The Better Than Rich Show Building, Selling, and Scaling Out of the 80-Hour Grind with Chad Brown | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 181
Chad Brown shares how he went from building a media company working with big names like Pixar and Volkswagen to selling his business and helping founders find freedom in their own ventures. He talks about the importance of making yourself less essential in your business, the value of trust, and how to scale without losing what matters most. Chad explains how family-focused founders can break free from the grind, build systems that run without them, and align their business with their personal goals. If you’re feeling stuck in your business, Chad offers you advice to help you get back on track!
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction: Why Nobody Really Knows What They’re Doing
00:00:38 – How Chad Brown Built a Media Empire
00:03:03 – Inside Pixar: Working with Big Brands
00:05:26 – Imposter Syndrome: Making Peace with Doubt
00:07:40 – Becoming Less Essential to Scale Your Business
00:12:13 – Are You Trapped in Your Own Business?
00:15:45 – Drawing Your Business Target Before You Shoot
00:22:52 – Reinforcing Your Business Without Stopping It
00:24:41 – Why Delegation and Trust are Critical for Growth
00:30:03 – The Pitfall of Accountability Without Responsibility
00:40:00 – Balancing Work and Family Without Sacrifice
00:43:29 – Quick Fire Questions: What the World Needs Most Right Now
Connect with Chad Here:
- Chad on LinkedIn
- Founder Freedom Accelerator
Book Recommendations
- Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
- The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
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