Ep 128: The Founder Mindset That Fuels Sustainable Growth with Parth Gulati

Most CEOs grow too fast, and then watch everything crack. Learn how to scale smart, keep control, and create a business that thrives at any size.

Parth Gulati, co-founder of Gather Wealth, shares his entrepreneurial journey - from childhood tinkering with tech to building a platform designed to simplify and unify the wealth management experience.Together with Jonathan, they dive into the leadership lessons that shaped his approach to scaling, staying small before going big, and keeping the right priorities in the chaos of business growth.

Parth’s story is full of practical wisdom for founders who want to grow without burning out or losing the essence of what made their business great.

If you’re a CEO or founder feeling the push to scale but not sure how to keep control of the process, this conversation will give you clarity, tools, and perspective.

In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:

• How early exposure to business and problem-solving can hardwire you for entrepreneurship (01:37)
• The principles behind building tools that solve complex problems in simple, repeatable ways so customers keep coming back (04:19)
• Why starting small is the fastest path to scaling successfully (13:37)
• How to structure your schedule so you can lead effectively without being consumed by day-to-day distractions (17:28)
• How to strategically rebalance priorities between business demands and personal life without losing momentum (19:59)
• How to build leadership teams that outperform the competition (34:31)
• The founder mindset that fuels sustainable growth (41:26)

Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:

• Protect early-stage ideas from overexposure. Nurture them before scaling.
• Build deep relationships with customers to guide your product roadmap.
• Balance is dynamic. Keep rebalancing based on business and life seasons.
• Team chemistry can outperform technical skills in leadership success.
• Scaling is a long game. Perseverance is as critical as strategy.

Scaling is not a sprint. It’s a series of intentional steps, guided by clarity, connection, and the courage to stay small until you’re truly ready for big.

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