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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 16 MIN

The REAL Reason CEOs Hate Remote Work/Want Everyone Back In The Office And Why I Am Doing The Same!

from The $100 MBA Show · host Omar Zenhom

For years, remote work was hailed as the future of business. But now, more and more CEOs are pulling their teams back into the office and not just because they miss water‑cooler chats. There’s a deeper reason behind the shift, and it might surprise you. This lesson gets right to the heart of why remote work isn’t always the game-changer it’s made out to be, especially for companies aiming to scale fast and innovate. Omar shares why he himself made the move from fully remote to opening a physical office, after 14 years of running remote companies. Drawing on research, experience, and lessons learned the hard way, he reveals the hidden friction that slows collaboration, erodes culture, and stalls growth when teams stay remote for too long. You’ll hear the tradeoffs between remote and in‑person setups, and why the right structure for your business depends on where you are in your growth journey. Hit play at the top of the page to uncover the real reason CEOs hate remote work and why Omar is making the same move. MBA2760 The REAL Reason CEOs Hate Remote Work/Want Everyone Back In The Office And Why I Am Doing The Same! Resource:Deep Work by Cal Newport Recommended episode to explore:The Growth Rate Most Businesses Should Actually Aim For Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For years, remote work was hailed as the future of business. But now, more and more CEOs are pulling their teams back into the office and not just because they miss water‑cooler chats. There’s a deeper reason behind the shift, and it might surprise you.

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