{"id":15961,"date":"2023-05-17T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipstutts.com\/?p=15961"},"modified":"2023-05-18T17:36:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T00:36:23","slug":"ump-ceo-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipstutts.com\/ump-ceo-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Fired Myself as CEO of Win BIG Media"},"content":{"rendered":"
I\u2019m out as CEO at Win BIG Media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
*<\/em> You can learn more about what happened this week on the <\/em>Undefeated Marketing Podcast<\/em><\/a>, where I talk in more detail about what happened that changed everything for me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Running a company is challenging as hell, and being a CEO is the most demanding role in business. However, sometimes, the best decision you can make for your company is to fire yourself as the CEO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It may sound counterintuitive, but in some situations, this can be the best decision for everyone involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 3 reasons why I fired myself as CEO of Win BIG Media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although I founded the company (and built it to a high seven-figure business with no outside investors and no debt) and I\u2019m still passionate about its data-driven mission, I recognized that my strengths did not necessarily align with the responsibilities of a CEO. I realized that my strengths lay in creative and strategic thinking, and I struggled with the day-to-day management tasks required of a CEO. By recognizing my limitations, I was able to make the difficult decision to step down and allow my #2, Brandon McKee<\/a> (who has a much better skill set as CEO to grow our clients\u2019 bottom lines) to take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the company grew, I realized that it needed fresh leadership with new ideas and perspectives. I recognized that the company had outgrown my leadership style, and that it needed a new CEO who could take our culture and our clients to the next level. By stepping down, I was able to make room for Brandon to bring a fresh approach to the company and our clients – thus helping it continue to grow and succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By stepping down as CEO, I was able to take a step back and re-evaluate my priorities, invest in and help grow my other four companies and spend more quality time with my family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In summary, firing myself as CEO of Win BIG Media was a difficult decision, but it was ultimately the best move for the company’s success. By acknowledging my limitations and recognizing the company’s need for fresh leadership, I was able to make room for Brandon McKee to take the company to the next level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m still involved (as Executive Chairman), I\u2019m still obsessed with Win BIG\u2019s data-driven marketing<\/a> and I will still be available to help clients grow. I just need to focus on my core passions and strengths going forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If this feels like something you struggle with at work (not being able to solely focus on your strengths), then CLICK HERE<\/a> to learn more on how I made my decision and let me know how I can help you with your challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phillip Stutts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contributing to over 1,535 election victories, three U.S. Presidential victories, and working with multiple Fortune 200 companies, best-selling author Phillip Stutts plays the game of political and corporate marketing on the highest level. Phillip\u2019s win-or-die mentality makes him a powerhouse when building research-backed marketing strategies with multi-billion-dollar budgets, battling it out with fierce competitors, and achieving maximum ROI results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is the Founder\/Executive Chairman of Go Big Media (a political marketing ad firm), CEO of Win Big Media (his corporate marketing agency), and a best-selling author who shares his marketing secrets with the world in his two books, Fire The Now (2018) and The Undefeated Marketing System (2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow Phillip: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: www.phillipstutts.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instagram: @phillipstutts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook:@ceophillipstutts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n LinkedIn: Phillip Stutts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Twitter: @phillipstutts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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