll Get:
• The truth about hustle culture and how to escape it
• How to build a business that fits your life—not the other way around
• The importance of daily routines, mindfulness, and health data
• What intentional living actually looks like for busy founders
• How to be present with your family without sacrificing your business
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
03:30 – Andy’s backstory: Air Force, accounting, and founding Better Every Day
08:00 – Breaking out of hustle culture in the tax industry
12:30 – Work-life integration vs. balance
15:00 – Andy’s journey: losing 40 lbs and prioritizing mental health
18:00 – Meditation, fitness, and health tech
22:00 – Family time, coaching softball, and the power of presence
26:00 – What a balanced day looks like (and how to build it)
31:00 – Andy’s best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
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