Entrepreneur to Employer - The Playbook for Scaling from Solopreneur to Employer

How to Build a Profitable Company with a Team That Runs Itself

Brian Montes Season 3 Episode 100

What if your business could grow without you being involved in every little decision? In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, we're diving into the game-changing mindset and strategy shift every founder must make to build a profitable company that doesn’t depend on them 24/7.

From shifting from operator to CEO, to hiring for outcomes (not just tasks), and building invisible systems that drive performance, this episode is your blueprint for creating a business that thrives with or without you.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why staying in "operator mode" is hurting your business growth
 ✅ The CEO mindset: designing systems, empowering leaders, and focusing on high-impact decisions
 ✅ How to hire for outcomes, not just roles — and why that shift changes everything
✅ What “invisible” systems are — and how to use them to automate success
✅ The three essential tools: communication protocols, AI-powered scheduling, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
✅ The ultimate test: Can you leave your business for 30 days and return to find it still growing?

We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. 

Connect with Brian -

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmontes/

Email: brianm@scaleocityworks.com

Website: https://www.scaleocityworks.com/

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The Entrepreneur to Employer podcast was ranked 27 out of 80! 


Struggling with hiring your first employees? As your business grows, you can’t do it all alone—but hiring the right people can feel overwhelming.

That’s why I created a free mini-course to help you transition from solopreneur to employer with confidence. In just a few short videos, you’ll learn:

✅ Who to hire based on your business stage
✅ How to avoid common hiring mistakes
✅ How to shift from doing it all to leading a high-performing team

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