I loved this story from Nate. As he explains in the episode, Nate and I worked on his CEO transition for several months last year, and I’m glad that now is finally the time to share the inside story.
A particular reason I love this story is that not only it went very well, but it wasn’t by accident. Nate prepared very carefully for it, thinking it through and taking his time to plan it — without either rushing or procrastinating.
Another reason this story is of particular interest to me is that Nate didn’t have to step down, as he explains in the episode. He built a business he’s proud of — profitable, growing, stable, with a solid PMF — but also recognised that for a number of reasons he didn’t want to lead it going forward. It’s wonderful to witness someone operating with this level of self-awareness.
If you’re contemplating your own CEO transition, check out his story. It’s both inspiration and a roadmap. Enjoy the episode!
