About this episode
In this episode of Funds & Founders, we sit down with Harry Morton, founder of Lower Street and host of Moneywise, to uncover the emotional reality behind wealth, success, and the often-overlooked emptiness that follows an exitHarry's company produces podcasts for some of the world's top brands. But his journey started with waiting tables at Buckingham Palace while bootstrapping his agency from zero.From sound engineering to building a multimillion-dollar podcast business, Harry shares his honest take on:- How to build a real podcast brand in an oversaturated space- What billionaires and millionaires really feel after success- The biggest mistake founders make after an exit- Why 70% of second startups fail—and how to avoid the trap- What founders should know before starting a podcast- The power of differentiation and authenticity in podcastingIf you've ever wondered how to use podcasting strategically, or what success actually feels like once you've achieved it, this episode is a must-watch.? Connect with Harry MortonWebsite: https://lowerstreet.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrymorton/About the HostI'm Abhinav Sinha, host of Funds & Founders—a podcast for Austin entrepreneurs navigating early-stage startups. I explore the highs, lows, and breakthrough moments of local founders through candid conversations, and sit down with VCs to uncover how they evaluate early-stage companies.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinavbsinha/Newsletter: https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/?? Timestamps0:00 - Trailer0:40 - Intro1:47 - The Hidden Truth About High Net-Worth Founders5:19 - The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship Nobody Talks About8:02 - Redefining Success: Why a Chill Life Might Be Better Than a Billion-Dollar Company12:55 - From Idea to First Client: The Real Startup Timeline15:36 - Moving from Small Clients to Enterprise Deals16:44 - Building a Face for Enterprise Podcasts18:12 - Why Big Brands Are Turning Into Media Companies20:28 - Rethinking Podcast Sponsorships22:34 - The Harsh Reality of Podcast Growth26:34 - Getting Real with Guests Without Alienating Them29:07 - Should SaaS Founders Start a Podcast?35:17 - Why 80/20 Episodes Perform Better37:16 - Evergreen vs. Topical Content: What Works Better?38:23 - What's Missing in the Podcasting Industry42:56 - The Future of Podcast Distribution & Authentic Content#Podcasting #StartupPodcast #Entrepreneurship #FounderJour
