Bootstrapping a business is like getting a plane to lift off the ground. But what do you do once the plane is in the air?

Dave Giunta and Justin Jackson recorded a recent phone call about maintaining motivation after the initial startup phase. How does founder energy shift once you've achieved your early goals? Dave prods Justin to find new sources of motivation – whether through mentoring junior team members, connecting with customers in fresh ways, or knowing when it's time to explore new horizons.

They also discuss why Dave left Home Chef (after 8 years) and what he's doing next.

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - Giuuuuuunta
00:01:15 - Chatting in Guatemala: maintaining motivation, remote work, career transitions
00:02:12 - Motivation in early vs late stage startups
00:06:00 - Challenges with maintaining motivation once the business is established
00:15:35 - Working with different team member motivations
00:26:42 - Importance of understanding individual team members
00:29:20 - Remote work advantages and challenges
00:35:35 - Working with junior team members and mentorship
00:54:00 - Why Dave left Home Chef after 8+ years
00:57:00 - Discussion of career transitions and giving yourself space to explore
01:02:20 - Future plans and exploration after leaving long-term role

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