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CEO School340. Stop Losing Customers! The 5 Secrets to Creating Raving Fans in 2025Most businesses are stuck in a never-ending cycle of chasing new customers, but what if the real secret to growth was right in front of you? In this episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani shares a game-changing perspective on business success: instead of constantly chasing new customers, focus on deeply serving the ones you already have. With over five years of running this podcast and building multiple businesses, Suneera has learned that loyal customers are the foundation of sustainable growth—and it all starts with making them feel valued.In this episode, you'll le...2025-02-0333 minCEO School339. Wealth-Building Strategies for Female Founders with Michelle TaylorIn this empowering episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani sits down with Michelle Taylor, founder of Women in Wealth and host of the Talk Wealthy to Me podcast, to discuss all things money, wealth, and financial empowerment for women.From personal money stories to actionable tips, Michelle shares her journey from launching ventures in Florence to becoming a trusted wealth advisor for women entrepreneurs. Together, Suneera and Michelle tackle essential financial topics:
đź’¸ How to develop a winning money mindset
🗂️ The importance of having a financial plan and knowing your numbers
🛠️ Top tax-saving strategies an...2025-01-2753 minCEO School338. 5 Time-Saving Hacks For Busy CEOs: How to Save 10 Hours a WeekFeeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? In this solo episode, host Suneera Madhani dives into her top five time-saving hacks guaranteed to give you back at least 10 hours a week. From resetting your schedule with a time audit to embracing delegation, automation, and mindful boundaries, Suneera shares actionable strategies for CEOs to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters in business and life.In this episode, you'll learn:
How to perform a time audit to identify inefficiencies.
The power of batching tasks and shortening meeting durations.
Tips for setting boundaries and protecting your...2025-01-2040 minCEO School335. The Freedom Formula: Why Alignment Is the Key to Crushing 2025Join host Suneera Madhani as she reflects on the lessons learned from an incredible, challenging, and transformational year. From building a startup from the ground up to balancing the demands of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and life, Suneera shares the key takeaways that helped her align with her values and embrace the freedom formula she’s developed to achieve a fulfilling life and career.In this heartfelt and motivational episode, Suneera dives into:✨ Why alignment with your values is the secret to success and happiness.✨ How she overcame overcommitment and created space for what truly matter...2024-12-1637 minCEO School334. What Every CEO Needs to Quit for a Better 2025As we wrap up 2024, CEO School host Suneera Madhani kicks off a two-part series reflecting on the highs, lows, and lessons of the year. In this episode, Suneera gets vulnerable and real, sharing the three key things she’s quitting in 2025 to create space for growth, alignment, and intentional living.Tune in as Suneera dives into:✨ The dangers of over-commitment and how she plans to simplify her life and work.✨ Letting go of the fear of disappointing others and reclaiming her boundaries.✨ Tackling doubt and fear—whether you’re starting a new venture...2024-12-0935 minCEO School332. 10 Game-Changing Lessons from Millionaire CEOs: What You Need to KnowIn this solo episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani shares powerful lessons and reflections from her whirlwind travel schedule, including highlights from the Millionaire Founders Club Fall Retreat in Tucson, where 75+ highly successful women CEOs gathered for inspiration, collaboration, and million-dollar deal-making.Tune in as Suneera dives into her Top 10 Lessons from Highly Successful CEOs—from the importance of alignment and setting boundaries to the game-changing power of your network. She also shares personal updates, including her journey toward greater balance, lessons learned from her intense travel schedule, and excitement for closing out the year strong....2024-11-1945 minCEO School330. 5 Hard Truths About Being An EntrepreneurWelcome back to CEO School! In this powerful solo episode, host Suneera Madhani pulls back the curtain on the realities of entrepreneurship, revealing 5 Hard Truths About Being an Entrepreneur. With honesty and insight, Suneera dives into the unspoken challenges that every founder faces, from navigating the unknown and enduring sleepless nights to carrying the weight of responsibility, dealing with constant setbacks, and managing the loneliness of the journey.If you're an entrepreneur or considering the path, this episode is for you. Suneera shares practical advice on building resilience, finding community support, and courageously overcoming the most challenging...2024-11-0433 minCEO School329. From Overwhelmed to Aligned: How to Finish the Year Strong and Plan for 2025In this heartfelt solo episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani invites you into her world as she navigates the chaotic yet exhilarating journey of building her second billion-dollar business. With honesty and humor, Suneera reflects on what it takes to stay focused during Q4, how to align personal and business goals, and the importance of accountability—whether through a coach, investors, or your network.From facing tight budgets and market challenges to recalibrating priorities and managing a jam-packed schedule (hello, UN awards, and Princeton speaking gigs!), Suneera gives listeners an unfiltered look into her life. She sh...2024-10-2853 minCEO School328. Do You Know Your Worth?: The Business Playbook with Suneera and SalIn this special episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani is joined by her brother and cofounder, Sal Rehmetullah, for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the importance of year-end resolutions. Together, they reflect on their personal and professional journeys, offering tactical advice on setting goals, embracing strategic planning, and celebrating achievements.Sal shares valuable insights from their recent leadership offsite, emphasizing the importance of communication, adaptability, and extreme ownership within teams—comparing the growth of a business to the process of raising a child. Suneera also opens up about overcoming fear and doubt.In...2024-10-2142 minCEO School326. Founder Hot Seat: Suneera Madhani Finally Answers Your Burning QuestionsBuckle up for a bold and unfiltered episode of CEO School! In this special edition, our special guest host, Ashley Maisonet, the gifted photographer and creative powerhouse behind Suneera's photos, steps into a different role to help Suneera tackle some wild, audience-submitted questions. And true to her word, Suneera holds nothing back!Suneera gets real about the highs, lows, and everything in between. From the professional setbacks that nearly derailed her to handling fierce competition and embracing her feminine energy in a male-dominated industry—Suneera’s raw honesty delivers hard-hitting lessons for every ambitious woman out there.2024-10-0750 minCEO School324. The Dark Side of Success Part III: The Power of Spiritual Growth and Purpose in BusinessWelcome to the final installment of our three-part series on growth in mind, body, and soul as entrepreneurs. In this episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani concludes this powerful series with an enlightening conversation featuring Carolina Flores. They dive deep into the transformative intersection of business leadership and spiritual growth, sharing practices that can elevate your personal and professional life.Join Suneera and Carolina as they reveal how integrating gratitude, meditation, and guided spiritual growth into their daily routine has been essential to balancing personal and professional demands. They share their insights on living purposefully, co-creating...2024-09-2354 minCEO School323. The Dark Side of Success Part II: The Mindset ShiftIn this empowering episode, host Suneera Madhani continues her deep conversation with Carolina Flores as they explore the transformative journey toward holistic living and personal growth. Suneera opens up about how cutting down on old habits, setting intentional work boundaries, and embracing creativity helped her find peace of mind. From daily meditation to connecting with nature, structured exercise, and dietary changes, Suneera shares her powerful wellness routines.Carolina brings her insights, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices and faith in maintaining balance and presence in everyday life. Together, they candidly discuss overcoming body dysmorphia, pursuing self-worth, and e...2024-09-1637 minCEO School322. The Dark Side Of Success: My Journey to Reclaiming my Mind, Body, and SoulIn this powerful and eye-opening episode, host