Join us for an engaging conversation with Christopher, an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey took him from the Marines to the classroom and ultimately to launching his own business. Christopher shares his fascinating transition from teaching in various countries to discovering a passion for learning management systems (LMS). His experience working for an LMS vendor with subpar software ignited his entrepreneurial spirit, driving him to create a superior solution. Christopher candidly recounts the challenges he faced in the early days of his startup, including being unprepared for a demanding first client. Through his story, he emphasizes the significance of persistence, asking the right questions, and adapting to the ever-changing entrepreneurial landscape. Explore the intricacies of effective business systems and niche marketing as Christopher discusses the importance of systematizing processes with tools like Basecamp for consistent results. He sheds light on the value of focusing on task completion over traditional meetings, advocating for productivity over rigid schedules. As Christopher shares his insights on transitioning from a broad to a niche focus, particularly within the LMS industry, he highlights the power of specialization and word-of-mouth marketing. Listen in as we uncover the keys to mastering a niche and achieving business growth, even with limited initial marketing knowledge.

In this episode, we explore the world of commercial construction consulting with Nathan McQuillan, a professional who combines cutting-edge technology with timeless construction principles to help clients complete their projects faster and more efficiently. We discuss the key aspects of construction project management, the opportunities and challenges of working from home, and how innovation is shaping the future of the industry. Whether you work in construction or simply appreciate the process of turning ideas into reality, this conversation offers valuable insights. Tune in now.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Cliff Nonnenmacher.  Cliff is a franchise expert, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of FRANOCITY, a franchise consulting firm. Cliff is a former investment banker and left his Wall Street job in 2003 to pursue a Master Franchise opportunity in New York and Connecticut, marking the beginning of his career in franchising. Throughout his career, he has owned and operated a variety of franchise brands, including Cartridge World, Personal Training Institute, PuroClean, Maid Right, and several independent businesses. Additionally, Cliff has played a key role in developing several successful brands both domestically and internationally, including Four Seasons Sunrooms and Contours Express. What sets Cliff apart is his deep passion for mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and guiding them toward successful business ownership. Whether you're considering franchising or simply curious about what it takes to build a thriving business, Cliff’s insights are invaluable.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Sam Rosen.  Sam is co-founder and chief executive officer of Deskpass, an industry-leading online marketplace offering access to teams and individuals thousands of unique coworking spaces and conference rooms nationwide. A habitual problem solver, Sam first directed his creative energies toward a solution for managing coworking spaces after seeing the challenges firsthand as co-owner/operator of The Coop, Chicago’s first coworking space. Sam has an established reputation as a successful entrepreneur and a well-respected voice in the design community. Before launching Deskpass, he co-founded the art collaborative The Post Family, as well as One Design Company. This digital branding agency creates powerful experiences at the intersection of research, communication, design, and technology for some of the biggest brands in the world. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois, with his wife and two fantastic children.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Dillon Kazemi & Montel Hawkins.Dillon and Montel are the founding partners of Modern Wealth. Dillon is a former missionary and now, he helps clients across the country with a new way of doing financial planning, Montel is the man behind their marketing plans as he successfully exited and sold a tech business where he learned the power of duplication and team building. Together with their third partner, they are building a remote wealth management firm that’s breaking old barriers around investment strategies for everyday people.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Chris Brencans.Chris is a web design veteran turned SEO expert with a passion for helping law firms grow. He launched his web design agency in 2011 and, in 2017, joined an SEO agency as a web project manager, where he discovered his love for SEO. That passion led him to create an enterprise SEO program for over 100 law firms, eventually becoming the CEO of the same agency.Under his leadership, the agency grew from $4M in 2020 to over $6M in 2022, with a mission to become the #1 local search marketing agency in the world.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Oleksandr Maksymeniuk. The CVO and founder of Ringostat, a call tracking, telephony, and end-to-end analytics platform. Products developed by Oleksandr are used by more than 1,300 companies in 33 countries, including Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, Sony, and OLX. His main area of interest is web analytics and technologies in telephony and sales. Oleksandr is engaged in AI research and the implementation of AI technology.

For this week’s episode, I had the pleasure to interview Raitis Purins. With over 7 years of expertise, Raitis Purins specializes in scaling marketing teams and driving substantial growth. At Printful, Latvia's first unicorn (valued at over $1 billion), Raitis led the marketing team's expansion from 5 to 120 members and contributed to a 15X revenue growth, scaling from $20 million in 2016. His experience spans end-to-end marketing channels, and he excels at aligning team dynamics to optimize results. Raitis is known for his hands-on approach, consistently driving projects forward, even with large, cross-functional teams of 50 to 100+ people. He prioritizes company growth above departmental interests and believes that a marketing team’s primary goal is revenue. Raitis values experimentation, efficiency, and collaboration, and he’s passionate about clear communication—often quoting his belief that "there’s no such thing as overcommunication, especially internally."

