Best Justin Reinert Podcasts (2025)

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Scale Like a CEO: David Duguan on Building Teams, Delegating, and Creating a Growth-Centered Culture 16:33

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Customer support often feels like a cost center, but what if it’s actually the engine that powers your growth? We sit down with Voxify founder and CEO David Duguan to explore how deliberate customer conversations by phone and text shape better marketing, tighter sales cycles, and smarter products. David shares the moment he realized he had to move …

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Scale Like a CEO: Eric Sheinkop on Building Trust, Delegation & Company Culture 19:49

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Fake reviews waste time and money, and everyone knows it. We sat down with Eric Scheinkop, founder of the Desire Company, to unpack how expert-led, real-world product reviews can restore trust for shoppers and deliver clarity for retailers—while building a company that scales without losing its soul. Eric shares the origin story behind putting vete…

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From 9 to 90 Employees (and Back): A Founder's Journey Through Extreme Growth | Scale Like a CEO 18:36

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What happens after the rocket ship stalls? We sit down with David Abbey, CEO and founder of Penny AI, to unpack the ride from pandemic-fueled hypergrowth to a bruising market reset—and the rebuild that followed. David shares how the team pivoted from an enterprise-focused AI CRM to Endlss, a polished influencer and affiliate marketing platform desi…

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Scaling Leadership and AI in Retail: Interview with Trevor Sumner, CEO of i-Genie.ai 22:01

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What if your market research told you a product was winning in a country where it isn’t even sold? Trevor Sumner has seen that kind of failure up close—and built a company to fix it. As CEO of Igenie, Trevor explains how tapping billions of real digital signals—Google searches, social posts, transcribed TikToks, ratings, reviews, and product launch…

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Why Psychological Safety Can't Be Rushed: AI, Cognitive Diversity & Team Collaboration with Nicole Radziwill 28:46

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What if the real blocker to AI impact isn’t the model, but the space between your people? We sit down with Nicole Radziwill, CTO and Chief AI Officer of Team X AI, to unpack why organizations are sprinting toward a breaking point—and how a return to discipline can restore momentum without sacrificing speed. Nicole explains why technical debt is a s…

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From Founder to CEO: Scaling Teams & The Future of Early Career Talent | Mike Roberts 20:18

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Stuck in founder mode and drowning in decisions? Justin sits down with Mike Roberts, founder of Creating Coding Careers, to trace the moment he stopped being the default problem-solver and started building a leadership engine. Mike shares how a bold re-org, strict guardrails, and an outside consultant turned constant firefighting into a cadence of …

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Scaling Leadership in the AI Era with Omer Jamal | Scale Like a CEO 20:17

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Every minute you wait to call a new lead, your odds drop. We unpack how a 60-second follow-up window becomes a growth engine when paired with AI voice agents and an automated media buyer that can even run TV ads for local businesses. With Atlas founder Omer Jamal, we explore the playbook that helps small teams act like big ones without adding headc…

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From Attorney to Media Entrepreneur: Building a Franchise News Empire | Michael Shapiro 19:56

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Tired of watching your town’s news vanish into rumor threads and paywalled dead ends? We sat down with Michael Shapiro, founder and CEO of Tap Into, to explore how a revenue-first franchise model is rebuilding local journalism while giving small businesses a powerful digital voice. What started with a personal wake-up call became a network nearing …

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Nicolas Genest: Training Business-First Technologists for the AI Era | Scale Like a CEO 21:44

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What if the real edge in tech isn’t code, but care? We sit down with Codebox founder and longtime CTO Nicholas Genest to unpack the “big reset” that AI triggered across engineering teams and hiring—and why the winners now pair sharp business instincts with humble, adaptive execution. Nicholas traces his journey from leading teams at The RealReal an…

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From Google Engineer to $4.3M ARR: Building Mexico's Next Tech Giant | Roby Peñacastro 16:49