Suneera Madhani sits down with her podcast manager, Carolina Flores, to discuss an often-overlooked aspect of leadership—executive health and fitness. Suneera opens up about her health journey, revealing how a wake-up call involving high cholesterol and hormone imbalances pushed her to prioritize well-being over the demands of being a CEO.Carolina shares her own transformative story, driven by her son’s autism diagnosis and a significant health scare that led her to undergo gastric sleeve surgery. Together, they explore the fundamental challenges high-achieving women face when balancing demanding careers with...2024-09-0944 minCEO School320. Establishing Core Values for Entrepreneurs: Suneera Madhani’s Blueprint for Building A Billion-Dollar BusinessWelcome back to CEO School! In this incredibly special solo episode, host Suneera Madhani—founder of a billion-dollar business and now on her second unicorn venture—takes you on an intimate journey through the values and lessons that have defined her entrepreneurial path.Marking the tenth anniversary of her first company, Suneera reflects on the emotional and transformative experiences of building, selling, and redefining her identity as an entrepreneur. This episode is packed with insights into the core values like excellence, quality, and innovation that drive long-term business success.Lear...2024-08-2637 minCEO School319. Scaling with Purpose: Suneera Madhani’s Unfiltered Return and What She is Doing to Sustain Her SuccessIn this season premiere, Suneera Madhani kicks off fall with an electrifying episode about growth—both in business and life. After a summer dedicated to family and the launch of her new fintech startup, Worth, Suneera is back and ready to dive deep into the transformative conversations you’ve been waiting for.Get ready for raw, unfiltered insights as Suneera opens up like never before, sharing her personal journey to building a life of purpose, impact, and freedom. From the nitty-gritty of scaling a company to the deep inner work required to sustain success, no topic is off...2024-08-1938 min
CEO School317. The Path to 2%: Your 7-Figure CEO RoadmapIn today's episode, we invite you to Day Three of the CEO School Experience with Suneera Madhani. In this final session of this series, Suneera shares The Path to 2%: Your 7-Figure CEO Roadmap. Get clarity about what it takes to go from starting a business to being a CEO (even if you feel like you've been winging it!). Build the company of your dreams with your heart first. In this episode:
Effectively setting goals that turn into action
How to map out your time and energy investment for the year
Strategically combine high and low impact and effort
...2024-08-0551 min
CEO School316. The Profit Plan: Scale to 7 Figures in 2023Welcome to the CEO School Experience with Suneera Madhani. In this session we are all about creating YOUR 2023 Annual Operating Plan. This will let you walk into the year ahead with clarity around your decisions, a forecastable, profitable business and a plan. We’re going to create the business plan you want to achieve, so you can see how you are going to get there. The CEO School Experience Resources and Replays: https://theceoschool.co/helpful-links  Connect with Suneera Madhani:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ ...2024-07-291h 20
Beyond 8 FiguresLeveraging AI for Business Insights with Suneera Madhani, Worth AIThere’s a moment in every entrepreneur's journey when clarity hits, and for many, it’s realizing the potential of data-driven business insights. This week, I’m excited to have this conversation with Suneera Madhani, the founder of Stax and CEO School, who used it to predict market trends, understand customer behavior, and streamline operations. This strategic shift propelled her ventures to success and now guides the growth of her current fintech enterprise Worth AI. About Suneera MadhaniSuneera Madhani's entrepreneurial journey began with her founding Stax (formerly Fattmerchant), a revolutionary payment platform she grew fr...2024-07-1034 min
CEO School311. Why Prioritizing You is Non-Negotiable with Honest Renovations Co-host, Lizzy MathisWhat does it take to crush business goals while managing the whirlwind of motherhood? In this electrifying episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani and guest Lizzy Mathis take us on a riveting journey through their experiences as powerhouse businesswomen and loving mothers. Suneera and Lizzy dig into the heart of what it means to wear multiple hats in a male-dominated world. Together, they share raw, insightful stories about their personal transitions, the importance of self-care, and redefine what "having it all" means beyond the filtered lens of social media.In this episode, listeners...2024-06-0343 min
CEO School298: From Billion-Dollar Founder to Your Mentor: Learn from Women Who Have Been Where You Want to GoIn this empowering episode of CEO School, join host Suneera Madhani and special guest Brielle Cotterman as they explore the art of storytelling and personal branding for female entrepreneurs.Uncover Suneera’s journey as she turned an innovative idea into a billion-dollar business against the backdrop of her immigrant roots and a male-dominated industry. Brielle, with her rich background in PR and professional speaking, sheds light on how to identify and share the stories that set you apart in the business world. They explore the essential role of thought leadership beyond vanity metrics and the creation of the Fo...2024-03-2144 min
CEO School297. Mastering the Product Boss Mindset with Jacqueline Snyder: Grow a Multi-million Dollar Brand that’s Always Sold OutSerial entrepreneur and product genius Jacqueline Snyder joins host Suneera Madhani for a masterclass in turning ideas into successful businesses. With over two decades of expertise, Jacqueline brings a wealth of knowledge, from creating viral sensations to empowering women to smash through sales ceilings. The pair delve into the nitty-gritty of user-generated content, influential partnerships, and online presence. They also demystify the trends in influencer marketing, balancing authenticity with strategic collaboration, and reveal how niche products carve paths through the crowded market landscape. Not just stopping at products, they discuss how service-based enterprises can fuse community-focused items into their...2024-03-1845 min
CEO School296. Know Your Worth : Sal and Suneera Unveil Their Next Unicorn The First Ever Business Credit ScoreIn this episode of CEO School, Suneera Madhani and Sal Rehmetullah unveil their newest fintech creation, Worth AI, live from New York City. Join them as they disrupt the financial landscape with a mission to standardize the new business credit score, creating equitable opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. Discover how Worth AI leverages cutting-edge technology, including AI and generative AI, to provide a 360-degree financial view of businesses, empowering entrepreneurs to know their worth and scale their financial profile. Connect with Sal: https://www.instagram.com/salrehmetullah/ Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School...2024-03-1420 min
CEO School292. Daily Routines That Helped Me Build A Billion Dollar CompanyJoin Suneera Madhani, the unlikely entrepreneur who scaled her idea into a billion-dollar business, as she unveils her secrets to creating a life of success and fulfillment. In this episode, Suneera shares her daily and weekly routines that have been instrumental in scaling her business and creating an incredible life for herself. She delves into the importance of habits and consistency, offering practical advice for integrating effective routines into both personal and professional life. From the weekly Sunday Zoom Out and CEO dashboard to integrating exercise and mindfulness, Suneera offers invaluable insights on forming habits and achieving balance. Tune...2024-02-2933 min
CEO School291. How I Built a 20 Million Dollar Company In My Twenties with Rajia Abdelaziz of InvisaWearIn the latest CEO School episode, Suneera Madhani introduces us to the remarkable Rajia Abdelaziz, the founder and CEO of Invisawear, a company blending technology with style to protect women with discreet safety-enhanced jewelry.  From the harrowing personal incident that propelled her life-saving invention to turning down Google to pursue her mission, Rajia's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Listeners will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at combating sexism, racism, and ageism in securing funding and explore the powerful impact of passion and perseverance in entrepreneurship.  Moreover, this episode is a clarion call for proactive personal safety, as Rajia's conv...2024-02-2643 min
