The 60 Second Podcast
Big insights. One question. 60 seconds. Hosted by TEDx speaker and 3X founder Matt McCoy, this podcast delivers fast, punchy interviews with the world’s top leaders — from billion-dollar CEOs to bold startup founders. Each episode asks one powerful question to uncover the mindset, tactics, or story behind game-changing success — all in under a minute. Perfect for ambitious listeners who want real answers, really fast.
Episodes
What’s the fastest way to lose trust in a new market?
It’s not pricing. It’s not product.
It’s language.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Bryan Montpetit, CEO of Reviver Global, to unpack a simple but often overlooked truth: if your customer doesn’t understand you, they won’t trust you.
Bryan shares a powerful personal story from a vulnerable moment in a hospital that perfectly illustr...
What looks like growth can actually be a trap.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Shannon Byrne Susko, a 2X exited CEO and founder of Metronomics, to break down one of the most common mistakes leaders make when scaling.
Most CEOs think the answer is more effort. More hours. More hustle.
But Shannon shares why real growth doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from designing your organi...
What separates startups that break out from the ones that stall?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with JP-Jeffery Potvin, CEO of Arc Compute, angel investor, and backer of 100+ early-stage startups with multiple successful exits.
JP shares the biggest signals he looks for in founders with real breakout potential, including founder velocity, resourcefulness, speed of execution, cost innova...
What separates winning companies from the ones that stall out? According to Mark O'Donnell, it comes down to one thing: the team.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Mark shares lessons from building 23 companies, including 9 successful exits, and explains why having the right people in the right seats changes everything. If you're a founder, leader, or entrepreneur trying to scale, this is a must-lis...
What does ESG actually look like when it is done right?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Devin Goss, CEO of Mission Environmental, to break down how businesses can move beyond buzzwords and create real impact. Devin shares why strong ESG starts with earning trust in the communities where you operate, balancing profit with responsibility, and becoming a true partner in long-term sust...
Most startups waste months doing outbound the wrong way.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Theo Yeung, CEO of The Bullpen, breaks down why mass AI-generated outreach is failing founders and what to do instead.
Rather than blasting 10,000 cold emails and hoping for replies, Theo explains the power of precision sales: small sample testing, real conversations, fast iteration, and refining messaging until meetings...
What actually determines whether a company scales successfully?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Brad Furtney shares why strong go-to-market strategies are only part of the equation. The real difference-maker during rapid growth is leadership.
Brad explains how investing in executive coaching, leadership development, and better decision-making creates a ripple effect across an entire organization. When leader...
What actually creates a competitive advantage in leadership?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Todd Belliveau, President of Primexecutive Incorporated, breaks down a leadership truth most people miss.
It’s not about choosing one style.
It’s about mastering both.
Todd shares why the most effective leaders operate with duality, making tough strategic decisions while empowering their teams to execute and recover. H...
Scaling from $2M to $10M sounds exciting… until your systems break.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Mike Pinkus, Co-Founder of ConnectCPA, to unpack one of the most expensive blind spots founders face during growth.
Most companies don’t realize that what got them to $2M won’t get them to $10M. New roles, new systems, and rising complexity demand a complete rebuild of your financial ...
What actually changes the trajectory of a business?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Kyla Smith, CEO of Sunnybrook Welding & Machine Shop Ltd., breaks down the real levers behind scaling a manufacturing company.
From implementing EOS to building the right leadership team, Kyla shares why growth isn’t about one big move - it’s about structure, accountability, and getting clear on what actually matters.
A sh...
If your business still depends on you for everything… you don’t have a capacity problem. You have a structure problem.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Gavin Brauer breaks down the first move every founder should make to get out of the day-to-day: build an accountability chart.
It sounds simple. But done right, it forces you to answer the hardest questions in your business:
- Who actually owns what?
- Where ...
What would an experienced founder tell their younger self about building a company?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy sits down with Thomas Wong, Co-Founder and President of Kevito Group, the company behind brands like Chatime Canada and Bake Code.
Thomas shares a powerful lesson from his entrepreneurial journey: success doesn’t come from discovering a secret formula - it comes from doing, expe...
Most leadership breakdowns are not strategic. They are behavioral.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy sits down with Tish Squillaro, CEO and Founder of CANDOR Consulting, to discuss why emotions, fear, and insecurity often stop leaders and teams from making the decisions they already know they need to make.
Drawing on more than 17 years advising executives and organizations on leadership effecti...
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy sits down with Thomas Hamilton, VP of Sales & Marketing at Snuggle Bugz and an award-winning ecommerce and marketing leader.
Thomas shares the advice he would give his younger self as he reflects on building a career at the intersection of marketing, retail, and digital transformation. His perspective highlights the importance of patience, understanding ho...
What makes someone stand out in their career?
According to Leigh Pearson, it’s not trying to fit in.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Leigh shares a simple but powerful reminder: your uniqueness is your advantage. The qualities that make you different - the way you think, the questions you ask, and your natural curiosity - are often your greatest strengths.
Too many professionals spend years trying to sound li...
What leadership belief do you need to unlearn to grow?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Jon Kronemeyer shares the leadership lesson that changed everything for him.
Early in his career, Jon believed great leadership meant being close friends with his team - building personal, buddy-style relationships outside the office. But as his responsibilities grew and accountability became critical, he realized that blu...
How do small actions teach us the biggest lessons? On The 60 Second Podcast, Rob Volpe, award-winning author and empathy strategist, shares a story from suburban Philadelphia that shaped his understanding of human connection. From a Tai Chi lesson in someone’s living room to learning the power of perspective, Rob breaks down why empathy isn’t just a soft skill - it’s the foundation of collaboration, leadership, and ...
Most people in hospitality still think LinkedIn is just a place to post resumes or job openings.
They’re wrong.
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Cory Falter - Partner at Lure Agency and a leading voice in Hospitality B2B sales - shares one of the biggest misconceptions in the industry: the misunderstanding of social selling.
Cory explains why hospitality’s obsession with live events has caused teams to overloo...
What does the future of leadership actually look like?
In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Taylor McLoughlin, Co-Founder of Ambient, shares why the rise of the generalist operator - especially Chiefs of Staff - is reshaping how modern organizations operate.
From early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, Chiefs of Staff are increasingly acting as force multipliers, serving as the CEO’s proxy, unblocking team...
In this powerful and deeply human episode of The 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy sits down with Annie Laplante, CEO of Groupe MMI and IGO Inc., to explore what leadership really looks like when you put people first.
Annie shares a story from her team that brought an entire room to tears - a reminder that behind every job title is a human being, a family, and a reason for showing up every day. From immigration and ...
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