by The CEO Project | Jul 27, 2026 | The CEO Project Podcast
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 setbacks,...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 20, 2026 | Business
You don’t need billion-dollar R&D labs to innovate. A steady trickle of creativity—just 5 to 10%—can give your business the edge. When we think about innovation, it’s easy to picture moonshot projects—like self-driving cars, groundbreaking medicines,...
by The CEO Project | Jul 20, 2026 | The CEO Project Podcast
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, and help shape...
by The CEO Project | Jul 13, 2026 | The CEO Project Podcast
Is your leadership team truly aligned, or are competing priorities quietly slowing your company’s growth? Even the most talented leadership teams struggle when everyone is chasing different priorities or measuring success differently. In this episode, Kristen...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 12, 2026 | Business
The hidden costs of being public—and why private ownership is often the better bet If you ask most CEOs who have worked in both settings, they’ll tell you: managing a private company is much more attractive than running a public one. I’ve experienced both, and there’s...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 6, 2026 | Budget
Why Staying Out of Debt Trouble May Be the Best Strategy for Long-Term Success Every industry experiences its own patterns. Markets heat up, cool down, and then reset. Whether you’re in automotive, transportation, retail, or telecom, these cycles are a natural part of...
by The CEO Project | Jul 6, 2026 | The CEO Project Podcast
What does it take to turn a simple idea like Chicken Salad Chick into one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchise brands in America? Growing a business from a handful of locations to hundreds of restaurants takes more than a great product. It requires the right...
by The CEO Project | Jun 29, 2026 | The CEO Project Podcast
Are you looking for a way to build additional income without walking away from your career or wondering if franchise ownership is the right path for your next chapter? If you’ve thought about creating passive income, diversifying your investments, or...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 28, 2026 | Leadership
Moving from collecting facts to unlocking insights that change the game Early in our careers, success was measured by data. The junior accountant who perfectly records every transaction and the young engineer who gathers every measurement—these roles depend on...
by The CEO Project | Jun 22, 2026 | The CEO Project Podcast
How do you know whether you’ve found a strong franchise or one that could quietly drain your time, money, and energy? If you’re looking for a way to diversify your income, leave the corporate world, or build a business worth, franchising can be an...