CEO School290. Reinventing Yourself and Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Glow-upThis week on CEO School, Suneera delves into the powerful concept of reinvention and growth, sharing her personal journey and insights into how to navigate change in your personal and professional life. She explores the importance of aligning passion, embracing mindset shifts, and taking risks to truly reinvent yourself. From seeking mentorship and building strong relationships to shedding toxic elements and making space for growth, Suneera provides actionable strategies for listeners at every stage of their own reinvention journey. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the mindset of growth and reinvention, learn practical strategies for seeking mentorship and making...2024-02-2233 min
CEO School289. Investing in Women: The Key to Unlocking the Next Decade of Returns With Nisha Dua of BBG VenturesDive into the candid world of women shattering glass ceilings as venture capitalist, Nisha Dua and Suneera dissect the drive needed to succeed in business and VC, confronting gender bias in funding and the essential role execution plays in entrepreneurial triumphs. From entertaining early-career anecdotes to pressing topics like the importance of diverse representation in VC decision-making, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities facing women in the industry. Learn from Nisha's journey from a lawyer in Australia to a leader in championing female and diverse founders with BBG Ventures, while Suneera shares her personal experiences in...2024-02-1951 min
CEO School288. Your 5 Love Languages and How You Can Apply Them As CEOEver wondered how love languages could revolutionize your workplace? Join Suneera on this Valentine's Day special that delves into the world of love languages and how they can be applied to the workplace. Suneera uncovers the five love languages by Dr. Gary Chapman and magnifies their significance both in personal and professional settings. As she navigates through words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, and physical touch, listeners gain insights into how they can leverage these love languages to cultivate stronger relationships, boost team morale, and drive exceptional performance in the business environment. Listeners are invited to...2024-02-1532 min
CEO School287. Cold Emails and Hot Opportunities: How A Cold Email got Kelsea Olivia Her Big Break And Put East Olivia On The MapIn this episode, host Suneera Madhani is thrilled to introduce a very special guest, Kelsea Olivia, founder of East Olivia, a renowned floral studio based in New York City. Kelsea's journey from the music industry to Anthropologie and finally to the world of floristry is nothing short of fascinating. Suneera and Kelsea explore the essential traits that define successful entrepreneurs. From financial advice to the challenges of scaling a business, Kelsea shares her invaluable insights and experiences. Listeners will discover the power of brand expression through florals as Kelsea discusses the emotional resonance her work creates and her ability...2024-02-1239 min
CEO School286. From My Heart To Yours: Why None Of It Matters If We Don't Put Our Health FirstIn this episode of CEO School, Suneera Madhani shares a deeply personal and impactful journey through the lens of heart health awareness. Suneera reflects on her own experiences with heart disease within her family and the importance of prioritizing health, especially for women and the South Asian community. She discusses her partnership with the American Heart Association and her commitment to raising awareness and support for heart health. Join us in this powerful conversation as we aim to foster a community dedicated to heart health and impactful change. Connect with Suneera Madhani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2024-02-0826 min
CEO School285. Breaking Free from Expectations and Self-Created Boxes with Aditi Shah of PelotonThis week on CEO School, Suneera welcomes special guest Aditi Shah, a renowned meditation and yoga instructor from Peloton, for a conversation on the importance of women owning their successes, the power of self-compassion, and the art of balancing life through mindfulness. Uncover personal stories from both Aditi and Suneera that shed light on rewriting one's narrative, setting boundaries, and embracing growth without guilt. As we explore topics like the significance of representation and diversity, morning routines, and reinventing ourselves, this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and soulful wisdom for anyone looking to empower themselves and...2024-02-0546 min
CEO School284. Embracing Failure: Why It's a Crucial Step Toward SuccessWelcome to CEO School with Suneera Madhani! In this episode, Suneera dives into the concept of embracing failure in business and taking calculated risks to achieve success. She shares personal stories, discusses the traditional viewpoint of failure, and offers a new perspective on viewing failure as a learning opportunity and a stepping stone to success. Featuring insights on the role of failure in building amazing products and companies, as well as the importance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship, this episode provides practical advice for entrepreneurs and leaders. Join Suneera in embracing failure and taking risks, and don't forget to share...2024-02-0134 min
CEO School283. The Reality of Overnight Success with Megha Rao of HolichicThis week on CEO School, Suneera Madhani sits down with Megha Rao, the innovative founder of Holichic. From her humble beginnings crafting graphic tees with South Asian artists to pivoting her business amidst the pandemic to produce trendy face masks, Megha shares her remarkable entrepreneurship journey while juggling motherhood. Get inspired by their candid discussion on the importance of mindset, problem-solving, and business flexibility. Learn how Megha balances her passion for fashion with her aspirations to go mainstream, aiming to make a permanent mark in places like Nordstrom. Suneera and Megha also delve into the c...2024-01-2941 min
CEO School280. Unleashing the Freedom Formula: Suneera's Guide for Influence and True SucessThis week on CEO School, Suneera shares the behind-the-scenes insights into her life as a CEO and entrepreneur. In this candid and unscripted chat, Suneera discusses her journey, her recent experiences traveling, and her plans for the future. Discover her fresh approach to integrating business and personal life, challenging the traditional definition of success, and embracing the freedom formula: freedom of time, dollar, and influence. Don't miss this raw and authentic episode that offers a glimpse into a successful leader's mindset and CEO School's evolution. Connect with Suneera Madhani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani Connect with CEO School: Ins...2024-01-1836 min
CEO School277. Simplifying Success: Setting The Tone for 2024 And Achieving Your Freedom of TimeIn this episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani, a self-made entrepreneur at the helm of a billion-dollar business, ushers in the new year with a call to embrace simplicity, abundance, and ease. She encourages listeners to engage in personal and professional decluttering, to set meaningful goals over fleeting resolutions, and to contribute their voices by suggesting guests and topics for future episodes. Thanking her audience for their unwavering support and inviting them to be a part of her new venture journey, Suneera also promotes the Millionaire Founders Club's in-person events. Tune in for a masterclass in balancing life's b...2024-01-0840 min
CEO School275. 6 Essential Shifts for Explosive Business and Personal GrowthStep into the latest CEO School episode where Suneera unveils the transformative keys to unlocking exponential growth in 2023. Discover the six game-changing shifts she insists we must embrace to create space for unparalleled development. Dive into the profound insights on breaking free from the shackles of people-pleasing, navigating the delicate balance of disappointment, acknowledging our imperfections, and confronting the inevitable misalignments. Uncover a powerful self-defense mechanism that, while initially protective, hinders long-term growth. Learn the art of liberating mental space by conquering overthinking, and explore the indispensable wisdom of leaving the past behind to propel both your business and...2023-12-1825 min
CEO School273. Juggling Life as a Successful MompreneurReady to unlock the secret to balancing your life as a busy mompreneur? This episode promises to empower you with effective strategies to tackle overwhelm and help streamline your life, freeing you from the shackles of constant stress. Join Suneera as she shares real-life experiences of wearing multiple hats and the tools I've developed along the way to maintain sanity amidst chaos. Get ready for an honest conversation about overwhelming pressures and the tactics to manage them. We dive into the art of saying no, the significance of prioritizing mental well-being, and the beauty of embracing imperfection. You'll get...2023-12-1153 min
