Success Story with Scott D. Clary Mike & Kass Lazerow - From Zero to $745M | The Simple Truth About Growth
Jan 6, 2026
Mike and Kass Lazerow are entrepreneurial powerhouses who co-founded Buddy Media and Golf.com. They discuss the complexities of entrepreneurship, highlighting the balance of suffering and purpose. Their journey from a wedding reconnection to building high-growth companies is captivating. They share insights on relationship dynamics as co-founders, spotting large market opportunities, and creating a strong company culture. Health, burnout, and the importance of accountability are also pivotal topics, along with advice on what they seek in founders they invest in.
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The Paradoxical Allure Of Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship is simultaneously miserable and intoxicating; great founders love the suffering that comes with building.
- Purpose and passion drive people to choose entrepreneurship despite stress and instability.
How Golf.com Started At Home
- Kass pitched Golf.com and recruited Mike because their skills didn’t overlap, which avoided micromanagement.
- They started working together before marriage and leveraged complementary strengths to launch the business.
Have The Hard Conversations Early
- Have uncomfortable conversations early: agree why each partner is doing the work to avoid later resentment.
- Ask what refills your partner's cup so you can prevent burnout and resentment.
