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Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsAgile Manufacturing Strategies for Middle Market Companies: Adapting to UncertaintyPlease email us at solutions@ExecHQ.com for more information.
In today’s rapidly evolving economic and geopolitical landscape, middle market companies face growing challenges in managing manufacturing costs, supply chain disruptions, and tariff uncertainties. Unlike large enterprises with deep resources, mid-sized businesses must act quickly and strategically to maintain profitability and long-term growth.
In this LinkedIn Live session, ExecHQ and SIB will provide a pragmatic, solution-driven discussion on how middle-market companies can adapt, optimize costs, and build financial resilience. Topics will include:
-The impact of tariffs and supply chain shifts on manufacturing co...2025-03-2145 min
The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsGrant Gooding, The Curious CEO - Why Following Your Passion is Shitty Advice, How Emotional Data is Transforming Business Strategy, and Finding Your A+Join me as I sit down with Grant Gooding (see his bio below), founder and CEO of Proof Positioning, to discuss how emotional data is transforming market research and business strategy. With a background in mergers and acquisitions, Grant saw firsthand why so many deals fail—leading him to pioneer a groundbreaking way to measure what truly drives customer decisions.
We cover:
- The surprising reason 70% of business acquisitions fail.
- Why traditional market research methods don’t work—and how to fix them.
- The neuroscience behind how people really make decisions.
...2025-02-0354 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsSaying Yes to Life: Michael Mackie’s Journey Through TV, Travel, and StorytellingIn this episode, I chat with the inimitable Michael Mackie (see his bio below), a multi-talented storyteller, Emmy-award-winning host, entertainment journalist, and travel writer. With his signature wit and humor, Michael takes us through his fascinating career, from his early days in Des Moines TV to interviewing A-list celebrities and even hosting his own PBS travel show, "Get Lost!".
We dive into:
Michael’s hilarious and sometimes disastrous celebrity interviews, including Sarah McLachlan and Jennifer Lopez.
His pivot from TV journalism to storytelling in advertising and travel writing.
The art of personal branding, creating genuine connections on...2025-01-2758 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsDo Your Sales and Marketing Teams Create Demand for Your Business?86% of salespeople don't even attain 90% of their sales targets, yet U.S. companies spend $15 billion annually on sales training. Adding insult to injury, when 1,000 CEOs of midsize businesses were asked to name their top three competitive advantages, 997 got it wrong compared to their respective customers' answers. Sean Stormes — Founder and CEO of The Demand Creation Institute, nationally syndicated growth strategy columnist, published author, and keynote speaker — provides solutions to these dilemmas, giving hope to those willing to innovate and transform their growth strategies. Welcome to the world of Demand Creation!
To schedule a brief call with Sea...2025-01-2224 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsA Lifetime of Leadership, Legacy, and Service with Linda EndecottFrom Mucking Stables to Shaping Leaders: Linda Endecott’s Path of Purpose - In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Linda Endecott (see her bio below), Managing Director of the Executive MBA program at Rockhurst University’s Helzberg School of Management. With an extraordinary career spanning education, nonprofit/corporate leadership, and executive development, Linda shares the lessons, laughter, and life experiences that have shaped her journey.
We explore Linda’s unique path—from mucking stables at age three to marrying into a family that built a multi-generational legacy of wealth through their business endeavors. Linda reflects on how this experience...2025-01-201h 06The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsFrom Baseball Cards to Blockchain: Randy Wasinger’s Journey with CryptoSlam
What the hell is Web3? In this episode (the first in my collaboration with Startland News - Website), I chat with Randy Wasinger—entrepreneur, NFT pioneer, and founder/CEO of CryptoSlam (see his bio below). With over 20 years of experience in high-growth businesses and a track record as an innovator in SEO, affiliate marketing, and big data, Randy shares how his early passion for baseball cards evolved into a groundbreaking career in Web3 and NFTs.
We dive into Randy’s entrepreneurial journey—from running a baseball card shop as a teenager in small-town Kansas to building CryptoSlam, the lea...2025-01-131h 00The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsFrom the NFL to Mindset Mastery: A Conversation with Jon McGraw
In this episode, I sit down with Jon McGraw (see his bio below)—former NFL safety, co-founder of Vision Pursue, and performance mindset expert. From walking on at Kansas State to playing 10 seasons in the NFL, Jon shares his incredible journey, the leadership lessons he learned from legendary coaches (including the legendary Kansas State University coach Bill Snyder), and the physical, emotional, and mental toll of professional football. We delve into Jon’s transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship and how his passion for personal growth led to co-founding Vision Pursue, a company that trains corporate and sports teams in p...2025-01-0656 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsUnleashing Fun At Work - Leadership and Laughter With Joel ZeffIn this episode of The Corporate Couch, I chat with Joel Zeff (see his bio below), a nationally renowned speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist who has captivated audiences for over 25 years. Known for his hilarious improvisational comedy and insightful messages on leadership, collaboration, and change, Joel brings his unique energy to the podcast.
We explore Joel’s fascinating career journey—from his days as a newspaper journalist to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker. Joel shares how improv has shaped his perspectives on teamwork, communication, and embracing the unexpected. He also talks about the power of cele...2024-12-301h 17The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsSusie Tomenchok, The Master Negotiator With A Big Heart - Unlocking The Magic Of Others, How To Have Tough Conversations, and Why Negotiating Skills Make Us Better Humans
In this episode, I sit down with the vibrant and insightful Susie Tomenchok, author, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and negotiation expert (see her bio below). From being a telecom pioneer at Comcast to leading an international company of over 1000 employees to becoming a mentor and coach, Susie shares her inspiring journey and practical advice for professionals at every stage of their careers (including being an early adopter of having a side hustle). We dive into her unique approach to negotiation as a daily practice, not just a high-stakes event, and explore how mastering this skill can transform careers, leadership, an...2024-12-231h 03The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsPaige Pelaccio Meyer, From Nurse To Business Owner- Embracing The Suck For The Long Game, The Loneliness Of Leadership, and Buying A Business At 27After over 100 episodes, Paige Pelaccio Meyer (see her bio below) is my favorite guest so far (I am biased since she is my daughter :-). While she knew she wanted to be a nurse, Paige had a unique career strategy that deviated from the typical nurse's first job. She bought the business she worked at for 5 years when she was 27. Two and half months after taking ownership, Paige was forced to shut down her business for 8 weeks due to COVID regulations. She talks about "embracing the suck" to achieve your long-term goals, her failures of leading people who were on...2024-12-1655 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsYear-end Thoughts and Suggestions for a Successful 2025 - Part IIThis is the second of two episodes in which our host, Jeff Pelaccio, asks two of our ExecHQ Principals, Ellza Malok and Mark Derr, to provide year-end thoughts and suggestions for a successful 2025 in light of the recent election results and the probable U.S. economic/business climate.
To learn more, you can schedule a 30-minute introductory call with our guests using this link: https://calendly.com/d/dy9-tyh-b6g/meet-exechq.
Ellza Malok bio: Ellza Malok is a principal, and CMO recognized for her data science background and expertise in behavior science res...2024-12-1117 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsAnna Murray, From English Teacher to Tech Entrepreneur - Why Plans Are Overrated, Re-Thinking Your Return to Work Policy, and Her Mission To Change CybersecurityAnna Murray (see her bio below) is the CEO and founder of emedia the longest-running woman-owned web and digital transformation agency in the US. In this fascinating conversation, we talk about how she found her company by accident, her journey from English teacher to TV journalist, to tech founder, her stories of misogyny in broadcast news, why journalists make great hires, her thoughts on why planning is a fool's errand, three metaphors to diagnose any situation, being a remote work pioneer (and her thoughts on "forcing" people back in the office), the early days of integrating the internet into...2024-12-091h 09Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsYear-end Thoughts and Suggestions for a Successful 2025 - Part 1This is the first of two episodes in which our host, Jeff Pelaccio, asks three of our ExecHQ Principals, Elizabeth Souder, Mike Read, and Baron Lukas, to provide year-end thoughts and suggestions for a successful 2025 in light of the recent election results and the probable U.S. economic/business climate.
You can schedule a 30-minute introductory call with Baron using this link: https://calendly.com/baron-lukas-exechq/30min).
Elizabeth Souder bio: Elizabeth McJimsey Souder is a “recovering” attorney and organizational health consultant and coach who helps companies and leaders realign the disconnect between who they say they a...2024-12-0412 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsPaul Hatch, The Go-Giver Executive - His Mission To Fight Ageism In The Workplace, Lessons From 40 Years On Wall Street, and How Moving Over 60 Times Made Him A Better LeaderIn this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Paul Hatch (see his bio below), a distinguished leader with an extraordinary career spanning the US Navy, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and beyond. From his early days as a Naval officer (and advising two US presidents on Middle East policy) to becoming Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Paul’s journey is marked by innovation, leadership, and resilience. We focus on Paul’s inspiring work with Stage3 Tribe, a groundbreaking initiative to combat ageism in the workplace and empower professionals in the later stages of their careers. Paul shares how Stag...2024-12-021h 13The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsBill Brandmeyer, The Purpose-Driven Transformative Leader - Being Part of A Family That Created Multigenerational Wealth, Transforming Kids' Lives Through Sport, and Being in AA at 21
In this compelling episode," Jeff sits down with Bill Brandmeyer (see his bio below), a visionary leader who has transformed organizational development, marketing, and social impact over four decades. Bill shares insights from his remarkable journey, from working with Fortune 500 companies to founding ShareWaves, a nonprofit revolutionizing youth sports access.
Listeners will discover how Bill's passion for breaking down barriers in sports has created tangible opportunities for underprivileged children, and how his professional experiences have shaped his mission-driven approach to community development. You will learn from his struggles with alcohol from being in AA at 21 to now...2024-11-251h 10Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsDo You Know That 30-40% of Your Customers Are Unprofitable?This episode explores the benefits of ExecHQ’s new Profit Optimization service. Statistics show that
most businesses have 30 to 40% of their customers that are not profitable or only marginally profitable
and don’t even know it. Profit Optimization takes the client’s financial and customer data and quickly and accurately produces a comprehensive profitability report by almost any demographic—customer, product, geographic location, etc. Then, our Profit Optimization advisor maps out and helps implement a prioritized action plan while measuring progress regularly to ensure optimized profitability and business value.
You can read the accompanying service o...2024-11-1919 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsSandra Wiley, The Relationship Builder - From Only Wanting Babies To Company President, Why Relationships Will Make Your Career Amazing, and Starting Life Over at 30This episode is a beautiful example of how a person's life/career journey evolves. Sandra Wiley (see her bio below) grew up in a small rural town in Kansas and got married at 19 with aspirations of being a housewife and a mother. She is now a company president and one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting (10 years running and she does not have an accounting degree :-). Sandra and I discuss:
- Her belief that everyone has a gift and that everything in life happens for a reason
- Taking a career gamble a...2024-11-181h 11The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsMark Hamberlin, The Global CHRO- The Evolution of HR, Gen Z Career Advice, and His Process for Learning A New IndustryIn this insightful episode, we sit down with Mark Hamberlin (see his bio below), the first Chief People Officer to appear on "The Corporate Couch" podcast. As the executive responsible for human resources strategy and operations at Clark Construction Group, Mark shares his expertise in attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent to drive business success. With decades of experience spanning roles at Danaher, Cisco Systems, Coach Leather, and Hallmark Cards, Mark offers a unique perspective on the evolving role of the Chief People Officer in the modern workforce. We dive into how he aligns talent management, company culture, and b...2024-11-111h 09The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsFr. Justin Mathews, The Serial Social Entrepreneur - Transforming Communities Through Social Innovation, Why Social Entrepreneurship Is The Future Of Philanthropy, and Practicing Of Cultural HumilityIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Fr. Justin Mathews, a Kansas City native whose journey from musician/audio engineer to Orthodox priest and social entrepreneur exemplifies the intersection of faith, innovation, and community transformation. Fr. Justin shares his remarkable story of leading Reconciliation Services (RS) at Kansas City's historic racial and economic divide, growing it from a modest $650,000 organization to a $4.5-million force for change with 30 employees. We explore the launch of Thelma's Kitchen, Kansas City's first "donate-what-you-can" café, and discuss how his unique approach to social leadership has earned him recognition as a NextGen Leader and the Gre...2024-11-041h 10The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsKen Bramble, The Mental Health Champion - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome, The Battle Between His Faith and His Material Desires, and Letting Go Of Being In The "Cool Kids" ClubIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Ken Bramble (see his bio below), an employee benefits consultant turned mental health advocate whose raw honesty about his personal struggles has resonated with audiences nationwide. Ken opens up about his journey wrestling with imposter syndrome while building a successful 25-year career in the employee benefits space. He candidly shares how anxiety crept into his life as he balanced the mounting pressures of career advancement, family responsibilities, and community service. Drawing from his book "Reflections at the Crossroads: A Journey from Ambition to Authenticity," Ken explores the tension between his faith...2024-10-281h 00The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsThe Fascinating Mind Of Seth GodinIn this illuminating episode, Jeff sits down with marketing legend and bestselling author Seth Godin to discuss his new book "This is Strategy" and explore the evolving landscape of college, work, and decision-making.
Episode Highlights:
Seth reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, from his college days to founding successful ventures
The genesis of "This is Strategy" and why strategy is crucial in today's rapidly changing work environment
His thoughts on college (it's not pretty)
Insights into the four pillars of strategy: time, games, empathy, and systems
How job seekers can approach their career strategically in an AI-driven world
The...2024-10-2140 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsAndrew Marquardt, The Gritty General Counsel, and CEO - The Emotional Labor of Leadership, The "Oh Shit" Moments When He Started His Company", and The Dignity of WorkYou will enjoy this conversation with Andrew Marquardt (see his bio below) the general counsel, co-founder, and CEO of Advantage Tech. Andrew and I discuss the life-changing events in his early teen years that changed his life, how his legal career led him to start an IT company (it also included a legal decision that went against Microsoft), how he never thought he could become an attorney (and his grit to make it happen), the "Oh Sh**" moments he had when he started his company, his advice to people who want to create their own company, the power of emotion...2024-10-141h 13The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsJenna Washnieski, The Born Leader - Why Self-Awareness Is The #1 Leadership Trait, Creating New Roles For Yourself, and The Beauty Of Listening To Your IntuitionPlease enjoy this conversation with Jenna Washnieski (see her bio below). Jenna has great energy and we discussed how she was born to be a leader, how a letter she wrote to herself at seventeen predicted her career, why she journals (she has a closet full of them representing the last 20 years), what it's like to be the youngest executive at your company, the beauty of trying different things in your career, why self-awareness is the number one leadership trait, how listening to your intuition helps your career, the importance of having a positive affective presence as a leader...2024-10-071h 00Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsLeading Together: A CEO’s Guide to Unifying Business PracticesIn this episode of "Executives On The Frontlines," Elizabeth Souder and Clive Mecham demonstrate an example of the power of teamwork and collaboration in maintaining consistent application of operational practices across multiple divisions and geographies. A common challenge for CEOs is to effectively delegate responsibilities for running the business while ensuring consistent application and cooperation of leaders, to ultimately prevent work or cultural silos from developing among disparate groups. This case study overview provides insight into developing organizational health by ensuring alignment with senior leaders on values and unified business practices.
To schedule an introductory call...2024-10-0219 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsHeidi Lehmann, The Renaissance Woman - Her Journey From Art Major to Tech Start-Up FounderYou will learn and laugh while listening to my conversation with Heidi Lehmann (see her bio below). We talk about how she compares art to creating a startup company ("Making the Strange Familiar and the Familiar Strange), selling her first company to AOL for $105 million, why she uses the "3 Es" (Entrepreneurship, Energy, and Enthusiasm) to make career decisions, her goal to make Kansas City an innovation destination via blockchain (she co-founded the KC Futures DAO), co-producing the BET (later acquired by Viacom/CBS) series "Queen Boss" (8-episode series that strives to find the best and brightest African-American female entrepreneurs...2024-09-301h 16The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsBob Burg, The Go-Giver - Misconceptions of "Always" Giving, Learning from Drive-By Mentors, and Why Your Focus Should Be On Adding ValueHonored to have the co-author of one of my favorite books "The Go-Giver" Bob Burg (see his bio below) as our guest on this episode. We chat about his early career, how he became a public speaker, how a "drive-by" mentor changed his sales philosophy and became a key part of the book, a summary of the five laws of stratospheric success, why no one cares about your quota or product, how focusing on adding value to others leads to success, why givers attract, learning systems to be successful, and why your first question for a business endeavor should...2024-09-2349 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsManufacturing Abroad: An Expert's Guide to Asian and Latin American OutsourcingIn this episode of "Executives On The Frontlines," we explore the intricacies of outsourcing manufacturing and assembly operations to Asia and Latin America. Our expert guest Larry Martinez shares hard-won insights on:
Evaluating the unique challenges and opportunities in Asian vs. Latin American markets
Selecting optimal subcontractor locations
Cultural considerations when partnering with firms in these regions
Navigating diverse business practices, ethics, and compliance standards across different countries
Implementing effective quality control measures in distant facilities
Managing complex supply chains for materials sourcing in Asia and Latin America
Addressing warranty returns and rework logistics across long distances
Balancing c...2024-09-1612 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsMichel Koopman, The Business Athlete CEO - The Art And Science Of Building A Company, The Key To Transparent Communication, and How He Helps Experienced Leaders SucceedIn our first conversation with someone born in the Netherlands, you will learn and laugh listening to Michel Koopman (see his bio below). We chat about his great career and discuss why senior leaders (especially C-Suite executives) should approach their careers like athletes, how being process-driven accelerates start-up business growth, how being transparent while being mindful is a great communication approach, why top performers are hesitant to pursue their development, his first paid internship in Hong Kong (it involves waking up the next morning in a taxi after a business dinner :-), how a major surgery at 34-years old change...2024-09-161h 02The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsJamie Crosbie, The Born Leader - Destined To Create Her Own Company, Changing Your Mindset For Peak Performance, and Embracing FailureA fun and insightful conversation with Jamie Crosbie (see her bio below)! Jamie and I talk about the life/leadership lessons from her legendary mom, knowing that she wanted to start a company at an early age, her first public speech at 15 years old in front of 500 people, her first professional job leading a group of accounting clerks (and her story of regularly falling asleep at her desk :-), how to interview salespeople, why a positive mindset is so important, why failure is the path to growth, her preparation process for her upcoming Ted Talk, how having a career...2024-09-091h 00The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsMelea McRae, The Fearless Leader - Born To Launch Her Own Ad Agency, Being The Only Female In The Executive Suite, and The Importance Of Being A Positive Role ModelYou will enjoy the conversation with the bold and fearless Melea McRae(see her bio below). Melea and I discussed the following: how she navigated being the only female executive at a company, knowing she wanted to be an entrepreneur at an early age (when she was 10 years old she dressed as a "business owner" for Halloween), her advice to female entrepreneurs, finding career success as an intrapreneur, the impact of her mom dying when she was very young, how a palm reader in NYC predicted her future, her roles models (including Murphy Brown), working for Nordstrom's after the...2024-09-021h 11The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsSonya Jury, The Mental Fitness Coach - From Architect to EOS, Riding The Dementia Train With Her Mom, and Lessons From Getting FiredThis conversation with Sonya Jury (see her bio below) tugged at my heartstrings as one of our topics was her journey during her mom's Alzheimer's illness (my dad had early onset Alzheimer's when I was about 10 years old). Sonya wrote a book to help others through their parents' journey (or other loved ones) called - "Mom Forget My Birthday: A Daughter's Journey Through Alzheimer's". We chat about many things including her career pivot from architect to business consultant/author, how getting fired led to her current career, her advice for picking a college major, the importance of having a c...2024-08-261h 06Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsTactical Pivots: Mastering Strategy Execution in an Unpredictable Market"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" - Mike Tyson
In this Quick Huddle episode, we discuss the concept of continuous assumption-based planning and its deliberate and disciplined execution process. We talk about how to effectively execute your strategic plan and establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and course correction as needed. You can read an accompanying article at Planning for an Uncertain Future (or to schedule a 15-minute introductory call with Baron, use this link: https://calendly.com/baron-lukas-exechq/15-minute-consultation-with-baron).
Baron Lukas bio: An executive leader, board member, advisor, coach, and...2024-08-2107 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsWayne Simien, The Faith-Based Servant Leader - Leadership Lessons from Hall of Fame Players and Coaches, Why You Should Expect Life To Be Hard, and Wanting To Be Like His FatherHere's an interview with someone I "knew" as a teenager the humble, servant leader Wayne Simien (see his bio below) from his early athletic success as a McDonald's All-American (recognizes the top 25 high school basketball players in the United States) and winning the 2006 NBA Championship to his current role as the associate athlete director of engagement and leadership at the University of Kansas. His leadership lessons from Hall of Famers like Pat Riley, Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Roy Williams, and Bill Self, his journey to becoming a Christian at 20 years old when he was feeling broken and empty, why...2024-08-191h 15The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsRobert "Abe" Abrams, The 4-Star Muddy Boots Leader - Lessons from 39 Years of Army Leadership, How a "Raging Introvert" Can Lead An Organization of 1 Million People, and What It Is Like to Be In A WarNot only does Robert "Abe" Abrams (see his bio below) have an extensive Wikipedia page but so does his father (who also has a US Army tank named after him). I was honored to have Abe as a guest. We talk about his love for being a tactical leader (leading combat troops in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan during multiple combat tours spanning Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom), what it is like being in combat, how the death of his father at 14 years old impacted him, how he successfully retired as a 4...2024-08-121h 08The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsMichael Sommers, The Leadership Junkie - Creating A Company Based on Love, Vulnerability, and Transparency, Being Driven By Greatness, and The Three Signs of A Miserable JobYou will not find many executives talking about leading with love, vulnerability, and transparency but you will in this episode with Michael Sommers (see his bio below). We talk about his drive at an early age to be a servant leader and strive for greatness, the three signs of a miserable job, how his parents' divorce impacted his leadership journey, the "formula" that justifies his leading with love, and how he operationalized transparency at his company. You will love this episode with Michael!
Today's episode is brought to you by ExecHQ (Website), a C-suite fractional fi...2024-08-051h 08The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsZach Arend, The Teddy Roosevelt of Leadership Coaches - Overcoming "Boreout" At Work, The Gift of Getting A Major Demotion, and The Beauty of Letting GoGet ready to saddle up your horse in this episode with Zach Arend (see his bio below). His life and career journey is one you will not want to miss. Zach and I discuss: How he was demoted from the vice president of sales of a $300 million company to an account executive (and the major impact it had on his life); his journey from 11 to 18 years old to become a bronc riding champion, his early leadership lessons while still in college working for UPS and leading a team of 16 (when he knew "everything"), his unique approach to making leaders...2024-07-291h 09The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsFred Stipkovits, From Steel Mill Town to Company President - Revolutionizing American Manufacturing’s Culture, His Remarkable Company Turnaround, and How His First Job During 9/11 Changed His LifeThere are so many leadership lessons from Fred Stipkovits in this episode (see his bio below) from his first job leading a Coast Guard Homeland Security unit (with colleagues who had been in the Coast Guard longer than he had been alive) pre and post-9/11 (including ramming a boat head-on at 50 MPH to track down a suspected terrorist), his struggles transitioning from his military career (including working a job at Home Depot), being selected as president of a company where two years earlier he was not hired as the business development manager, leading an incredible company turnaround (e.g...2024-07-221h 10The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsFrumi Barr, The Female C-Suite Pioneer - Her Journey From A Physical Therapist to Leading Fourteen Companies, How She Became A CEO's Secret Weapon, and The Benefits of A Portfolio CareerYou will learn many things by listening to Dr. Frumi Barr's (see her bio below) professional journey. Frumi talks about starting her career as a physical therapist and then pivoting into the business world where she led/founded fourteen different companies, her experience being a female C-Suite executive starting in 1980, how her persistence led her to meet Simon Sinek (he wrote the forward for her book), why growth companies need to understand the "Valley of Death", the benefits of a portfolio career, and why every entrepreneur will fail at some point. You will enjoy Frumi's great career and the...2024-07-1655 min
Executives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsDear CEO: Why Don't You Want Your Company to Be on the Best Places to Work List?If you are a CEO or part of the executive management team, why are you not focusing on building a great culture where your team members are energized and engaged? This episode focuses on why culture is so important, what a great culture looks and feels like, the importance for the CEO and other CxOs to live by the company's cultural values, and the steps to create the best environment for your team members. To learn more, you can book a 15-minute call with Jeff here: https://calendly.com/jeffpelaccio/zoom-15-minute-call-with-jeffJeff Pelaccio Bio: J...2024-07-1015 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsDear CEO: Why Don't You Want Your Company to Be on the Best Places to Work List?If you are a CEO or part of the executive management team, why are you not focusing on building a great culture where your team members are energized and engaged? This episode focuses on why culture is so important, what a great culture looks and feels like, the importance for the CEO and other CxOs to live by the company's cultural values, and the steps to create the best environment for your team members.
To learn more, you can book a 15-minute call with Jeff here: https://calendly.com/jeffpelaccio/zoom-15-minute-call-with-jeff
Jeff Pelaccio Bio: Jeff ...2024-07-1015 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsMaria Flynn, From Farm Girl to Founder - Making Opportunity Happen As An Entrepreneur, Overcoming Overwhelm, and Rallying Yourself First In Times Of StressMaria Flynn (see her bio below) is just such a fascinating person from her roots growing up on a Kansas wheat farm to her journey as a CEO/founder to helping entrepreneurs in the early stages of their journey to succeed. Maria and I discuss the lessons she learned from her parents (e.g., if you can see it, you can be it), being an intrapreneur, why mindset is so important, why in times of stress you need to rally yourself first and then your team, why sh*t is always going to happen and what to do about it, and...2024-07-0857 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsGlenn Fisher, The Lifelong Entrepreneur - Helping People Get What They Want, His Rule of Three, and Questioning If College Is Worth ItA fun and insightful conversation with the lifelong entrepreneur Glenn Fisher (see his bio below). Glenn and I chat about how he started a business for a business owner after a conversation at a bar, his rule of 3 in times of stress, having lunch with Zig Ziglar and Lee Iacocca as a customer (as well as David Spade sleeping on his couch), graduating #1 in his Marine Basic training boot camp, and his entrepreneur lessons from launching over a dozen companies. You will enjoy my conversation with Glenn!
Today's episode is brought to you by ExecHQ (Website), a C-suite fractional firm pr...2024-07-0156 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsMastering Greenhouse Gas Management: Strategies for Sustainable Business Success, Reporting, and ComplianceIn this episode, we look into the growing area of greenhouse gas emissions management and its building block role in the broader area of sustainability disclosure frameworks and reporting for companies. While this subject may not be impacting all businesses currently, there are important considerations that companies of any size should be weighing when thinking about this important area of growing regulatory compliance and stakeholder interest. Developing a point of view around the science and business of decarbonization and implementing the right strategy and tools are essential for success in this area while continuing to improve operational performance, resilience, p...2024-06-2619 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsJohn Hall, A Walking Billboard For Achieving Anything in Life - From Sports Executive To Being A Better Dad, His Mission To Make People’s Lives Better, and Using Commonality to Build ConnectionIf you grew up wanting to be a professional athlete, but never achieved your dream my conversation with John Hall will inspire you (see bio below). We discuss how a devasting knee injury shaped his career journey, his first professional job which was in the fashion industry (including revealing if he dated any models), being the youngest boxing promoter in the world, working for the NFL, Sacramento Kings, and NY Rangers (including his insights on working with Wayne Gretzky), and his decision to walk away from a glamourous sports executive position to focus on being a better dad. John...2024-06-2456 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsHow Can We Improve Communication To Ensure Clarity And Alignment Across The Organization?In this Quick Huddle episode, we discuss some methods that will help you ensure clarity and alignment across your organization:
First, you can never over-communicate your vision, culture, and priorities.
Second, ensure everyone has a working knowledge of the company’s vision and priorities for the next year by using the Commander’s (or Leader’s) Intent Statement methodology.Purpose or Why
Methods--” How you envision achieving his objectives”
Desired “End State” – a description of his desired outcome.
The goal is to empower subordinates to make tactical decisions based on clearly understanding the leader's goals and desired outcomes.
To learn more...2024-06-1907 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsJohn Minnis, The Relationship-Focused CEO - Lessons He Learned From His Hall of Fame Dad, Quitting a Successful Job to Be a Better Spouse and Father, and The Book That Changed His CareerMy conversation with John Minnis (see bio below) should be published the day after Father's Day. We talk about the lessons he learns from his dad (he is in 6 Hall of Fames), quitting a successful job to be a better spouse and father, how your career is a series of chapters that you do not realize until the chapter is completed, his job interview with a CEO that happened in a bar wearing shorts, a tank top, and a baseball cap, why he wrote in "Journey to Leadership" book, how reading "Never Eat Alone" changed his career, and his workout ro...2024-06-171h 12Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsNavigating the Road to Revenue: Reviving an Underperforming International Expansion Initiative
This episode delves into the intricacies of reviving an underperforming international expansion initiative. We explore the hand-holding process required to guide clients through their challenges after entering a new market. From aligning marketing strategies with regulatory requirements to optimizing operations within financial considerations, we discuss the holistic approach needed to navigate the complexities of global expansion. Join us as we uncover the key strategies and insights for achieving stability and success in international markets.
Episode Overview:
· Introduction to the client's international expansion initiative and current challenges.
· Tailored marketing strategies to resonate with lo...2024-06-1214 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsRisa Stein, The Psychologist Turned CEO - How A Mid-Life Crisis Led Her To Create A Company, Going Back to School In Your 50s, and Her Journey From Invulnerability to VulnerabilityThis week's guest is the fantastic Dr. Risa Stein the founder/CEO of SeeInMe and author of "Best Damn Life Workbook" (see her bio below). Risa and I discussed her desire at age 7 to become a psychologist, going from a college psychology professor to a CEO. the changes she has seen in students in the last 26+ years teaching undergraduate psychology at Rockhurst University, how a near-death experience changed her life, going back to school in her 50s for her masters in organizational leadership, being in a motorcycle "gang" in high school, and her thoughts on how to lead Generation...2024-06-101h 07Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Quick Huddle Edition: How to Develop a Company's Pipeline of Strong LeadersWelcome to the first Quick Huddle edition of the Executives on The Frontlines Podcast! These episodes will focus on the most frequently asked questions from our clients. In 5-7 minutes, we will briefly summarize how to address the question of the week. This Quick Huddle edition episode focuses on developing a company's pipeline of leaders. Executive coach Baron Lukas discusses the three keys to developing strong leaders: 1. Hiring Process; 2. Identifying Potential Leaders; and 3. Mentorship.
To learn more about Baron Lukas' insight on leadership development, you can schedule a 15-minute introductory call with Baron at: https://calendly.com/baron...2024-06-0506 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Quick Huddle Edition: How to Develop a Company's Pipeline of Strong LeadersWelcome to the first Quick Huddle edition of the Executives on The Frontlines Podcast! These episodes will focus on the most frequently asked questions from our clients. In 5-7 minutes, we will briefly summarize how to address the question of the week. This Quick Huddle edition episode focuses on developing a company's pipeline of leaders. Executive coach Baron Lukas discusses the three keys to developing strong leaders: 1. Hiring Process; 2. Identifying Potential Leaders; and 3. Mentorship.To learn more about Baron Lukas' insight on leadership development, you can schedule a 15-minute introductory call with Baron at: https://calendly.com...2024-06-0506 min
Revenue RehabNavigating International Markets: Essential Strategies for Revenue Teams This week on Revenue Rehab, our host Brandi Starr is joined by Ellza Malek and Baron Lukas. Ellza, a principal and CMO at ExecHQ, leads the international group supporting organizations expanding into new markets. Ellza, an award-winning CMO, drives businesses into the future. With a data-driven and strategic mindset, she has led global marketing teams, spearheaded brand transformations, and achieved remarkable results. Baron is an executive leader, board member, advisor, coach, and retired Marine Corps Colonel. Baron has 43 years of leadership, management, and mentoring experience. His professional career spans a diverse spectrum of positions: fighter pilot, instructor, strategist, intelligence...2024-06-0540 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsTucker Graves, The Serial Entrepreneur and Learner - Long Game Thinking, His Great Advice For Start-Ups, and Why Caring Is The Key To A Great CultureJoin me for this mini-masterclass in start-ups, leadership, the importance of lifelong learning, and long-term strategy with the serial entrepreneur Tucker Graves (bio below). We talk about "long game" thinking, creating a business idea at 22 years old with friends (it involved a hot tub and some alcohol :-), interviewing for his first job with the CEO of a major restaurant chain, business lessons from his dad, creating a business at a bar with a cocktail napkin, and his start-up advice including why dollars are votes, the importance of having an attorney, and how to budget/forecast your revenue/expenses.2024-06-031h 11Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsBeyond Succession: Transforming a Family Business with Strategic VisionIn this episode, we have a frank discussion with Brian Simmons, Vice President of NDS Solutions, a family-owned, nationally ranked business-to-business print and promotional products provider. Initially, the company believed their only need was a succession plan for the transition of leadership from father to son. However, once the engagement began, an assessment revealed numerous opportunities for improvement. Their partner created a comprehensive strategic business roadmap, an accountability process, and provided 9-months of executive coaching, ultimately revitalizing the entire company. Tune in to hear how NDS Solutions went beyond succession planning to achieve transformative growth.
For more...2024-05-2916 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsBeyond Succession: Transforming a Family Business with Strategic VisionIn this episode, we have a frank discussion with Brian Simmons, Vice President of NDS Solutions, a family-owned, nationally ranked business-to-business print and promotional products provider. Initially, the company believed their only need was a succession plan for the transition of leadership from father to son. However, once the engagement began, an assessment revealed numerous opportunities for improvement. Their partner created a comprehensive strategic business roadmap, an accountability process, and provided 9-months of executive coaching, ultimately revitalizing the entire company. Tune in to hear how NDS Solutions went beyond succession planning to achieve transformative growth.For more...2024-05-2916 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsKevin McGinnis, The Innovative Community Champion - Lessons From Silicon Valley Companies, Leveraging the Gen Z Workforce, and How To Be A Successful IntrapreneurThere are many great insights from my conversation with Kevin McGinnis (see his bio below). We discuss what he learned from working with Silicon Valley companies in the "boom" years (2007-2013), how to leverage AI, working with Gen Zers, how he became a successful intrapreneur, his lessons from Peter Diamandis' Singularity University, not being afraid to fail, what he learned from being an inside sales rep right after college, why culture matters (especially in a start-up), and the importance of having a lifelong learner mindset. Please enjoy my conversation with Kevin!
Today's episode is brought to you...2024-05-281h 10The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsDr. Katie Ervin, The Culture Doctor - Why CEOs Stop Learning, How to Have A Side Hustle, and How Listening to The Universe Can Guide Your CareerYou will enjoy my conversation with Dr. Katie Ervin on so many levels. We talk about great topics like how you can change a toxic culture focusing on two things, how to distinguish great leaders from bad leaders, leading the GenZ workforce, why career journeys are not a straight path, how to have a successful side hustle, tips on pursuing a PhD, and how she started a company without have a business degree. She has written a fantastic business book with a great title - "You Might Be An Asshole" and is on a mission to revolutionize workplace culture.
Today's epis...2024-05-201h 09Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Role and Benefits of Having a Chief of Staff (CoS) for Your BusinessIn this episode, we delve into the role and benefits of an ExecHQ Chief of Staff (CoS) for your business. In today’s dynamic business environment, privately owned lower-middle-market companies face challenges that require coherent strategic planning, execution discipline, ethical accountability, and leadership development. To meet these complex requirements, business owners, fiduciary boards, and CEOs need an experienced senior executive leader who can work to augment and professionalize the leadership team. Our experienced senior executives assist the ownership in developing and executing a plan that mitigates the day-to-day chaos, puts the company on a clear path for growth and great...2024-05-1519 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Role and Benefits of Having a Chief of Staff (CoS) for Your BusinessIn this episode, we delve into the role and benefits of an ExecHQ Chief of Staff (CoS) for your business. In today’s dynamic business environment, privately owned lower-middle-market companies face challenges that require coherent strategic planning, execution discipline, ethical accountability, and leadership development. To meet these complex requirements, business owners, fiduciary boards, and CEOs need an experienced senior executive leader who can work to augment and professionalize the leadership team. Our experienced senior executives assist the ownership in developing and executing a plan that mitigates the day-to-day chaos, puts the company on a clear path for growth and gr...2024-05-1519 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsScott Willingham, The Fierce Competitor With A Servant Leader's Heart - Living By The Platinum Rule, Level 5 Leadership, and Giving Everyone An OpportunityWhenever a guest has a story that involves lifting a 400 lb. calf in designer jeans you know it will be a great conversation. Join the discussion with Scott Willingham (see bio below) as we talk about Level 5 leadership (and how Abraham Lincoln was one of the few presidents to reach this level), building cultures where people don't experience the weekly "Dark Sunday Nights", why he uses the Predictive Index assessment, the Platinum Rule (and why it's better than the Golden Rule), and why he believes in giving everyone an opportunity. Also, the story about lifting a 400 lb. calf and riding...2024-05-131h 08The Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsRick Kahle, The Trusted Advisor - Investing In Others To Stand Out, Learning Leadership By Observation, and The Importance of Self-AwarenessA fun conversation with Rick Kahle! Join Rick and me as we discuss his impressive career journey from the insurance industry to the Kansas City entrepreneurial ecosystem back to insurance. Some of the great topics include: how he became a better leader by observing great leaders in action and learning how to ask great questions; how being an entrepreneur is not for the fragile or faint at heart; the importance of not confusing activity with results; investing in others; and the gift of listening.
Today's episode is brought to you by ExecHQ (Website), a C-suite f...2024-05-061h 00Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsBuilding and Protecting Your Company’s Most Precious Asset – Its ReputationIn this episode, we delve into the essence of reputation, often touted as a company's most valuable asset. Drawing wisdom from Warren Buffett's timeless advice on reputation management, our guest, Kathy Leech illuminates the intricate relationship between brand and reputation. We explore how a brand acts as the tree, while its reputation serves as the shadow — the perception formed by past actions and experiences. Delving deeper, we dissect the elements of brand and reputation, deciphering how they intertwine to shape consumer perceptions and business outcomes. Join us as we unravel the process of uncovering a purpose that resonates with st...2024-05-0116 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsBuilding and Protecting Your Company’s Most Precious Asset – Its ReputationIn this episode, we delve into the essence of reputation, often touted as a company's most valuable asset. Drawing wisdom from Warren Buffett's timeless advice on reputation management, our guest, Kathy Leech illuminates the intricate relationship between brand and reputation. We explore how a brand acts as the tree, while its reputation serves as the shadow — the perception formed by past actions and experiences. Delving deeper, we dissect the elements of brand and reputation, deciphering how they intertwine to shape consumer perceptions and business outcomes. Join us as we unravel the process of uncovering a purpose that resonates with st...2024-05-0116 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsRita Smith, The Domestic Violence Pioneer - Her 16-Year Journey to Help The NFL, How to Share Your Message For People to Hear It, and The Importance of Having A Strong Personal Support SystemIn this compelling episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Rita Smith, a leading expert in the field of domestic violence. Rita shares her remarkable 16-year journey to work with the National Football League (NFL) knowing the involvement of men to make a difference was crucial to her strategy. From her early advocacy efforts to her current 10-year affiliation with the NFL, Rita recounts the challenges and triumphs she's experienced along the way. She reveals the strategies she's employed to amplify her message and effect meaningful change, including collaborations with Presidents and Congress to enact policy reforms. We d...2024-04-2956 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsChuck Moxley, The 1:1 Data Pioneer - Using AI for Marketing, Data Privacy and TikTok, and Why Companies Are Creating A Huge Skill And Knowledge GapA fun and insightful conversation with one of the nation's leading experts on the convergence of technology and marketing, Chuck Moxley. Chuck and I chat about using AI in marketing, data privacy concerns (including his thoughts on TikTok), why companies are getting it wrong on handling the multi-generational workforce, getting mentored at Waffle House, and his first job after college (probably the best one out of any of my guests).
You will learn and laugh so please enjoy!
