Ep. 70 Confessions of an ADHD Founder Coach

I only got diagnosed with adult ADHD last year at 55 years old, but I’ve been living with it for a long time. The good news is now that I know what I’m dealing with, I can work with it. I recognize my mind's little quirks. Time blindness. Emotional dysregulation. Rejection sensitivity dysphoria. Limited reserves of executive function. Last year, I identified my ADHD as both the biggest catalyst (visionary ideas every minute!) and biggest barrier (easily overwhelming myself with visionary ideas!) to get my business to the next level. Once you start recognizing patterns of ADHD in your life, you really start seeing it in your business: - Accumulation of brilliant things created but not optimized - Inconsistent execution, leading to less than desired results - Chasing new silver bullet of the month/quarter/year to fix things - Constant overwhelm, and battle with stress So I’m trying an experiment this year. I’m re-shaping my business to work with my ADHD. The goal is to not just grow, but scale the right things. Yes, more revenue. But also more calm. More space. More fun. So I thought I’d share my plan for scaling my business without losing my sanity. Now you might think of ADHD as something that makes business harder. And there’s truth to that. But there’s a hidden judo move available. Once you recognize the patterns, these challenges actually give you a map of what you need to address to make growing your business easier and more sane. The amazing thing is that this map works not just for ADHD businesses, but any business. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I'm talking about my plan to work with my ADHD to scale my business smartly. I cover: The imperative for Ruthless Simplicity Using structured sequencing to prevent overwhelm The necessity of finding Dopamine in old places Even if you are not ADHD, This 14-minute listen will transform how you see your business. To your success!

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You’re an entrepreneur with ADHD. You’ve got big ideas, a fast brain… and a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. You’re driven—but staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible. Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve August—ADHD coach, founder, and lifelong entrepreneur. Steve ha's built and exited companies, served as CMO of a $100 million business. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 54, Steve now helps ADHD entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm find their focus and create freedom. This podcast is your go-to resource for building a business that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. We’re talking " brain-first" practical strategies to help you prioritize, start focus and finish, and sustain over time so you can reap the rewards of your brilliance. If you've ever felt like traditional business success advice wasn’t made for how your brain works, this show proves there's a different path. One built not in spite of your brain - but because of it. You’ll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out… and we’ll keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if you’re ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say… ‘Not now, squirrels. We’ve got work to do.’ Hit subscribe. Let’s go!