Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs

90: How to Think Like a CEO: The Mindset Shift Most Entrepreneurs Miss

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Are you running your business—or is your business running you?

Most entrepreneurs start off doing everything themselves… but if you never shift out of that mindset, you’ll stay stuck working in the business instead of leading it.

In this episode, I sit down with Erik Brenner, a 30-year entrepreneur and wealth firm CEO, to unpack what it really takes to act like a CEO—not just an overworked employee with a fancy title. We talk delegation, leadership evolution, team-building, and the mindset that separates operators from owners. If you're a founder looking to scale without losing your sanity, this one's a must-listen.

We dig into:

  • Erik’s journey from family business roots to founding his own firm
  • Why leadership—not client acquisition—is the real bottleneck
  • The power of investing back into your business (especially before you're ready)
  • How to transition from technician to true CEO
  • Delegation strategies to free up your time and protect your energy
  • How Erik uses “strategic pause” and the “24-hour rule” for leadership and conflict resolution
  • Why every founder needs a coach or advisor—and how to find the right one
  • The one piece of financial advice Erik gives every entrepreneur

    • Whether you're just starting out or deep into building something big, this episode is packed with insights that will help you scale smarter and lead stronger.

    📌 Guest Links & Resources:
    👉 Grab a free preview of Erik’s new book: The Personal CFO Revolution
    🌐 Visit: HireAPersonalCFO.com to connect with Erik and learn more about his firm

    Keypoints:
    entrepreneur, business owner, founder, leadership, wealth management, business growth, financial planning, hiring strategies, delegation, tax advisor, business coach


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    Behind Their Success: Advice For EntrepreneursBy Paden Squires