Today's episode is brought to you by ExecHQ (Website), a C-suite fractional firm providing elite e...2024-04-221h 03Executives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsUsing Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Automation and Other Technology to Improve Profits and Reduce CostsPractical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Automation, Robotic Process Automation, and other technologies can help your business achieve significant returns on your investment.To schedule an introductory call with Jim use this link: https://exechq.clientpoint.co/v/595361/1299Jim Hoggatt Bio:Jim is the CEO of ExecHQ, a global consulting firm that helps for-profit and non-profit organizations get to the next level through the use of ExecHQ EXaaS™ (Executives as a Service) and other solutions.2024-04-1812 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsUsing Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Automation and Other Technology to Improve Profits and Reduce CostsPractical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Automation, Robotic Process Automation, and other technologies can help your business achieve significant returns on your investment.
To schedule an introductory call with Jim use this link: https://exechq.clientpoint.co/v/595361/1299
Jim Hoggatt Bio:
Jim is the CEO of ExecHQ, a global consulting firm that helps for-profit and non-profit organizations get to the next level through the use of ExecHQ EXaaS™ (Executives as a Service) and other solutions.
2024-04-1812 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsHow To Handle When an Unexpected Curve Ball Gets Thrown at Your BusinessBusiness owners are a unique breed. They are smart and bright bright people. If your business is over two years old, especially if it started before the pandemic, you are doing some things right. You have a dedicated, hardworking team... good folks. But there can be problems – Businesses facing new issues, new circumstances for the first time, have a curve ball thrown at them when they expect a fastball. This is particularly applicable to younger businesses, ones that have experienced success and growth, but suddenly, out of the blue, something unexpected and new hits you. Now what?
To sc...2024-04-0316 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsHow To Handle When an Unexpected Curve Ball Gets Thrown at Your BusinessBusiness owners are a unique breed. They are smart and bright bright people. If your business is over two years old, especially if it started before the pandemic, you are doing some things right. You have a dedicated, hardworking team... good folks. But there can be problems – Businesses facing new issues, new circumstances for the first time, have a curve ball thrown at them when they expect a fastball. This is particularly applicable to younger businesses, ones that have experienced success and growth, but suddenly, out of the blue, something unexpected and new hits you. Now what?To sc...2024-04-0316 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsUsing Psychology-Based Marketing Strategies To Achieve Your Revenue GoalsEpisode Description:
In this episode, we explore the application of behavioral psychology in marketing strategies with Ellza Malok (https://linkedin.com/in/ellzamalok), a Principal at ExecHQ (www.exechq.com). Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve into the intricacies of leveraging psychological principles to build trust and influence purchase decisions for impactful growth. Discover effective tactics for crafting psychology-based messaging that enhances credibility and resonates with target audiences.
To schedule an introductory call with Ellza use this link: https://calendly.com/ellza-malok/consultation-with-ellza-malok
Ellza Malok Bio:
Ellza Malok i...2024-03-2116 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsUsing Psychology-Based Marketing Strategies To Achieve Your Revenue GoalsEpisode Description:In this episode, we explore the application of behavioral psychology in marketing strategies with Ellza Malok (https://linkedin.com/in/ellzamalok), a principal at ExecHQ (www.exechq.com). Join us for an insightful discussion as we delve into the intricacies of leveraging psychological principles to build trust and influence purchase decisions for impactful growth. Discover effective tactics for crafting psychology-based messaging that enhances credibility and resonates with target audiences.To schedule an introductory call with Ellza use this link: https://calendly.com/ellza-malok/consultation-with-ellza-malokEllza Malok Bio:Ellza Malok...2024-03-2116 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Secret Sauce to Creating a Healthy Organization That People Are Excited to Work InMost organizations focus on three things when assessing its value: its balance sheet, leadership, and position in the marketplace. I challenge every organization to set those metrics aside and focus on identifying the core values that exist when operating at its highest level and operationalizing those values throughout every level of the organization. The benefits of this approach are explosive: teams become more cohesive, leaders learn to trust their people and their people become more trusting of the leaders, and leaders empower people to solve their problems because who is better equipped to come up with solutions than those...2024-03-0719 min
Executives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Secret Sauce to Creating a Healthy Organization That People Are Excited to Work InMost organizations focus on three things when assessing their value: their balance sheet, leadership, and position in the marketplace. I challenge every organization to set those metrics aside and focus on identifying the core values that exist when operating at its highest level and operationalizing those values throughout every level of the organization. The benefits of this approach are explosive: teams become more cohesive, leaders learn to trust their people and their people become more trusting of the leaders, and leaders empower people to solve their problems because who is better equipped to come up with solutions than those...2024-03-0719 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsHow to Pivot Your Healthcare Firm from Pain to GainEpisode Description:
Learn how to navigate pain points in the healthcare landscape today. ExecHQ Principal Doug Morse shares an assessment of the healthcare environment and strategic steps you can take to achieve your business goals. The impact of technology and new healthcare entrants will be discussed as well as ExecHQ Healthcare Consulting expertise to position your organization for the future.
To schedule an introductory call with Doug, use this link: https://calendly.com/doug-morse
Doug Morse bio:
Doug is a relentless learner with decades of CEO and executive strategic and...2024-02-2112 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsHow to Pivot Your Healthcare Firm from Pain to GainLearn how to navigate pain points in the healthcare landscape today. ExecHQ Principal Doug Morse shares an assessment of the healthcare environment and strategic steps you can take to achieve your business goals. The impact of technology and new healthcare entrants will be discussed as well as ExecHQ Healthcare Consulting expertise to position your organization for the future. To schedule an introductory call with Doug, use this link: https://calendly.com/doug-morse Doug Morse bio: Doug is a relentless learner with decades of CEO and executive strategic and execution experience. He bri...2024-02-2112 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsHow Successful Entrepreneurs Ensure They Get Top Dollar for Their Businesses When They SellIt is often not intuitive for business owners to shift from a profit-growth perspective of their business to an asset value perspective. However, this is potentially the best single investment a business owner can make. Jon helps his clients enhance their strategy to consider the entire Enterprise Value opportunity. You can reach out to him for a complimentary initial consultation at this link:
Book time with Jon Rothbart: 10 minute call with Jon
Also, if you would like to join a cohort of companies that are getting ready for a high Multiple exit, this podcast is o...2024-02-0718 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsHow Successful Entrepreneurs Ensure They Get Top Dollar for Their Businesses When They SellIt is often not intuitive for business owners to shift from a profit-growth perspective of their business to an asset value perspective. However, this is potentially the best single investment a business owner can make. Jon helps his clients enhance their strategy to consider the entire Enterprise Value opportunity. You can reach out to him for a complimentary initial consultation at this link:Book time with Jon Rothbart: 10 minute call with Jon Also, if you would like to join a cohort of companies that are getting ready for a high Multiple exit, this podcast is o...2024-02-0718 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Most Common Financial Mistakes Start-Ups and High-Growth Companies MakePodcast Description SectionMany privately held start-ups and high-growth companies struggle with their financial landscape. Financial reporting, profitability analysis, cost control, and debt and equity funding are difficult to understand and manage. Compounding the problem, business owners/CEOs wait too long to get a strategic CFO assessment, let alone hire senior financial executives. In this podcast episode, we talk to Lisa Cobb. Named one of the top CFOs in Fort Worth, you will enjoy the conversation with Lisa Cobb (linkedin.com/in/lisakcobb) as we discuss how quickly a fractional CFO can improve the financial landscape and un...2024-02-0620 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsWhy Your Company Chaos is Stunting Your Business GrowthA great conversation with ExecHQ (www.exechq.com) principal Baron Lukas (linkedin.com/in/juergenbaronlukas) who shares his expertise on bringing maturity to your company so you can achieve your business goals. The challenge is that companies sometimes cannot transition from the start-up/entrepreneurial stage to the desired high growth, high professionalism stage. They have no documented business processes, no formal planning and execution process, and no disciplined meeting rhythm for the leadership team. To schedule a 15-minute call with Baron, you can use the following link: 15-Minute Consultation with Baron - Baron Lukas, ExecHQ Principal...2024-02-0619 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsWhy Your Company Chaos is Stunting Your Business GrowthA great conversation with ExecHQ (www.exechq.com) principal Baron Lukas (linkedin.com/in/juergenbaronlukas) who shares his expertise on bringing maturity to your company so you can achieve your business goals. The challenge is that companies sometimes cannot transition from the start-up/entrepreneurial stage to the desired high growth, high professionalism stage. They have no documented business processes, no formal planning and execution process, and no disciplined meeting rhythm for the leadership team.
