“When I stepped into the role of CEO… I would act like I'm a hired CEO… I have a board that I have to report to every single month.”

Chris Smith · Financial Advisor Success · Winning Clients And Moving 'Upmarket' By Being Confident In Telling Your Value Story with Chris Smith

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Adopted the mindset of a hired CEO by reporting to a board every month, treating himself as if he were accountable to external investors

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