CEO School268. Triumphs and Transitions: CEO School's Exciting FutureIn this week's episode, Suneera navigates the intricacies of leadership through the highs and lows of 2023. Learn the strategic mindset of reflecting on the past year, expressing gratitude for personal and professional achievements, and giving credit where it's due.Suneera shares personal stories about transitioning out of the CEO role, highlighting the importance of recalibrating, self-care, and cherishing quality time with loved ones. Delve into the world of professional triumphs, from speaking at Forbes conferences to writing for esteemed publications, scaling CEO School, and planning impactful events. Witness the creation of a purposeful vision board f...2023-11-2036 min
CEO School261. How To Win Government Contracts And Why You Qualify For More Than You Think with Marianne BoulesThis week on CEO School, Suneera shares her fireside conversation with Marianne Boules, founder and CEO of Boules Consulting, a full-service consulting agency serving nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and government contractors all over the United States. Marianne explains the significance of government contracts and grants for women-owned businesses. She highlights the opportunities and advantages of obtaining certifications as a woman-owned business, minority-owned business, or small business. The conversation encourages women to pursue government contracts and leverage certifications to stand out in business. Before Boules Consulting, Marianne was a public servant with local nonprofit organizations. During her tenure, she noticed t...2023-10-0244 min
CEO School260. Everything You Need To Know About Go-To-Market Strategies with Priya ChandrashekharThis week on CEO School, Joining Suneera is Lalitha Priya Chandrashekhar, a seasoned medical communications expert who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in go-to-market strategy. Priya shares her remarkable journey and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way, emphasizing the critical importance of understanding how products and services impact the real world and effectively conveying their unique value propositions. Throughout the episode, Priya underscores a pivotal message: women in business must charge their worth and refuse to discount their talents and expertise. As they delve into the nuances of pricing strategies, negotiation skills, and self-advocacy, listeners...2023-09-2548 min
CEO School259. How Poppi Disrupted The Soda Industry: A Conversation with Stevie Clements and Allison EllsworthIn today's episode, Suneera shares her conversation with Stevie Clements, Chief Marketing Officer at CAVU Consumer Partners, and Allison Ellsworth,Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi We dive deep into their journey of building a successful brand and disrupting the soda industry. From the challenges of rebranding and accepting feedback to the power of building a strong community around your brand, Stevie and Allison share their valuable lessons learned and provide inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.  Get ready to be motivated and empowered as we explore their insights on branding, product development, and the art of scaling a business.  Conn...2023-09-1847 min
CEO School258. Why Getting In The Room Will Change The Game For You | Inside The CEO School Retreat Part 2Welcome back to The CEO School Podcast. In this episode, Suneera is diving deep into Day 2 of our CEO School Retreat, offering a glimpse into the transformative insights we experienced that week.  First, Amanda Bybel, a master in emotional freedom techniques (EFT), led an EFT Tapping Workshop for Abundance, showing us how tapping can reduce stress and cravings in just five minutes. Next, Victoria Hajjar shared her expertise in Lead Generation for a Predictably Profitable Business, highlighting the importance of understanding lead sources and distinguishing tactical and strategic funnels. Dr. Laura Gallaher became our Confidence Catalyst, emphasizing self-acceptance, self-accountability, and...2023-09-1126 min
CEO School257. Why Getting In The Room Will Change The Game For You | Inside The CEO School Retreat Part 1This week on CEO School, Suneera takes you behind the scenes of an unforgettable week filled with business insights, connections, and growth. Get a sneak peek inside the room of the CEO School Retreat in this latest episode.  Tap into the energy and insights that will transform your business journey. Stay tuned for Day 2 and discover how being in the room with incredible minds can change the game for your success. Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ Are you a female founder looking to s...2023-09-0447 min
CEO School256. Five CEO Tips for Succeeding Through An Economic BustThis week on CEO School, Suneera discusses the best tips and strategies for CEOs during challenging economic times. She provides valuable insights on how to navigate through tough times by sharing her own experiences and offering five essential tips to successfully overcome the challenges faced during an economic bust. From diversifying your revenue stream to focusing on your current customers and embracing digital marketing, Suneera provides actionable advice to help you thrive in uncertain times.  Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ Are you a f...2023-08-2824 min
CEO School255. Overwhelm SOS: Strategies for CEOs to Stay Sane and SuccessfulThis week on CEO School, Suneera shares her personal journey of overcoming overwhelm and the strategies that have made a difference. She'll walk you through recognizing the signs of overwhelm and the importance of finding your center. Learn how to prioritize effectively and embrace excellence in what matters most, without the pressure of perfection. Discover the power of outsourcing and seeking support without carrying the weight of doing it all alone. Suneera talks about practical planning, strategic thinking, and how consistency and systems can keep overwhelm at bay. If you're ready to regain control and conquer overwhelm, listen to t...2023-08-2150 min
CEO School254. Suneera at the White House In Her Own Words: Using Our Platforms For ChangeThis week on CEO School, Suneera reflects on an unforgettable journey behind the scenes of being invited to the White House and Vice President Kamala Harris' home for Eid celebrations. She also discusses the role of media bias, the importance of using our platforms for change, and how growing up as a Muslim in post-9/11 America has shaped her. This episode is not just about experiences but also a testament to the power of raising our voices and striving for positive change. Whether you've ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes at the White House or how we c...2023-08-1459 min
CEO School252. Sal and Suneera Unfiltered Part II: Building a Billion Dollar BusinessThis week on CEO School, Suneera shares Part II of her candid conversation with Sal Rehmetullah, her brother and co-founder. Sal and Suneera reflect on what it took to build a billion dollar business, building a strong team, and transitioning as a CEO. They also discussed the importance of alignment and teamwork, attracting partnerships, and raising capital. If you missed part one of our discussion, be sure to go back and give it a listen.  Connect with Sal: https://www.instagram.com/salrehmetullah/ Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceosc...2023-07-311h 29
CEO School251. Sal and Suneera Unfiltered Part I: The Power of Hard Work, Resilience, and The Unbreakable Bond of FamilyThis week on CEO School, Suneera shares a raw and intimate conversation with Sal Rehmetullah, her brother and co-founder. Sal shares his entrepreneurship journey and how he and Suneera came to work together. Sal reflects on his upbringing as the son of immigrants and entrepreneurs. He shares the challenges and successes his family experienced, instilling in him valuable lessons about hard work and family.  Connect with Sal: https://www.instagram.com/salrehmetullah/ Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ Are you a female founder looking to scale? If you are...2023-07-2451 min
CEO School250. Why You Can’t Afford Not to Hire with Kira La ForgiaThis week on CEO School, Suneera welcomes Kira La Forgia, CEO of Paradigm Consulting and HR expert, to discuss the importance of successful team building and thriving work culture. They share the power of authenticity, the rewards of smaller, close-knit teams, and the need to surround oneself with the right people and experts. They also discuss the challenges of hiring international talent, the cost of traditional benefits, and tailoring benefits and perks to suit individual employees while maintaining budgetary considerations. Learn about strategies to compete with corporations and attract top talent for small businesses, offering affordable benefits and scaling...2023-07-1758 min
CEO School249. The Power of Instincts, Risk-Taking, and Genuine Connections: Unleashing Success with Lucy MillerThis week on CEO School, Suneera welcomes Lucy Miller, founder of Tennessee Women Connect, who shares her valuable insights on building success. She emphasizes trusting instincts, making fast decisions, and taking risks. She also shares her experience organizing a conference and taking a financial risk to fund the conference business. Lucy also hosts the Women Connect Live conference, explaining the importance of in-person networking and cultivating genuine relationships for success. In This Episode:Â