To schedule a call with Baron, you can use the following link: Consultation with Baron
Baron Lukas bio:
An exe...2024-01-2419 minExecutives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsWhat Are Fractional Executives and How Can They Help You Grow Your BusinessA great conversation with Baron Lukas (linkedin.com/in/juergenbaronlukas) who exemplifies outstanding leadership. Baron discusses the role of how ExecHQ’s (www.exechq.com) fractional executives can accelerate business growth while keeping costs low. ExecHQ® is a C-suite consulting firm providing elite executives for your business, whether to have a “fresh eye” on complex business challenges and goals or provide a trusted senior executive to lead an existing team. To schedule a 15-minute call with Baron, you can use the following link: 15-Minute Consultation with Baron - Baron Lukas, ExecHQ PrincipalBaron Lukas bio:An...2024-01-2319 min
The M&A Mastermind PodcastThe M&A Mastermind Podcast - Episode 08 - Enhancing the Value of Your Client’s BusinessWelcome to another episode of the M&A Mastermind Podcast, your go-to resource for M&A trends and strategies. In this episode, our host Nick Olsen from Cornerstone International Alliance is joined by Jim Hoggatt, the founder of ExecHQ, a company dedicated to helping business owners on a path to success.
Jim shares his journey and the philosophy behind ExecHQ, a firm that serves clients ranging from startups to $500 million in revenue. They discuss common business challenges and red flags to watch out for, highlighting the significance of culture, cybersecurity, and customer satisfaction. Jim explains how ExecHQ...2024-01-1833 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsWhat Are Fractional Executives and How Can They Help You Grow Your BusinessA great conversation with Baron Lukas (linkedin.com/in/juergenbaronlukas) who exemplifies outstanding leadership. Baron discusses the role of how ExecHQ’s (www.exechq.com) fractional executives can accelerate business growth while keeping costs low. ExecHQ® is a C-suite consulting firm providing elite executives for your business, whether to have a “fresh eye” on complex business challenges and goals or provide a trusted senior executive to lead an existing team.
To schedule a 15-minute call with Baron, you can use the following link: 15-Minute Consultation with Baron - Baron Lukas, ExecHQ Principal
Baron Lukas bio:
An e...2024-01-1018 minExecutives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsThe Most Common Financial Mistakes Start-Ups and High-Growth Companies MakeMany privately held start-ups and high-growth companies struggle with their financial landscape. Financial reporting, profitability analysis, cost control, and debt and equity funding are difficult to understand and manage. Compounding the problem, business owners/CEOs wait too long to get a strategic CFO assessment, let alone hire senior financial executives. In this podcast episode, we talk to Lisa Cobb. Named one of the top CFOs in Fort Worth, you will enjoy the conversation with Lisa Cobb (linkedin.com/in/lisakcobb) as we discuss how quickly a fractional CFO can improve the financial landscape and understanding of these companies.
...2024-01-1020 min
Executives on the Frontlines: Real Answers to Everyday Business ProblemsExecutives on the Frontlines TrailerWhat would it be like having a team of executives who have been there before helping you achieve your goals and overcome your challenges? Coming January 10, 2024, you can join the Executives on the Frontlines podcast where business owners and C-Suite executives like you will get real answers to your everyday business problems. Learn from senior leaders who have occupied every top box of a company’s org chart for every size company and who like to roll up their sleeves while checking their egos at the door.
2024-01-0201 minThe Corporate Couch: Work Stories I Only Tell My FriendsBaron Lukas, A Born Leader - Being a Lifelong Learner, How to Cultivate Leadership Excellence, and the Essence of Great Culture Building.Please enjoy this mini-course on leadership with Baron Lukas!
Baron Lukas is an executive leader, advisor, coach, and retired Marine Corps Colonel. He has 42 years of leadership, management, and mentoring experience. His professional career spans a diverse spectrum of positions: fighter pilot, instructor, strategist, intelligence officer, professor, commander, and finally, business executive, entrepreneur, board member, and advisor.
Baron is a Principal at ExecHQ, a consulting firm comprised of over 100 senior executives in North America and globally with extensive C-Suite (e.g., CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, etc.) experience. ExecHQ delivers on-demand, cost-effective solutions fo...2023-10-161h 07
Consulting with AuthorityHow to Increase Revenue from Existing Clients with ExecHQ’s Adam AndersonAdam Anderson has over 35 years of professional experience in interim management, leading projects, and rapidly improving corporate performance. His projects are in strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and IT. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Consulting with Authority:How Adam got into the consulting world and the projects he’s done around the worldWhat Adam’s average project looks like when he’s increasing a companies incomeHow Adam created his consulting strategy and how it’s grown over timeHow to build a solid network of relationships with different expertsWha...2021-07-201h 05
Age of IndiependenceCreating Warriors with Continuous Coaching CultureIn this episode of the Age of Indiependence podcast, host Katlyn Eggar interviews Mallory Leonard, Principal at ExecHQ. Mallory talks about the significance of having a good coaching culture that’s beneficial in growing your business. Episode Highlights:
Katlyn introduces Mallory Leonard. (1:03)
Mallory mentions that she was living in San Diego for 10 years when she had her agency at Allstate agency and eventually sold the agency in 2019. (1:53)
Mallory shares that she started as a Sales Producer for an agency and grew a book business on the broker side, at the same time. (4:55)
Mallory sha...2020-12-2146 min