Alex Brau built the career most people chase — CFO, mergers and acquisitions, a run helping build Inter Miami from the ground up. He had it all, or thought he did. Then his 15-year-old son started watching him a little differently, and Alex realized something that had nothing to do with finance: his kids didn't need a wealthy father; they needed a courageous one. This episode digs into what actually held him back for years — not strategy, not timing, but fear — and the underwater moment during a scuba certification that cracked it wide open for him. Phil and Alex talk about being aggressive with action but patient with results, why "having more to lose" in your 40s is mostly an illusion built on stuff that doesn't matter, and why regret from inaction outweighs regret from failure almost every time. It's a conversation for anyone sitting on a dream they've been circling for years, waiting for the "right time" that never quite comes.

00:00 Introduction to Alex Brau and His Journey

03:02 The Balance of Corporate Success and Entrepreneurial Passion

05:51 Navigating Fear and Courage in Business Decisions

09:00 Mindset and Daily Affirmations for Success

12:10 The Importance of Core Values in Business

14:46 Fractional CFO: Supporting Business Growth and Transitions

18:10 Overcoming Fear of Failure and Embracing Growth

21:00 The Role of Community and Accountability in Business

24:06 Looking Ahead: Opportunities in Business and Technology

26:57 Recommended Reading: Mindset by Carol Dweck

Email: alex@thebayfrontgroup.com
Phone: (786) 326-2255
Website: https://thebayfrontgroup.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbraucpa/