The Builders Madi Waggoner – Scale Without Burnout: Leadership, Infrastructure, Fuel & Team Building
In this episode of The Builders Podcast, Matt Levenhagen sits down with Madi Waggoner, founder of Building Remote, to unpack her framework for helping entrepreneurs scale without burnout.
With over 14 years of experience in tech startups and consulting, Madi has guided more than 40 founders through the shift from solopreneur to CEO. Her LYFT framework — Leadership, Infrastructure, Fuel, and Team — provides a blueprint for building businesses that grow sustainably while giving leaders the freedom to step back from the grind.
Together, Matt and Madi dive into:
- How to transition from “doing it all” to empowering your team
- Why structured hiring and candidate experience shape long-term culture
- The role of systems, communication cadences, and accountability in remote teams
- Strategies to protect your time and avoid entrepreneurial burnout
- Real-world lessons from leaders who learned to let go and scale smarter
Whether you’re leading a fully remote company or just looking to streamline your operations, this episode is packed with insights on building the foundations of a business that supports both growth and balance.