CEO Bros - After Hours

Business disasters is the topic of Episode #8. The trio discuss various types of disasters, the impacts on the business and most importantly - how to lead through a disaster. Brian and Brad each share stories of catastrophes that had the potential to destroy their businesses. Ironically, the CEO Bros podcast encountered a few minor disasters with this episode. We had to tape in the morning and had...

CEO Bros: The Entrepreneurial Journey Episode 9 of the CEO Bros podcast delves into the less glamorous but crucial realities of starting and running a business. Moving beyond tactical business advice, the hosts, Brad and Brian, share personal anecdotes and insights focusing on the significant sacrifices and compromises entrepreneurs must make, particularly concerning time, mental well-being, famil...

Episode #7 of the CEO Bros podcast focuses on the critical importance of communication in all aspects of business, from startups to large corporations and across internal and external stakeholders. The hosts, Brian Balduf, Brad Balduf, and Matt Croke, emphasize that effective communication goes far beyond simply sending a message; it requires clarity, conciseness, repetition, utilizing appropriate...

Episode #6 is a discussion about the significance of company culture. The hosts, Brad Balduf and Brian Balduf, along with Matt Croke, explore how leadership sets the tone for workplace environments, the challenges of maintaining culture, and the impact of both positive and negative cultural elements on a business's success. They share personal anecdotes and practical advice on proactively shaping...

CEO Bros - after hours Episode #5   Main Themes: Customer Acquisition Strategies: The episode extensively covers different approaches to gaining new customers, ranging from direct outreach to leveraging existing networks and exploring new channels. The Value of Customers and Cost of Acquisition (CoA): A significant portion of the discussion revolves around understanding the financial implications...

Episode #4: The CEO Bros discuss startup capital; Why it's important, sources, pros and cons of the various types of funding options for Founders. They also discuss the difference between startup capital and growth funding. As usual, they share some very candid stories of their own successes and failures in raising capital. The discussion also touches on how to raise capital from outside investors...

The CEO Bros discuss the importance of writing a business plan, what should be included, why it's important and how to use it. They also discuss coming up with a name for a business, desigining a logo for a business and the thought processes behind each. 

This podcast episode of "CEO Bros - After Hours" delves into foundational decisions that new business owners often underestimate, but which can significantly impact their success or failure. The hosts (Brian Balduf, Brad Balduf, and Matt Croke) identify and discuss key considerations that go beyond the initial excitement of an idea and before basic start-up tasks such as naming a business. These f...

The podcast features brothers Brian and Brad Balduf, both successful CEOs, and their host, Matt Croke, an international entertainer. The inaugural episode focuses on the psychology and practicalities of starting a business, drawing on their personal experiences and insights. The overarching theme revolves around the idea that while many have ideas for businesses, a distinct mindset and series of k...