# 275: He Took Over From a Legend After 45 Years—Here’s What Worked | David Brint

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Podcast: [the Learn-It-All™ podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-learn-it-all-podcast-6700797)
Published: 2026-01-29T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Leaders aren’t just born—they’re built, and sometimes it takes stepping into the unknown to truly make a lasting impact. In this heartening episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, Damon Lembi sits down with David Brint, innovative real estate entrepreneur and transformative former chairman of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. David shares the inspiring story behind his decades-long mission to cure blinding diseases—a journey that began with his own son’s diagnosis. Together, they dig into everything from scaling one of America’s top affordable housing companies to overhauling a nonprofit for long-term success—plus, the hard (and human) lessons of leadership, succession, and impact. Whether you care about social entrepreneurship, resilient leadership, or the power of personal connection, you’ll walk away with real, actionable wisdom—and hope for a brighter world. In this episode, you’ll learn: How David turned personal adversity—his son’s diagnosis with a rare blinding disease—into a mission-driven leadership journey. What it takes to grow a nationwide real estate company that applies social impact and economic development to affordable housing. The nuts and bolts of taking over from a legendary founder and why nonprofit leadership needs an entrepreneurial mindset. The secrets behind successful succession planning—how to step in, when to step down, and how to set the next leader up for success. How building the right team and fostering a learning organization unlocks breakthrough growth—for businesses and nonprofits alike. Timestamps 00:03 – The moment that inspired David’s mission: seeing hope firsthand 01:08 – Why David took the chairman role after 20 years with the Foundation Fighting Blindness 04:05 – From real estate consultant to affordable housing pioneer 06:03 –…

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