We pick right back up with Ayinde Bakari, VP and Co-Founder of First Mate Logistics, for the conclusion of our conversation. In Part 2, we graduate from the leap of faith and dive straight into the mechanics of scaling. How do you re-align a struggling team? Why is making money a terrible long-term goal? Ayinde breaks down the strategies for putting the right people in the right seats and explains why true success is measured by the freedom you create for the people you love. ⏮️ Catch Up on P...

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Everyone sees the most visible part of a founder’s journey: the outcome. But the truth is that few understand the mindset, pressure, and discipline behind it.This podcast explores the deeper system behind business and life. The beliefs, habits, and decisions that shape growth long before the numbers appear.Through thoughtful conversations, Jarome McKenzie sits down with founders, operators, and thinkers who have built meaningful things. Together they explore the moments that shaped them, the pressure that forged their discipline, and the mindset behind their success.Jarome approaches each episode as both a builder and a student. He learns alongside the audience while weaving each guest’s insights into the frameworks he uses with founders and leaders.The result is an honest exploration of business, leadership, and intentional living. A look at how great builders think, make decisions, and design lives that matter.