Are you a founder or entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in survival mode?

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, we sit down with Keith Alper, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership expert, who shares what 40+ years of building businesses—and navigating personal loss—have taught him about sustainable leadership, emotional resilience, and building companies that don’t burn you out.

🔥 Keith opens up about how grief, therapy, and vulnerability made him a better leader—and why success today is about leading with love, building aligned teams, and putting purpose first.

This episode is a must-watch if you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow without losing yourself in the process.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:45 – Keith’s early business journey and managing 400+ people

05:30 – Starting The Nitrous Effect and reinventing creative leadership

11:20 – The cost of burnout and the myth of hustle culture

17:15 – Losing his wife & redefining success through personal healing

24:00 – How therapy and coaching helped him lead with more heart

30:00 – Loving your clients: a different approach to business growth

38:10 – Advice for entrepreneurs who feel exhausted or misaligned

45:00 – What legacy really means (and how to live it daily)

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