Leugim Borres is a former banking professional who spent over a decade rising through institutions like Wells Fargo before transitioning into commercial banking and later joining Goldman Sachs. After reaching high-performance environments at the top level, he made the decision to step away and pursue entrepreneurship, launching a premium açaí business in Dallas called Açaí Brasil. His journey spans corporate leadership, financial strategy, and now business ownership, all shaped by a deep focus on personal growth, spirituality, and intentional living.

We unpack the internal shift that moves a man from external validation to internal clarity, and how that transformation can redefine career, relationships, and legacy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The hidden cost of chasing promotions, status, and income
• Why success can feel empty even at the highest levels
• The internal shift from external validation to self-awareness
• Lessons learned from working inside Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs
• The reality of leaving corporate to start a business
• How to take calculated risks without destroying your stability
• The importance of environment and finding like-minded men
• Redefining legacy beyond money, titles, and achievements

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men who are building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode dives into the mindset, decisions, and experiences that shape men operating at a high level across business and life.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
02:30 Military experience and early mindset shifts
06:10 Current business and açaí concept
08:40 Growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to the U.S.
09:50 Career path: Wells Fargo to commercial banking
13:00 Layoffs during COVID and forced transition
13:50 Joining Goldman Sachs and high-performance culture
15:00 Internal conflict and redefining life priorities
18:00 Walking away from status and identity
20:00 Transition into entrepreneurship
21:30 The reality of owning a business
23:00 Financial sacrifices and lowering lifestyle
24:00 Influence of marriage and partnership
25:30 Spiritual awakening and personal growth
33:00 Finding brotherhood and joining The Standard
37:00 Taking risks and reinventing yourself
41:00 Building skills beyond money
47:30 Advice for younger self
49:30 Money vs. status and career decisions
57:00 Cutting through noise and finding direction
01:00:30 Defining legacy and impact

About The Standard

The Standard is a vetted, in-person private membership community for high-performing men committed to growth across five pillars of excellence:

Physical
Emotional
Spiritual
Social
Financial

The Standard is where six-figure men go when they’ve outgrown their current circle but haven’t found the right room yet. You’re surrounded by men operating at your level or above, brothers you can actually talk to about what you’re building, who challenge you, and hold you accountable. You gain access to better conversations, better opportunities, and a clear path forward so you’re not figuring everything out on your own. Instead of carrying everything alone, you’re backed by a brotherhood that pushes you to grow across your business, health, and relationships. If you’re tired of doing well but knowing you’re capable of more, this is the room that changes that.

Learn more: https://thestandardmen.com

Join The Standard here: https://thestandardmen.com/

Jeremy Freeman is an entrepreneur in the dental industry, co-owning multiple dental practices with his wife and scaling from a single office to a multi-location operation. He has spent years learning how to transition from practitioner to business operator, implementing systems, sales frameworks, and leadership development to grow revenue and profitability. His experience spans business consulting, team leadership, and navigating major economic disruptions like COVID while continuing to scale.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why most business owners are skilled operators—but poor leaders
• The shift from “doing the work” to actually leading a company
• How learning sales transformed a healthcare-based business
• The real impact of hiring the right consultant at the right time
• Lessons from scaling through financial pressure and uncertainty
• Why your business will only grow as much as you grow as a leader
• Balancing marriage, family, and business without compartmentalizing life
• The importance of environment, accountability, and community for high performers

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men who are building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode dives into the realities of success, covering business growth, personal responsibility, and what it takes to create a meaningful life at a high level.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & early business struggles
01:05 How Jeremy Freeman makes money today
02:00 Expanding into cosmetic dentistry & sales
03:10 Entering entrepreneurship through marriage
04:30 Early challenges running a business
06:00 The turning point: hiring a consultant
09:00 Treating business like sales vs healthcare
12:00 COVID impact & near financial collapse
14:00 Leadership growth & the “law of the lid”
16:00 Transitioning from operator to leader
17:10 The worst day in business
21:00 The importance of emotional intelligence
23:30 Why he joined The Standard
26:00 Accountability and personal discipline
28:30 Blending business, marriage, and family life
33:00 Daily operations & managing by numbers
38:00 Communication in marriage under pressure
42:00 Raising children with values and independence
50:30 Long-term thinking vs instant success
54:50 Defining legacy and what truly matters

Join The Standard: Thestandardmen.com

Entrepreneur & Executive Howard Osaitile breaks down the realities of scaling a healthcare business from the ground up, managing risk under pressure, and redefining success beyond money. This is a conversation about discipline, ownership, and building a life that actually aligns with your long-term legacy.

Howard Osaitile is a healthcare consultant and entrepreneur specializing in university medical centers and residential assisted living operations. He owns and operates multiple assisted living facilities in Tennessee, generating over $1.4M in annual revenue with industry-leading margins. With a background in emerging technology, an MBA, and experience working with Fortune-level healthcare organizations, Howard combines corporate strategy with hands-on operational execution. His leadership spans both high-level consulting and building scalable, service-based businesses from scratch.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Howard built a $1.4M assisted living business while working a full-time job
• The operational strategies that increased margins from 15–18% to over 30%
• Why most people fail in service businesses by treating them like passive investments
• The reality of scaling too fast and the lessons learned from early mistakes
• How to balance corporate stability with entrepreneurial risk-taking
• The concept of “seasons” vs. work-life balance for high-performing men
• Building a business with your spouse—and protecting the marriage in the process
• Why redefining failure is critical for long-term success

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men who are building wealth, leadership, and lasting legacy. Each episode provides real-world insights into business, family, and personal growth for men committed to operating at a higher level.

Timestamps

00:00 Building a 31% margin business in healthcare
00:54 Introduction to the podcast and guest
01:30 How Howard makes money (consulting + business)
03:30 Inside the assisted living business model
04:30 Revenue and profit margins breakdown
06:00 Early career and path into consulting
07:30 MBA decision and career acceleration
09:40 Starting a business during burnout and COVID
11:40 Learning from competitors and market demand
13:20 Leadership, culture, and operational excellence
14:30 First facility launch and occupancy strategy
18:00 Scaling quickly and early mistakes
20:00 Hiring challenges and leadership lessons
24:30 Managing risk while scaling multiple locations
26:00 Infrastructure limits and scaling constraints
28:00 Reaching 30%+ margins through systems and leverage
30:00 Redefining failure and increasing risk tolerance
31:30 Industry outlook and barriers to entry
34:00 Why Howard moved to Dallas
37:00 Building a business with your spouse
39:20 Daily routine and discipline
42:30 Protecting marriage while building a business
45:00 Work-life balance vs. “seasons” of life
50:00 Neglected pillars: emotional and spiritual health
52:30 Future plans: operator vs. investor
56:30 Leveraging corporate experience in entrepreneurship
57:30 Joining The Standard and the value of proximity
1:02:00 Building legacy through stewardship and leadership