# Should You Really Start a Business or Nonprofit with Scott Ritzheimer (stages 1,2)  - Ep. 407

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Podcast: [The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950)
Published: 2026-06-30T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.scalearchitects.com/secrets/407-should-you-really-start-a-business-or-nonprofit-with-scott-ritzheimer
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Duration seconds: 1296

## Resource

In this clarifying episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares how to decide whether you should stay in stage 1 as a purposeful employee or move to stage 2 and start your own thing. If you're a dissatisfied employee feeling pulled to launch but unsure if it's right for you, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why level 1 can be the ideal stage for mastering your craft and living with stability - How to become a purposeful employee instead of settling as a dissatisfied one - What signs show it's truly time to move from level 1 to becoming a startup entrepreneur This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stages 1,2 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Scott helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and with his business partner started led their multimillion-dollar business through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35.He founded Scale Architects to help founders and CEOs identify and implement the one essential strategy they need right now to get them on the fast track to Predictable Success. Want to learn more about Scott Ritzheimer's work at Scale Architects? Check out his website at https://www.scalearchitects.com/ Connect with Scott through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottritzheimer/

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