CEO School with Suneera Madhani

Lock in your spot for Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://mntr.ai/unicorn-ceo-summit-early-invite What are the five essential shifts you need to make to become a seven-figure or eight-figure CEO? In this episode, Suneera breaks down the five patterns she sees among seven-figure and eight-figure CEOs at the Millionaire Founders Club retreat. She walks you through the mindset and operational shifts required to move from doing to leading—including clarity, systems, team, visibility, and alignment. What you’ll learn in this episode: (1:13) Why shifting your language from “Can I?” to “Who can?” accelerates your path to scalable leadership. (2:18) How founders achieve total clarity in their business model and ideal customer profile (ICP). (3:55) Why scalable systems and repeatable processes are essential for growth. (4:48) How team leverage—human or AI—becomes the catalyst for moving from doing to leading. (7:02) Why visibility is directly tied to your brand valuation and market share. (8:02) How leveraging owned media channels gives you unprecedented access to your customers. (8:39) Why alignment becomes a non-negotiable filter for clients, teams, and decisions. Lock in your spot for Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://mntr.ai/unicorn-ceo-summit-early-invite Join the CEO School Founders Club: https://theceoschool.com/membership. We're building a table where every female founder has a seat. Subscribe to the CEO School podcast because only 2% of female founders ever break $1 million in revenue, and we’re changing that: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money: * Website: https://theceoschool.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for badass female CEOs like you to take center stage not just in your industries, but in your whole life. * Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

Lock in your spot for Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://mntr.ai/unicorn-ceo-summit-early-invite What if the secret to success wasn’t more hustle—but better alignment? This episode of CEO School features Erin Gallagher, author and CEO of Hype Women, discussing the importance of women supporting and hyping each other rather than competing. Erin shares her personal journey of reclaiming her intuition and self-worth after years in corporate America, and explores the challenges women face from both societal systems and internalized scarcity mindsets. The conversation highlights the power of transferring different forms of capital—human, social, political, and financial—to uplift women and create meaningful change. Get your copy of Hype Women today: https://www.amazon.com/Hype-Women-Breaking-Patriarchy-Silencing/dp/1394329504 💬 Your Turn: What was your biggest takeaway this season? Tag @ceoschool and let us know! 📢 Love the show? Share with a business bestie and leave a review to help more women scale with confidence. (00:00:00) Reclaiming Intuition and Self-Worth (00:05:30) The Power and Pitfalls of "Mean Girl" Culture (00:08:00) Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance for Women (00:15:45) The Hype Women Economy: Transferring Capital (00:22:30) Vulnerability, Motherhood, and Breaking the Mold  (00:35:00) Embracing Dualities and Building Community  Lock in your spot for Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://mntr.ai/unicorn-ceo-summit-early-invite

Lock in your spot for Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://mntr.ai/unicorn-ceo-summit-early-invite What if the secret to success wasn’t more hustle—but better alignment? In this special kickoff episode, CEO School host Suneera Madhani welcomes you to the future of CEO School. In this episode, she celebrated 5 years of the podcast and shares why the movement is just getting started. This episode embraces the Big Business Energy and teaches you how to redefine your success on your journey toward freedom, impact, and authenticity.  Only 2% of female founders surpass $1 million in revenue - which has to stop. This next season of CEO School is sure to bring you conversations and guidance you need to reach your next million.  💬 Your Turn: What was your biggest takeaway this season? Tag @ceoschool and let us know! 📢 Love the show? Share with a business bestie and leave a review to help more women scale with confidence. (00:01:54) The Origin of CEO School Podcast (00:03:21) Breaking the Million Dollar Barrier (00:07:21) Navigating Venture Capital & The Boys Club (00:09:03) Motherhood, Mindset, and Scaling During the Pandemic (00:10:11) Claiming the CEO Title & Building a Legacy Lock in your spot for Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://mntr.ai/unicorn-ceo-summit-early-invite

In this special bonus episode brought to you in partnership with Mastercard, Suneera Madhani explores one of the biggest opportunities in fintech today: open banking. If you're a fintech founder building tools for small businesses, this episode is packed with insights to help you create more impactful, data-driven solutions. With over 33 million SMBs in the U.S. powering nearly half the workforce, the demand for modern financial tools is only growing. Inside the episode: The real reason small businesses struggle with cash flow—and how fintech can help A breakdown of what open banking is and why it matters right now Five powerful ways to leverage open banking APIs—from payments and lending to fraud prevention and financial visibility How to get started: choosing the right partners, using AI for better insights, and staying up-to-date on compliance needs This conversation is especially for founders building the next generation of fintech products that support small business success. This episode is sponsored by Mastercard. #MastercardAmbassador

