Ep. 16 | Growth Exposes the CEO You Have to Become, JT Wiederholt

The Better Entrepreneur BookThe Better CEO MasterClassGrowth doesn’t usually come with a clear line in the sand.It just keeps moving, and eventually, something feels off.In this episode of Constructive Interference, Rufus sits down with JT Wiederholt for a conversation shaped by years of working alongside business owners, leaders, and family-run companies.They talk through the realities Rufus has seen in his own business and the patterns JT has observed over decades, what it looks like when a company grows, when responsibility shifts, and when the role of the founder starts to change whether they’re ready for it or not.The conversation moves across leadership, profit, failure, succession, and legacy, touching on moments where business owners begin to feel tension between control and trust, growth and sustainability, protection and accountability. JT shares stories from working with multi-generation businesses, leadership teams, and entrepreneurs who have built something meaningful, but complex.They also talk about learning through mistakes, why sheltering people from failure can limit growth, and how profit reshapes the way leaders think about their businesses. Throughout the episode, the focus stays on experience, perspective, and the long view of building something that can last.⚡ They get into:– Leadership as businesses grow– Shifting responsibility and trust– Profit, growth, and sustainability– Family businesses and succession– Learning through failure– Long-term perspective in leadership📚 About the GuestJT Wiederholt is the founder of Balance Approach Consulting, a leadership coaching and consulting firm that works with entrepreneurs and organizations focused on sustainable growth and alignment. He is the author of The Better Entrepreneur, a book about leading with clarity and building businesses that thrive without sacrificing what matters most.👥 Connect with JT Wiederholt & Balance Approach ConsultingJT's LinkedInCompany WebsiteCompany LinkedInThe Better Entrepreneur BookThe Better CEO MasterClass🎙️ Listen to Constructive InterferenceSpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeart RadioAudible📲 Follow Constructive InterferenceInstagramFacebookTikTokThreadsXWebsite👉 Comment below: What part of this conversation stood out to you most?