By: Chelsea Robinson
A business is not typically built in a day, even if the application processes go especially quickly. A business is usually developed over many days, and sometimes years, before its eventual launch. All of these pre-launch activities are powered by the work of that one individual, seeking to create a business around a solution to a problem they see in the market. Every business, no matter its staff or scale, has a Founder.
But how are Founders made?
Some entrepreneurs may appear to have it all figured out. They know what they’re making and how to sell it, and they understand the exact ins and outs of the laws and allowances they need to handle. They may be naturals or have a talent for business, in contrast to the majority of founders who only know about half of what they need to do before starting. Once they get moving, they quickly discover just how much more learning they still need to do. However, even those inspiring stories often have similar beginnings.
Founding a business may seem straightforward on paper. Some entrepreneurs encounter hardships, go through difficult times, and experience failure. This is a natural part of the business world. Others, however, may face obstacles that seem to accelerate these challenges. They may fall into bad habits, engage in poor business practices, and overlook one area to focus on another. In such cases, they might benefit from a guiding hand—someone to advise them, help them learn, and support their growth as a founder. It’s important to note that these moments of struggle can serve as the most significant learning experiences, offering opportunities for growth and improvement that would otherwise be missed.
Business coaches like Ryan Kauth,, are often the hidden voices that help turn business owners into leaders who inspire others to forge their own paths.
Starting a business can sometimes come with an overwhelming sense of isolation. Every success and failure, every lesson and loan, requires personal responsibility until enough people are hired to share the load. The growing pains of a business often require leadership experience that many founders may not have at the outset. Ryan’s approach emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and responsive to challenges that may arise along the way. This mindset can encourage founders to develop stronger problem-solving skills, setting them up for long-term success.
Ryan works closely with these founders and proactively prepares them for what lies ahead as they transition from an owner-operator to the CEO leader that their clients and employees need. His advice and guidance can help bridge the gap that would otherwise require years of experience to navigate in order to successfully grow a sustainable business.
Every business will likely reach a growth plateau at some point. Part of Ryan’s coaching is to help guide founders on their personal leadership trajectory. It’s not about becoming one preset model of a founder. The key is to tap into the unique strengths of each of his coaching clients to unlock their potential. He’s done this countless times as a founder’s coach, honing his ability to bring out the best in them. From family enterprise owners to serial founders of multiple businesses, whenever one hits a rut, they can rely on a coaching voice to help them through.
It doesn’t always take a dramatic event, like a lightning strike followed by thunder, to inspire change. Sometimes, a gentle whisper is enough to reveal the path forward and upward. With Ryan’s guidance, many entrepreneurs find that their greatest breakthroughs come during times of introspection, when they are encouraged to reflect on their journey and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
