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
Entrepreneurship Is Not for the Weak - Ed DeAngelis - S5 - E7
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Website: https://www.edacontractors.com/
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What does it really take to build a successful company and why do so many founders burn out before they get there?
In this episode, Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors, shares the honest truth about entrepreneurship: the grind, the breakdowns, the resilience, and the long, painful journey of building something meaningful. From delivering newspapers at 11, to working construction, to leading a 450-person company, Ed’s story is a masterclass in commitment, balance, and emotional intelligence. 
🔥 What you’ll learn
• Why the first 10 years of business feel like survival mode
• The role resilience plays in every founder’s journey
• How Ed rebuilt his health after hitting a breaking point
• What balance really looks like (and why it’s not constant)
• How to prepare your kids and team for leadership
• Why “humanity as a strategy” drives long-term success
Chapters:
0:00 – Meet Ed & His Paperboy-to-CEO Journey
1:07 – Working 9 Years Before Starting EDA Contractors
3:28 – The Reality of Fear, Survival Mode & Resilience
8:12 – Family, Balance, Mistakes & Leadership Growth
15:04 – Health, Marathon Mindset & Long-Term Wisdom
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