What No One Tells You About Being a CEO: 10 Brutally Honest Answers

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What does a CEO actually do all day?
What’s the hardest part no one talks about?
And how do you lead people who are smarter than you… without faking it?

In this solo episode of Just Some BS, Brandon Stanchock answers the top 10 questions people have about being a CEO—based on what Google SEO says people are actually searching for (but rarely ask directly).

From imposter syndrome and decision fatigue, to screwing up with people and setting a vision that actually sticks, this episode is honest, unfiltered, and full of both strategic and emotional insight.

🎯 What we cover:

• What a CEO really does (when you don’t build the product yourself)
• The lonely, unglamorous side of leadership
• How to manage decision fatigue and still move fast
• The mistake that still haunts Brandon the most
• Why leading smarter people is a mindset shift, not a threat
• How hobbies, KPIs, and delegation prevent burnout
• A real behind-the-scenes look at building a company vision that people actually align with
• Why every CEO needs a peer group (and what happens if you don’t have one)

If you’re a founder, president, or future leader—this one’s for you.
 It’s a 24-minute download of truths that don’t always make it into the highlight reel.

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