Sean Sidders, Founder of Mallard Agency, sits down with other Founders & CEOs from across Dallas-Fort Worth to discuss the ups and downs of business leadership. These honest, authentic, and practical discussions will leave you with tangible insights that will leave you feeling inspired, equipped, and encouraged.

Take Flight
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Sean Sidders, Founder of Mallard Agency, sits down with other Founders & CEOs from across Dallas-Fort Worth to discuss the ups and downs of business leadership. These honest, authentic, and practical discussions will leave you with tangible insights that will leave you feeling inspired, equipped, and encouraged.
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Recent Episodes

June 11, 2026
Impostor Syndrome, Therapy, and the Inner Work of Building a Business | Interview with Shannan Crawford
<p>Hosted by CEO Sean Sidders, this podcast features honest conversations with Dallas-Fort Worth founders, entrepreneurs, and executives about leadership, scaling businesses, navigating challenges, and what it really takes to build successful companies.</p><p>In this episode, Sean sits down with Shannan Crawford, a therapist, to discuss the inner world of the business owner and how the work you do on yourself directly shapes the business you build. Shannan unpacks impostor syndrome, unconscious roots, and the stories we tell ourselves as leaders, and why ignoring them might be the most expensive mistake you make.</p><p>They get how you can upgrade your operating system as an entrepreneur, toggle between your craft and your identity, wear the right hats, and what it looks like to step into your internal board meeting. Shannan also touches on self-medicating, free writing, fight or flight, and how a deep and profound sense of peace is more available than most business owners realize.</p><p>This one is less of an interview and more of a therapy session for anyone building something. If you have ever felt like a fraud, made a decision from the wrong place, or wondered if you are really cut out for this, this episode is for you.</p><p>These conversations are designed to give you practical insights into leadership, growth, and building companies that actually make an impact.</p><p>Sit back, relax, and let's take flight.</p>

May 28, 2026
What Are You Scaling Toward? | Interview with Troy Vaughn
<p>Hosted by CEO Sean Sidders, this podcast features honest conversations with Dallas–Fort Worth founders, entrepreneurs, and executives about leadership, scaling businesses, navigating challenges, and what it really takes to build successful companies.</p><p>In this episode, Sean sits down with Troy Vaughn of Principle Services to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a people-first business in the power industry. Troy shares lessons on scaling with intention, developing strong teams, seeking wise counsel, and creating a culture that values both operational excellence and personal growth.</p><p>These conversations are designed to give you practical insights into leadership, growth, and building companies that actually make an impact.</p><p>Sit back, relax, and let’s take flight.</p>

May 14, 2026
Out of Sight, What’s Happening Beneath Us? | Interview with Daryl Rocheleau
<p>Hosted by CEO Sean Sidders, this podcast features honest conversations with Dallas–Fort Worth founders, entrepreneurs, and executives about leadership, scaling businesses, navigating challenges, and what it really takes to build successful companies.</p><p>In this episode, Sean sits down with Daryl Rocheleau of Poo Pit to discuss the costly infrastructure and wastewater challenges affecting municipalities across North America. From groundwater infiltration and sewer system failures to scaling an innovative environmental solution, Daryl shares lessons on entrepreneurship, operational leadership, team building, and solving overlooked problems at scale.</p><p><br></p><p>These conversations are designed to give you practical insights into leadership, growth, and building companies that actually make an impact.</p><p>Sit back, relax, and let’s take flight.</p>
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