The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Podcast

In this episode of CEO Diaries, MrBeast dives into the real challenges of building a business from the ground up. He shares his journey of scaling from a small team to 500+ employees, offering valuable insights into why surrounding yourself with A-players is crucial to success. From navigating the complexities of leadership, to balancing innovation with structure, MrBeast opens up about the lessons learned, and how hes shaping his companys future. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just interested in how top businesses thrive, this moment is full of wisdom on scaling, team building, and leadership.



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What happens when you build a billion-dollar music empire, but lose yourself along the way? Music mogul Scooter Braun reveals the raw truth behind his mask.



Scooter Braun is a renowned music executive, entrepreneur, and manager behind the careers of global stars like Justin Bieber, amongst many others. He is CEO of HYBE America and founder of SB Projects, a dynamic entertainment and media company.



He discusses:

The mask he wore as Scooter and the journey back to being Scott



Why he carries guilt for every young artist he managed



How 20 years of running finally led him to confront his deepest fears



Why he felt like a complete fraud even at the top and how he overcame it



The reason why his divorce saved his life



00:00 Intro

02:46 What Drives You?

08:01 Your Dad

09:55 Your First Business

12:22 You're Very Good at Forming Relationships

14:31 What Did Everyone See in You at an Early Age?

16:06 People Trying to Stop Your Dreams

18:45 Signing Your First Acts

21:36 Discovering Justin Bieber

24:52 What's Your Relationship With Justin Bieber Now?

26:34 What Do Highly Successful Artists Have in Common?

28:09 Why Are There So Many Tragedies Around Famous People?

34:05 Did It Hurt Parting Ways With Justin Bieber?

34:30 The Artists You've Worked With

37:20 The Praise and Hate I Received Were Both Misunderstood

40:13 An Artist You Were Wrong About

44:47 Quitting Music Management

51:40 Ads

52:50 Selling Your Company for $1.1 Billion

54:53 How Pivotal Was the Incident With Taylor Swift?

57:56 Contending With an Unfair World

1:00:34 If I Had Seen You Then, What Would I Have Seen?

1:02:12 Your Divorce

1:07:27 Friends Being There for Me

1:11:32 Why My Marriage Fell Apart

1:22:23 The Work You Do on Yourself

1:26:12 The Power of Building Connections

1:27:48 Spotify Saving the Music Industry

1:31:38 What's Next for Scott?

1:33:56 What Is Steve Trying to Achieve?

1:39:30 What Should We Do if We're Always Chasing Something?

1:49:51 If You Could Do Anything Without Fear of Failure, What Would You Do?



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In todays moments episode, Chris Williamson dives into why real relationships seem harder to find in today’s world - and what you can do about it. With the challenges of modern dating, and the rise of disconnection, Chris offers a hopeful perspective on how to navigate these hurdles and create deeper, more meaningful connections in your life.



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What if everything you thought you knew about investing is about to change forever? Cathie Wood reveals the best investments to make in 2025 to get rich fast. 



Cathie Wood is one of the world’s most influential investors, and the founder and CEO of ARK Invest. She oversees nearly $30 billion in assets under management and is renowned for her bold predictions and investment strategies in technology-driven industries.



She explains: 

How there’s only 5 years until everything changes, and what you must do to prepare.



Why she’s betting on Bitcoin hitting $1.5 million by 2030.



The simple strategy that will skyrocket your passive income.



How Tesla’s autonomous taxis and humanoid robots will reshape entire industries.



The number one company that could make you financially free in 5 years.





The information in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research or speak to a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.



00:00 Intro

02:28 Investing in the Most Disruptive Industries

05:45 Big Companies Will Crash If They Don’t Adapt Quickly

06:21 Where to Invest to Be Rich in the Next 10 Years

09:04 The Biggest Employer in the World

10:12 Flying Cars and EV Tools Will Shape the Future

11:00 Investing in AI Companies in the Health Care Industry

12:59 Why Tesla Will 10x in the Next 5 Years

15:25 Your Autonomous Car Will Make You Money

18:42 How Humanoid Robots Will Free Our Time

21:41 No Code Will Be Written by Humans

25:37 The Companies That Will Make Money in the AI Era

30:06 Will Unemployment Be Higher in 5 Years?

37:21 Meeting Elon Musk

40:49 Investing in Bitcoin at the Very Start

43:49 How Much of Your Portfolio Is Bitcoin?

46:17 Bitcoin Mining

50:46 Why Invest in Coinbase

55:08 Top 10 Public Investments People Should Consider

58:02 Ads

59:47 Where Would You Invest $1,000?

01:01:59 Investing in Other Cryptocurrencies Apart From Bitcoin

01:03:29 How to Invest in Stablecoins

01:03:59 The Mentality of a Good Investor

01:07:05 Trump’s Tariffs

01:11:50 What Keeps You Up at Night in the Current Situation

01:16:59 How to Hire in the Era of AI

01:25:40 Advice to Young People

01:30:32 Gratitude Letter From Cathie’s Mentor

01:37:02 If Elon Dies, Will It Impact the Progress of Human Evolution?



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In this episode of CEO Diaries, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel reveals the biggest hiring mistakes that nearly cost him everything. Overvaluing experience, ignoring culture, and avoiding tough feedback can quietly kill a company, and this brutally honest insight will change how you build teams forever.



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