by Jim Schleckser | Feb 21, 2026 | Decision Making
What may seem irrational might have a long-lasting real rationale behind it. Over the years, we at the The CEO Project have collaborated with numerous family businesses, and one thing is evident: they handle decision-making differently than their non-family...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 15, 2026 | Entrepreneur
A target market, a problem to solve, and people willing to pay for your solution. Starting a business is relatively easy. Keeping it going and making it a success is hard. I’ve written before about the three rules of starting a successful business: Don’t...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 8, 2026 | Leadership
The best leaders are competent, know how to connect with people, and think systematically. One topic of conversation in our CEO peer groups is, “What are the common traits that great CEOs share?” This is a trick question because someone will undoubtedly...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 1, 2026 | Business
It is time to switch to a fee-based plan rather than commissions with your insurance broker. Every business owner is searching for ways to cut unnecessary costs to boost profits at the bottom line. Or, if you’re not, you should be. One area for potential...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 25, 2026 | Private Equity
They engineer deals to generate multiple revenue streams, no matter how the business performs. When it comes time to consider selling our company, turning to a private equity buyer is often an attractive option—especially when they’re willing to pay more than a...
