You're One Decision Away From Becoming a Better Leader

Every entrepreneur eventually faces one question that defines their entire company:

👉 Do you surround yourself with highly experienced leaders… or do you develop raw talent into the leaders you want?

In this episode of CEO Bros After Hours, two seasoned CEOs break down their completely opposite approaches — and the lessons may surprise you.

Brian Balduf, co-founder of VHT Studios, believes in hiring proven leaders with deep experience who can move fast, deliver results immediately, and hit the ground running.

Brad Balduf, CEO of By Your Side Autism Therapy Services, believes in spotting potential early, shaping emerging leaders, and building fierce loyalty through investment and mentorship.

These two philosophies collide in one of our most insightful (and entertaining) episodes yet. If you're a founder, leader, manager, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation will challenge everything you think you know about leadership, culture, and building an A-team.

⭐ What You'll Learn in This Episode

How to identify the right people to bring into your inner circle

The REAL traits CEOs value (hint: it's not just experience)

Why some leaders invest heavily in people — and why some don't How loyalty, vision, accountability, and emotional intelligence fit together

The difference between "retention" and "commitment to the mission"

When you must move on quickly from the wrong person

Why developing leaders can create deeper buy-in

Why hiring experienced leaders can unlock growth faster Real stories on team building, risk, pressure, and scaling a company Join the CEO Bros Community If you love real, unfiltered conversations about leadership, growth, entrepreneurship, and building great companies…

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