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Milton Tutu. Milton is an accomplished marketing professional with over a decade years of experience in African fintech and e-commerce startups.  As the CMO of Selar, he has driven the company's growth, reaching over 1,000,000 users across 15 African countries, grossing over $142K in subscription revenue, and facilitating over $3M in payments to creators.  Milton has worked with various organizations and has been a keynote speaker at national and international platforms. He is a successful author and brand ambassador for Youthspark Pan African.  With his expertise as a certified NLP Practitioner and Results & Peak Performance Consultant, Milton excels in leading teams to achieve exceptional results in the corporate world.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Dr. Colleen Gulick. Dr. Colleen is a scientist and 2024 Olympic Long Team member with a PhD in exercise physiology, nutrition, and the endocrine response.  She is the CEO of Podium Sports, LLC and has served as a research consultant for multiple exercise and nutrition companies. Along with 14 peer reviewed publications, she has written over 90 educational articles with her work appearing in Podium Runner Magazine, Outside Magazine, The Health Institute, Levels, and GOOD IDEA. She combines her scientific background with her status as a professional athlete (PanAm Cycling Champion, PanAm Games medalist, World Cup Champion) to share research-backed methods and help others optimize their health and fitness. 

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Mike Fox. Mike Fox is a published lifestyle and commercial photographer. From Bowling Green, KY to Los Angeles, CA, Mike now utilizes his skills as a multimedia entrepreneur who inspires and empowers people to chase their dreams and live a fulfilling lifestyle. His photography has been featured all around the world with clients such as FILA, The Chive, MedSailors, and Blaze Pizza, and has been featured, bought, and displayed in various places that have allowed him to travel the world.In 2016, he got the opportunity to work as a contract photographer in Greece and caught the travel bug while finding his true passion for lifestyle photography. This led to the vision of something bigger than himself and in the same year, The Fox Magazine was created as an outlet to inspire others to chase their dreams and provide them with the tools to make it happen themselves.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Andrew Spira. Andrew is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker with an inspiring story of transformation and resilience. Having overcome personal challenges, Andrew has built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, currently valued at $10 million, and founded a thriving Reputation Management Company that serves over 350 clients. As an experienced coach and mentor, Andrew shares his expertise in personal growth and entrepreneurship, making him an ideal guest for podcasts focused on these areas. He is also an active philanthropist, dedicating his time to charitable work in Vanuatu.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Tony Ulwick. Tony is the pioneer of Jobs-to-be-Done Theory, the inventor of the Outcome-Driven Innovation(ODI) process, and the founder of the strategy and innovation consulting firm Strategyn. Tony has applied his ODI process at some of the world’s leading companies and across nearly all industries to inform breakthrough innovations—achieving a success rate that is 5 times better than the industry average. 

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview,Megan Dougherty. Megan is a digital marketing strategist with a background in online business development. She co-founded One Stone Creative, a podcast production agency specializing in leveraging podcasts as marketing channels and developed the Business Podcast Blueprints, a method to accurately track business outcomes back to the company show. She is also the creator of the Podcasting for Business Conference.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Wayne Turmel.Wayne is an author, speaker, and communication expert based in Las Vegas. Originally from Mission, British Columbia, he transitioned from a 20-year career in standup comedy to writing. Wayne has published multiple novels, including the Werewolf PI series. He also co-founded the Remote Leadership Institute and contributes to various publications. Wayne lives with his wife and their poodle, Mad Max.

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview, Mike Malatesta. Mike is a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, creator of the Owner Shift Coaching Program, podcast host, investor, and speaker. Mike is an entrepreneur, who founded and scaled his companies to multiple 8-figures and helps entrepreneurs get unstuck.

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Derek Gallimore. He is the Founder and CEO of Outsource Accelerator, the world's leading outsourcing marketplace, incubator, and advisory.With over a decade of experience in the industry, he is a passionate believer in the power of outsourcing to help grow businesses. When he's not helping businesses with their outsourcing needs, Derek loves experiencing new cultures and living a full life.

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Angela Belassie. Angela has enjoyed a successful career in media for nearly 20 years and set up PR The Write Way to help businesses raise their profile in a cost-effective way. She worked on staff newspapers across the UK before freelancing – and breaking exclusives - for the national newspapers and magazines. She now helps small to medium-sized companies gain widespread press coverage - raising their profile and credibility, which often leads to business inquiries.

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Gasiorek.Michael Gasiorek is a founder, writer, and community builder running Truth Cartel, a "belief distribution agency" for Web3 companies like Algorand and Republic. They specialize in content marketing and public relations. He have written for Fortune and Inc, co-authored books with Derek Sivers, and mentor deep tech startups at dLab.vc and IndieBio.

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Madhukar Govindaraju.Madhukar is the Founder & CEO of Numly™, Inc. As an experienced Tech. Entrepreneur, Madhukar brings more than two decades of experience in the software industry as a GM/Product Executive, CTO, SVP Engineering, and business leader, at some of the world’s leading software companies, including Microsoft, HP, IBM, and several successful startups. He also has several patents pending in the Talent Management, Innovation Network Analytics and AInspace.