A Founder’s Playbook for Building a Loyal, Scalable Team

Most founders don’t fail from bad ideas—they burn out trying to do it all themselves. In this episode, we unpack the silent killer of scale: control.
I sit down with Jaret Cohen, CEO & Co-Founder of Techie Scouts, a digital marketing agency serving 250+ clients across healthcare, CPG, and DTC. What started as a freelancing hustle turned into a people-first business with a 14-year track record and remote team loyalty most tech companies only dream of.
You’ll hear the real story of how Jaret built his company, nearly walked away, and then reignited growth by hiring his former boss as CEO and finally letting go of control.

🚀 Top 3 Leadership Takeaways
✔️ Why holding on too tight as a founder is the #1 thing limiting your growth
✔️ How to scale a creative, remote team without sacrificing culture or quality
✔️ Why values and trust—not profit—create long-term client retention

⏳ Timestamps & Key Sections
00:00 – Intro: Why Jaret’s Story Is One Worth Hearing
First-time guest, big impact. We tee up what’s coming and why this episode matters for any founder at a crossroads.
02:00 – From Employee to Entrepreneur: How Hating Authority Sparked a Business
Jaret shares his early career journey, what made him unemployable, and how it launched Techie Scouts.
09:30 – Why Every Entrepreneur Must Learn Sales (Even If You Hate It)
A humble deep-dive into the gritty side of selling, learning, and staying human in the process.
17:00 – How to Lead Shoulder-to-Shoulder With Your Team
Why Jaret still shows up in the booth, answers support calls, and what that’s taught him about leadership.
21:30 – Building Loyalty in a Cutthroat Industry
The truth behind why developers and clients have stayed with him for over a decade.
30:00 – Becoming a New Dad… and Hiring a CEO
The personal moment that forced a professional pivot—and led to real growth.
36:00 – Letting Go Without Losing Control
Jaret opens up about trust, delegation, and what finally allowed him to lead instead of manage.
45:00 – Who Techie Scouts Serves & What Sets Them Apart
Jaret breaks down their ideal clients, their “no fluff” style, and why performance beats polish.
48:00 – Final Thoughts: Relationships Build Businesses
Doland and Jaret wrap with insights on staying aligned, inspired, and in service of people.

🔥 Key Moments to Watch
• The surprising reason Jaret quit corporate at 24
• What he learned selling payroll in 7 weeks
• Why his first hire from Craigslist is still on the team
• How being “the guy at the booth” became a CEO advantage
• The exact moment he realized: “I can’t do this alone anymore”

🎙 Guest Introduction
Jaret Cohen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Techy Scouts, a digital agency specializing in custom web design, development, and digital marketing. With over 250 active clients and a fully remote team, Jaret has quietly built one of the most loyal, performance-driven creative firms in the game.
Contact: https://www.techyscouts.com/

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