Bringing on a Full-Time CEO
How to know when it's time to hand over the reins to someone else
There are the pros and cons to being a teenage CEO. On the one hand, the "kid factor" can get you in the door; having the title CEO is always cool; and, well, you're a CEO and you're not even out of college! There are disadvantages, however--which you might not even recognize until your business starts growing. When your business starts to outgrow your limited work day, it's time to start the search for an experienced, full-time CEO.
When Is the Right
Time?
This is the hardest question to answer. And it's probably going
to be a decision you, assuming you're the current CEO, will
have to make. Not always (for example, if you're not getting
the job done so your board ousts you), but usually. So when is the
right time? Your company could be growing enormously, your clients
may be so satisfied that they want more, and your competitors may
keep you awake all night. As a result, say hasta la vista to the
basketball team and the Saturday night party, and start saying
hello to poor grades. This is when you need to give up the reins.
Your company can't wait for you to get out of school.
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