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The CEO Project Podcast

Jim Schleckser
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Business Growth
Entrepreneurship
Business Strategy
Marketing
Private Equity
Franchising
Leadership Development
Customer Experience
Strategic Planning
Delegation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Personal Branding
Succession Planning
Negotiation
Mount Everest
Enterprise Software
Communication
Thought Leadership

Want to build a great business? The CEO Project Podcast and host Jim Schleckser brings proven tools and techniques to scale your business. Each episode dives deep into a critical business topic for CEOs of mid to large-sized firms.

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Latest Episodes

The next big innovation in the grocery industry isn't happening inside the store. It's changing how families shop before they ever walk through the door.

The grocery industry has experienced rising prices, dynamic pricing, and changing consumer beh... more

Most AI deployment initiatives don't fail because of the technology. They fail because CEOs start in the wrong place.

AI is transforming business, but buying the latest tool won't create better results on its own. In this episode, Jim Schleckser ta... more

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The biggest breakthrough in your business may not come from your next idea. It may come from the other entrepreneurs you surround yourself with.

Building a successful business is about far more than selling a great product. It's about learning from... more

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What allows some CFOs to lead with influence while others never move beyond the numbers?

Today's CFOs are expected to do much more than oversee financial performance. They must build trust, influence executive decisions, communicate with empathy, a... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Breedlove
Visionary entrepreneur, CEO of NVB Playgrounds
NVB Playgrounds
Episode: Why Entrepreneurs Need Other Entrepreneurs to be Great
Emilia Bunea
Leadership Lecturer at VU University of Amsterdam; co-founder and CEO of Ed.movie
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Episode: How CFOs Lead With Vision, Strategy and Finance
Karen Miscaluce
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Episode: SImple Ways Your Team Can Stay Aligned and Accountable Every Day
Scott Deviney
CEO of Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick
Episode: From Banker to Chicken Salad Chick CEO with a Side of Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad
Jeff Shaffritz
Strategic Franchise Advisor
Franchise Guidance / Franchise Guidance Podcast guest
Episode: Franchise Series: Focus on the Skills that Make You Successful
Scott Jones
Franchise consultant, multi-unit operator, and former CEO of Senseo
Franchise Guide Group
Episode: Franchise Series: There is Safety in a Strong Franchise
Matt Stevens
The Franchise Guy, franchise consultant and expert in franchising
The Franchise Guy (franchise consultant)
Episode: Franchise Series: Why Most People Choose the Wrong Franchise
Kelly O'Neill
International award-winning entrepreneur, futurist and brand marketing and profit strategist
Phoenix Growth Partners
Episode: How to Build Emotional Brand Connection That Goes Beyond Symbols
Mike Damphouse
Co-author of The Category Creation Formula; Co-founder of Category Design Advisors
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Episode: Your Leadership Team Should Align Around One Category Story

Host

Jim Schleckser
Host of The CEO Project Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • easy to understand and practical advice that I could take back to my business. provided good insight as I try to think through next steps for my business.

    Audible
    5
    Benjamin Oertel
    United States2 years ago
  • a great find for any aspiring Business Leaders

    easy to understand and practical advice that I could take back to my business. provided good insight as I try to think through next steps for my business.

    Audible
    5
    Benjamin Oertel
    United States2 years ago

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Why Entrepreneurs Need Other Entrepreneurs to be Great
Q: If somebody wanted to reach out to you for their church, their school, or their HOA, what would be the best way to contact you?
Find me on LinkedIn (Nicholas Breedlove) or email me at CEO@playgrounds.com; there are several domains, but those are reliable points of contact.
SImple Ways Your Team Can Stay Aligned and Accountable Every Day
Q: What mechanisms have you found most effective for keeping a leadership team accountable?
Scoreboards with clear outcomes and ownership, combined with regular, real-time measurements, tend to create visibility and focus, reducing ambiguity and driving steady progress.
Franchise Series: Focus on the Skills that Make You Successful
Q: Why do people choose franchising as a growth strategy?
Franchising allows rapid scale by leveraging others' capital and local execution, provided the concept is solid and the system is well defined.
From Banker to Chicken Salad Chick CEO with a Side of Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad
Q: If somebody wanted to explore Chicken Salad Chick, what would be the best way to reach out and understand it a little bit better?
Visit the website for franchise information, read the history, check franchise requirements and available territories, and try the product in a restaurant to understand the flavor and hospitality firsthand.
From Banker to Chicken Salad Chick CEO with a Side of Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad
Q: How do you ensure that culture across the entire brand, that high hospitality, friendly culture, is maintained as you expand?
We start with a clear purpose and ongoing training to keep hospitality front and center; food quality is standardized, but guest experience allows local expression within a simple, scalable model, and we constantly reinforce culture through events and communication like the brand pyramid.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The CEO Project Podcast

What is The CEO Project Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused interview show that features CEOs, founders, and senior executives alongside renowned experts across marketing, leadership, AI, and operations. Episodes frequently explore practical growth methods, leadership psychology, data-driven decision making, and innovative go-to-market strategies, often weaving in real-world case studies and actionable takeaways. A notable strength is its willingness to blend hard business metrics with human-centered leadership, giving listeners concrete frameworks (from ESOP culture to AI workforce strategies) and candid stories from diverse industries. The show stands out for connecting high-level concepts with tangible, implementable steps, making it useful for CEOs and senior leaders seeking s... more

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2. Emilia Bunea
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5. Jeff Shaffritz
6. Scott Jones
7. Matt Stevens
8. Kelly O'Neill

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