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What if your CRM started where your customers actually are—inside WhatsApp and social DMs? We sit down with Robbie Peña Castro, founder and CEO of Lead Sales, to unpack how a chat-native platform scaled to 3,000+ companies across 20 countries and reached $4.3M ARR by turning conversation chaos into predictable revenue. Robbie shares why email feels…

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Scaling Startups: Execution, Team Building, and Avoiding Mistakes with Sam Wong 25:24

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Most startups don’t fail for lack of technology; they fail on execution. We sit down with Sam Wong, founder of Fundable Startups, to pull apart the mechanics of executing well—how to hire the right people, when to scale headcount, and how to build systems that make success repeatable. Sam draws on five startups, two failures and three exits, to sho…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare Technology with Alex Koshykov | Scale Like a CEO 15:31

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Imagine a healthcare system where the first mile of care starts at home—and the data is so clear your doctor can act with confidence. That’s the future we explore with serial founder and CEO Alex Koshykov, who moved from building bespoke tech for clients to launching a medical device company born from a volunteer telehealth project supporting Ukrai…

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Scaling Startups: Challenges, Management & The Role of AI | Scale Like a CEO 25:28

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“Cutting costs with AI” sounds sharp until the bots get confused and your help desk catches fire. We sat down with Matt Peters of Fixify to unpack a smarter path: design for the mix—pair automation and agentic AI with skilled people who step in at the right moments—and invest in the management muscle that keeps quality rising as complexity grows. M…

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Scaling with AI: Ajay Malik, CEO of Studio X, everyone is a manager of one 18:24

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Stop treating skills as the finish line and start treating them as a starting point. That was the spark running through our talk with Ajay Malik, CEO of Studio X, who argues that AI turns every motivated person into a “manager of one.” When knowledge retrieval, drafting, coding, and analysis are augmented by capable models, the real differentiators…

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Transforming Business Communication: Insights from Relayto CEO Alex Shevelenko 19:37

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Static files don’t just slow you down—they mute your best ideas. We sit down with Alex Shevelenko, founder and CEO of Releto, to unpack how turning PDFs and PowerPoints into interactive, nonlinear experiences can unlock attention, shorten sales cycles, and finally show what your audience is engaging with. Alex shares the moment he realized great st…

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Building the Future of E-Commerce with AI | Bryan House, CEO of Elastic Path | Scale Like a CEO 22:34

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What if the “mall” of the future is an answer engine? We sit down with Bryan House, CEO of Elastic Path, to unpack a bold reinvention: turning a 25-year-old commerce platform into an AI-first engine built for complex B2B and highly configurable experiences. From T-Mobile-grade reliability during iPhone launches to Serena & Lily’s 1,500-option couch…

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A Mission to Safeguard Digital Identity: Dr. Damodar Sahu of Data Safeguard 12:59

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Breaches are happening every 39 seconds, and the cost isn’t just financial—it’s personal. We sat down with Dr. Damodar Sahu, co‑founder and chief growth officer of Data Safeguard, to unpack how privacy can shift from a box to tick into a durable growth engine. He explains why synthetic fraud is outpacing legacy defenses, how their patented Cognizab…

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Scaling Businesses with AI & Human Behavior: Insights from Sean Languedoc 23:15

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If you’ve ever been told to “just add AI,” this conversation will change the way you lead. We sit down with five-time founder Sean Lagon to unpack the uncomfortable truth: technology changes nothing until people do. From media and clean tech to industrial logistics and now AI-powered outsourcing, Sean shares the patterns that actually move a P&L—be…

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Navigating Web3: Gamification, AI, and Blockchain Innovations with Loretta Chen | Scale Like a CEO 17:30

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Markets swung, hype spiked, and scams grabbed headlines—yet we chose a different path: build trust first. I sit down with Dr. Loretta Chen, founder and CEO of Smobler, to unpack how self-awareness, character-first hiring, and pragmatic innovation turned a Web3 whirlwind into steady growth. From Singapore’s first for‑profit theater company to a digi…

