127: Your project can't possibly be as bad as working for Mr Beast, Part 1

About this episode

Ever worked with a stakeholder who changes direction faster than your project plan can keep up? Then this episode may feel a little too familiar. Kim and Kate dive into the rise of Mr. Beast and the making of Beast Games through a project management lens—not to critique content creation, but to examine what happens when vision outpaces execution. From sponsor behavior and scaling challenges to agile gone sideways, they unpack the risks of massive ambition without the systems to support it. If you've ever managed shifting priorities, difficult stakeholders, or a project that seemed to grow by the hour, this conversation will hit home. Grab a drink and join us for a fascinating look at project sponsors, leadership, and what real-world project management can learn from internet-scale production. 🎙️ Spicy Quotes from the Episode "Those poor people. Those poor people. I feel so bad." — Kate "This has to be a textbook case of the absolute worst project sponsor I have ever seen." — Kim Key Concepts & Takeaways The Sponsor Shapes the Project Kate frames Mr. Beast not as a creator but as a project sponsor. Great sponsors create alignment; difficult ones can unintentionally cr