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Building with Intention with Jake Hadden | Ep. 17 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

In episode 17 of the Growthwell podcast, host Josh Byrd and guest Jake Hadden discuss the importance of intentional business practices. They explore how purposeful routines and leadership can lead to professional success and improved mental health for entrepreneurs.

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Purposeful routines help align actions with values and goals.

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Intentional leadership promotes clarity and values-driven decisions.

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Work-life balance is crucial for preventing burnout.

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Entrepreneurs face the unique challenge of balancing the demands of building a business while maintaining personal well-being and meaningful connections. Navigating this path successfully requires intention, which is an unwavering focus on aligning actions with purpose and values. These conversations resonate deeply as the business world shifts to prioritize purposeful leadership and work-life harmony. Research suggests that 72% of startup founders report mental health impacts, with conditions like stress, anxiety, and burnout being common. This underscores the importance of practices that foster both professional success and personal fulfillment.

How can entrepreneurs build thriving businesses without losing sight of their purpose, values, and personal lives?

In this episode of the GrowthWell Podcast, host Josh Byrd sits down with Jake Hadden, serial entrepreneur and founder of Engineer Up. Together, they discuss the frameworks, habits, and mindset shifts that have helped Jake build two successful companies while staying grounded in his values and goals.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Purposeful Routines: Jake shares his transformative 1-10-10-10 journaling routine and the role it plays in keeping him centered and aligned with his values.
  • Intentional Leadership: Jake emphasizes how intention drives clarity of vision and values-driven decision-making in his business strategy.
  • Work-Life Balance Hacks: From morning routines to fly-fishing retreats, Jake highlights how entrepreneurs can maintain balance and prevent burnout.

Jake Hadden is the founder of Engineer Up, an IT consulting firm with a mission to create positive social impact by offering employment opportunities to underserved communities. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Jake previously co-founded Digital Crafts, a for-profit coding boot camp that he grew and sold after six successful years. When he's not building businesses, Jake is a devoted family man and an avid fly fisherman.

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Josh Byrd

Host, Growthwell

Josh Byrd is the host of the Growthwell podcast, focusing on empowering early-stage founders and entrepreneurs. He shares insights on sustainable business practices that align with personal well-being and purposeful leadership.

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Jake Hadden

Founder

Engineer Up

Jake Hadden is the founder of Engineer Up and a serial entrepreneur known for his positive social impact initiatives. He has built and successfully sold companies while maintaining commitments to his values and personal goals.

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