Learning to trust your instincts and make faster decisions
Overcoming perfectionism, finding purpose
Cultivating relationships, mentor advice
In-person vs. digital limitations
Balancing work-life and social in...2023-07-1054 min
CEO School248. Building A Million Dollar Website with President of Bugaboo Jeanelle TevesThis week on CEO School, Suneera welcomes special guest Jeanelle Teves, President at Bugaboo and former Nike executive, shares her inspiring journey from a first-generation Filipina born in Sacramento to a successful executive. She emphasizes the importance of building a positive workplace culture and achieving a work-life balance by prioritizing family and implementing policies supporting parental leave and flexible work plans. They also share practical advice on building successful websites and cultivating intentional relationships in today's instant gratification culture.  In this episode:
Importance Of Good Communication And Feedback In A Virtual Environment
The Impact Of Team Chemistry On Pe...2023-07-031h 14
CEO School247. Legal Protection for Entrepreneurs and How To Leverage It For Business Growth with Attorney Nuzayra HaqueThis week on CEO School, Suneera is joined by Nuzayra Haque-Shah, an Intellectual Property attorney who breaks down legal concepts to make them accessible for entrepreneurs. They discuss the ways in which legal can be used as an asset to protect and grow businesses. Learn the dos and don'ts of legal contracts, including the need for basic templates and thinking ahead. Understand how supportive a network of professionals can be on corporate protection and other areas that can benefit entrepreneurs. In this episode:
Legal protection for your business type
Basics of business structure, accounting, and compliance
Value of...2023-06-261h 03
CEO School246. Mastering Manifestation, EFT Tapping, and Unlocking Productivity with Amanda BybelThis week on CEO School,Suneera welcomes Amanda Bybel, entrepreneur and host of The Related podcast to discuss inner work, generational trauma, and manifestation. Discover how to harness the extraordinary potential of your mind to gain a competitive edge in life. This thought-provoking episode explores the significance of mindset, journaling, and daily practices for working mothers striving for productivity. Gain practical insights on cultivating habits that enrich your mindset and increase your productivity. Additionally, learn about the journey of building a thriving podcast and the valuable lessons it entails. Amanda Bybel is a multi-talented 7-figure entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. W...2023-06-1958 min
CEO School245. How Two Sisters Scaled Vintage Lockers into a Thriving Global Brand with Mustard Made Founders Becca and Jess SternJoin Suneera on this week's episode of CEO School as she welcomes Becca and Jess Stern, the visionary founders behind Mustard Made, a renowned global locker manufacturer. Together, they delve into the intricacies of scaling a business, establishing a powerful brand, and fostering a resilient team. Tune in to hear about their remarkable journey, filled with obstacles and opportunities, as they grow a multinational enterprise with offices across various countries. Gain valuable insights on successfully implementing groundbreaking ideas and constructing a thriving company in a highly competitive market. In this captivating episode, you'll discover:
Overcoming significant setbacks and...2023-06-1240 min
CEO School243. Life Updates with Suneera Madhani: My Forced Time-Out, Making a Comeback, and What’s NextThis week on CEO School, Suneera shares life updates of the past quarter. Everything from her “forced timeout”, transitioning from Stax, and her first-hand accounts from the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi and being in the White House. She reflects on how a six-week break from her day-to-day routine opened doors for new experiences and opportunities. Suneera also introduces us to The CEO Collective, a new platform for female entrepreneurs who want to break barriers and scale beyond the million-dollar mark. In this episode:
Transitioning from Stax
Her Forced Timeout and What She Learned
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Forbes...2023-05-2947 min
CEO School242. The Big Pitch: Professional, Concise & Attention-Grabbing with Billion-Dollar Founder Suneera MadhaniThis week on CEO School, Suneera teaches the ins and outs of a professional, concise, and attention-grabbing PR pitch. Discover the power of third-party validation through earned media as Suneera shares insider tips on making your brand shine and how to establish yourself as a thought leader by harnessing the incredible influence of publishing your own content. In this episode:
Generating Exposure
Third-party Validation Through Earned Media
Publishing Your Own Content to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader
The Significance of Relevancy and Timing When Using Shared and Paid Media
Knowing When, Where, and How to Promote Your...2023-05-2224 min
CEO School241. The 4 Elements You Need To Build a Bulletproof PR Plan with Billion-Dollar Founder Suneera MadhaniThis week on CEO School, Suneera reveals the four key elements you need to build a bulletproof plan in the different types of media: earned, shared, owned, and paid. She also shares her top tips on leveraging these channels for maximum impact, including creating original content for owned media, pitching yourself effectively, and building strong relationships with journalists. Plus, she reveals the importance of timing and relevancy when using shared and paid media to get your message out there. In this episode: -Generating Exposure -Third-party Validation Through Earned Media -Publishing Your Own Content to Establish Yourself as a Thought L...2023-05-1525 min
CEO School240. The PR Hacks You Need to Get Your Business Noticed with Billion Dollar Founder Suneera MadhaniThis week on CEO School, in part two of our marketing workshop, Suneera dives deeper into the power of free publicity and how it can be leveraged to build credibility and get people talking about your brand. She provides actionable steps for creating an effective PR strategy that resonates with customers, with a focus on authenticity and transparency. Take your brand to the next level, engage the need to think outside the box, and approach PR with a mindset of innovation and creativity. In this episode: Using social media to build your brand Leveraging networking events to grow your b...2023-05-1520 min
CEO School241. The 4 Elements You Need To Build a Bulletproof PR Plan with Billion-Dollar Founder Suneera MadhaniThis week on CEO School, Suneera reveals the four key elements you need to build a bulletproof plan in the different types of media: earned, shared, owned, and paid. She also shares her top tips on leveraging these channels for maximum impact, including creating original content for owned media, pitching yourself effectively, and building strong relationships with journalists. Plus, she reveals the importance of timing and relevancy when using shared and paid media to get your message out there. Â In this episode: Generating Exposure Third-party Validation Through Earned Media P...2023-05-1517 minCEO School240. The PR Hacks You Need to Get Your Business Noticed with Billion Dollar Founder Suneera MadhaniThis week on CEO School, in part two of our marketing workshop, Suneera dives deeper into the power of free publicity and how it can be leveraged to build credibility and get people talking about your brand. She provides actionable steps for creating an effective PR strategy that resonates with customers, with a focus on authenticity and transparency. Take your brand to the next level, engage the need to think outside the box, and approach PR with a mindset of innovation and creativity. Â In this episode: Using social media to build your brand2023-05-0812 min
CEO School239. Getting Noticed Without Breaking the Bank: PR Strategies with Billion-Dollar Founder Suneera MadhaniThis week on CEO School, Suneera shares her invaluable insights on how to get publicity without a budget. Learn how to tell your story on your terms, build credibility, and create an effective PR strategy that resonates with customers. The conversation also highlights the role of PR in managing a company's reputation, building trust, and letting the world know about a company's products, mission, and vision. The discussion includes examples of successful PR campaigns, all of which are effective at reaching their objectives and telling a great story. In this episode:
The Power of Free Publicity
Building Credibility a...2023-05-0133 min
