The Reality of Building a Business

David Alan and Stan Kleja have spent years working together through the realities of entrepreneurship — growth, setbacks, pivots, and everything in between. In this first episode of Built By Doing, they share how their professional partnership began, why they decided to launch the podcast, and the philosophy behind the show: honest conversations about what it actually takes to build and run a business. This episode sets the foundation for the series — exploring the lessons, mindset, and real-world experiences that shaped their companies and continue to guide their decisions today. If you’re building a business or navigating entrepreneurship, this conversation offers a candid look at the journey behind the scenes. All information provided is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. No one should act upon such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation. Any similarity between any depiction in this podcast and any actual event, person or entity is purely coincidental.