The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett CEO Diaries: The Mistake That Nearly Derailed MrBeast’s Entire Empire
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Jun 11, 2025 
MrBeast, an entrepreneur famous for his viral content and philanthropic ventures, shares insights from his journey of building a massive business. He reveals the importance of surrounding yourself with top talent and how it enhances workplace culture. The conversation covers the challenges of scaling a company and the delicate balance between innovation and structure. MrBeast discusses the lessons learned from rapid growth, and emphasizes the significance of ethical practices and constructive problem-solving in successful team dynamics.
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Power of A-Player Teams
- Great people inspire each other to push boundaries and believe in the impossible.
- Surrounding your team with A-players builds energy that elevates overall performance.
Value Your Visionary Employees
- Treasure and recognize the rare employees who share your vision and work as hard as you.
- Invest in paying them well to retain these rare 'unicorn' team members.
Scaling Challenges and Learning
- Scaling from 100 to 300 employees involves continuous learning and adaptation.
- Experience in building larger businesses accelerates growth and reduces costly mistakes.