CEO School237. Ask Me Anything with Suneera MadhaniIn this episode of CEO School podcast, we have a special "Ask Me Anything" session with the host herself, Suneera Madhani. Suneera recently announced her retirement as CEO of Stax, the payment technology company she founded over a decade ago. In this episode, Suneera answers her audience's burning questions about her new life as a retired CEO and what's next for her. Suneera shares candidly about her knee injury and adjusting to a new routine post-surgery. She also gives insight into her decision to focus on CEO School, her platform for sharing her knowledge and experience with other entrepreneurs...2023-04-1746 min
CEO School236. Common Financial Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid ThemJoin Suneera in this week's episode of CEO School as she dives into the crucial topic of financial health for businesses. Suneera shares practical strategies to improve your business's financial health, including budgeting, expense tracking, and cash flow analysis. Gain insights into using debt responsibly, building an emergency fund, and separating business and personal expenses. This episode also covers essential tax strategies, contractor management, and common mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. If you want to increase your financial security and scale your business, tune in to this episode of CEO School. In this episode:Â
Understanding Ca...2023-04-1032 min
CEO School235. Breaking Through Financial and Behavioral Hang-ups: A Conversation with Maia Monell of Nav.itThis week on CEO School, Suneera as she sits down with Maia Monell, co-founder of Nav.it, the innovative financial and behavior assessment app that is revolutionizing the way women think about their finances and mental wellness. Maia shares how Nav.it empowers women to take control of their wealth and opportunities through its unique combination of money and wellness. Learn how apps like Nav.it are transforming how we approach different areas of our lives by breaking through mental and behavioral hang-ups. Discover the importance of investing in yourself, taking risks, and cultivating a healthy money mindset essential...2023-04-0352 min
CEO School234. Unlocking the Millionaire Mindset: Expert Strategies for Achieving Success in BusinessAre you ready to cultivate a millionaire mindset and achieve success in your business?  On this week's episode, Suneera talks about the importance of having the right money mindset and the lack of venture capital financing for women-founded companies. She emphasizes the power of believing in yourself, having confidence in your abilities, decision-making, and worth, and understanding and valuing your mission and vision. With the right mindset, you can set big goals and dream even bigger, take calculated risks, and achieve financial freedom. Join us as we explore the benefits of a millionaire mindset and how to apply it to...2023-03-2745 minCEO School234. Unlocking the Millionaire Mindset: Expert Strategies for Achieving Success in BusinessAre you ready to cultivate a millionaire mindset and achieve success in your business?  On this week's episode, Suneera talks about the importance of having the right money mindset and the lack of venture capital financing for women-founded companies. She emphasizes the power of believing in yourself, having confidence in your abilities, decision-making, and worth, and understanding and valuing your mission and vision. With the right mindset, you can set big goals and dream even bigger, take calculated risks, and achieve financial freedom. Join us as we explore the benefits of a millionaire mindset and ho...2023-03-2740 min
CEO School226. The Path to 2%: Your 7-Figure CEO RoadmapIn today's episode, we invite you to Day Three of the CEO School Experience with Suneera Madhani. In this final session of this series, Suneera shares The Path to 2%: Your 7-Figure CEO Roadmap. Get clarity about what it takes to go from starting a business to being a CEO (even if you feel like you've been winging it!). Build the company of your dreams with your heart first. In this episode:
Effectively setting goals that turn into action
How to map out your time and energy investment for the year
Strategically combine high and low impact and effort
...2023-01-3053 min
CEO School225. The People Playbook: How to Build Your Dream TeamIn today's episode, we invite you to Day Two of the CEO School Experience with Suneera Madhani. In this session, Suneera shares The People Playbook. To grow into what you want to create, you need committed team members who see the vision and help you build your company. People can be scary - and people are definitely the most challenging part of the job, but they can also be the favorite. There’s no such thing as self-made - it takes people (the right people!) to get you there. In this episode:Â
Why 1+1=3
Analyzing your leadership
Identifying key rol...2023-01-2353 min
CEO School224. The Profit Plan: Scale to 7 Figures in 2023Welcome to the CEO School Experience with Suneera Madhani. In this session we are all about creating YOUR 2023 Annual Operating Plan. This will let you walk into the year ahead with clarity around your decisions, a forecastable, profitable business and a plan. We’re going to create the business plan you want to achieve, so you can see how you are going to get there. The CEO School Experience Resources and Replays: https://theceoschool.co/helpful-links Connect with Suneera Madhani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ YouTube: https://www.youtu...2023-01-161h 22
CEO School214. Frances Batista: How To Fund Your Fears and Protect Your BusinessWorking hard to build your business and don’t want to see it lost or unprotected? Having the right coverage and the right team of accountants, insurance, and legal advisors is vital to avoid damaging lawsuits for your business. Suneera discusses essential items to protect your business with commercial tax and insurance expert Frances Batista. Suneera calls it “funding your fears,” so you don’t have to worry about it. Frances also shares why more female entrepreneurs need to hit the golf course. Frances Batista is the founder of Muni, a conglomerate of Insurance and Tax corporations based in Connecti...2022-11-2151 min
CEO School213. Your Burning Questions AnsweredIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani answers your most-asked questions and has candid conversations on everything from productivity and investments to the real talk on mom guilt and how to overcome it once and for all. Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration a...2022-11-1633 min
CEO School211. The Top Books I’ve Read This YearIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares the top 10 books she has read this year. Hear the lessons she’s learned through some of her favorite titles and how they have helped her grow this year. Â
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertÂ
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Becoming by Michelle Obama
How Are You Really by Jenna Kutcher
Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein
Happy Days by Gabrielle Bernstein
Mindful Drinking by Rosamund Dean
The Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Educated by Tara Westover
Bonus reads:
LifePass by Payal Kadak...2022-11-0933 min
CEO School209: Top Five Traits of Great CEOsIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares what she believes are the top five traits that make great CEOs. As a CEO and founder of multiple seven-figure businesses, Suneera has been around the block a few times and understands what it takes to start, grow and scale a company. Suneera has also spent a great deal of time with fellow CEOs, and loves understanding what works, what doesn’t, and—especially—why. Learn about these foundational traits that keep you focused and your business thriving. Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneer...2022-11-0230 min
CEO School207. How I’m Already Planning for 2023 And Why You Should Be TooIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares how she is already planning for 2023 and why you should be too. Do you want more freedom or dollar, time, or both? This week Suneera is teaching her techniques that will help you sit down, go through your revenue items by product and energy, and use that to decide what your 2023 could look like. THE 2023 PLANNING WORKSHOP Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give...2022-10-2626 min
CEO School205. Suneera on Life Updates, LA Premieres, and House of Dragons.In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares candidly about her life in this season, her big screen debut called, and the latest CEO-life lessons. Grab a glass because this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Watch the trailer for Spiraling Up: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/docuseries Join The Boardroom: Your virtual mastermind membership for emerging and established CEOs who are ready to scale their income, impact & team through accountability and community: https://join.theceoschool.co/ Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. Learn...2022-10-1935 min
