Making Millions And Burning Out - Why So Many Successful CEO's are Miserable: EP 59

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, host Paul Ryan dives deep into the common dilemma faced by many successful business owners: thriving businesses that leave their founders operationally stuck and miserable. Paul shares personal insights and experiences from his 30-year career, emphasizing the importance of hiring and retaining high-calibre team members. He discusses the pitfalls of settling for subpar employees, the need to create a high-performance culture, and the critical steps business owners must take to free themselves from day-to-day operations.

Paul offers practical advice on transitioning from a low-calibre team to a high-performing one, highlighting the essential shift in leadership mindset required to achieve business growth and personal freedom.

00:00 Introduction to the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast

00:13 The Plight of Successful Yet Miserable Entrepreneurs

01:04 The Trap of Operational Dependency

02:17 Personal Experience and Realization

04:03 The People Problem: Hiring and Firing

06:52 Raising Standards and Accepting Responsibility

11:58 Creating a High-Performance Culture

19:12 The Long-Term Transition to a High-Calibre Team

20:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About the host:

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, business owner and an eternal student of life. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

Paul embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner, with a thirst for knowledge and adept leadership that has enabled him to create a life of time and financial freedom.

Connect with the host:

Website: Pauljryan.net

Paul's X: https://twitter.com/paulryanwrites