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In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Buzz Bradley, a seasoned interim CEO and business growth strategist, to unpack the exact frameworks he uses to transform stalled mid-market companies into high-performance organizations.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why most founders unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in their own business
- The first thing Buzz does in any new company (it’s not what you think)
- How to manage organizational change without losing your culture or your best people
- Why promoting your top performer could be the most expensive mistake you make
- The “teach to fish vs. do the fishing” debate — and when each approach wins
- How cross-generational teams can become a competitive advantage
- The simple mindset shift that makes faster, better decisions possible
Key Insight:
“If it’s going to take six months, it takes six months whether you start today or six months from now — so why not start today?” — Buzz Bradley
Whether you’re a founder navigating growing pains, a CEO preparing to scale past $20M, or a leader trying to build a business that doesn’t depend entirely on you — this episode is packed with real talk and actionable insights.
