The Lazy CEO Podcast

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews, Erwin Visser, a business development leader at Microsoft who has not only achieved success in tech but also in extreme sports, having summited Mount Everest. The conversation covers several key topics, starting with hiring top talent, focusing on exceptional personal achievements like mountain climbing. The guest shares insights on cloud migration trends and t...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser dives into the world of podcasting as a business tool, exploring how it can drive growth and success. Jim welcomes Seth Greene, an expert in the field and co-host of The SharkPreneur Podcast. Seth shares his unique approach, highlighting that podcasting isn't about getting millions of downloads or sponsorship revenue. Instead, it's about building relationships with guests...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser discusses the importance of a relentless desire to learn, particularly for CEOs and leaders. Schleckser introduces his guest, Damon Lembi, a two-time bestselling author and learning platform host, who has helped over two million people enhance their skills. The conversation centers around the concept of learning as a key competitive advantage for companies and leaders.

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In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser talks with Ronak Patel, CEO of Sunflower Labs, about integrating AI and machine learning (ML) into business processes to augment human efforts. Patel explains AI's potential, common use cases, and ethical considerations, especially around AI as an assistant rather than a full replacement for human roles. They discuss AI's current applications, such as automating customer ...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser, joined by co-host Sharon McGuire, dives into the world of private equity, a hot topic expected to gain even more traction in the coming years. The discussion starts with an overview of private equity firms, comparing them to private mutual funds that invest pooled capital into various assets, often with a lifespan of 8-10 years. These firms face pressure to deploy their ...

In this episode about Succession Planning for CEOs and Their Organization

·  Talent Assessment and Developmen...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Adam Coffey, a seasoned CEO, board member, best-selling author, and speaker with extensive experience in private equity, particularly in the context of exits and ownership. Coffey, who has led the acquisition of 58 companies and generated over $2.5 billion in exits, shares insights from his career, which includes building three national companies under nine dif...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser dives into the concept of business models and how they impact the success of a company. He compares a good business model to a low-gravity environment, making it easier for a business to thrive, while a bad business model is like heavy gravity, where progress is slow and challenging. 

Jim emphasizes the importance of choosing the right business model, as it determines how...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser, founder of the CEO Project, welcomes Kim Scott, author of "Radical Candor" and "Radical Respect." Kim shares her extensive experience as a CEO coach and faculty member at Apple University, along with her work with tech companies like Dropbox, Qualtrics, and Twitter.

The conversation begins with an exploration of "Radical Candor," a framework that combines caring personal...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Mike Melo, the CEO and co-founder of ITA International. Mike shares his journey from being a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer to founding ITA with his wife, Kathy, in...

Jim Schleckser introduces Kirk Aubry, highlighting their long-standing friendship and Kirk's career trajectory from an ad agency to a Chief Strategy Officer at Textron and now CEO of Savage, a logistics company. Savage, founded 80 years ago by three brothers, has grown from a single truck to a global company with 4,200 team members and 225 locations. They handle the transportation of bulk products, such as petroleum coke and grain,...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser welcomes Mark Cabrera, the CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics. Mark has been with Saddle Creek for over 20 years, starting as CFO and taking over as CEO a few years ago. He shares insights into managing a family business, the logistics industry's challenges, and the importance of innovation.

Mark explains Saddle Creek’s operations, which span 33 million square feet across the ...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, the host welcomes Louise McEvoy, VP of US Channel Sales at Trend Micro, to discuss the growth of channel ecosystems and her experience as an Everest summiteer. McEvoy elaborates on Trend Micro’s mission to secure endpoints, data services, and cloud data for businesses of all sizes. Highlighting the relentless nature of cyber threats, she discusses the importance of AI in enhancing security m...

In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser delves into the prevalent issue executives, CEOs, and entrepreneurs face in generating sufficient revenue and establishing trust with clients. He is joined by Todd Duncan, a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author and renowned sales leader, who shares his expertise on these topics. Duncan emphasizes the paramount importance of trust in the sales process, highlight...