Ep 22. Legacy Through Discomfort: Growth, Exit & Reinvention with Justin Curzi
Is success really the end goal—or just the beginning of something bigger?
In this episode of The Legacy Branding Podcast, I sit down with Justin Curzi, an entrepreneur and investor who’s grown, sold, and reshaped businesses across industries and continents. From scaling PWCC to $600M in revenue to selling a platform used by thousands of CPA firms, Justin’s story is one of bold growth—and even bolder reinvention.
But this isn’t just about business wins. We talk about the real transition founders face after a big exit. The identity shifts. The uncomfortable unknowns. And how legacy isn’t just the size of the sale—it’s the impact you choose to make next.
Whether you’re scaling, selling, or searching for what’s next, Justin’s story will spark new ideas—and maybe even a little discomfort (in the best way).
Tune in now and start thinking about your next evolution.
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Justin is an investor and entrepreneur with a proven track record of scaling businesses and creating lasting impact. With a career that spans from leading PWCC to incredible heights—growing from $6M to $600M in annual revenue before its acquisition by Fanatics—to guiding the rise of Emochila, a bootstrapped software that connected over 7,500 CPA firms and was later sold to Reuters, Justin’s expertise in venture capital and private equity is vast and multifaceted.
But Justin’s story goes beyond business. He’s a lifelong learner and strategic thinker who’s navigated the complexities of owning a distribution business in Argentina and successfully selling a 500K-subscriber family publishing company.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to scale and lead in diverse industries, Justin now brings his insights and wisdom to investors, entrepreneurs, and companies seeking to create lasting impact. Through his work, he reminds us all that true success is not just about what we achieve, but the legacy we create and the connections we foster along the way.
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00:00 — Introduction
01:00 – First Business Steps
03:00 – Building from Scratch
04:30 – Selling the Business & Re-evaluating What’s Next
06:00 – Passion Over Profit
07:30 – Knowing When to Let Go
11:00 – Money as a Utility
13:00 – Embracing Discomfort
15:00 – Random Reachouts That Changed Everything
18:00 – The Greg Carr Encounter
21:00 – Philanthropy as the New Venture
25:00 – Building the Toolkit for Good and Legacy
29:00 – How to Connect With Justin