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
How to Take Control of Your Career & Life - David Boehmer - S3 - E5
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with David Boehmer—German-born, Canadian-raised founder of Banff Advisors—to unpack the pivotal moment he walked away from a high-powered corporate career to build something entirely his own. From his roots in small-town Canada to navigating New York’s corporate ladder, David’s journey is proof that success isn’t about luck—it’s about showing up, taking risks, and creating your own opportunities.
Whether you’re contemplating a career leap, craving more control over your calendar, or simply curious about the inner workings of executive success, David’s story is packed with insights on purpose, persistence, and people-first leadership.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why leaving a secure corporate job can be the best decision you make
- How to flip the career game in your favor
- The importance of building something that matters—not just something that pays
- How COVID reshaped family priorities and work-life balance
- Why “hope” is not a strategy for career growth
- The underestimated power of founder-to-founder support
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
00:38 – David’s early life and career beginnings
02:42 – The moment he knew corporate life was over
04:37 – Starting Banff Advisors during COVID
06:48 – Why giving people agency matters
06:53 – Family as the first priority
10:06 – Health, hobbies, and mountain biking at 4:30 am
11:59 – Balancing fun, family, and a new company
13:46 – Defining a balanced life through calendar control
15:07 – Pivotal life moments that shaped his work ethic
16:31 – Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
17:49 – How to connect with David
18:26 – Closing remarks
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