How Joel Beasley Built a 7-Figure Business While Balancing Family and Ambition

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Joel Beasley, founder of the Modern CTO Podcast , the world’s number-one leadership and technology podcast with hundreds of thousands of active listeners. Since 2017, Joel has interviewed industry giants like Microsoft’s CTO and T-Mobile’s CIO, earning a reputation for insightful conversations that empower leaders in tech. Joel is also the founder of Pro Series Media, a podcast production company helping businesses create impactful shows. During the conversation, Joel shares the journey behind his success, highlighting the importance of curiosity, persistence, and family. He opens up about his struggle with workaholism, how it almost cost him his marriage, and the transformative moment that led him to prioritize his family. Joel recounts selling everything, buying an RV, and embarking on a year-long adventure across the country with his wife and children—a decision that not only repaired his relationships but also led to a more balanced and efficient approach to work. This episode dives deep into Joel’s evolution as a leader, his lessons in delegation and scaling a business, and his realization that a healthier work-life balance contributes to greater personal and professional success. Tune in to hear Joel’s story, his insights on leadership, and how his bold decisions continue to shape his life and career. Website-https://moderncto.io/ Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.facebook.com/moderncto https://www.instagram.com/moderncto/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-cto/ https://x.com/moderncto_io?lang=en