You can hire great people and set bold goals … yet still fall short. Why?
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, knows the answer. And it has less to do with talent, and more to do with something most leaders overlook.
This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a high-performance team—and why clarity might be your most powerful tool.
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Aug 14
#252: David Levy, Co-CEO of Horizon Sports + Experiences – True vision takes guts
Have a big idea, but not sure how to make it happen? David Levy has been there. As Co-CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences and the former President of Turner Networks, he’s led some of the boldest moves in sports and media. He forged the landmark March Madness deal that let fans w ... Show More
53m 58s
Sep 2024
#194: Why Your Business Desperately Needs a Project Manager
You’ve got the vision and the drive to grow your business, but there’s a massive obstacle holding you back: chaos. Tasks pile up, deadlines blur, and you find yourself juggling too many things at once. How many times have you wished you had more time to focus on the bigger pictur ... Show More
26m 51s
Aug 2024
My Ex-CEO Grew AppSumo From $5M to $70M
Check out my book Million Dollar Weekend, which helps you start businesses in just 48 hours. Check it out at milliondollarweekend.com. In this episode, I chat with Ayman Al-Abdullah, My friend and former CEO of AppSumo, who played a pivotal role in scaling the company from $5M to ... Show More
31 m
Dec 2024
How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky
In the pursuit of wealth and success, it is easy to become engrossed in conventional wisdom and the pressure to comply with industry standards. True success, on the other hand, is frequently characterized by your ability to stand out rather than fit in. Long-term success is based ... Show More
55m 21s
Jan 2025
Insights from Investment Banking: Steve Hunter’s Advice for Private Equity and Business Owners
Sean Mooney sits down with Steve Hunter, Managing Director at TM Capital, to discuss the nuanced world of M&A, the key ingredients for creating value in a business, and what both buyers and sellers need to know for a successful deal. Steve offers practical advice for private equi ... Show More
56m 57s
Apr 2025
Burnout, Balance, and Building Forums with Justin LaRocque
In Episode 226 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur and CFO-turned-forum-founder Justin LaRocque for a raw and powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a business — and a life worth living. Justin shares the behind-the ... Show More
59m 33s
Feb 2025
216. When To Start Your Next Act and How to Make Decisions with Kelley Babcock Co-CEO of Leadership Growth Formula
In this episode, we sit down with Kelley Babcock, the co-CEO of Leadership Growth Formula, to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, decision-making, and leadership growth. Kelley shares her expertise on partnering for success, making tough career decisions, and how to dev ... Show More
35m 8s