From CEO Burnout to Breakthrough: A Real Talk from Steven Pope

Running an agency in 2025 comes with unexpected pressure, stalled growth, and personal setbacks.
This video shares a behind-the-scenes look at team building, burnout, and making tough leadership calls.Topics include internal structure, DTC services, team misfires, and mindset challenges at the executive level.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Why Content Creation Is Hard Today
00:21 - Physical Transformation Journey
01:26 - Mental Burnout and Divorce Struggles
02:14 - Success and Struggles in Delegation
03:18 - Making a Non-Salesperson Lead Sales
04:20 - Founder Sales Advantage and SOP Sales
04:48 - Jenga Strategy and Company Static Phase
05:59 - Feeling Like the Company Runs Without the CEO
06:27 - Motto: Leveling Up to Accelerate Prosperity
07:01 - Meeting 63 Employees in Cebu
07:38 - Smile Campaign for Employee Wellness
08:22 - Push-Up Challenge and Culture Building
09:17 - Strong Executive Team with Setbacks
10:02 - Challenges Managing the IT Department
11:11 - $2.6M Software Mistake and Lessons Learned
11:38 - Gamifying Company Culture (Failure)
12:46 - Ranking #1 for “Amazon Agency”
13:20 - GEO vs SEO and AI Search Optimization
13:35 - DTC Service Expansion Beyond Amazon
14:45 - Reputation and Review Strategy
15:59 - Motivation: Controlling Thoughts, Not Just Tasks
16:45 - Asking Viewers for Content Ideas
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