The Minimalist CEO

The Minimalist CEO

With over 3 decades of business building, 2 decades as contract CEO, advising billion dollar corporations and mentoring entrepreneurs, start ups and everything in between … Nate Lindquist - AKA The Minimalist CEO has helped launch, cut the fat and grow revenue in hundreds of companies by discovering the power of doing less, living fully and loving the journey as the way to achieve, not just as the result of achievement. Join Nate as he reveals insights from game-changers, entrepreneurs and his own behind the scenes live mentoring sessions.

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September 3, 2024 35 mins

If you’re in a service business or the HVAC space and want to find a way to increase the value of your exit, effectively navigate the challenges of making a deal with private equity, have a waiting list of qualified techs hungry to join your team … and many ways to reduce stress, put more money in your pocket and streamline your business… even if you aren’t in the HVAC space, this episode is for you.

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Rather than running around ‘getting through it’ and pursuing goals or worse… just doing to do lists, shift to this foundational approach to creating TRUST SIGNALS in all aspects of how you build your business.  Plus, hear the driving force of POP… and how your Point Of Power all starts by asking: “What is my purpose, why does this matter? Before you do anything each day.

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Learn the questions to ask that give you immediate access to new buyers who are hungry to buy from you. Somebody already has them as customers, they already have the problems… so, now they just need you. Have a pen ready!

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Join Nate Lindquist and Michael Savage in this insightful podcast episode as they delve into the world of executive coaching and business scaling. Focusing on delivering genuine value, they highlight the importance of practical business experience rather than just relying on certifications. Understanding key performance indicators and solving high-value problems are essential elements in driving success. The conversation also explo...

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Welcome to this week's podcast episode, where Nate dives into two crucial elements of effective goal setting: SMART goals and weekly goal setting. We'll explore what SMART goals are and how they can help you set achievable and measurable objectives. We'll also talk about the benefits of weekly goal setting and how it can keep you on track toward achieving your bigger goals.


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Welcome to the latest episode of the Minimalist CEO Podcast, hosted by Nate Lindquist. Obstacles are essential for personal growth, and a life without them can turn us into unhappy and unproductive individuals. We come up with excuses save face and shift blame for our failures. Follow Nate as he takes you through a simple yet effective process for discovering the importance of taking radical ownership and responsibility for your ou...

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We're so used to our routines and patterns, we miss out on the growth, joy, challenges, and ULTIMATE THRIVING experiences in life. In this training, don't miss out on the fact that if you want the Ultimate Business, you must first notice where you're settling and if it doesn’t get you ticked off and also super clear about what needs to change… because you are no longer willing to settle for less than the life you deserve… we’d be s...

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Quick Clip - Rules To Thrive of A Minimalist CEO … (some exciting guests coming up soon, we’d love to hear from you… We’re gonna do live callins, live coaching… and more!


One thing that always feels good when the world is pulling you in a million different directions is to have some rules of thumb and standards that you can go back to to RESET and fill up your tank. In this quick clip episode, Nate will walk you through his 16 R...

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Get exclusive access to our highest level INNER-CIRCLE group training during this new “behind the green door” episode. You can fill a room with 50 to 150 people - many of whom are your ideal prospects - even if you’ve never done it before and don’t even use social media or run ads. It’s virtually guaranteed. All you need to do is follow the steps. This works great for client appreciation program events, charitable causes and even b...

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January 26, 2023 95 mins

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 for The Minimalist CEO Podcast! In this “behind the green door” episode learn what our next evolution is all about and how we’ve completely changed the format! And, get ready for exciting ways to get involved, gain inspiration and gold nuggets … all while making a difference for those in need! In this first episode… which is actually episode #32, you’ll learn why we created this podcast and ...

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Kevin Rothschild-Shea started as a one-person shop and through 14-years of perseverance has expanded his business, Architecture EL, to eight people and seven-figures. Kevin is in the challenging field of building multifamily housing, with the focus on affordable housing, especially in areas where people are underserved. 

Kevin is licensed in Massachusetts, and CT, and holds memberships with the National Council of Architectural Regi...

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My guest, Brandon Faust, has shared ideas in this episode that apply to all of us no matter what business we’re in. Brandon is the Co-Owner and CEO of Mold Zero in Tampa, Florida. He confidently states that what has led to the success of his seven figures and continually growing company is that, more than anything, he wants to make a difference in people’s lives.

Brendon gets right to the heart of the matter as he shares how his inf...

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What’s the secret sauce in starting as an individual plumber to growing into a 60-person, $20 million dollar a year revenue company in just 13 years?

Joseph Wood, Founder and President of Boston Standard Company, has created Boston’s leading independent residential plumbing, heating and cooling company that keeps on growing. This year, the company has added electrical services to its portfolio.

Joe has followed the rules of being a M...

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To expand and grow, B2B companies need a Plug-and-Play Lead System. As my guest Jeremy Haug reminds us, a business needs to run without the leader present, the business is not dependent on you. That means putting systems in place, especially with getting leads and conversions.

Jeremy is a world-class marketing expert and leader that has led multiple companies to the Inc 5000 and the Inc 500 award.

Jeremy takes a very different approa...

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Tim Fagan is the President of both 1-800 Water Damage, a property restoration company and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a contents restoration company, part of the Belfor Franchise Group based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Tim has been in the restoration industry for over 25 years, starting part-time in his dad’s business that had 17 employees and did about $700-thousand in annual sales. When he became full time and took over the company, Tim s...

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Business owners often hear but ignore the advice on how one can be more productive through the use of a virtual assistant. Finding, training and using a VA properly can be a challenge and stressful. 

Pavel Stepanov, CEO and Founder of Virtudesk, grew his VA company to the multi-million-dollar level by eliminating fears and objections busy professionals have as they look for high-quality and appropriate VAs.

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How do you get more sales when there is no opportunity for repeat business from a customer? That’s the challenge facing Michelle Jackson, Marketing Director and co-owner of Get Dry Inc. in Florida. Michelle is getting her restoration company to the one-million-dollar mark with conscientious care, consistency and continual improvements to how she and her team helps people while preforming mitigation services for those affected by di...

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My thanks to all my listeners who requested that we bring this popular guest back for another conversation. Richard Whitten is CEO of Reconstruction Experts. He started as the Chief Financial Officer, then moved to the role of Chief Operating Officer. As CFO, he implemented accounting procedures and a performance reporting framework, and as COO he created standardized systems and processes to consistently generate high-quality outc...

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Ian Bentley, CEO of Pivot and Scale, is the perfect example of a Minimalist CEO as he repeats his message, “Focus on your niche and expertise. Do your one thing exceptionally well and you will succeed.”

Ian was a founder of the lead generation agency Cyber Ventures and the branded consumer automotive site Autotropolis, one of the nation’s largest privately held Lead Providers in the automotive industry. The companies were acquired b...

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One of the biggest challenges for companies today is finding and keeping outstanding talent. Managers are 70 percent responsible for employee engagement, and those managers need support. The definition of the word leadership has changed over the years, and the approach is a transition to a “coach” culture.

Tim Cosby, President/CEO of Real Retention, runs a training and consulting firm that works with leaders to help them keep their ...

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