CEO Bros - After Hours

Special guest Linsey Cohen, a managing partner at Chicago-based law firm Golden Ratner, provides expert insights based on her 25 years of deal-making experience. The hosts, Brian Balduf, Brad Balduf, and Matt Croke, discuss Linsey's journey into law, her specialization in transactional real estate, and her approach to client relationships. The conversation highlights common misconceptions about at...

The hosts, Brian and Brad Balduf, along with their host Matt Croke and producer Amber, discuss their strategies for growing viewership and subscribers. They cover four key areas: self-promotion, ad spending, interviewing guests, and appearing on other podcasts. The discussion also touches upon the technical challenges of producing the show, the importance of consistency, and their approach to mone...

Evolution of a Podcast (Part 1) This episode of 'CEO Bros - after hours' details the inception, development, and operational aspects of the "CEO Bros After Hours" podcast, highlighting key strategic decisions and the team's vision for its future. 1. Introduction to the Podcast and its Hosts The "CEO Bros After Hours" podcast features three main personalities: Brian Balduf: Co-founder of VHT Studio...

This 'CEO Bros - after hours' podcast, episode 19, marks a significant milestone as it features the first guest, Yannis Macheras, CEO of Harmoni Towers. The podcast aims to "explore the journey to becoming a CEO, lessons learned along the way, challenges overcome, people who helped, stepping stones, etc." Yannis Macheras's professional journey is characterized by a significant transition from law...

Introduction to Sales: Beyond the Transaction Brian Balduf and Brad Balduf, in the absence of their usual host Matt Croak, dive deep into the world of sales, emphasizing its fundamental importance for any business. They highlight that sales is not merely a transaction but a complex process requiring specific skills, discipline, and a deep understanding of customer needs. Key takeaway: Sales is the...

The "CEO Bros Podcast After Hours" is a casual, conversational podcast featuring brothers Brian Balduf and Brad Balduf as well as host Matt Croke, discussing business topics, experiences, and offering advice. This particular episode focuses on employee management and time management, with Brad presenting tactical approaches he has developed and used throughout his career. The planned host, Matt Cr...

Episode 16 is a continuation of episode 15 in which the guys discuss marketing. The  conversation picks up with the Five Ps of Marketing: The hosts revisit and confirm the core  elements of a marketing strategy, starting with a slightly adjusted version of the traditional  four Ps and adding a fifth, people. People:  Product: . Place:  Price:  Promotion: This is where the discussion primarily cont...

The discussion in Episode 15 of CEO Bros - after hours initially focuses on podcast viewership statistics, highlighting a significant audience in Australia, and then transitions into a detailed review of essential marketing concepts, particularly the "Five Ps" of marketing, aimed at business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Key Themes & Important Ideas: Australian Viewer Engagement: Key Australi...

Navigating professional service partners for entrepreneurs and growing businesses.   Episode 14 of the CEO Bros podcast, featuring co-founders Brian Balduf (BHT Studios) and Brad Balduf (By Your Side Autism Therapy Services) with host Matt Croak, delves into the critical, yet often underestimated, roles of professional service providers for entrepreneurs. The discussion focuses primarily on accoun...

This episode of 'CEO Bros - after hours' is a discussion about leadership, exploring different styles and the importance of adaptability based on the situation. Brian and Brad  share contrasting views on leadership, with one emphasizing developing employees and the other focusing on setting a vision and letting experts execute. They discuss the significance of decisiveness and confidence in a lead...

The hosts, Brian Balduf (VHT Studios), Brad Balduf (By Your Side Autism Therapy Services), and Matt Croak (host), discuss the nuances of effective hiring, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining roles, identifying desired traits beyond basic skills, conducting in-depth interviews, and the often-overlooked value of references and the onboarding process. A recurring theme is the necessity of...

This episode is a continuation of a previous conversation about investing in real estate, specifically focusing on the pros and cons, potential pitfalls, and practical advice for listeners interested in becoming real estate investors. Key Themes and Ideas: Encouragement to Invest in Real Estate:  Benefits of Real Estate Investing (Pros): Appreciation Paid for by Tenant:  Potential for Positive Cas...

This episode of the CEO Bros podcast pivots from general entrepreneurship to focus specifically on real estate investing as a way to build wealth, particularly for individuals starting or running their own companies. The conversation centers on residential real estate investment strategies and provides insights based on Brad Balduf's extensive personal experience.   1. Real Estate as a Wealth-Buil...

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...