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The Frustrated CEO

Patrick Lyons, Patsy Feeman & Leb Tannenbaum

99 episodes

1 week ago

Thinking about selling your business? Learn what buyers really want and how to protect your company’s value, culture, and legacy in this eye-opening conversation with John Petrov and Peter Mistretta of Knight Investment Group. 🔗 Guest Links: Knight Investment Group — [https://knightig.com] 🎙️ Subscribe to The Frustrated CEO Podcast for more conversations that help business leaders grow, lead, and thrive — without losing themselves in the process. ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social⬇️...

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Thinking about selling your business? Learn what buyers really want and how to protect your company’s value, culture, and legacy in this eye-opening conversation with John Petrov and Peter Mistretta of Knight Investment Group. 🔗 Guest Links: Knight Investment Group — [https://knightig.com] 🎙️ Subscribe to The Frustrated CEO Podcast for more conversations that help business leaders grow, lead, and thrive — without losing themselves in the process. ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social⬇️...

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99 | The Truth About Selling Your Company: What Buyers Really Want | The Frustrated CEO Podcast

Thinking about selling your business? Learn what buyers really want and how to protect your company’s value, culture, and legacy in this eye-opening conversation with John Petrov and Peter Mistretta of Knight Investment Group. 🔗 Guest Links: Knight Investment Group — [https://knightig.com] 🎙️ Subscribe to The Frustrated CEO Podcast for more conversations that help business leaders grow, lead, and thrive — without losing themselves in the process. ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social⬇️...

1 week ago

49 minutes

The Frustrated CEO

98 | She Beat Cancer and Transformed Leadership: Dr. Cindy Howard’s Secret to Business Success

She Beat Cancer, Then Redefined Leadership – with Dr. Cindy Howard 🧠 What if your health is the key to your leadership success? In this inspiring episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Cindy Howard, functional medicine expert and author of "Positively Altered", who shares how surviving cancer transformed her leadership style—and why physical and emotional wellness is essential for every executive. From managing stress to optimizing performance, Dr. Howard breaks down the c...

3 weeks ago

50 minutes

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97 | Growing UP Your Business Part 5: Lead More, Do Less: How to Scale by Stepping Back

Episode 97 – Stop Working In the Business: Start Leading It | The Frustrated CEO Podcast Are YOU the bottleneck in your business? In the final episode of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy dive into one of the most critical (and most frustrating) leadership challenges: making the shift from working in the business to working on it. If you're a CEO or leader who's constantly caught in the weeds—answering questions, solving problems, and putting out fires—this episode is y...

1 month ago

1 hour

The Frustrated CEO

96 | Growing UP Your Business Part 4: Why Your Leaders Are Holding You Back

Are your leaders truly ready for growth — or are they the reason your business is stuck? In Part 4 of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy uncover a hidden growth killer: leadership immaturity. Too many companies promote top performers into leadership roles without preparing them for the very different work of coaching, delegating, and empowering others. The result? Bottlenecks, stalled execution, and frustration at every level. 🚨 If your company’s growth has plateaued, the ...

1 month ago

53 minutes

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95 | Strategic Alignment: The First Step to Scaling Smart | Grow UP Your Business Series – Part 3

When senior leaders aren’t on the same page, the ripple effects are massive: 🚫 Delayed decisions ⚠️ Sloppy execution ❗ Confused teams 🛑 Stalled growth In Part 3 of our Grow UP Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy expose one of the biggest barriers to organizational maturity—misalignment at the top—and why it's the silent killer of momentum. But there’s a better way. ✅ Align your leadership team around a unified vision ✅ Get crystal clear on strategy and execution ✅ Create consistent, empow...

3 months ago

50 minutes

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94 | Growing Up Your Business, Part 2 – The Strategic Power of Pausing

Episode 94: Growing Up Your Business, Part 2 – The Strategic Power of Pausing In Part 2 of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy dive into a bold but often overlooked strategy for growth: pausing on purpose. While the instinct to “push forward at all costs” feels natural in fast-moving companies, it can backfire when your foundation—leadership, structure, clarity, and process—isn’t ready to support scale. This episode reframes the decision to pause growth not as failure, but ...

4 months ago

53 minutes

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93 | Growing Your Business VS. Growing UP Your Business

🎧 Episode 93 – Why Growing Your Business Isn’t the Same as Growing It Up 🚨 Are you scaling your business… but still stuck in frustration, poor accountability, or reactive leadership? You might be chasing growth before your organization is truly ready. In this eye-opening episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, hosts Patrick Lyons and Patsy Feeman reveal why growing up your business—not just growing it—is the key to long-term success. They kick off a powerful new series focused on organizationa...

4 months ago

42 minutes

The Frustrated CEO

21 Trends That Will Impact Your Business in 2025 | Ep. 92

Q3 2025 INDUSTRY TRENDS GUIDE HERE: http://www.thelyonsgroupconsulting.com/trends ⬆️ In Episode 92 of The Frustrated CEO, we cut through the noise to help you spot the business trends that actually matter. Learn a simple framework to focus your attention, engage your team, and lead with confidence—plus, get our free guide: 2025 Q3 Trends & Strategies for Family-Run Businesses. Don’t chase trends—use them strategically. ---- 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell ...

