Culture of Leadership is the go-to interview podcast for growth-minded business owners and senior SME leaders who want to stop doing everything themselves - and start building teams that scale with them.
Each episode, Brendan Rogers sits down with successful business and sporting leaders to unpack the real stories behind effective leadership, high-performing teams, and sustainable business growth. These are practical, honest conversations filled with hard-earned insights that help you lead with purpose and power.
If you're ready to grow your business through people-powered leadership, this show will give you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to get there.
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Culture of Leadership is the go-to interview podcast for growth-minded business owners and senior SME leaders who want to stop doing everything themselves - and start building teams that scale with them.
Each episode, Brendan Rogers sits down with successful business and sporting leaders to unpack the real stories behind effective leadership, high-performing teams, and sustainable business growth. These are practical, honest conversations filled with hard-earned insights that help you lead with purpose and power.
If you're ready to grow your business through people-powered leadership, this show will give you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to get there.
Because to grow your business, you must first grow yourself.
Follow the show and start learning from leaders who’ve done it. Grow yourself, grow your business.
EP 141: Craig Hewitt on Leadership, Tough Decisions, and Scaling a Business
Culture of Leadership
53 minutes 53 seconds
7 months ago
EP 141: Craig Hewitt on Leadership, Tough Decisions, and Scaling a Business
In this episode, host Brendan Rogers sits down with Craig Hewitt, founder of Castos, to discuss his journey from podcaster to SaaS entrepreneur. Craig shares the challenges of building a podcast hosting platform, the struggles of leading a growing business, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
They dive into podcasting trends, personal branding, and the realities of entrepreneurship. Craig also opens up about fundraising, layoffs, and what it takes to scale a company while staying true to its vision. Tune in for an honest conversation about leadership, growth, and the evolving podcasting landscape.
View the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SjBoUaSSkt4
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:48 - Craig’s Background & the Birth of Castos02:31 - The Evolution of Podcasting & Media05:23 - Starting a Business in a Known Industry08:48 - The Biggest Struggle: Communicating with Developers12:34 - Who is Castos’ Ideal Customer?15:35 - The Challenges of Being a Solo Founder20:46 - Hard Leadership Decisions & Business Growth27:39 - Learning from Failure & Business Strategy38:53 - Personal Branding & Marketing in 202447:54 - Building a Strong Leadership Culture50:26 - Craig’s Podcast & Closing Thoughts
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Culture of Leadership
Culture of Leadership is the go-to interview podcast for growth-minded business owners and senior SME leaders who want to stop doing everything themselves - and start building teams that scale with them.
Each episode, Brendan Rogers sits down with successful business and sporting leaders to unpack the real stories behind effective leadership, high-performing teams, and sustainable business growth. These are practical, honest conversations filled with hard-earned insights that help you lead with purpose and power.
If you're ready to grow your business through people-powered leadership, this show will give you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to get there.
Because to grow your business, you must first grow yourself.
Follow the show and start learning from leaders who’ve done it. Grow yourself, grow your business.