CEO SchoolBest of: Suneera Madhani on Quarterly Planning Like a CEO, Setting Tangible Goals, and Creating Systems for Business and LifeIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares her own quarterly planning process she uses to set goals and map out how to achieve them. You'll learn how to assess the year so far and then create tangible and attainable, as well as exciting, goals for the quarter ahead. Suneera gives listeners a walkthrough of the zoom out process used in CEO School, available in the CEO School Planner, to identify next quarter’s goals. Suneera explains her why behind using the goal planning method in every area of her life: personal, family and professional, and encourages you to do it...2022-02-2121 min
CEO SchoolBest of: Suneera Madhani on How to Handle Your Inner Mean Girl, Achieve Your Goals, and Become More ConfidentIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares how you can personify the voices in your head so you can stop negative thoughts in their tracks and achieve your big goals with confidence. You'll hear why we need to be kind to ourselves and take credit for all the things we are accomplishing, and how to flip the narrative to stop the negative self-talk and intentionally create more positive thought patterns. At the end of the episode, you'll hear Suneera’s live pechakucha presentation on this topic at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Center. Follow @ceoschool on Instagr...2022-02-0928 min
CEO School125. Suneera Madhani on Being Busy Vs Focused, Regularly Auditing Your Time, and Staying Aligned to Your Goals and ValuesOn today’s Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera continues the conversation on burnout and why we need to evaluate how we spend our time. You'll hear why we should be evaluating why we are feeling burned out in the first place and what we have on our plate that makes us so busy. Suneera asks the question, are we busy and truly focused on the things that align with us and our values or are we directing energy to things that do not serve us? Suneera shares why it’s better to be focused rather than busy, and feel fulfilled in thos...2021-09-2911 min
CEO School123. Suneera Madhani on Why We End up in a Cycle of Burnout, What You Can Do to Be Self-aware When It Happens, and How to Overcome ItOn today’s Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares shares her experience with burnout and what we can do to prevent it. You'll hear how meditation and journaling are ways to proactively approach burnout and can help us refocus and recenter, and the importance of getting outdoors and taking a few moments to go out for a walk and break away from screen time. Suneera directs us to not put pressure on yourself to have elaborate self care routines- you can have mini routines that center on mindfulness instead. Burnout is a chronic illness. Notice when things are too much an...2021-09-2227 min
CEO School121. Suneera Madhani on the Inspiration Behind the Club, the Importance of Community, and Helping Each Other SucceedIn this episode you’ll hear:
What inspired Suneera to launch The Club and how getting passed for promotions and trying to navigate a sexist field made her want to create change (2:09)
The Club was created to help women learn from each other’s success and navigate the business community alongside over 500 women (4:56)
How community has impacted Suneera and what it feels like to be surrounded by powerful women who are ready to learn and teach and support one another (8:22)
A sneak peek into what you can expect by being a part of The Club (12:12)
This episode is sp...2021-09-1525 min
CEO School119. Suneera Madhani on How to Apply Systems to Your Daily Life, Using Your Time Efficiently, and Delegating Even When You Don't Have the FuIn this episode you’ll hear:
How Suneera integrates her systems into her life on a day-to-day practical basis. She shares what her home life and work-life look like and how you can apply this system to any part of your life (2:10)
The key to a successful system is spending time on things that actually move the needle. If you’re dedicating energy to things in your life that doesn’t fulfill you, you need to let them go. (6:11)
Do. Delegate. Delete - Suneera’s motto for tackling certain tasks and using her time wisely (8:10)
Some people think that del...2021-09-0825 min
CEO School117. Suneera Madhani on Why Women Deserve to Have It All, Creating a Definition of Success, and What That Looks like in Daily LifeIn this episode, you'll hear:
Suneera shares how she manages to have it all, and why she didn’t want to have success in just one area of her life (2:58)
The motto of CEO school is about encouraging women to have it all. Suneera shares how this mindset is reflected in her work, her home, and her family life. She explains what success looks like and how this vision helps fuel her motivation and principles (5:04)
Suneera shares what three things she is focusing on now, specifically within the three buckets/principles of life (9:27)
It’s quite common for Sune...2021-09-0123 min
CEO School107. Suneera Madhani on A New Season for CEO School, Top Lessons Learned, and Looking Forward to What's AheadOn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Shannan and Suneera share about a big transition happening at CEO School. Suneera shares her top five lessons learned as she has built CEO School over the last 18 months and her vision for the CEO School brand moving forward. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource fo...2021-07-2829 min
CEO School105. Suneera Madhani on Starting Stax, Guiding Principles for Hiring, and the Value of MentorsOn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, you'll hear Suneera's interview on the Leaders in Payments podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FREE resource for you–it’s the 7 lessons we learned building 7 and 8 figure businesses, these are complete game changers and we want to give it to you, completely free. All you have to...2021-07-2142 min
CEO School103. Suneera Madhani on Holding Yourself Accountable, Breaking Down Your Goals, and the Importance of Having a Support SystemIn today's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares the importance of big vision planning and identifying your quarterly goals and needle movers. You'll hear why you should be breaking down your goals into smaller milestones so your brain can know it’s achievable, and making sure you have the right people around you in your personal life and tell them about your goals so that can cheer you on and support you. Suneera talks about the impact of finding a tribe of like-minded people to surround yourself with who can help hold you accountable to your goals. Join the vision boa...2021-07-1422 min
CEO School95. Suneera Madhani on Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable, Striving for Growth, and Embracing ChangeIn today's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares why we should all become comfortable with being uncomfortable. You'll hear how she pushed through her discomfort of speaking on stages and has grown in her skills over the last seven years. She reflects on an area of her life where wants to stay comfortable and another where she wants to grow and embrace change. Suneera gives questions to ask to help you think about where in life you have comfort and where getting uncomfortable will actually going to help you grow. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and d...2021-06-1615 min
CEO School91. Suneera Madhani on Six Things You Need to Quit Today, Letting Go of Resentment, and Making Room for AbundanceIn today's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares the top six things she believes we all should be quitting today. You'll hear how quitting people pleasing requires accepting the fact people will be disappointed, each of us has shortcomings and misalignment happens. You'll learn a natural self defense mechanism that we use to protect ourselves but hurts us in the long run, and one healthy way to stop overthinking conversations and actions in order to free up mental space and grow as a leader. Suneera also explains why leaving the past behind you is necessary to move forward in your...2021-06-0221 min
CEO School83. Suneera Madhani and Katie Rosa on Encouragement for the Working Mom, Prioritizing Self Care, and Letting Go of the Expectations of OtherOn today's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera and Katie Rosa, customer activation team leader at Stax, share encouragement for working moms, whether own a business, are a working professional, or just getting started in your career. Katie shares how she manages her life as a working mom in a growing company and different ways to show up as your best self and do the best work in the shortest amount of time. Suneera shares how after a lot of trials and errors in motherhood she has made a shift that has helped her happy in work and mom life. You'll...2021-05-0545 min
