Practical Founders Podcast

#165: How to Enjoy Being the CEO as Your SaaS Business Grows Bigger - Brett Gilliland

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Oct 10, 2025
Brett Gilliland, Founder and CEO of Elite Entrepreneurs, leads a program helping founders scale from $1M to $10M. He discusses the shift from a founder-led mindset to a CEO perspective, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and aligned leadership. Brett highlights how establishing clear Purpose, Values, and Mission are crucial for growth, as well as implementing structured meeting rhythms. He also touches on effective hiring practices and the joy of delegation, helping founders rediscover the fun of leading their companies as they grow.
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ADVICE

Define Purpose, Values, Mission

  • Co-create a clear Purpose, Values, and Mission with your team to set vision.
  • Use those to guide disciplined execution through planning and meeting rhythms.
INSIGHT

Shift From I To We

  • The founder mindset focuses on "I" and tactical growth like sales and marketing.
  • The CEO mindset shifts to "we," leadership, and making a clear plan visible to everyone.
INSIGHT

Leadership Team Is The Multiplier

  • Passing from $1M to $10M usually requires forming a bona fide senior leadership team.
  • Functional leaders (product, success, finance) let the company scale beyond founder capacity.
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