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What to do when working hard is not enough with Otis McGregor – Ep. 40

February 6, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this thought-provoking episode, Otis McGregor, Executive Strategist and CEO of Tribe+Purpose, shares how he has used his experience of 25 years in the US Army to help leaders grow and develop as they grow and develop their teams.

Otis retired from the US Army in 2009 as a Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel following 25 years of service. Where he discovered his passion lies in helping people succeed. And it is that same passion now drives him to create better leaders. Otis believes that better leaders create better organizations, better organizations create better communities, and better communities will create a better world.

Becoming a Better Founder through Physical Fitness with Derick Johnson – Ep. 131

January 30, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this ardent episode, Derick Johnson, Owner and Life Coach at Fit with Derick, shares how he helps his clients break old patterns to thrive and not just survive in their professional and personal lives.

You will discover:

- How to exercise for success (not just a six-pack)
- The cost of not being present for your own life
- One simple step to get your physical and mental health goals back on track

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.

How the Need for Speed is Killing Your Business with Brigitta Hoeferle – Ep. 36

January 9, 2023 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this masterful episode, Brigitta Hoeferle, Owner and Founder of the Center for NLP, shares how she nearly destroyed her business and the lessons she learned and now shares with ambitious leaders all across the world.

As a powerfully engaging and professional international speaker, Brigitta is also known as the fast-tracked female trainer and retired lead coach of one of the largest self-development companies in the world.

As leading mentor, business coach and author she has been invited to speak on stages around the world, to the certify and train executives in the leading methodologies of powerful communication, in form of Neuro Patterns of Communication for their personal and business life.

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.

Speeding Up by Slowing Down with Brian Smith – Ep. 29

November 24, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this prescient episode, Brian Smith reveals how to get your business or nonprofit to where you want it faster by moving slower.
 Brian Smith, PhD, is founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 18,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter, Mary Griffin, he has authored his latest book, Individual Influence: Find the “I” in Team, which shares how to become our best self with everyone we influence.

If There’s No Way Back, You Have to go Forward with Steve Smith – Ep. 28

November 21, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this highly insightful episode Steve Smith, Owner of GrowthSource Coaching, shares the paradoxical method he used to help thousands of business scale!

Steve Smith is the owner of GrowthSource Coaching, an Orange County, CA based business and executive coaching company that specializes in helping business professionals become extraordinary leaders, savvy business owners and confident marketing strategists.
Steve’s sole mission is to help business professionals develop their clarity, confidence and operating performance so they can play at their highest potential.

As a business and executive coach, Steve’s clients consider him their ‘Catalyst for Change’. He works with senior level professionals to upgrade their thinking, demeanor, skills, confidence and desire for action so they can have greater impact.

Steve also co-hosts the only father/son duo podcast, ‘The Business Wingmen Show’ with his son Travis Smith.

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 Challenge of Leadership Transformation with Ken Kilday – Ep. 26

November 14, 2022 by Scott Ritzheimer

In this timely episode, Ken Kilday, Founder and Creator of the Leader’s Cut, reveals the secret to recognizing when it’s time to change the way you lead.
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"Ken is a former executive leader and current full-time Executive Business Coach. He uses the diversity and depth of his leadership experience to help CEOs, Business Owners, and Executives become better leaders, make better decisions, and deliver better results, both personally and professionally.