CEO Coaching International Podcast

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.

The success of your business depends on the quality of your decisions. Simply relying on your gut instincts may work occasionally, but the most effective leaders have specific strategies and tools they use to make important decisions. In today’s show, three proven leaders share their perspective on how to make better executive-level decisions so you can increase your profits.

You've worked extremely hard. You built a valuable business. Now you're thinking, 'maybe it's time to sell and reap the reward of all this hard work.'   In today's show, international investment banker Rob Follows discusses how business owners can prepare their company for a sale, present it in the best possible light, and sell it to a strategic buyer who might pay as much as 300% more than a financial buyer.   You only get one shot at making a great sale so it's critical you arm yourself with all the information you need to maximize your return and minimize your taxes.   Regardless of your company's size, you'll find great advice on how to make your company more valuable even if a sale is a few years away.   In this episode, you'll discover:         The best time to sell your business (hint, it's NOT when any of the "6 D's" are present).       How to skip the financial buyer and sell directly to a strategic buyer for a much higher price.       How to understand and strengthen the "critical enablers" that will lead strategic buyers to "fall in love with your business."       Why a recurring revenue business leveraged by technology could find immediate interest from strategic buyers.       Why starting the process to sell your company one or two years ahead of when you want to sell is important to maximizing your sales price.

How do you go from having a great idea to turning that idea into a thriving company that ultimately gets sold for a substantial amount of money to an S&P 500 company?   In today's episode, we discuss how virtual phone service company Grasshopper did exactly that.   Don Schiavone helped lead Grasshopper as it grew from a small startup to a high-growth company and he shares the six strategies that formed the core of Grasshopper's rapid ascent.   You can apply these strategies too and propel your company to a higher level of growth.