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Scaling Startups with Sam Wehbe: Insights from a Veteran CEO | Scale Like a CEO 16:26

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Growth shouldn’t feel like pushing a boulder uphill. We sit down with career startup operator and SignWell CEO Sam Wavey to unpack how a lean, bootstrapped team is beating heavyweight e‑signature incumbents by doing the opposite: simpler workflows, honest pricing, and enterprise‑grade security backed by fanatical customer support. Sam’s seen the st…

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Building a Sustainable SaaS Business: Insight from Jonathan Brun, CEO of Nimonik 17:12

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What does it really take to build a company that survives the hype cycle and still serves customers a decade later? We sit down with Jonathan Brun, founder and CEO of Nimonik, to explore how a vertically integrated compliance platform—combining both rich regulatory content and the software to manage it—can turn a “must-do” cost center into a durabl…

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Scaling Success: Inside the Journey of Rajeev Shah, CEO of Celona | Scale Like a CEO 24:37

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Factories still run on clipboards while our phones stream 4K video. That disconnect is the real digital divide Rajeev Shah set out to fix, and he walks us through how Celona brings private 5G to the hardest industrial environments—and what it actually takes to scale a company built for mission‑critical reliability. We get candid about the first sal…

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Scaling Success & Sober Buzz: An Inspiring Journey with Josh Case 17:07

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When personal transformation meets entrepreneurial vision, remarkable things happen. Josh Case, CEO and co-founder of SoberBuzz, exemplifies this powerful combination as he channels his business scaling expertise into building a global recovery community that's changing lives daily. Fresh from rehab and newly sober since July 2024, Josh and his wif…

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Scaling B2B Tech Companies with Jonathan Buckley | Scale Like a CEO 20:35

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Stop treating scale like a job title upgrade and start treating it like a system you can prove. Justin sits down with Jonathan Buckley—founder of Artesian Network and a seasoned fractional CMO/CEO—to unpack why early-stage B2B tech companies win when they favor efficacy over efficiency, generalists over siloed specialists, and fractional leadership…

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Scaling a Digital Marketing Powerhouse: Insights from Chris Dreyer, CEO of Rankings.io 21:43

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What does it really take to sustain exceptional business growth year after year? Chris Dreyer, CEO of RankingsIO, delivers a masterclass in building a company that's made the Inc 5000 list for eight consecutive years without a single down year since 2013. At the heart of RankingsIO's success is their laser focus on generating auto accident cases fo…

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Re-thinking The Urban Planet with 25K Leaders: A Conversation with City Age CEO Miro Cernetig 15:24

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Building Legacy and Trust in Entrepreneurship: Scott Conine's Journey 35:56

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What does it take to grow a business from $10,000 to a $100 million exit without venture capital? Scott Conine's entrepreneurial journey reveals powerful lessons about leadership, talent, and trust that any business leader can apply. Scott opens up about co-founding Rise Interactive and the innovative approach they took to hiring. Recognizing that …

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Entrepreneurial Journey and HR Insights with Daniel Ordaz | Scale Like a CEO 12:50

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What if we've been focusing on the wrong problem in HR technology? While most solutions concentrate on finding new talent, Daniel Ordaz believes the real challenge lies in keeping the people we already have. As a third-time founder at age 60, Daniel brings decades of perspective to the "Scale Like a CEO" podcast, sharing how his company Sendos is r…

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Scaling Businesses with Noelle Curtis: Insights on Pricing and Growth | Scale Like a CEO 16:44

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Pricing structures make or break businesses, yet they're often the most overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship. Noelle Curtis, founder and CEO of Busy Boulevard, is changing that reality with a platform that helps entrepreneurs establish proper pricing foundations to ensure sustainable growth. During our conversation, Noelle unpacks the critical dis…

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Scaling AI Governance: A Conversation with Andrew Becker, CEO of Policy AI 20:54

