ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This episode goes deep — business, fatherhood, purpose, creative talent, and what it really takes to scale without losing yourself.
Jonathan Grzybowski, co-founder of PENJI, joins Jerry Brazie to talk about:
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Bootstrapping a creative subscription service into an Inc. 5000 company
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Why so many entrepreneurs get burned hiring creative talent
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The communication gap that destroys projects before they even start
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Why simplicity and solving one clear problem always wins
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The real reason founders stay stuck (hint: ego + trying to do everything yourself)
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How becoming a dad reshapes the way you lead, work, and make decisions
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Why entrepreneurship feels lonely — and how peer groups change everything
This is one of the most grounded, transparent conversations we've had on the show — a mix of raw entrepreneurship, humility, and the purpose that comes with raising a family while building something meaningful.
If you're a business owner doing $1M–$25M a year, trying to scale without losing your sanity, this episode will hit home.
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Entrepreneurship is hard.
You don't have to do it alone.
