5. Chief Executive | Scale Architects

When to Overcome Duct-Tape Digitization with Stefan Debois – Ep. 39

January 30, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this tech-forward episode, Stefan Debois, Founder and CEO of Pointerpro, shares how he helps professional service providers overcome the inefficiencies that prevent them from ever truly achieving scalability.

What I love about this episode, however, is that Stefan shares how tech isn’t always the right answer, how duct tape digitization is the right strategy, and most crucially, when you need to change tack to achieve true scalability.

The Only Three Things Every CEO Must Do with Daniel Marcos – Ep. 129

January 23, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this irrepressible episode, Daniel Marcos, co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, shares the wisdom he's gained in building a several hundred million dollar business in 4 years, losing it all in his next venture, and going on to coach and impact hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and C-Suite leaders.

You will discover:

- The difference between the leaders you have and the executives you need
- How to know if your leaders can make the leap so you can take your organization to the next level
- The number 1 hindrance to scaling your organization

The Often Overlooked Power of Congruent Leadership with Gary de Rodriguez – Ep. 38

January 23, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this passion-filled episode, Gary de Rodriguez, goes deep to help us step up as a consistent and congruent leader in every aspect of our lives.

Recognized as an internationally acclaimed expert in the science of human excellence and known as the People Mechanic, Gary De Rodriguez has over a 35-year career in designing and integrating the most influential models of psychology-based systems of success in leadership, human behavior, relationships, communication, and team dynamics.

The Secret to Frontline Leadership with Greg Cagle – Ep. 35

January 9, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this powerful episode, Greg Cagle, Transformational Executive Coach and Corporate Culture Consultant at The Cagle Group, shares how he helps leaders from the C-Suite to the front line embrace and exemplify the culture of their organization and produce truly remarkable results.

Greg Cagle is a passionate advocate for authenticity, a transformational executive coach, a corporate culture consultant, an author, and a speaker. Leveraging more than twenty-five years of in-the-trenches experience in building and leading his own companies, Greg comes alongside leaders and guides companies to position them for breakthrough success in building a culture that blows away the competition.

How to Fast-track Success in the CEO Lane with Sheri Michele – Ep. 32

January 9, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this power-packed episode, Sheri Michele Founder and CEO of Sudden Success shares the 3 things you need to do to be the CEO your business needs to Scale!

Sheri Michele is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Investor, and Board member of multiple companies and has over fifteen years of experience in business growth and development. She's an expert in various industries such as business development, virtual staffing and management, business finance and credit, leadership, real estate, property management, and insurance.

It’s time to take a CEO day with Jennifer Drago – Ep. 31

December 5, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this lovely episode, Jennifer Drago Founder and CEO of Peak to Profit reveals the mindset and behavior shifts every Entrepreneur must make to become the CEO their organization needs.
For over 30 years, Jennifer served as a corporate strategist and award-winning planner, helping organizations implement a laser-focused vision and strategy to guide their operations and their growth.

Today, she serves busy, overwhelmed entrepreneurs and leaders as a business strategist and coach, teaching them strategic success principles to apply in their own businesses to increase their profits, work fewer hours and amplify their impact.

What kind of change are you looking for with Axel Meierhoefer – Ep. 27

November 17, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this insightful episode, Axel Meierhoefer, founder of Ideal Wealth Grower, challenges the perspective of US business owners on what coaching and mentoring are, and their true value for those who want to grow as leaders.
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"As a retired Air Force officer, Axel Meierhoefer started his first company in 2005, focusing on consulting, employee skill development and program management. He has always had a love for education and helping people help themselves become successful. He’s also gone on to have great success managing a 7 figure real-estate portfolio and helping achieve their own real-estate investing success.

The Surprising Gift of Doubt with Marc Pitman – Ep. 23

October 30, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this exceptionally encouraging episode, Marc Pitman, Founder of the Concord Leadership Group, shares how he helps his clients mine for their brilliance within.
 Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman, CSP® helps leaders lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching of executives, conducting high-engagement trainings, or growing leaders through his ICF-accredited coach certification program, his clients grow in stability and effectiveness. He is the author of The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. He’s also the author of Ask Without Fear!® – which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin. 

The Three Pillars of Strategic Success with Faris Aranki – Ep. 109

October 30, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this zealous episode, Faris Aranki, Founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting, shares how his passion for improving strategic effectiveness within all businesses and individuals led to the establishment of Shiageto Consulting.

You will discover:

- How to stress test the quality of your ideas
- The one reason the vast majority of strategic plans fall short
- Why the perfect strategy and all the right people still might fail to follow through

Embrace Pain to Avoid Suffering with Brian Bogert – Ep. 20

October 24, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this stunning episode, Brian Bogert shares how a tragic accident in his past led to the discovery of the most impactful secret of living the life you desire.

Brian is a Keynote Speaker, Business Leader, and Human Behavior & Performance Coach. His transformative approach cultivates perspective, motivation, and direction to help executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and athletes align their life with their true purpose and defy their own expectations. He teaches not just to accept change but to embrace pain in order to avoid suffering.

You can find out more about Brian and his work at brianbogert.com and http://nolimitsprelude.com

Don’t Forget Your History with Shae Bynes – Ep. 19

October 14, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this highly energetic episode, Shae Bynes, Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur shares how God broke into her life and changed it’s course forever!

 Shae is a woman (and wife and mommy) who loves God, loves people, and is wildly passionate about seeing others experience God’s best in their lives by walking in their Kingdom identity and authority. She has written several book on how to do business with God instead of for Him.

Who is President When You are out Driving the Truck with Jeff Abbott – Ep. 17

October 5, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this fantastic episode, Jeff Abbott, Principal at Greater Things Consulting shares some of the greatest lessons he’s learned over decades of sustained success working with organizations from the smallest start ups to billion dollar businesses.

Jeff Abbott is a chairperson at Convene. He’s a proven leader, well known in the aircraft and space industry with 25 - plus years of operations experience from the ground floor to President. Jeff is active in his community and also serves as a Convene Chair for dozens of Christian CEOs since 2003 several of them generating annual revenues over $1 billion.

You can learn more about Jeff and Convene at https://www.convenenow.com/jeffabbott