The CEO Project Podcast
Want to build a great business? The CEO Project Podcast and host Jim Schleckser brings proven tools and techniques to scale your business. Each episode dives deep into a critical business topic for CEOs of mid to large-sized firms.
Episodes
What does it really take to turn a good product into a great brand—one that people can’t stop talking about (or eating)?
If you’ve ever wondered how to revive a once-famous brand or stand out in a crowded market, this conversation is for you. Host Jim Schleckser talks with David Clarke, CEO of Chipwich, about how he brought a n...
What if the secret to stronger client relationships isn’t about selling more — but about creating experiences people can’t stop talking about?
If you’ve ever wondered how to make clients feel genuinely valued instead of just served, this episode is for you. Jim Schleckser chats with leadership strategist and author Neen James about...
Are you struggling to find the right people—and wondering if you’ve been fishing in the wrong talent pool all along?
With birth rates down and skilled workers in short supply, the talent pool feels tighter than ever. But what if you could widen your reach by engaging an overlooked group of professionals eager to bring their experience, leadership, and skills back...
What if banana ball held the secret to building a business culture that fans can’t stop talking about?
This episode takes you inside the world of the Savannah Bananas—a team that has turned baseball upside down by creating banana ball, a fast-paced, joy-filled experience that keeps fans lining up for more. And the lessons go way beyond sports. You’ll see how putt...
What if the secret to keeping up with rapid change isn’t just better strategy—but joining the right ceo peer advisory or networking groups?
In a world where technology is evolving faster than organizations can adapt, you need more than just headlines to guide your decisions. This episode dives into how networking groups for CEOs and executives create the conversa...
What if you could spot employee turnover before it happens—and stop it in its tracks?
Turnover is expensive, frustrating, and disruptive. In this episode, you’ll hear how AI is changing the game for leaders like you by predicting when employees are at risk of leaving and giving you real, actionable strategies to keep your best ...
What happens when your personal brand gets the spotlight—are you ready to make the most of it?
You work hard to earn visibility for yourself and your business, but the truth is: securing the booking is only half the battle. The real impact comes from how you show up, connect, and tell your story in a way that builds trust and grows your influence.
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What does it really mean to build a purpose driven business—and how can focusing on more than just profit transform your success?
As an entrepreneur, you know the tension between chasing growth and staying true to your deeper mission. In this episode, Kyle Kamrooz, founder and CEO of Bonus Home, opens up about the lessons he’s learned in real estate, technology, ...
Ever wonder how a CEO goes from managing 2,000 apartments to building multiple seven-figure ventures backed by private equity?
If you’ve ever struggled with scaling a service business, finding reliable vendors, or wondered how to make the leap from bootstrapping to private equity funding, this episode will feel like it’s speaking directly to you. Tyler Dunagin shares the real story of how he solved a problem most property managers ...
Have you ever wondered why the 80/20 rule works in almost every aspect of life, from business to personal connections, and how you can use it to optimize your success?
The Pareto Principle, or 80/20 rule, has been around for decades, but do you really understand how deeply it impacts your business? In this episode, we explore not just the basics of 80/20, but how dig...
What if behavioral science—not just branding—was the key to finally getting people to pay attention, change habits, and take action?
Whether you're launching a product, driving cultural change, or working to influence public behavior, you're up against deeply ingrained habits. In this episode, you’ll hear how expert Tim Berney uses behavioral science to create campai...
Are you leading a high-performing team but still struggling to handle stress as it builds behind the scenes—despite doing all the “right” things?
In this episode, you’ll hear from Keri Ford—former creative director turned global leadership advisor for top-tier women leaders—who explains why success often comes with silent struggles no one talks about. Through her work in nervous system regulation and somatic strategies, Keri helps ...
What if the secret to remarkable sales growth isn’t a new hire, but an AI that works like one?
If you're leading a business and wondering how AI will actually impact your bottom line—not in theory, but in real, everyday decisions—this episode is for you. With AI evolving faster than most leaders can keep up, it's no longer about Read more
Are you still managing your team the old way—while others are using breakthrough strategies to build unstoppable momentum?
In a world where AI is reshaping entire industries and the workforce is more dispersed than ever, staying relevant as a leader means more than just adapting—it means radically rethinking how your team operates. This episode is for CEOs and executives who want to build resilient, innovative, high-performing team...
What’s the secret behind remarkable sales growth—especially when it comes from landing just a few large, high-stakes accounts?
If you’re tired of chasing endless leads with little payoff, this episode will show you how to stop playing the numbers game and start playing a smarter one. You’ll discover what truly drives growth in companies that consistently win big deal...
What can a smart business leader learn from a softball field to build a thriving, multi-million-dollar company?
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a resilient company culture, lead with decisiveness, and navigate the messy beauty of running a family business, this episode is for you. Derek Volk, third-generation CEO of Volk Packaging, shares unfiltered stories and hard-earned leadership lessons ...
What if your childhood love for roller coasters could lead you to build a national empire of amusement parks?
If you're leading a business—or dreaming of scaling one—you’ll want to hear how John Dunlap, CEO of Five Star Parks & Attractions, turned a hospitality background and a Six Sigma mindset into a high-growth, family-focused entertainment powerhouse. In a po...
Ever wonder how someone manages 4,000 real estate agents—and still has time to drive real social impact?
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Nathan Miller, the CEO of Miller Ink, is a seasoned communication strategist known for advising executives across business, government, and nonprofit sectors. With a strong background in history and public policy, Miller has guided numerous organizations in effectively narrating their stories and managing complex crises through clear communication and strategic thinking. He emph...
Steven Pivnik, an ambitious mountaineer currently on an expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions, is striving to summit Mount Everest, aiming to join the elite "8000 meter club." Having conquered Kilimanjaro and faced the challenges of Denali, Pivnik br...
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