Executives on the Frontlines - Real Answers to Everyday Business Problems

Welcome 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. Hi...

In 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 create...

In 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 exe...

In 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...

Practical 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...

Business 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 app...

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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 psycholo...

Most 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, lea...

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 li...

It 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...

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Many 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 Cob...

A 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 ex...

A 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 exe...