{"podcast":{"title":"Brave Bold Brilliant","slug":"brave-bold-brilliant-539638","podcast_index_feed_id":539638,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/USVL2091955454","website_url":"https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b514e0e4-4c46-11f0-9c56-db23ba0d6685/image/4c44aeda36f6c5155ff389b29f3dfa6f.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Jeannette Linfoot","episode_count":623,"summary":"Brave Bold Brilliant is where business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams come to be inspired, challenged and equipped with the tools for growth and success. Here on Brave Bold Brilliant podcast, Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first-hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant. From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-539638"},"episode":{"title":"The 5 Brutal Decisions for Every CEO To Make On The Way To Scaling Past £10m","slug":"the-5-brutal-decisions-for-every-ceo-to-make-on-the-way-to-scaling-past-10m","published_at":"2026-05-08T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-539638/the-5-brutal-decisions-for-every-ceo-to-make-on-the-way-to-scaling-past-10m","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-539638","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/USVL7801141206.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/USVL7801141206.mp3","summary":"Stepping away from the grind of a small business and into the leadership of a multi-million pound enterprise isn't just about working harder—it’s about an identity shift. This episode explores why the very behaviours that helped you reach £1 million can become the glass ceiling that traps you at £7 million, demanding that leaders prioritise strategy over hustle. From outgrowing early loyalties to hiring people who are smarter than you, Jeannette breaks down the non-negotiable, often uncomfortable evolutions required to transition from a scrappy founder to a truly scalable CEO. You’ll Learn Why: Scaling past £10 million is a leadership evolution problem, not a marketing or strategy problem, requiring a fundamental shift in how a CEO operates. To grow, leaders must learn to separate gratitude from growth and be willing to transition away from early-stage scrappy hires Success can breed stagnation, and true scaling requires the courage to disrupt your own profitable models before the market does it for you. A scalable business cannot depend on the founder’s personal involvement in every decision This episode is living proof that no matter where you’re starting from — or what life throws at you — it’s never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now 📩 Want extra support? Email ⁠info@brave-bold-brilliant.com⁠ to book your free mentoring session with Jeannette. Let’s make your next move your bravest yet. KEY MOMENTS [01:06] – The brutal reality of outgrowing early-stage loyalties [02:44] – Why \"it's working\" are the two most dangerous words that lead to business plateaus. [04:46] – The ego shift [07:05] – Why you must upgrade your leadership operating…","meta_description":"Stepping away from the grind of a small business and into the leadership of a multi-million pound enterprise isn't just about working harder—it’s about an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":799,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/brave-bold-brilliant-539638/episodes/the-5-brutal-decisions-for-every-ceo-to-make-on-the-way-to-scaling-past-10m/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-539638/the-5-brutal-decisions-for-every-ceo-to-make-on-the-way-to-scaling-past-10m.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}