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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 15 MIN

Mistakes I Made as CEO (so you don't have to)

from 5 For Fifty · host Jonathan Pototschnik

Looking back, there are things I wish I’d done differently as CEO. In this video, I share the hard-earned lessons I only realized after stepping away from my business. From decisions I’d change to blind spots I didn’t know I had, these are the insights I’d pass on to any business owner looking to avoid the same mistakes. If you’re thinking about the next steps in your business, watch to learn what I’d do differently—and what I wish I’d known back then.🍿 WATCH NEXT:What I Learned from a 3-Year Sabbatical (Should You Take One?) - https://youtu.be/pLXzg9JJcM8🌍  My website - https://www.5ForFifty.comWHO AM I?Hey 👋, I’m Jonathan Pototschnik; many friends call me JP. I’ve been an entrepreneur my whole life, with a brief detour working for a software company from age 20 to 24. I’ve had some incredible wins, like building multiple companies to 8-figure annual revenues and enjoying a significant exit from my software company. But I’ve also faced my share of struggles, such as losing three years and $100k on my first ‘real’ company and walking away from another after investing several years and giving back my equity.I’ve learned a lot from both my successes and failures. In my videos, I share evidence-based strategies that worked for me; I hope they’ll provide you with a massive shortcut to reach your goals.

Looking back, there are things I wish I’d done differently as CEO. In this video, I share the hard-earned lessons I only realized after stepping away from my business. From decisions I’d change to blind spots I didn’t know I had, these are the insights I’d pass on to any business owner looking to avoid the same mistakes. If you’re thinking about the next steps in your business, watch to learn what I’d do differently—and what I wish I’d known back then. 🍿 WATCH NEXT: What I Learned from a 3-Y...

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