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'the Diary of a CEO' Star Steven Bartlett Lost 4 Key Staffers Recently
businessinsider.com • • business
Key Points:
- Steven Bartlett's business podcast, "The Diary of a CEO," has seen the departure of four key employees in the past five months, including cofounder Jack Sylvester and executive producer Jem Erith, who helped establish the show's success in the US market.
- The departures were planned and supported by Bartlett, with the employees leaving on good terms after advancing from early-career roles to senior positions within the company FlightStory.
- "The Diary of a CEO" is expanding beyond its UK origins, with Bartlett relocating to Los Angeles, opening a production studio, and growing the show's presence on YouTube, where it now rivals Joe Rogan's podcast in views and subscribers.
- Bartlett's media company FlightStory, which generated around $47 million in revenue last year and employs about 150 people, is diversifying by adding other creators, launching a speakers division, and exploring a paid membership program to engage its audience.
- Bartlett has evolved the podcast's content from business interviews to more emotional and varied topics, gaining millions of views per episode, while maintaining a strong focus on company culture and operational details.
