In this compelling episode, Robert Hunt, CEO of REF Dallas, shares how he has helped founders and leaders take full accountability for their lives, success, and happiness for over ten years. You won't want to miss this episode if you have used the words but or can't in the last week.You will discover:- What true accountability is- How accountability and responsibility differ and why accountability is far more powerful- The only way to create accountability in your company
Robert J. Hunt is "The Accountability Guy." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, area and helps leaders remove the things that keep them from being their best. He has run CEO Groups in DFW for over ten years and brings that experience and wisdom to help people reach their goals. He is deeply committed to leadership coaching. This aspect of his work allows for a more personalized approach, where he can engage one-on-one with leaders like you, emphasizing accountability and the pursuit of excellence.
Want to learn more about Robert Hunt's work at REF Dallas? You can grab a copy of his book at nobodycaresbook.com and check out his website at https://refdallas.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this episode, Jim Schleckser, CEO of The CEO Project, shares how he and his team have helped thousands of CEOs create exponentially more success by doing less. If you are the CEO of a business or nonprofit with more than 50 employees, this episode is a must-watch/listen.You will discover:- the #1 job every CEO must do- why "peanut buttering" is nothing more than a strategy for exhaustion and mediocrity- how to put on your Architect Hat to build a world-class business (model)
Jim Schleckser is the Founder & CEO of The CEO Project, a renowned executive coaching company specializing in high-revenue entrepreneurs. Jim offers a distinctive CEO coaching program that combines peer group discussions with personalized one-on-one coaching sessions led by former CEOs. He advocates for the "Lazy CEO," emphasizing efficient delegation and time management as essential traits for successful leadership. Jim hosts The Lazy CEO Podcast, a successful podcast focusing on entrepreneurship and CEO leadership, providing valuable insights to a broad audience. 
Want to learn more about Jim Schleckser's work at The CEO Project? Get a copy of his book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3AmUJxH and check out his website at https://theceoproject.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this distinguished episode, Cecile Peterkin, Founder of The Leadership Coaching Centre, shares how she helps aspiring entrepreneurs and Dissatisfied Employees find their best path to fulfillment.You will discover:- How to determine if you should find another job or create one as an entrepreneur- How to identify and eliminate the root cause of your frustration at work- Why your future hinges on your "why" and how to create clarity around it
Cecile Peterkin is the Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist at the Leadership Coaching Centre. She has 22+ years of expertise as a distinguished confidence coach & mentor, helping 1,000+ professionals & aspiring entrepreneurs unleash their unique strengths, pivot with purpose & craft legacy careers. She balances authority with compassion, cultivating a leadership style that is human-centric and dynamic. This not only guides her interactions but shapes the empowering & inclusive environments she’s committed to creating.
Want to learn more about Cecile Peterkin's work at The Leadership Coaching Centre? Check out her website at https://leadershipcoachingcentre.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this intuitive episode, Fran Gallaher, Owner of Really Flourish LLC, shares how she lost touch with her intuition and what it cost her. She also shares how she got it back and how she's now helped thousands of CEOs, executives, and leaders regain their intuition and weave it seamlessly into their individual and team-based decision-making.You will discover:- What intuition is and the severe cost of ignoring it- Why we lose touch with our intuition and how to get it back- How to exercise intuition in a healthy team environment
Fran Gallaher is an Intuitive Leadership Coach working at the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and the practical. Fran assists executives of 7-figure businesses in making better decisions using the power of intuition to access critical and otherwise inaccessible information, drive innovation, increase confidence—especially regarding their executive hires—and avoid leadership fails. Fran uses her intuition to bring information to her clients to establish rapport quickly, shorten the coaching process, and make it extraordinarily personal, powerful, and, most importantly, effective.
Want to learn more about Fran Gallaher's work at Really Flourish LLC? Check out her website at https://www.reallyflourish.com/ or connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frangallaher/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this high-leverage episode, John Burdett, President & CEO of Fast Slow Motion, shares how he has leveraged his passion for helping businesses scale to help 1,000 companies implement game-changing technology to accelerate their growth rapidly. If you're frustrated with your CRM, if you've been running your company without one, or if you're thinking about building your own, DO NOT miss out on the wisdom he shares in this fantastic episode.You will discover:- When to implement a CRM and how to choose the right one- How to plan for an immediate implementation and improve it over time- Why almost no one should build their own CRM from scratch
John Burdett's entrepreneurial journey started with a pivotal realization: his passion lies in helping others build their businesses using scalable systems and processes. John's approach to entrepreneurship is grounded in practical wisdom. His current business, Fast Slow Motion, specializes in helping clients grow using scalable processes built on platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot. With over 1,900 projects completed for almost 1000 clients across various industries, John's journey is a treasure trove of practical wisdom, from bootstrapping businesses to achieving exponential growth without compromising quality.
