Episode 162: The Founder's Curse: When Passion Turns Into Burnout

<p>Brandon Peacock survived a drive by shooting, was told he&#39;d never walk again, and went on to run an Ironman. But this episode isn&#39;t about his comeback. It&#39;s about what he learned after: that being the face, the fundraiser, and the operator of his own nonprofit was quietly burning him out.</p><p>Tosha Anderson and Brandon talk honestly about nonprofit founder burnout, the guilt of stepping back, and why building a nonprofit that can survive without you is one of the most important things a founder can do. They also cover nonprofit marketing in 2026, including which platforms are actually working right now.</p><p>A must listen for nonprofit leaders thinking about sustainability, delegation, and what comes next.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Brandon Peacock</strong></p><p>🌐 Website: <a href="https://www.htgrcharity.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.htgrcharity.com/⁠⁠ </a></p><p>💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-peacock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-peacock/</a></p><p><br><strong>Follow Us Online</strong> 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.thecharitycfo.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠</a> 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: <a href="https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1</a>Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: <a href="https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint</a></p>