The hardest leap most startup founders never survive: from scrappy founder to real CEO of 100+ people. Professor Gary Palin and Ryan Budden reveal why most founders should replace themselves as CEO and exactly how to know if YOU are the rare exception. You’ll discover: • The 100 employee breaking point that kills 90% of founder CEOs • Why “I’ll just do it myself” destroys companies at scale • The 4 CEO skills that separate $10M ARR businesses from the rest • How to replace yourself and keep your equity and sanity • John DeLorean’s billion-dollar lesson every founder ignores • The Janus Entrepreneurial Score that predicts if you’re wired to lead 100+ people If you ever want your startup to run without you — this episode is your wake-up call. ???? CHAPTERS: • The 100 employee moment every founder fears • Founder vs CEO: two completely different humans • The deadly “I’ll just do it myself” trap • The 4 CEO skills you must master (or hire) • How to replace yourself as CEO and win • John DeLorean’s crash-and-burn lesson • Your 90 day CEO transition roadmap ???? BONUS: Unlock your Janus Entrepreneurial Score and see your personal entrepreneurship tendencies scores by taking the Janus Entrepreneurial Assessment This entrepreneur podcast delivers startup advice, business growth strategies, and practical lessons for entrepreneurs ready to enhance their revenue model and scale a startup sustainably. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Professor Gary Palin, entrepreneurship educator, angel investor, and one of the Top 25 Global Entrepreneurship Education Thought Leaders and Ryan Budden, a serial entrepreneur and startup consultant. This episode blends startup experience with actionable advice for every entrepreneur mindset. If you’re searching for a entrepreneur podcast that delivers startup mentorship, entrepreneurship tips, and proven strategies to help you launch a startup and lead it with confidence, subscribe to Let’s Get Entrepreneurial. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Title: What Startup Founders Should Know About Becoming an Effective CEO Other episodes with startup growth and founder insights: Is First Mover Advantage Really Worth It for Startup Founders? ? Entrepreneurship Tips for Startups and Existing Ventures to Avoid Common Financial Mistakes How to Deal with Decision Fatigue and Use Business Growth Strategies to Overcome Entrepreneurial Challenges You can book a Virtual Coaching session to assist your entrepreneurial journey. Join our Let’s Get Entrepreneurial community and let’s embark on this adventure together!