2M ago20:54

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Ever wondered what happens when AI chatbots go rogue? Just ask Andrew Becker, who shares a story about a chatbot that agreed to sell a Silverado truck for one penny because someone told it "no takesie backsies." As CEO of InPolicy AI and CTO of the Anchor Group, Andrew is tackling the wild west of artificial intelligence head-on. "We're building Gr…

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Fearless Growth: Rob Henderson on Innovation, Leadership, and Scaling Jump Crew 18:40

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The landscape of B2B sales and marketing has fundamentally changed, yet many companies still rely on outdated approaches. Rob Henderson, founder of Jump Crew, is on a mission to revolutionize customer acquisition through fearless innovation and integrated strategies that actually deliver results. Rob's journey began as co-founder of tech company Lo…

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From Layoff to Leadership: Amanda Lannert's Journey of Resilience and Innovation 42:10

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When Amanda Lannert had to write her own severance letter and lay off 90% of her company during the dot-com crash, she never imagined it would lead to building one of the most trusted names in healthcare decision support. Today, as CEO of Jellyvision, she's transformed that early failure into wisdom that helps millions navigate healthcare choices w…

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Scaling with Purpose: AI, Leadership, and the Art of Business with Jared Peno 21:06

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The intersection of artificial intelligence and human potential is reshaping business operations across industries. But rather than replacing people, could AI actually unlock deeper human capabilities? Jared Peno, founder of Alliance Technologies and Taligent, brings 15 years of entrepreneurial experience to this thought-provoking conversation abou…

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Transforming Home Renovations with AI: A Conversation with Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation 16:22

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Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation, takes us on a journey through the challenges and opportunities in the home renovation industry. Unlike traditional lead-generation platforms that simply connect homeowners with contractors, Block has created a specialized AI marketplace focused exclusively on major renovation projects where trust is the fund…

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Scaling & Privacy Compliance Insights with Rich Ruddie 23:45

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Privacy regulations are exploding across the globe, and most businesses are dangerously unprepared. What started as a single state privacy framework in California has mushroomed into twenty different state frameworks in just three years, with new international regulations constantly emerging. Meanwhile, companies are getting blindsided by litigatio…

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Scaling Cybersecurity in Ed-Tech: Insights from Stephen Mirante, CRO of CyberNut 15:45

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Cybersecurity threats are increasingly targeting our most vulnerable institutions – schools, colleges, and universities that often lack the resources to defend themselves properly. Stephen Mirante, Chief Revenue Officer of CyberNuts, joins us to reveal how his company is filling this critical gap with innovative, education-focused solutions. The st…

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Scaling Companies with Joseph Kershenbaum: Insights from a Four-Time Founder | Scale Like a CEO 21:41

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What happens when entrepreneurs fall in love with their products instead of their markets? According to Joseph Kershenbaum, a four-time founder who's built and scaled global companies across four different industries, it's a recipe for disaster. Joseph brings a powerful combination of Fortune 500 legal expertise and practical entrepreneurial experi…

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Scaling Smart: Insights on Custom Software Development & AI with Six Summit's Cory Silva 18:20

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The software development landscape is shifting dramatically as AI tools make coding more accessible to entrepreneurs without technical backgrounds. But what happens when your AI-built MVP succeeds and suddenly needs to scale? Corey Silva, co-founder of SICK Summit, reveals a growing trend in the custom software world: the replatforming challenge. E…

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Leadership, AI, and Building High-Performing Teams with Rich Cannon 19:08

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What does it really take to build genuinely connected teams in today's technology-driven world? Rich Cannon brings extraordinary perspective as someone who's lived in all three worlds of business leadership—founder, senior executive at Microsoft, and "hired gun" CEO. The revelation at the heart of this conversation might surprise you: despite all o…

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Overcoming Challenges in International Business Expansion with Matt DiMarsico 19:02

