Steve Glenn: The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Scaling a Business

Steve Glenn, entrepreneur and founder of Plant Prefab, shares how building mission-driven companies requires resilience, purpose, and the willingness to learn through failure. From pioneering virtual reality and early social networking to transforming sustainable housing, Steve reveals why success isn't about avoiding mistakes but using them to build a more meaningful life and legacy. In this episode, you will learn... • How setbacks can become the foundation for stronger leadership and better decision making. • Why purpose and profitability can work together to create lasting impact. • The mindset shifts that helped Steve build multiple companies while staying aligned with his values. "When hungry, eat. When tired, sleep." — Buddha Time Codes: 00:00 Introduction and Steve Glenn's background 02:08 Scaling Plant Prefab and overcoming major challenges 09:38 Steve's entrepreneurial journey from tech to sustainable housing 19:00 What makes a home sustainable and LEED certified 24:28 Entrepreneurship, mentors, and lessons learned 33:13 Personal favorites, influences, and travel experiences 42:14 Community involvement, current projects, and where to connect Apple Podcasts Listeners: Click "Episode Website" below the show notes to view them in full, including bonus links, recommendations, and goodies! Connect with Steve: Instagram: @plantprefab, @likeswaterfalls Website: PlantPrefab.com Connect with Brianna: Instagram: @briannabrownkeen X: @brownbrianna TikTok: @briannabrownkeen YouTube: @briannabrownkeen - Full video versions of each episode are available here! ManifestingYourMission.org TheNewHollywood.org BriannaBrownKeen.com BONUS CONTENT! Steve's Favorites... Book Rec: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse Inspirational Song: "Ask" by The Smiths Documentary: Summer of Soul (Hulu) Cause: CicLAvia