Best Bruce Eckfeldt Podcasts (2025)

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[EO New York] Making Your Business Buyable, Not Just Valuable With Bruce Eckfeldt 53:42

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Bruce Eckfeldt is the Founder of Eckfeldt & Associates, a coaching and advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs scale high-growth companies. He is a former architect turned tech CEO who successfully built and exited his own company, appearing multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list. Today, Bruce works with founders and leadership teams using Scaling Up,…

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[EO Arizona] Building Scalable Businesses Through Documentation and Delegation With Chris Ronzio 48:23

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Chris Ronzio is the Founder and CEO of Trainual, a SaaS platform that helps small and growing businesses document, organize, and share their processes, roles, and training materials. Before launching Trainual, he built and sold a national video production company and led an operations consulting firm focused on business efficiency. Chris also hosts…

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How to Build Exit-Ready Companies with Niraj Shah, DKZ Equity 38:23

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Thinking about selling your company someday? Most founders wait until it’s too late to prepare their business for a clean, valuable exit. In this episode, I chat with Niraj Shah, M&A Advisor and 5x Founder, about what really makes a company exit-ready. We dig into mindset traps, deal-killers, and the simple actions you can take right now to set up …

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23: How Robert Heil Doubled Growth by Rebuilding Strategy Around Client Value Creation 43:50

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Robert Heil, CEO of Financial Aid Services, reveals lessons from scaling EdTech ventures, leading M&A deals, and transitioning into the CEO seat post-founder exit. With experience on both sides of the table, Robert dives into how customer drivers, leading indicators, and cultural integration can make or break a deal. Learn how he doubled growth and…

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[EO Silicon Valley] Real Estate’s Best Kept Secret: Land Development Investing With Alice Chen 45:26

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Alice Chen is a Partner at Pender Hastings Capital, a private equity firm specializing in niche, high-return land development investments in the US and Canada. She is also the Founder of Alice Chen Companies, a portfolio of ventures spanning international trade, financial services, consumer products, technology, and investment management. A former …

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22: How Bootstrapping With $1,500 and Cold Calls Built a Multi-Million Dollar Ad Business 48:00

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Matthew Diteljan co-founded a startup with just $1,500 and scaled it into a national advertising platform targeting high schools. After a partner buyout and burnout, he exited the company—but not without hard lessons. In this raw, honest conversation, Matthew shares how his dream exit turned into unexpected post-sale turmoil, what he’d do different…

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How to Reset Your Business After Burnout with Jason Long, Ascendance 54:52

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Success isn’t just about hustle—it’s about surviving the chaos of growth. Jason Long knows this better than most. After building a 30-person agency, he lost it all in the 2008 crash, nearly died in a horrific car accident, and spent years rebuilding both his businesses and himself. In this episode, Jason and I get real about what scaling actually t…

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21: Facing a Runway Crisis? How Employee Deferrals Secured Roy Vella a Successful Acquisition 41:58

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What do you do when the dot-com bust kills your $15M funding round just two weeks before closing? In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt speaks with Roy Vella, co-founder of NetAbacus (later Rivio), who faced a sudden capital crisis in 2000. Instead of folding, he created an employee salary deferral program that extended runway and impressed potential buy…

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[EO San Francisco] Building a Scalable Marketing Agency in a Noisy Digital World With Ryder Meehan 22:24

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Ryder Meehan is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Upgrow, a performance-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid media, and conversion optimization for B2B tech companies. With over 20 years of experience, he led digital marketing teams at Samsung, Microsoft, Razorfish, Fossil, and Tatcha. Ryder has managed more than $1 billion in Googl…

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20: Struggling to Scale Your Expertise? How Thomas Michael Turned SAP Training into a 7-Figure SaaS Exit 37:48

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What happens after you sell your company for millions and walk away with no earnout? In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt sits down with Thomas Michael, a former SAP consultant turned founder who scaled an online training company and exited with a clean deal. Thomas shares how he transformed his business into a subscription model, prepared for acquisiti…

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[EO San Francisco] Creating Meaningful Surrogacy Journeys for Diverse Families With Brooke Kimbrough 35:57

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How To Build A Resilient Business Without Burning Out with Margo Crawford 40:05

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What if stepping back from your business didn’t mean losing control—but gaining clarity? In this episode, I talk with Margo Crawford, founder of Business Sherpa Group, about the five-year succession plan that helped her shift from CEO to Chair—and the deep mental work it took to let go without giving up. You’ll learn: When to start planning your ex…

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19: Managing Mid-Performer Assets: A Tactic for Founders Facing M&A Stagnation 39:11

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Frank Williamson, CEO of Oaklyn Consulting, joins Bruce Eckfeldt to explore what happens when a business stagnates—performing decently, but not meeting growth or exit expectations. He shares real-world insights on managing misaligned cap tables, preparing for strategic exits, and dealing with investor pressure. Frank offers clear tactics to transfo…

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[EO San Francisco] Creating Real World Connections in a Digital Age With Shalini Lunia 27:02

