Stop Acting Like an Agent. Start Thinking Like a CEO.
Stop Acting Like an Agent. Start Thinking Like a CEO.  
Podcast: The Leverage Lounge Podcast
Published On: Sat May 30 2026
Description: In this episode of the Leverage Lounge Podcast, Mike Collier sits down with John Kitchens to break down the mindset shifts, systems, hiring strategies, and leadership principles required to transition from solopreneur to CEO.If you feel trapped inside your business, overwhelmed by daily operations, or frustrated that growth still depends on you, this conversation is for you.You will learn:Why most agents stay stuck reacting instead of leadingThe Chaos-to-Clarity Framework for scaling a businessWhy CEOs schedule time to think strategicallyThe four core systems every scalable business needsWhy hiring is your most valuable growth systemHow leadership directly impacts revenue growthWhy freedom should be the goal, not statusThe identity shift from operator to CEOHow self-leadership determines team leadershipWhat it takes to build a business that runs beyond personal productionA big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SmartHireVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leveragewithmike.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more.