Want to learn more about John Burdett's work at Fast Slow Motion? Check out his website at https://www.fastslowmotion.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this storied episode, Cesar Castro, Founder of Strategic Storytelling LLC, shares how teaching key communication principles and skills can help business leaders and professionals become great communicators and strategic storytellers!You will discover:- How to add strategy to your storytelling- Why and when to use stories as a leader- A simple 4-part framework for telling more effective stories
Cesar Castro was born in Chile. Professionally, Cesar is a psychologist with two master's degrees, one in organizational psychology and the other in professional communications. He is also an adjunct professor of interpersonal communications & public speaking at Weber State University in Utah. Cesar has founded three companies to help business leaders and entrepreneurs develop more influence and impact through the power of communication and strategic storytelling. He has had the opportunity to coach and train thousands of professionals and leaders from top companies like MasterCard, PepsiCo, Santander, Metlife & KIA.
Want to learn more about Cesar Castro's work at Strategic Storytelling LLC? Check out his website at https://www.cesarcastro.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this storied episode, Cesar Castro, Founder of Strategic Storytelling LLC, shares how teaching key communication principles and skills can help business leaders and professionals become great communicators and strategic storytellers!You will discover:- How to add strategy to your storytelling- Why and when to use stories as a leader- A simple 4-part framework for telling more effective stories
Cesar Castro was born in Chile. Professionally, Cesar is a psychologist with two master's degrees, one in organizational psychology and the other in professional communications. He is also an adjunct professor of interpersonal communications & public speaking at Weber State University in Utah. Cesar has founded three companies to help business leaders and entrepreneurs develop more influence and impact through the power of communication and strategic storytelling. He has had the opportunity to coach and train thousands of professionals and leaders from top companies like MasterCard, PepsiCo, Santander, Metlife & KIA.
Want to learn more about Cesar Castro's work at Strategic Storytelling LLC? Check out his website at https://www.cesarcastro.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this practical episode, Matthew Sanjari, Founder and Strategic Consultant of PRIME Consulting, shares how he discovered where one of his passions truly lies - helping other leaders and entrepreneurs live their best lives and seeing their businesses thrive, not just survive.You will discover:- Why is it not enough to do the right things? You must also do them in the right order.- The four steps to industry-leading profitability- The crucial differences between success in the Fun stage and success in Predictable Success.
As the founder of PRIME Consulting, Matthew Sanjari leverages over 15 years of business ownership and public speaking experience to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders through coaching and consulting, focusing on pragmatic strategies for scaling businesses and achieving personal growth. With a track record of helping brands surpass their limits and a successful exit to his name, Matthew's holistic approach blends operational strategy with personal development, aiming to elevate clients from day-to-day operations to executive roles; he stays true to his motto: build people, build business.
Want to learn more about Matthew Sanjari's work at PRIME Consulting? Check out his website at https://consultingbyprime.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sanjari/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this tax-advantaged episode, Ashley Tison, Founder and President of OZPros, shares how he discovered the biggest economic development incentive offered by Congress and how you can use it to dramatically reduce your tax impact. If you are thinking about selling your business, if you're looking to buy or start a business, or if you're looking for an efficient way to put your money to work for you, you won't want to miss this episode.You will discover:- What an Opportunity Zone is and how you can use it to defer and even dramatically reduce your capital gains taxes.- How to structure a Qualified Opportunity Fund and Qualified Opportunity Zone Business for maximum tax impact.- Why you don't need to be an accredited investor to take advantage of these great opportunities.
Today’s guest, Ashley Tison, is an attorney, professional speaker, and the Founder of OZPros - A full-service Opportunity Zone advisory firm. Ashley has worked in real estate, mergers & acquisitions, business growth and management. He brings his breadth of experience in these areas to help educate and guide investors to navigate Opportunity Zones. He has built a team uniquely positioned to handle the acquisition and securities, real estate, and tax nuances inherent in Opportunity Zone deals.
Want to learn more about Ashley Tison's work at OZPros? Check out his website at https://ozpros.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this immensely practical episode, Robin Waite, Founder of Fearless Business, shares how he empowers coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs to double their income and happiness while significantly reducing their client load.You will discover:- how you can double your income without doubling your workload- how to find the right price for your services- how to boost your confidence when selling
Robin Waite is the Founder of Fearless Business, an expert on pricing, a regular keynote speaker at business events, and bestselling author of several books, including Online Business Startup, Marketing Machine, and the recent popular release Take Your Shot. His expertise is productizing services and helping people articulate the fantastic results these products deliver so they can confidently charge more. He believes crafting a successful business isn't about working harder, it's about working smarter.
Want to learn more about Robin Waite's work at Fearless Business? Check out his website at https://www.robinwaite.com/ and get a copy of his book at https://amzn.to/4eQja5P.Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz