Scaling a business isn’t all about growth and expansion. It’s also about making the right moves at the right time. Whether it’s navigating unpredictable markets, refining leadership strategies, or building a resilient company culture, successful CEOs know that adaptability is the key to longevity.
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Brad Krauskopf, CEO and Founder of Hub Australia, to uncover the leadership insights and hard-earned lessons that have fueled his journey. From the evolving landscape of flexible workspaces to the realities of leading a fast-scaling company, Brad shares candid reflections on strategic decision-making, talent retention, and business resilience.
This conversation will share powerful takeaways for CEOs, founders, and business owners looking to build, scale, and lead with purpose.
In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:
- Brad’s journey to leadership and the evolution of flexible workspaces (01:35)
- Why workspace flexibility is the future of talent retention (03:20)
- How to navigate growth, industry shifts, and economic uncertainty while staying agile (05:04)
- Overcoming challenges in scheduling priorities, setting work-life boundaries, and avoiding burnout (09:02)
- The cost of holding on too long and the power of letting go (14:57)
- How trust and delegation define the best leadership teams (21:12)
- Resources for better leadership (22:44)
- A big-picture perspective on scaling strategically the right direction at the right time so your business evolves the right way (24:38)
Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:
- In this episode, you’ll learn that adaptation is survival, your business model must evolve faster than the market to stay competitive.
- You’ll discover that hiring the right leadership team at the right time is everything, the right people in the right seats can make or break your growth.
- You’ll understand why flexibility is critical in leadership, as business success relies on knowing when to pivot and when to double down on what’s working.
- Finally, you’ll learn that trust fuels scalability, CEOs can’t do it all alone. A strong, empowered leadership team is the backbone of sustainable growth.
Listen in for powerful insights that will help you lead with confidence, tackle uncertainty, and build a business designed to last.
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“A consistent schedule actually gives me freedom to do things, as opposed to taking the freedom away.” – Brad Krauskopf
“The right people on the bus, in the right seat, at the right time.The quicker you can have a professional management team in place, the better for your team as well.” – Brad Krauskopf
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