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Entrepreneur to Employer - The Playbook for Scaling from Solopreneur to Employer
From Chaos to Clarity — Build the Business You Want to Run
You didn’t leave your job to create another one.
The Entrepreneur to Employer podcast helps business owners fix what’s broken behind the scenes. So they can scale with structure, lead with confidence, and stop being the bottleneck in their own business.
Hosted by Brian Montes, Fractional People & Ops Partner, each episode delivers real-world strategies on building operating systems, hiring smarter, retaining top talent, and turning a growing business into a sustainable one.
Whether you built your business from scratch or bought it through acquisition, if you’re generating revenue but still feel buried in the day-to-day, this show is for you.
🛠️ Get the tools, tactics, and team-building insights that help you go from overwhelmed operator to intentional employer.
🎯 Plus, don’t miss our free training: Fix the Foundation — a no-fluff webinar for business owners doing $ 1 M+ who are ready to grow without the chaos.
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Questions? Please email me at brianm@scaleocityworks.com
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Todd Zive
Todd Zive is a senior executive, advisor, investor, and author with over 25 years of success in the medical technology industry. He has scaled global businesses to over $500M and led large, high-performing teams. Since founding ZGL Group, Inc. in 2022, he has focused on driving business growth, providing strategic leadership, and building strong company cultures. Todd is also the author of the recently published book, The Mensch Method: Achieving Success Through Character in Life and Business, which provides a transformative roadmap for achieving success through integrity, resilience, and meaningful relationships. Beyond his leadership and advisory roles, he is committed to supporting entrepreneurs, serving as a mentor, coach, judge, and guest speaker for accelerator programs, business schools, and other organizations. He holds an MBA, a BS in Biomedical Engineering, and certifications in Corporate Governance, Executive Coaching, and Venture Capital.