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The CEO Project Podcast

Want to build a great business? The CEO Project Podcast and host Jim Schleckser brings proven tools and techniques to scale your business. Each episode dives deep into a critical business topic for CEOs of mid to large-sized firms.

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32:52

Client Acquisition and Sales Acceleration

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/10/27

In this 100th episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser marks the milestone by announcing the show's upcoming name change to The CEO Project Podcast, reflecting its focus. Beginning with episode 101, listeners will find all content under the new name. Jim’s guest is Jennifer Frye, the CEO of Appreciated Asset Business Solutions, which specializes in building robust sales pipelines for industry disruptors through a unique prospecting and appointment-setting service. Jennifer emphasizes

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34:11

What We Can Learn from Tribal Leadership and Culture

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/10/20

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser, founder of The CEO Project, announces the upcoming name change of the podcast from The Lazy CEO Podcast to The CEO Project Podcast. The current episode is number 99, and the switch will happen after the 100th episode, although all past episodes will remain accessible. The guest on this episode is Don Schmincke, a researcher with a background in MIT and Johns Hopkins. He shares insights from his research on the high failure rates of

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34:29

End To End Supply Chain and Brand Management

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2024/10/12

In this episode of The Lazy CEO podcast, Jim Schleckser, host and founder of The CEO Project, introduces Ilias Simpson, the new President of Cart.com. Ilias talks about Cart.com's comprehensive supply chain solutions, emphasizing its omni-channel capabilities and how they manage everything from digital storefronts to order fulfillment. He explains the company’s end-to-end approach, handling fulfillment for big brands like PacSun and Toms. Cart.com’s ability to offer integrated marketing, order

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35:19

Creating Great Customer Experience and Customer Delight

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/10/05

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, Jim Schleckser, founder of The CEO Project, discusses the growing field of customer experience engineering alongside Sharon McGuire. The episode explores how companies can design processes that delight customers, turning their experiences into key marketing tools. The hosts emphasize that understanding customers, including segmenting them based on their unique needs, is critical for crafting a successful customer journey. They touch on methods like surveys

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35:20

Working in the Cloud and Climbing to the Clouds

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/09/28

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews, Erwin Visser, a business development leader at Microsoft who has not only achieved success in tech but also in extreme sports, having summited Mount Everest. The conversation covers several key topics, starting with hiring top talent, focusing on exceptional personal achievements like mountain climbing. The guest shares insights on cloud migration trends and the role of AI in enhancing productivity and cybersecurity, discussing

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32:45

The Lazy CEO Podcast - How CEOs Can Grow Their...

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/09/19

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser dives into the world of podcasting as a business tool, exploring how it can drive growth and success. Jim welcomes Seth Greene, an expert in the field and co-host of The SharkPreneur Podcast. Seth shares his unique approach, highlighting that podcasting isn't about getting millions of downloads or sponsorship revenue. Instead, it's about building relationships with guests and leveraging those connections for business success. Seth explains

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34:52

Building a Learning Culture

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/09/14

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser discusses the importance of a relentless desire to learn, particularly for CEOs and leaders. Schleckser introduces his guest, Damon Lembi, a two-time bestselling author and learning platform host, who has helped over two million people enhance their skills. The conversation centers around the concept of learning as a key competitive advantage for companies and leaders. Lembi shares his personal journey, from his early career in baseball to

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34:37

Business Use Cases And The Future

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/09/07

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser talks with Ronak Patel, CEO of Sunflower Labs, about integrating AI and machine learning (ML) into business processes to augment human efforts. Patel explains AI's potential, common use cases, and ethical considerations, especially around AI as an assistant rather than a full replacement for human roles. They discuss AI's current applications, such as automating customer service, HR functions, and financial processes, emphasizing that AI

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34:28

The Ins and Outs of Private Equity for Entrepreneurs

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/08/31

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser, joined by co-host Sharon McGuire, dives into the world of private equity, a hot topic expected to gain even more traction in the coming years. The discussion starts with an overview of private equity firms, comparing them to private mutual funds that invest pooled capital into various assets, often with a lifespan of 8-10 years. These firms face pressure to deploy their cash quickly, especially after the large sums raised during COVID-19,

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29:49

Succession Planning for CEOs and Their Organization

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/08/27

In this episode about Succession Planning for CEOs and Their Organization · Talent Assessment and Development: The episode emphasizes the importance of using the ABC rating system and the 9-box exercise to regularly assess and develop talent within the organization, focusing on both current performance and promotability. · Succession Planning Tools: Jim and Sharon discuss practical tools like depth charts to ensure a robust succession plan, highlighting the need to have a pipeline of talent at

