In this episode, Lee Zuvanich, Zach Oshinbanjo, and Sarah Schumacher tackle the once in a year task of planning the next one. From Pinterest-level vision boards to X-men and mortar inspired operational plans, we cover three wildly different planning styles that all end up being mostly the same (hint: start with values). Yes, the ubiquitous rocks and pebble illustration is mentioned, but only once.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Measure What Matters by John Doerr
• The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran
• How You Spend the First Week of 2025 - smschumacher.com
• Bullet Journaling: What It Is and Why I Do It - smschumacher.com

Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share hot takes, actionable steps, and resources to navigate the challenges of running a business—no promises of 10x growth or swooning investors. Every founder’s journey is different, so take what works and make it your own.

Learn more at founderproblems.com.

Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich, and Sarah Schumacher talk about their personal founder journeys and why they decided to start this podcast. Common threads include: an uncanny ability to see problems and an insatiable drive to fix them, how entrepreneurship is an effective tool to create fulfilling careers, and the significance of community for founder support.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• The E-Myth by Michael Gerber
• Traction by Gino Wickman
• Kaufmann FastTrac Courses
• SBDC ElevationLab Course
• 1 Million Cups
• KCSourceLink
• KCSL Resource Navigator

Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share hot takes, actionable steps, and resources to navigate the challenges of running a business—no promises of 10x growth or swooning investors. Every founder’s journey is different, so take what works and make it your own.

Learn more at founderproblems.com.

Sarah Schumacher, Lee Zuvanich, and Zach Oshinbanjo each give a summary on what the Founder Problems Podcast is all about.