CEO School79. Suneera Madhani on Leveraging an Accountability Group to 10x Your Growth, Creating a Board of Directors, and Cultivating a Peer NetworkIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares the importance and impact of having an accountability structure in your business whether that is a board of directors, mastermind, peer community or coach. You'll learn what the function of a board of directors is, how it can help grow your business, and considerations when forming one. Suneera discusses how you can utilize a customer advisory council if you have a smaller company to help as you build out products and think through things you may be missing. If you are just starting out, you'll hear the impact having a mentor...2021-04-2125 min
CEO School75. Suneera Madhani on Achieving Work/Life Integration, Setting Your Week Up for Success and Utilizing the Three Bucket PrincipleIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares the weekly scorecard process she uses so she can successfully manage being a mom and CEO and achieve work/life integration. You'll learn that the trick to work life balance, and how to zoom out and identify the three buckets of your life that are most important to you. Suneera breaks down how to build out the weekly habits in each bucket to help create the energy maintenance required to have the balance we seek. You'll hear how to think about your week and shift from a to do list to...2021-04-0720 min
CEO School71. Suneera Madhani on Quarterly Planning Like a CEO, Setting Tangible Goals, and Creating Systems for Business and LifeIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares her own quarterly planning process she uses to set goals and map out how to achieve them. You'll learn how to assess the year so far and then create tangible and attainable, as well as exciting, goals for the quarter ahead. Suneera gives listeners a walkthrough of the zoom out process used in CEO School, available in the CEO School Planner, to identify next quarter’s goals. Suneera explains her why behind using the goal planning method in every area of her life: personal, family and professional, and encourages you to do...2021-03-2421 min
CEO School69. Shannan Monson and Suneera Madhani on Lessons Learned from the Pandemic, How Pivots Can Lead to More Opportunities, and Looking Ahead toIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Shannan and Suneera share the lessons they have learned the last year as their business and personal lives pivoted during the pandemic. Suneera discusses learning to let all the expectations and pressures go, and how the pandemic helped her to stop and smell the roses and positively changed views on professionalism. Shannan shares that her first lesson from the pandemic is to stay true to the vision but flexible on the details. She also speaks to the impact and power of online communities when the world was shut down and how it’s su...2021-03-1739 min
CEO School67. Suneera Madhani on the Leadership Gender Gap in the Workforce, Action Steps to Begin Creating Change, and the Importance of Raising WomeIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera discusses a reality near and dear to Suneera’s heart; the leadership gap that exists in corporations everywhere in America today. Suneera shares statistics showing that while women are more educated than men, we not only earn less, we actually hold less positions of leadership in almost every industry. You'll hear several ways we can positively improve statistics for women, and why we need to put focus on not only raising up women in general, but understanding there's also a major inequality gap when it comes to minority women. Suneera explains the valu...2021-03-1024 min
CEO School63. Suneera Madhani on Achieving Inbox Zero and Creating Systems to Streamline and Simplify Your EmailIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera answers a question she gets frequently in the DM’s and shares how she manages her inboxes so she can remain productive and not feel overwhelmed by email. You'll hear about the importance of decluttering your inbox why you should create rules in your inbox to bring the most important emails to the top so you can prioritize them easily. Suneera explains what Inbox Zero means and how to complete it daily so you know exactly what emails need to be followed up on and any to-dos to execute on. Learn more about th...2021-02-2413 min
CEO School59. Suneera Madhani on Letting Go of Perfectionism, Moving On After Mistakes and Allowing Yourself to be HumanIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares the reality of mistakes happening, or things being missed no matter how organized we are. You'll learn Suneera's process for thinking through every system in her life, from family to streamlining two businesses, and how even with the automation and hyper organization in place, mistakes can still happen. Suneera gives a reminder to give yourself grace and allow yourself to be human. Learn more about the 2.0 Mastermind: join.theceoschool.co/2-0 This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and l...2021-02-1021 min
CEO School47. Shannan Monson and Suneera Madhani on Our Biggest Lessons of 2020, Looking Ahead to 2021, and How We Are Setting up for a Successful YeaIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Shannan and Suneera share their biggest lessons learned in 2020 and give all the details on what’s coming up for CEO School in 2021. You'll hear why pivoting to change your business model can actually make you more successful, and giving yourself credit for making it through this year and being willing to show up anyway tp make things happen in your life and business. Shannan shares her top learnings of the last year, how the changes and shifts in2020 has given us the ability to realign our priorities, and preparing for the next st...2020-12-3036 min
CEO School45. Suneera Madhani on Defining Your Why, Embracing a Growth Mindset, and Getting Out of Your Comfort ZoneIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, you'll hear Suneera's commencement speech to the class of 2020 at The University of Central Florida. Suneera shares a few of the top lessons she has learned in business that can help you succeed even when the odds are stacked against you. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital monthly community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at join.theceoschool.co/theclub Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. We also have an absolutely incredible FR...2020-12-2326 min
CEO School41. Suneera Madhani on Balancing Work and Life, Being Productive vs Busy, and Strategic PlanningIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares her answer to the question she receives often, “how are you able to balance things?” You'll learn Suneera's step by step process for planning her months and quarters to ensures she is productive in her home, business, and personal life rather than just busy. You'll hear how this strategy will help prevent you from running around and doing every task that comes your way, and instead be able to be strategic, focused, and know exactly what needs to get done. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a Quarterly box and digital mont...2020-12-0913 min
CEO School39. Suneera Madhani on Overcoming Mom Guilt, Knowing Your Why, and Finding Your TribeIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares a recent poll she asked on IG stories about mom guilt. The overwhelming response? We all feel it. In this episode, you'll learn how mom guilt is physiologically wired into our brains because society, since the Neanderthal times to today, identifies mothers as the ones responsible for the nurturing of children. Suneera shares her personal experience with mom guilt while she grew her technology company, and the importance of accepting that no matter how much you are doing, feeling guilt is normal. Find your tribe, whatever that looks like, and create...2020-12-0225 min
CEO School29. Suneera Madhani on How to Handle Your Inner Mean Girl, Achieve Your Goals, and Become More ConfidentIn this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera shares how you can personify the voices in your head so you can stop negative thoughts in their tracks and achieve your big goals with confidence. You'll hear why we need to be kind to ourselves and take credit for all the things we are accomplishing, and how to flip the narrative to stop the negative self-talk and intentionally create more positive thought patterns. At the end of the episode, you'll hear Suneera’s live pechakucha presentation on this topic at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Center. Follow @ceoschool on In...2020-10-2825 min
CEO School1. Why You Should Bet on Yourself with Suneera MadhaniIn this episode, you'll hear Suneera's story as she shares her experience as a daughter of immigrants whose entrepreneurship was a necessity, not an option. She tells all about the beginnings of Fat Merchant, the value of always putting the customer first and getting scrappy when you are starting out. Suneera shares about the importance of building a team around you, defining core values your employees can rally behind, and taking the time for self-development. You'll walk away inspired by her resilience and grit to keep going with all the odds stacked against her. Connect with Suneera: instagram.com/su...2020-08-0356 min