Ben Francis owner of @Gymshark said “stepping down from CEO and hiring someone to take that role put me in a position to do what I’m best at.... (thread)
He said “It gave me a safety blanket. An opportunity to learn but also fail in the areas he was weak at because they would cover those gaps”
It’s important to know your weaknesses and hire/partner with someone who’s better at those tasks/responsibility’s than you.
That’s exactly why me and @stekenwright partnered together to launch @riseatseven !
I knew what I was awesome at, and what I’m not. If anyone has the pleasure of meeting us both 😉, you’ll see we are COMPLETE opposite people but on the same path going in the same direction.
If you think you need help, find someone that can do the things you can’t.
Too many business people find a friend who they get along with, or someone similar to them to launch a new venture. When actually someone who’s opposite but on the same path, is the best compliment of al
It’s ok to step down. It’s ok to admit that role or responsibility isn’t for you. Find what you’re awesome at, find what makes you happy, and hold on to it. Then find someone who loves the jobs you don’t.
Highly recommend you watch the full video where he talks about turning
a gym wear brand into a £billion business. You’ll be truly inspired by their social first approach to marketing
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