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Matt DeMarcico drops a startling statistic right out of the gate: more than 80% of companies attempting international expansion fail because they don't adequately understand the markets they're entering. As a veteran with 25 years of experience scaling disruptive technology companies and navigating four acquisitions by foreign enterprises, Matt bri…

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From Vision to Reality: Building a 20-Year Business Blueprint 25:49

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Twenty years ago, Keith Schoolcraft sketched out an organizational chart for his fledgling IT services company. Taking a Friday afternoon to map his vision for A Couple of Gurus, he created a blueprint for what he wanted the business to become five years down the road. Years later, Keith accidentally rediscovered this document and was stunned by ho…

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Continuous Improvement & Leadership Insights with John Papazian - Scale Like a CEO 15:50

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What makes a leader truly effective in today's complex business landscape? For John Papazian, Chief Business Officer at InnerSources Inc., the answer lies in approaching management as a coaching opportunity rather than a series of transactions. During our enlightening conversation, Papazian revealed how Dr. Deming's principles of continuous improve…

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Scaling Values Driven Leadership with Arun Vellanki 10:54

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What does it take to build a team that thrives through industry shifts and global disruptions? Arun Vellanki, founder of CloudBridge Solutions, shares his remarkable journey from Boston startup to multinational operation with powerful insights on values-based leadership. "My goal is to cultivate a team that makes decisions based on values, not just…

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Balancing AI Ambitions and Realities with Johann Beukes | Scale Like a CEO 21:11

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In this episode of Scale Like a CEO, host Justin welcomes Johann Beukes—a fractional CTO with over 15 years of experience in AI and data science. Johann shares his journey from software development to solving complex AI challenges for both startups and Fortune 500 companies. He discusses the current hype and misconceptions around AI, the importance…

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Reinventing Careers: Dr. Beverly Kay's Guide to Growth in Transition 26:30

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What makes career transitions so challenging? How can organizations retain their top talent? Legendary career development expert Dr. Beverly Kay joins us to share wisdom gathered across her remarkable 40+ year journey in the field. Dr. Kay reveals the development of her groundbreaking "Five P" model for career growth: Person, Perspective, Place, Po…

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From Employee to Serial Entrepreneur: Nick Schutt's Journey 18:40

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What does it take to run not just one, but multiple successful businesses simultaneously? Nick Schutt candidly reveals the driving force behind his entrepreneurial journey: "I got into entrepreneurship because I'm a terrible employee." This refreshingly honest insight kicks off a fascinating exploration of how one man has built an impressive portfo…

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From Forced Compliance to Willful Participation 34:58

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What does it truly take to transform a global organization? Carlos Butler-Vale pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from higher education advocate to corporate change leader in this thought-provoking conversation. Carlos shares his pivotal realization while implementing McDonald's first-ever global DE&I strategy across 149 markets: succ…

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Scaling Business and Health: Insightful Conversation with Michael Critelli 29:35

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In this episode of Scale Like a CEO, host Justin welcomes Michael Critelli, an influential leader with a diverse career spanning law, health, transportation, and more. Michael discusses the critical role of reducing stress for better health outcomes, shares his journey from attorney to CEO of Pitney Bowes, and his work with the Make Us Well Network…

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The Accidental Trainer's Journey from Sales to Learning & Development Leadership 25:56

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When we experience change, whether by choice or circumstance, our brains undergo a predictable series of reactions. Understanding these patterns can transform how we navigate transitions—both as individuals and as leaders guiding others through organizational shifts. Bob Bednarz, Director of Learning and Development at Advantage, shares his journey…

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Leveraging AI for Business Growth: Jason Doudt's Journey and Insights 19:27

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Welcome to 'Scale Like a CEO!' In this episode, we explore the intersection of technology, leadership, and innovation with Jason Doudt—Navy veteran and CEO of Quantify 360 Solutions. Jason discusses his journey from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, the challenges of building a successful consulting business, and how leveraging AI has drastical…