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Shalini Lunia is the Co-founder of Cielo, a San Francisco-based platform that fosters authentic in-person connections through curated small group gatherings. She grew up in a ninth-generation family of jewelers and has lived in cities around the world. Shalini led ventures in industries ranging from jewelry to edible oils and real estate infrastruc…

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18: From Near Bankruptcy to 10X Exit: How Sam Arman Mastered the Art of Selling Businesses 50:52

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In this episode of From Angel to Exit, serial entrepreneur Sam Arman shares how he built and sold multiple companies—sometimes under pressure, sometimes for massive wins. From his first computer assembly business disrupted by Dell to a 10X private equity-backed exit during COVID, Sam reveals the emotional and strategic pitfalls founders face in M&A…

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[EO San Francisco] Building Wealth Through Creative Real Estate Strategies With Nima Gabbay 36:04

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Nima Gabbay is a Principal at Bay Investment Group, a real estate investment and development firm. He focuses on creating strategies to market properties and generate steady cash flow. His work is primarily concentrated in San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area. Nima has built his career in real estate by identifying opportunities and managi…

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How to Think Like a Strategic CEO with Bruce Eckfeldt 35:50

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Success doesn’t come from working harder, it comes from thinking differently. In this episode, I talk with Bruce Eckfeldt, strategic coach and 5x Inc. 500 founder, about how to shift from founder mode to CEO-level thinking. If you’re feeling the strain of growth and wondering why your business feels harder at $7M than it did at $1M, Bruce breaks do…

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How to Think Strategically in an AI World with Hamza Mudassir, Strategize 51:51

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When your business is growing fast and AI is changing the game every week… how do you keep your head clear and your strategy sharp? In this episode, I sit down with Hamza Mudassir—lecturer at Cambridge and founder of Strategize—to talk about mental clarity, digital twins, and how to make smarter decisions in an age of overload. Here’s what we dig i…

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16: Inside 47 Acquisitions: What Experienced Buyers Look for in a Successful Acquisition 39:25

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David Turner, CEO of Velocity Now and former CRO at IHS, joins the show to unpack what truly drives successful business exits. With firsthand experience leading 47 acquisitions and scaling IHS from $320M to $1.8B, David offers rare insight into the buyer’s mindset. Founders will gain actionable strategies to prepare for sale, avoid common missteps,…

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17: Building Brand Equity for Scalable Growth and Maximizing Business Exit Value 37:03

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In this episode, Lysle Wickersham shares his journey from creative director to scaling a $170M agency and navigating multiple exits. As founder and CEO, he emphasizes the power of brand equity in driving enterprise value and achieving successful exits. Lysle breaks down how early-stage businesses can align positioning, brand strategy, and operation…

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Scaling Businesses Through Purpose, Resilience, and Peer Support 25:42

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Roman Slavinsky is the Director of Student Success at A+ Tutoring Inc. and the creator of an AI hiring tool developed to scale educator recruitment. A former science teacher, he founded A+ Tutoring in 2010 to support K–12 and college students. Seth Casden is the CEO and Co-founder of Hologenix, the company behind CELLIANT®, a mineral-infused infrar…

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How EOS Helped Steve Maly Break Through a Growth Plateau (After 20 Years in Business) 36:53

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What happens when your agency hits a growth ceiling—and brute force stops working? In this episode, Steve Maly shares what finally pushed him to adopt EOS, how it changed his team’s rhythm and decision-making, and why hiring a $500 intern changed the trajectory of his business. Here’s what you’ll take away: How to spot the real reason your growth h…

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15: How Leslie Adams Scaled and Sold a Multi-Generational Scrap Metal Business 44:59

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In this episode, Leslie Kraatz Adams shares the remarkable journey of scaling and exiting Federal Metals, a third-generation scrap metal business. Starting with deep family roots and evolving industry dynamics, Leslie transformed the company from a local scrapyard into a major regional player in Western Canada. She candidly discusses leadership cha…

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How Entrepreneurs Overcame Burnout, Rebuilt Globally, and Found Support in EO 29:22

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Catherine Tyler is the Founder and CEO at Baer Reed Inc., a women‑owned business and legal process outsourcing firm that delivers secure, cost‑effective support to law firms, corporate legal departments, and regulated industries. A former litigation attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Cruncher and Winston & Strawn, she launched Baer Reed in 2010 after recog…

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How to Train Your Brain for Entrepreneurial Resilience with Paola Telfer, Sens.ai 44:45

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Your brain is your business’s most valuable asset—so why aren’t you training it? In this episode, I talk with Paola Telfer, founder of Sens.ai, about how she turned a personal brain injury into a mission to help entrepreneurs perform better mentally. We dig into the science of neurofeedback, how to stay sharp under pressure, and why brain optimizat…

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14: Inside a Rapid M&A Deal: How Calvin Johnson Prepared Lykki for a Fortune 500 Exit 40:11

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From washing cars as a teen to selling a business with over $290M in sales, Calvin Johnson’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, Calvin shares how he built and exited Lykki, an office supply and coffee delivery company, and the key lessons he learned around culture, technology, and timing. Founders looking to sc…

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Powering Growth Through People, Planning, and Purpose With EO Entrepreneurs 23:53

