Chief of Everything | Essential principles for founders ready to scale

When you’re wearing every hat—from sales and marketing to operations and HR—you aren't just the founder; you're the bottleneck. If you are struggling to scale your business without losing your sanity, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Catherine Brown, Chief of Everything is designed to help founders trade the "all-the-hats" hustle for high-impact growth. In each episode, we interview subject matter experts who have been exactly where you are. We skip the fluff and distill years of expensive mistakes into essential principles you can use to make your business more efficient and your leadership more effective.

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Episodes

The Power of Presence | Creating Time with Ellen Williams

What if the secret to building a successful business isn't doing more—but being more present? As entrepreneurs, we wear "busy" like a badge of honor. We fill every moment, chase every opportunity, and convince ourselves that constant motion equals progress. But what if this approach is actually holding us back? Ellen Williams, author of Creating Time: The Key to Productivity and Peace, challenges the hustle culture narrative and reveals why presence—not productivity—is the real competitive advan...

Feb 18, 2026•25 min•Ep. 6

Unlocking Podcast Potential: Insights with Bryan Steele

What if the content strategy you've been putting off could turn a seven-call sales cycle into a single conversation? Bryan Steele of Forge Podcast Company joins me to dismantle the myths holding micro business owners back from launching their podcasts. We explore why giving away your best content actually builds trust faster than any sales funnel, how to overcome the perfectionism that keeps you waiting for "someday," and why your very specific niche is actually your greatest advantage. Whether ...

Feb 11, 2026•58 min•Ep. 5

Wealth Wisdom: Transforming Your Business into a Legacy with Jason Lee

What if the business you're building is actually your greatest financial asset—but you're treating it like just another job? Jason Lee, Vice President at Exponent Prosperity Advisors, challenges entrepreneurs to shift their mindset from survival mode to wealth-building mode. Whether you're grinding through your first few years or already generating serious revenue, Jason reveals why most founders accidentally sabotage their path to financial freedom—and exactly what to do about it. From the surp...

Feb 04, 2026•38 min•Ep. 4

From Overwhelm to Clarity: A Marketing Masterclass with Dana Casto

Are you drowning in random marketing tactics that aren't producing the qualified leads you need? You're not alone. Most micro business owners struggle with marketing overwhelm—posting on every social platform, buying ads before speaking events, and outsourcing Instagram to whoever's available. But what if the solution isn't doing more, but doing less with greater clarity? I sit down with my friend Dana Casto, a fractional Chief Marketing Officer who works with consultants and coaches, to tackle ...

Jan 28, 2026•25 min•Ep. 3

Money Mastery: Rethinking Financial Mindsets with Katherine Pomerantz

What if the way you think about money is actually keeping you from building the business you want? As a founder, you're making financial decisions every single day—but most of us are operating with outdated beliefs about what money actually is and how it works. Katherine Pomerantz, fractional CFO and tax strategist, reveals that money isn't something you earn and keep—it's a flowing force that needs to be assigned jobs, just like a teammate. Through her Money Storyteller Method, Katherine helps ...

Jan 21, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2

Branding Mastery for Small Businesses: Insights with Sarah Sears

We often think branding is just logos and colors—something to tackle "later" when we have a budget. But the truth is, without a clear brand strategy from the start, you're wasting precious hours every single day making decisions that should already be systematized. Sarah Sears, founder and principal of S Design, joins me to break down what branding really means for small business owners and why it's so much more than visual identity. We explore the uncomfortable truth that your business will evo...

Jan 14, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1

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