Every leader faces the unknown. The best ones lean into it.
When Peter Cuneo became CEO of Marvel, the company had just emerged from bankruptcy. But under his leadership, it became one of the most valuable entertainment brands in the world. By the time it was sold to Disney, Marvel’s stock had risen from just 96 cents to over $50 a share.
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#250: Dr. Michael Gervais, Renowned high-performance psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery – Train your mind
Most people think confidence and resilience are just part of your personality. But high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais knows better: they’re skills you can train. In this inspiring and practical conversation, Dr. Gervais shares the same mental strategies he uses to ... Show More
1 h
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
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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
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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
Apr 2025
539: The 80/20 CEO on Guiding Your Business from Panic to Profit
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 539, an interview with the author of From Panic to Profit: Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle, Bill Canady. In this episode, Bill shares insights from his military background and how it shaped his lea ... Show More
52m 33s