In this episode, Tom and Adam take a new direction with Be the CEO Podcast. Each week they’ll bring you content from top voices in entrepreneurship and leadership—posts they love, disagree with, or find thought-provoking—and break it down through the lens of their own experience. 

This week’s discussion highlights two powerful posts from Dan Martell and Alex Hormozi, sparking conversation about the real challenges of moving from self-employed to CEO. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode 

The Money Ladder (Dan Martell): 

• Why your first $100K comes from skills. 
• Why your first million requires hiring support. 
• How systems, leaders, and brand fuel growth beyond $1M. 
• Why the “solopreneur dream” is a myth for most entrepreneurs. 

The Decision Dilemma (Alex Hormozi): 

• Why you’re not slow—you’re just not moving. 
• How indecision keeps entrepreneurs stuck. 
• The role of intuition in cutting through doubt. 
• Why making decisions from certainty (your why, values, and vision) matters more than confidence. 

Real Talk from Tom & Adam: 

• The pitfalls of trying to “prove yourself” by doing it all alone. 
• How hiring—even a few hours of support—creates the leverage you need to grow. 
• Why waiting to make decisions keeps you stagnant. 
• Stories from their own coaching clients about aligning values with action. 

Why This Matters 

The journey from self-employed to CEO isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about shifting your mindset, building the right support, and making decisions with clarity. Dan Martell’s “money ladder” and Hormozi’s call to action both highlight the key truth: growth demands both people and perspective. 

Resources & Mentions 

• Dan Martell – Buy Back Your Time 
• Alex Hormozi – Entrepreneur & Author 
• Learn more about Tom & Adam’s coaching at bethe.ceo 

Call to Action 

Are you ready to stop being just self-employed and start being the CEO of your business and your life? 

👉 Visit bethe.ceo and start your journey today.