Founderology
Welcome to Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, the ultimate podcast created by Founders, for Founders. Hosted by Kathleen Wood—Founder and CEO of Kathleen Wood Partners and creator of the Founders Growth Summit. Founderology is your go-to resource for actionable insights and proven strategies to propel your business and yourself to new levels of success.
Kathleen brings over 20 years of expertise, working side-by-side with Founders to turn small businesses into award-winning concepts, national expansions, and billion-dollar brands. Each episode is designed to speak the unique language of Founders and address the challenges, opportunities, and triumphs of the Founder journey.
What you’ll gain from Founderology:
- Inside track insights from successful Founders who have broken through.
- Proven strategies and practical solutions to grow your business.
- Tools and resources to strengthen yourself, your team, your business and your bottom line.
- Expert advice on building your net worth through developing powerful networks.
- Competitive insights to help you dominate your market and breakthrough.
This isn’t just another business podcast—it’s a Founder’s inside track for success. Join us on Founderology – Built to Breakthrough and get inspired, motivated, and equipped to take your business—and yourself—to the next level.
Founderology
Scaling Success Through Innovation & Leadership
On this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, Kathleen Wood chats with Ellis Winstanley about his entrepreneurial journey through the hospitality industry and beyond. Starting with his passion for revitalizing distressed restaurant brands in college, Ellis has built an impressive portfolio of ten unique businesses. He shares his insights on the importance of solving problems, creating innovative solutions, and the power of unconventional decision-making.
Throughout the episode, Ellis emphasizes the importance of staying true to your purpose and principles while remaining adaptable and flexible. He shares his experiences navigating the challenges of COVID-19 and how his bold decision to legalize alcohol delivery in Texas not only helped his businesses but also impacted the entire state.
Ellis's advice to founders is to "stay tenacious and listen and pay attention to what's going on around you and be flexible. Don't be afraid to change your mind when you learn new information, but stay the course on the underlying mission." He also recommends the book "Range" by David Epstein, which explores how generalists thrive in a specialist's world.
This episode is a must-listen for any founder looking to break through and achieve their goals. Ellis's story is an inspiration, and his insights are invaluable.