What happens after the billion-dollar milestone? In Part Two of her powerful conversation with Jay Shetty, CEO School founder Suneera Madhani opens up about what came after the unicorn valuation—from the health crisis she didn’t see coming to the identity loss that followed stepping away from the company she built from scratch. This episode is a masterclass in honest leadership, conscious entrepreneurship, and redefining success after burnout. Suneera shares the emotional, mental, and physical toll of scaling a business at all costs—and the healing journey that led her to build again with intention. Whether you're building your first business or your fifth, this conversation is a reminder that success without alignment isn’t success at all. — In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 The mindset shifts required to scale from $1M to $1B📉 Why everything breaking at each level of scale is normal—and necessary❤️‍🔥 What burnout taught Suneera about health, hustle, and identity💸 How she walked away from a billion-dollar company to prioritize purpose👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 How her Sunday “zoom-out” meetings keep her business, family, and marriage thriving🧘🏽‍♀️ Why your real power lies in choosing peace—and what’s next — 💬 Your Turn: What resonated most from this conversation? Share your thoughts and tag @ceoschool on Instagram! 📢 Love the show? Send this episode to a business bestie, and keep tuning in all summer for the very best of CEO School.

What does it really take to scale a billion-dollar business—and still have time for what matters most? In this summer school replay of her interview on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, CEO School founder Suneera Madhani shares her powerful journey from corporate employee to unicorn founder. In this wide-ranging conversation, she opens up about redefining success, learning to reclaim time, and building a business rooted in purpose and presence. From her immigrant roots to the early days of pitching a fintech idea out of the trunk of her car, Suneera’s story is proof that confidence, clarity, and community can change everything. This episode is packed with practical takeaways and hard-earned wisdom for any founder ready to scale on their own terms. 🎧 Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this fan-favorite, get ready to be inspired—and reminded that women do, in fact, have it all. — In this episode, you’ll learn: 🕒 Why time—not money—is the real currency of success🧠 The mindset shifts that helped Suneera evolve from solopreneur to CEO💡 Her do–delegate–delete method for reclaiming time and energy📉 What social media gets wrong about entrepreneurship🧭 How to build a business by focusing on purpose over pressure — ✨ Loved this episode? Share it with a business bestie and tag @ceoschool to let us know your favorite takeaway. And don’t forget—new episodes return this fall. Until then, enjoy the best of CEO School, all summer long.

What if the secret to success wasn’t more hustle—but better alignment? In this heartfelt solo finale, CEO School host Suneera Madhani reflects on five years of podcasting and the powerful lessons from this season. With themes of energy, alignment, and evolution, she walks listeners through the mindset shifts that helped her grow a billion-dollar business and build a new one—all while protecting her peace. From running a tech startup to creating the Millionaire Founders Club, this episode is a deeply personal (and strategic!) look at what it really takes to thrive as a woman in business. Whether you're entering your next season or finding your way in this one, this finale is packed with wisdom that will stay with you long after summer school ends. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why alignment—not hustle—is your most important strategy🗓️ How your calendar can (and should) reflect your real priorities⚡ The surprising truth about energy: it is the business plan🌱 Why you don’t have to choose between ambition and boundaries🎯 How to stop chasing the finish line—and start embracing the cycle 🎧 Plus: Suneera shares which episode went viral this season (hint: it’s the one with her mom!) 💬 Your Turn: What was your biggest takeaway this season? Tag @ceoschool and let us know! 📢 Love the show? Share with a business bestie and leave a review to help more women scale with confidence. (00:02:14) Personal Alignment for Business Success (00:05:41) Harnessing Positive Energy for Business Success (00:09:31) Achieving Stillness and Scale in Business (00:13:55) The Dynamic Entrepreneurial Journey: Embracing Growth (00:14:50) Finding Purpose in Business Scaling

Brielle Cotterman, President of CEO School and a PR expert known as the 'celebrity maker,' shares insights from a recent retreat with seven-figure female founders. Discover how women are redefining friendships while scaling their businesses and the critical role of community in entrepreneurship. Brielle discusses effective time management strategies, mastering revenue diversification, and the mindset that distinguishes CEOs from solopreneurs. This conversation celebrates the power of sisterhood and the incredible potential when women collaborate.

Kacie Scott and Nadian Zak, HR experts and co-founders of Zak Human Solutions, offer invaluable insights on team dynamics and workplace culture. They stress the importance of addressing HR early on and highlight the critical documents every company needs. Learn how to avoid costly misclassifications of contractors, master employee onboarding with effective tools, and communicate confidently during terminations. Their engaging anecdotes reveal the complex realities of HR, making this a must-listen for aspiring founders looking to build stronger teams.

Dawn McGruer, a UK-based business strategist and Forbes mentor, shares her expertise on sustainable business growth. She discusses how rewiring your mindset with small, repeatable actions can lead to success without burnout. Dawn introduces her voice journaling method for decluttering both business and mind, emphasizing the importance of clarity and confidence over growth hacks. Discover the transformative power of bold messaging and why breaking free from people-pleasing can empower purpose-driven leadership.