Episode 021 - The Co-CEO Dynamic

In this episode of the Rosefellow Podcast, Mike Jager and Sam Tsoumas pull back the curtain on the unique partnership that drives Rosefellow forward. Episode 21 is all about the co-CEO dynamic—how two distinct personalities with different strengths have built one of Quebec’s leading real estate development firms through trust, transparency, and shared ambition.

Mike and Sam revisit the early days of their collaboration, from their first impressions of each other as industry competitors to the bold decision to leave stable careers and launch Rosefellow. They reveal the growing pains of entrepreneurship, how they navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic, and the pacts that continue to shape their decision-making.

This candid conversation is packed with insights on how to build resilient partnerships, manage risk, and lead with both passion and precision. From budgeting their own salaries in the startup phase to expanding into new markets, Mike and Sam share real lessons from the trenches—with plenty of humor and humility along the way.