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Aug 2024
51m 19s

How to Go From Team Member to CEO

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Today we’ll hear about: 

  • A son looking for advice on how to stay humble while taking over his dad’s business  
  • A business owner wondering if he needs to have a replacement ready before firing someone  
  • A veterinarian unsure if she needs to offer a sign-on bonus to compete with corporate America  
  • An entrepreneur who wants to prevent team members from stealing her clients  

 

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