
Podcast
Podcast
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Ray Jansma, a corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to discuss the mindset shifts that helped him transition from the corporate world to business ownership. Ray shares powerful insights on building a strong network, achieving work-life balance, and preparing for a fulfilling semi-retirement without sacrificing success.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How to shift from building wealth for others to creating success for yourself
✅ The power of networking in business growth and career transitions
✅ Why traditional retirement is outdated & how to create a life you love
As an advocate for his CEO and CFO clients, Ray focuses on building strong relationships and delivering comprehensive cost-containment solutions that unlock hidden cash flow.
Ray’s track record of success extends across various industries and leadership positions in both domestic and international environments. His career began in the energy sector, where he initially gained operational and procurement expertise. He later transitioned into a sales leadership role and oversaw an international group of manufacturing sales managers. Under his leadership, his team achieved substantial results by doubling revenue in less than four years.
Ray continued his career in the construction industry, where he successfully oversaw the flagship branch for a large wholesale building supply company, growing revenue and profits. He quickly earned a reputation for transforming struggling outfits into profitable organizations, and he went on to manage multiple branches for this organization.
Since 2020, he’s been helping middle-market companies reduce their expenditures and has worked with ERA Group teams achieving millions of dollars in savings. The value this brings goes beyond increasing EBIDTA, some of those companies have realized eight-figure increases in their valuations as a result.
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Ray Jansma, a corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to discuss the mindset shifts that helped him transition from the corporate world to business ownership. Ray shares powerful insights on building a strong network, achieving work-life balance, and preparing for a fulfilling semi-retirement without sacrificing success.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How to shift from building wealth for others to creating success for yourself
✅ The power of networking in business growth and career transitions
✅ Why traditional retirement is outdated & how to create a life you love
The Corporate Escape Plan – How Ray realized he was building wealth for others and decided to invest in himself by becoming a franchise owner.
The Power of Business Networks – The secret to leveraging BNI, Association for Corporate Growth, and Executive Connections to build a support system that drives business success.
Leadership & Growth Lessons – From managing 125+ employees to navigating economic downturns, Ray shares the leadership habits that separate thriving entrepreneurs from struggling ones.
Work-Life Balance Redefined – Why “retirement” isn’t the goal—creating a life where business and personal fulfillment coexist is.
The Health & Success Connection – How training for the Long Beach Marathon keeps Ray sharp, focused, and full of energy as he scales his business.
Preparing for Semi-Retirement – Ray’s step-by-step plan to shift from 80-hour workweeks to a lifestyle that prioritizes freedom, family, and financial success.
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