CEO Coaching International Podcast

Just as you work hard to build your company, you should apply that same diligence to managing your financial affairs. Fortunately, you don’t have to become a financial expert yourself. Instead, find a trusted financial professional who can act as the “quarterback” and coordinate the appropriate financial, tax, insurance, and legal pros you need to minimize your taxes and maximize your after-tax results. Long-time financial advisor Brett Ellen has worked with high-net worth entrepreneurs and CEOs for years and in today’s show, he discusses several key tax-saving strategies you might want to consider.

John DiJulius started his first business, John Robert's Spa, 23 years ago. Today, it is consistently recognized as one of the top 20 salons in America. It didn't start out that way, though. As the company opened new salons, service began to deteriorate. Frustrated, John began studying the greatest customer service companies such as Ritz Carlton, Disney, and Nordstrom to discover their secret to embedding a service culture throughout multiple locations. In his research he stumbled upon the formula, codified it, and now spreads this radical customer service revolution message throughout the world. In today's episode, you'll learn the secret formula to use radical customer service to make price irrelevant.

Bryce Maddock and his childhood friend Jaspar Weir started TaskUs on a shoestring and built it into an international powerhouse serving many of the country's leading high-tech companies. The premise of TaskUs is this: We can cut your customer service cost or your content moderation cost or your graphic design costs in half and we will guarantee the same level of quality that your current staff is delivering. From that idea, TaskUs will do $50 million in revenue this year. Here's the story of how they did it.

Leslie Michelson is a serial entrepreneur whose latest company, Private Health, is pioneering a new way for consumers to find the absolute best healthcare in the world. Using technology, data analytics, and a network of more than 6,000 of the world’s leading physicians and surgeons, Leslie’s company separates the good from the great and helps consumers get the best care possible. In today’s show, Leslie shares specific ways you can make better healthcare choices that could, quite possibly, save your life and your business.

Mark Moses has facilitated more than 200 annual planning meetings for companies all over the world. And during that time, he’s perfected a process that ensures companies get results. In today’s show, Mark reveals his process in specific detail.

Chuck Davis has pretty much seen it all. From his early days at blue chip companies to his time running internet pioneers such as Fandango, Shopzilla, and now, Swagbucks, Chuck has a lifetime of lessons and stories. Add to that his time as international president of YPO and you know he’s been at the forefront of best practices for leading companies all over the world.

Scott Duffy is one of the few people on earth who have worked for Tony Robbins and Richard Branson. Couple that with his entrepreneurial experience in building some of the leading online brands from the early days of the internet and you know you’re in for a treat. Scott shares some great stories and lessons he learned from Robbins and Branson as well as his own insights on how to do successful product launches.

It takes discipline, character, and grit to be an Ironman–let alone a 15-time Ironman finisher. After finishing the Ironman in Kona back in 2013, Jack sat on the beach and reflected back on his life in business and sports and came up with 7 lessons learned in his Ironman journey. These lessons are universal and apply whether you’re running a Fortune 500 company or the next hot startup.

Bill Keen and Anthony Venus have started five separate multi-million dollar businesses and seen three of them through highly profitable exits. Along the way, they made brilliant decisions and huge mistakes. In today's show, they each share their entrepreneurial journey and the key things they wish they knew back when they were just starting out. You'll discover a goldmine of insightful comments that can make you millions...or save you from losing your shirt.

After building Crave Entertainment Group to $175 million in revenue, Michael and his leadership team implemented an international expansion plan that failed miserably and nearly led the company to bankruptcy. With great self-awareness, Michael and his business partner realized they were excellent at building companies but not at turning them around. So, they hired a turnaround expert as Chief Operating Officer who helped the company make some tough decisions. In today’s show, Michael details 6 important lessons he learned during this difficult turnaround period and ironically, they’re applicable to leaders running thriving businesses, too.