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.
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About Jane Gentry
Jane Gentry has had a successful 30-year career as a CEO, Business Consultant, Executive Coach, and Keynoter. Jane formed her practice in 1999 and since then has partnered with her clients to improve growth, profitability, client retention, employee retention, leadership capabilities and business value.
Jane leverages strategies including the proprietary Value Blueprint to enable business owners and leaders to successfully create healthy organizations, plan for succession or sell their businesses for the highest possible market value. Jane is considered one of the top voices in leadership and sales.
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