Is relocating the ultimate founder growth hack? Or just another distraction?

When Kas packed up and moved to Mexico City, it was more than just a change in location—it was a catalyst for personal growth, sharper decision-making, and business expansion. In this episode of Strategy Ladders, Kas joins Brian in their first-ever in-person episode to take dive deep into how your environment shapes your mindset, and why moving (physically or mentally) is often the fastest way to level up.

But growth isn’t just about geography—it’s also about hiring the right people. They break down the clone hires vs growth hires debate:

Clone hires: Reliable, predictable, but often create stagnation.Growth hires: High-impact, challenge the status quo, but require trust.

Which do you need more of? (Spoiler: If you want to scale, you better choose wisely.)

- Why most founders struggle to hire ‘growth hires’—and how to fix it

- The real reason relocating forces entrepreneurs to think bigger- Personal growth vs business growth—do you really need both?- Mexico City: The next startup hub, or just another remote work trend?

If you’ve been feeling stuck—whether it’s in your city, your team, or your business strategy—this episode will challenge you to think bigger, hire smarter, and scale faster.

Hit play to rethink how you build your life and business. Don’t forget to subscribe for more no-BS convos on scaling a real company.