Steven Pivnik scaled his company to 200+ employees across 12 countries before executing a strategic acquisition to a $4B competitor. Along the way, he completed 17 IRONMAN triathlons and climbed at extreme altitude — including Everest. In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, we break down: * The difference between growth and disciplined growth * Why founders should design their exit years in advance * How endurance training builds better leadership * Avoiding burnout while scaling under pressure * What it really means to “finish strong” This is a conversation about commitment, structure, and the mindset required to endure when quitting would be easier. If you’re building, scaling, or thinking about your long-term exit — this episode is for you. Connect with Steven Pivnik: * Website: https://stevenpivnik.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpivnik/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpivnik/ Sponsor Info: We are strategic business advisors with decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of driving businesses’ growth. We specialize in creating custom-tailored strategies to introduce your company, drive growth, build leadership teams, and ensure companies implement appropriate compensation programs. Our mission is to utilize our expansive network to benefit your company https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 * Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ * Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com #Entrepreneurship #Ironman #FounderMindset #Leadership #Endurance #StartupGrowth #BusinessLeadership #MentalToughness #PersonalGrowth