Episode #30 - Austin McFee - Building a Company in 3 Years to a $500+ Million Exit
Mon Feb 02 2026
Sometimes there is no work-life balance — there’s a season where you sprint.
In this episode, Austin McFee shares his journey from small-town farm work to co-founding a dental company that scaled fast and sold for a reported $500M. We talk about the real cost of building: imbalanced seasons, debt, pressure, and the conversations you have to have before going all-in.
You’ll hear:• What grit actually looks like when it’s earned
• Why “go to work” still beats everything
• The mental toll of scaling fast
• Life and purpose after a major exit
If you’re in a heavy season of building or rebuilding, this one will hit.
Check out Austin’s clothing brand ROVOR and get 20% off at https://rovorsport.com using code ROVOR.
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Sometimes there is no work-life balance — there’s a season where you sprint. In this episode, Austin McFee shares his journey from small-town farm work to co-founding a dental company that scaled fast and sold for a reported $500M. We talk about the real cost of building: imbalanced seasons, debt, pressure, and the conversations you have to have before going all-in. You’ll hear:• What grit actually looks like when it’s earned • Why “go to work” still beats everything • The mental toll of scaling fast • Life and purpose after a major exit If you’re in a heavy season of building or rebuilding, this one will hit. Check out Austin’s clothing brand ROVOR and get 20% off at https://rovorsport.com using code ROVOR.