# The Right Time to Hire a CEO: Secrets from Top Entrepreneurs

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Podcast: [Business Lunch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-lunch-536186)
Published: 2026-03-05T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In This Episode of Business Lunch: Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss explore the critical aspects of CEO succession, when to hire outside leadership, and how founders can maintain control and passion for their business as it scales. They share practical insights, real-world examples, and strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate growth without losing their vision. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:51 The Role of CEO and Founder Dynamics 05:49 The Risks of Hiring a Professional CEO 09:06 Identifying the Right Time for Transition 11:53 The Importance of Vision and Narrative 14:50 Functional Leadership vs. Professional CEOs 17:46 Finding Joy in Entrepreneurship Again 23:27 Achieving Operational Happiness 24:43 The Importance of Taking a Vacation 25:55 Upgrading Your Company Operating System 27:23 Identifying Key Leadership Hires 29:52 Understanding Financial Health 31:51 Hiring the Right People 34:08 The Role of Operators in Business 39:02 Navigating Hiring Challenges 42:44 Maintaining the CEO Vision 44:50 Reframing Your CEO Role Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok Here Instagram: Check out my Instagram Here Facebook: Check out my Facebook Here LinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn Here Subscribe to my YouTube 👉 Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE Mentioned in this episode: Build Your CEO Dashboard Get one report every week of the key metrics you need to know with the CEO Dashboard! CEO Dashboard

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