In this episode, Neil and Eric break down why running a company feels like a sandwich every day, from CEO pressure and people problems to impostor syndrome and nonstop decision making. They compare founder life versus operator life, explain why investing in yourself and your team beats risky financial plays, and discuss why talent hubs like California still matter. The conversation wraps with citizen journalism, newsjacking, and how one viral story proves attention can be earned without massive budgets.
Key Takeaways
• Running a company means absorbing pressure daily
• The best investments are yourself and your people
• Long-term focus beats fast money every time
Chapters
(00:00) CEO pressure sandwich
(01:02) Founder vs CEO reality
(02:15) Price of great work
(05:02) California talent debate
(07:12) Investing in yourself
(10:28) Laser focus for 10 years
(14:00) Citizen journalism rise
(19:06) Newsjacking lessons
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