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Cindy Free is the Owner and CEO of HR Annie Consulting, a firm specializing in human resources support, training, and compliance for small to midsize businesses. With over two decades of experience in HR leadership, Cindy helps companies build strong people strategies. She is known for her pragmatic approach to aligning culture and compliance. Wesl…

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How to Rebuild Purpose After Selling Your Company with Jess Stewart, Jess Stewart LLC 33:38

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What comes after the big exit? For Jess Stewart, it wasn’t freedom—it was confusion. In this episode, we unpack how she rebuilt both her purpose and leadership rhythm after selling her company. If you’re feeling stuck in your business or unsure about what comes next, Jess’s story offers a practical path forward. Here’s what we cover: The emotional …

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13: Inside Cannabis Private Equity: Scalable Models, Smart Terms, and Investor Strategy 36:58

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In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Jordan Youkilis, founding partner of Key Investment Partners, to explore how cannabis investing offers unique challenges and opportunities for founders. Jordan shares his journey from traditional finance to cannabis private equity, highlighting lessons in capital deployment, deal structuring, and scaling b…

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Reinventing Through Adversity: Entrepreneurial Lessons From EO’s Global Leaders 26:14

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Zhubei is the Co-founder of Venture Education, a Beijing-based consultancy that provides market intelligence on K–12 education in China to organizations worldwide. Before co-founding Venture Education, she taught English to thousands of university volunteers for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Committee and coordinated between CCTV and its overseas partne…

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How to Build Exit-Ready Growth with Philip Blackett 43:16

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Success isn’t just surviving chaos—it’s building toward your exit. In this episode, I talk with Philip Blackett, founder of Dream Business Makeover and LifeAfter40.com. He’s been through the fire—literally rebuilding a cemetery business during COVID while pulling double shifts at Chick-fil-A to make payroll. We talk exit strategy, leadership, and w…

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12: Lessons from Four Exits: How Pete Martin Built, Scaled, and Sold Without Regrets 44:34

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Serial entrepreneur Pete Martin joins the show to unpack his journey across four business exits, including a standout 12x EBITDA sale to KPMG. Drawing from both personal and professional highs and lows, Pete shares powerful lessons on building scalable, values-driven companies, designing for exit, and avoiding the common pitfalls that sabotage foun…

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[EO San Francisco] Building a Scalable Childcare Brand Through Grit and Vision With Ashley Du 26:25

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Ashley Du is the Founder of Meaningful Beginnings, a premium childcare provider in San Francisco offering licensed early education for children aged 0-5. She started the business in 2013 from her home after identifying a gap in high-quality, affordable childcare options. Under her leadership, the company has expanded into multiple centers and is kn…

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The Power of Community: How EO Shapes Entrepreneurial Journeys Through Events and Service 27:04

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Chad Nikkel is a Business Guide at Next Level Growth, a firm that helps entrepreneurs and leadership teams scale their companies while maintaining a work-life balance. With over 25 years of experience, he has founded and scaled 11 businesses, including facilitating seven acquisitions and four high-value exits. Ashley Richards is the Founder and CEO…

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The Truth About Buying a Business (Most People Won’t Tell You) — with Richard Parker, Diomo Corporation 53:25

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Buying a business sounds like a shortcut—but most people never make it to the finish line. Why? Because they chase the wrong deals. In this episode, I talk with Richard Parker, founder of Diomo Corporation, about what really works when you're looking to acquire a business that fits you—and what most people get completely wrong. 🎯 You’ll Learn: Rich…

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11: How Alan McLaren Scaled Two Agencies, Built a Personal Branding Powerhouse, and Prepped for Exit 35:55

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Alan McLaren, co-founder of Strata Originals, shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurial success. In this episode, he reveals how he scaled two marketing agencies, built a powerful personal branding firm, and supports founders preparing for strategic business exits. Alan discusses M&A readiness, founder well-being, and how pers…

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[EO San Francisco] Building a Compassionate Healthcare Business From the Ground Up With Genevieve Barter 35:20

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Genevieve Barter is the President of Palmeira Home + Health, a leading home healthcare provider delivering personalized skilled nursing and therapy services to patients in the comfort of their homes across multiple states. After more than eight years working in home health, she acquired the company she loved to close the gap between small caregiver…

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How Entrepreneurs Are Reinventing Themselves Through Crisis, Community, and Innovation 28:18

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Michael Hsu is the Founder and CEO of MEASURE × HACK, a financial literacy and business performance company that helps entrepreneurs understand and manage their money through systems and metrics. He is also the Founder and CEO of DeepSky, a leading CFO consulting and outsourced accounting firm. Lisa Riley is the Owner and President of multiple Tuls…

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How to Build a Personal Capital Stack with Mark Cecchini, Quadrant Capital 47:03

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Your business is growing—but is your personal wealth strategy keeping up? In this episode, I sit down with Mark Cecchini, a wealth advisor who works with high-growth founders, to break down what it really means to build a personal capital stack. 🎧 We cover: Why “just invest in Vanguard” isn’t a real plan How to make decisions when income’s uneven W…