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38:45

Private Equity and You (for CEOs)

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2024/08/17

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Adam Coffey, a seasoned CEO, board member, best-selling author, and speaker with extensive experience in private equity, particularly in the context of exits and ownership. Coffey, who has led the acquisition of 58 companies and generated over $2.5 billion in exits, shares insights from his career, which includes building three national companies under nine different private equity sponsors. The conversation delves into the

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35:20

How to Build a Better Business Model

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2024/08/10

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser dives into the concept of business models and how they impact the success of a company. He compares a good business model to a low-gravity environment, making it easier for a business to thrive, while a bad business model is like heavy gravity, where progress is slow and challenging. Jim emphasizes the importance of choosing the right business model, as it determines how a company competes, innovates, and serves its customers. He outlines

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40:57

The Lazy CEO Podcast - Radical Candor and Respect

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/08/03

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser, founder of the CEO Project, welcomes Kim Scott, author of "Radical Candor" and "Radical Respect." Kim shares her extensive experience as a CEO coach and faculty member at Apple University, along with her work with tech companies like Dropbox, Qualtrics, and Twitter. The conversation begins with an exploration of "Radical Candor," a framework that combines caring personally with challenging directly. Kim explains the four quadrants of the

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32:40

Learnings from a Government Contractor

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2024/07/20

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Mike Melo, the CEO and co-founder of ITA International. Mike shares his journey from being a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer to founding ITA with his wife, Kathy, in 2005. ITA started with a single government contract and one employee, growing to over 300 employees across 20 states and six foreign countries. Mike discusses the challenges and triumphs of building ITA, including maintaining a strong company culture, handling the

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37:46

Practical Lessons from a Great CEO

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/07/13

Jim Schleckser introduces Kirk Aubry, highlighting their long-standing friendship and Kirk's career trajectory from an ad agency to a Chief Strategy Officer at Textron and now CEO of Savage, a logistics company. Savage, founded 80 years ago by three brothers, has grown from a single truck to a global company with 4,200 team members and 225 locations. They handle the transportation of bulk products, such as petroleum coke and grain, which are critical to their customers' operations. Kirk discusses

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34:46

Managing Growth in a Family Business

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2024/06/29

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser welcomes Mark Cabrera, the CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics. Mark has been with Saddle Creek for over 20 years, starting as CFO and taking over as CEO a few years ago. He shares insights into managing a family business, the logistics industry's challenges, and the importance of innovation. Mark explains Saddle Creek’s operations, which span 33 million square feet across the US, employing about 6,000 associates and operating a fleet of 500

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38:39

Climbing to New Heights

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/06/22

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, the host welcomes Louise McEvoy, VP of US Channel Sales at Trend Micro, to discuss the growth of channel ecosystems and her experience as an Everest summiteer. McEvoy elaborates on Trend Micro’s mission to secure endpoints, data services, and cloud data for businesses of all sizes. Highlighting the relentless nature of cyber threats, she discusses the importance of AI in enhancing security measures and the significant processing power required to stay ahead

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36:30

Establishing Trust In a Selling Relationship

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/06/08

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser delves into the prevalent issue executives, CEOs, and entrepreneurs face in generating sufficient revenue and establishing trust with clients. He is joined by Todd Duncan, a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author and renowned sales leader, who shares his expertise on these topics. Duncan emphasizes the paramount importance of trust in the sales process, highlighting that tension and suspicion can severely hinder successful

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35:18

How to Grow Your Revenue Rapidly

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/06/01

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser introduces Simone Severino, the founder and CEO of Strategy Sprints, to discuss revenue growth strategies. Jim highlights that revenue is a common constraint for many CEOs, with about 60% citing it as their primary challenge. Simone, joining from Austria, claims his techniques can double a company's revenue in 90 days. Simone emphasizes the importance of addressing evergreen bottlenecks, particularly pricing power, to achieve

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34:32

The Power of Recurring Revenue and How to Grow Yours

The CEO Project Podcast ·

2024/05/25

Welcome to another episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, hosted by Jim Schleckser, founder of the CEO Project. In this episode, Jim delves into one of his favorite topics: recurring revenue. He emphasizes that a high degree of recurring revenue is a hallmark of a great business, allowing for better sleep, planning, and overall business stability. Jim defines recurring revenue as contractually obliged revenue over time, distinguishing it from repeat revenue, which lacks contractual commitment. Examples

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