5 months ago

36 minutes

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David Nilssen | The New War For Talent: Why Your Hiring Strategy Is Already Outdated | Ep. #91

Episode 91 – The New War for Talent with David Nelson, CEO of Doxa Talent In today’s episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most critical and ongoing challenges for leaders: the war for talent — and how to win it by building future-proof teams. We’re joined by David Nelson, CEO and co-founder of Doxa Talent, a company that's transforming the way organizations scale by building high-performing, globally distributed, values-aligned teams. With over two decades of...

5 months ago

53 minutes

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The Battaglia Family | Built on Family, Fueled by Vision: The SSNA Story | Ep. #90

In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, we sit down with Joe Battaglia Sr. and his sons, Joey and Nick, the powerhouse family behind Senior Services of North America (SSNA). From a single postcard that sparked an idea to becoming a national leader in the Medicare insurance space, the Battaglias share their journey of building a business rooted in family values, driven by relentless vision, and powered by innovation. Hear how they navigate growth, technology, and the complexities of wor...

7 months ago

51 minutes

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Chris Hamilton | Rethinking Employee Healthcare | Episode 89

Health insurance costs are rising, and most CEOs feel trapped in a system that seems impossible to control. But what if there was a way to cut costs, improve employee benefits, and take back control? In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Hamilton, partner at Hotchkiss Insurance, we dive into practical strategies that business owners can use to build a high-performance, cost-saving health plan—without sacrificing quality care. 🔹 How CEOs can stop overpaying for healthcare 🔹 The truth abou...

8 months ago

49 minutes

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Chris Hamilton | Taking Control of Healthcare Costs | Episode #88

Welcome to the Frustrated CEO Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Hamilton, a Partner at Hotchkiss Insurance, as he dives deep into the complexities of healthcare and insurance costs that are draining business profits across America. Chris specializes in employee benefits consulting and has spent over a decade advising clients on how to reduce expenses, improve coverage, and enhance employee health outcomes. Chris breaks down the broken systems in healthcare, revealing how health...

8 months ago

45 minutes

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87 - Stop Managing, Start Leading

In this episode, Mark Williams, CEO of Brokers International, shares his approach to leadership that prioritizes people and culture. From balancing vision and execution to supporting mental health and embracing empathy, Mark dives into strategies for building a thriving workplace. He also reflects on adopting a "no more wasted days" mindset after a health scare and offers practical tips for leading with intention. Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn

11 months ago

57 minutes

The Frustrated CEO

Beyond Screens: Remote Culture that Works with Marc Reifenrath

Welcome back Mark Reifenrath! This episode features a conversation with Mark Reifenrath, the CEO of Spinutech, a digital marketing agency. Mark discusses the challenges of leading a remote workforce during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of connecting with employees on a personal level and being vulnerable as a leader. He shares insights on creating a new leadership playbook, the value of in-person team meetings, and measuring and managing employee burnout. Mark also touches o...

11 months ago

50 minutes

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85 - Quiet Confidence: Introverts Who Lead

This episode of the Frustrated CEO podcast features an insightful discussion with Sharissa Deppen, CEO of the Leadership Mastery Alliance. The conversation focuses on the unique strengths and challenges of introverted leaders in corporate settings. Sharissa shares her expertise on what it means to be an introvert, debunking myths about introverted CEOs and senior leaders. She explains how introverts often excel in areas like empathy and reflective decision-making - qualities that can make th...

11 months ago

50 minutes

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84 - Beliefs, Assumptions and Change That Lasts

Leadership expert Christine Grimm shares her unique approach of "deep work fast" - getting to the core issues quickly to drive sustainable change. Learn how to uncover beliefs and assumptions holding your team back, build high-trust workplaces, and facilitate meaningful transformation, even in uncertain times. Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn

1 year ago

49 minutes

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83 - Connecting the Dots: Seeing the Bigger Picture

This episode features Chris Wise, a dynamic entrepreneur, visionary leader, and pioneer in law, technology, and community development. Chris discusses the lessons he learned from his formative experiences in sports and the military that prepared him for his current roles. He shares his approach to innovation and long-term vision, emphasizing the importance of building a team that shares the big picture. Chris also talks about using AI to automate lower-level tasks and evolve the workforce, as...

1 year ago

45 minutes

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82 - Don't Be Afraid of the Big Leap

This episode features an interview with Rick Bettger, the owner of Omaha Car Care, a successful auto repair business. Rick discusses how he has grown the business over the past 23 years, including navigating a major rebranding as well as industry changes. Key topics covered include building a strong company culture focused on customer service, attracting and retaining top talent in a challenging labor market, and the importance of adapting to industry trends. Rick also shares his perspective ...

1 year ago

57 minutes

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81 - Creators, Maintainers and Balanced Teams

In this episode, listeners get an inside look at the family-owned business of Trade School Inc. Founders Lance and Madison Hallberg share their personal journeys and leadership strategies, including: - Balancing "creators" and "maintainers" on their team - The importance of self-awareness and "brutal honesty" as a leader - Tips for integrating new talent into a family business - Insights on cultivating an intentional, service-oriented company culture &nbs...

1 year ago

50 minutes

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80 - Positioning Your Business for a Successful Exit

In this episode, serial entrepreneur Mac Lackey shares insights on maximizing business value and preparing for a successful business exit. Lackey emphasizes the importance of strategic value, leadership, and proactive planning, advising entrepreneurs to focus on creating optionality, surrounding themselves with experienced mentors, and designing their businesses for both wealth and personal freedom. Listeners will gain practical strategies for positioning their companies for a lucrative exit,...

1 year ago

50 minutes