Escape the CEO Doom Loop

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Glen Dall & John Ninkovich

10 episodes

6 days ago

At 28 years old, Richard Bryan was thrown into the CEO seat of his family’s 100-year-old car dealership group — a business losing millions and on the brink of collapse. With 400 employees and 16 family shareholders depending on him, survival became the only goal. In this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, Richard shares how he led under immense pressure, the pivotal role his mentor “Frank” played, and the leadership lessons he carries into his work today as a Metronomics coach. From firing...

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Escape the CEO Doom Loop

Episode 10: From Millions Lost to Millions Gained: Richard Bryan’s Story

6 days ago

50 minutes

Escape the CEO Doom Loop

Episode 9: The CEO Shift: From Doer to Leader - Shawn Verlinden, Auch Construction

In this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, hosts Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Shawn Verlinden, CEO of Auch Construction. Shawn shares his journey from project manager to CEO of a 100+ year-old construction firm, and how building leadership rhythms transformed his company’s culture and growth trajectory. Shawn explains how letting go of daily tasks was the best move he made, how daily huddles created trust and speed across the company, and why coaching and accountability drive ...

3 weeks ago

34 minutes

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Episode 8: Burnout, Bad Hires & Bulldozing Through the Doom Loop with Anthony Stayman

Burnout, Bad Hires & Bulldozing Through the Doom Loop What happens when you hit rock bottom in the CEO seat—8 figures in debt, team trust eroding, and no clear way out? In this episode, Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Anthony Stayman, who shares the brutal truth of trying to do it all—CEO, head of sales, firefighter—and what finally helped him escape the Doom Loop. They unpack: What $8M in debt teaches you about leadershipWhy hiring the “smartest person in the room” can back...

1 month ago

44 minutes

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Episode 7: Leading a Legacy Without Losing Yourself with Matt McDonell

What does it really take to lead a century-old family business into its next era of growth, without losing yourself in the process? In this episode, Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Matt McDonell, CEO of MJS Packaging, to explore his journey from family member on the sidelines to full-time sales leader and, ultimately, CEO. Matt opens up about the weight of leadership, the discipline of strategic planning, the loneliness that often comes with the role, and the ongoing work of...

2 months ago

38 minutes

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Episode 6: Escaping the Doom Loop & Staying Aligned at the Top with Michael Guthrie of InForm Studio

When your company’s growth slows, the instinct is to work harder, move faster, and push your team harder. But what if that’s exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, Michael Guthrie, experienced CEO, breaks down why even the most successful leaders can get caught in the CEO doom loop, and how to break free. We unpack: How growth plateaus actually start (and why it’s rarely market conditions).The warning signs your leadership team is out of alignment.Why “do more” often backfires w...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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Episode 5: Discipline, Vision, Trust: The Core of Real CEO Growth with Bill Costello

In this episode, Glen and John sit down with Bill Costello, CEO of Streeter Custom Builder, for an honest and insightful look at what it really takes to transition from doing the work—to leading the people who do. From running operations to stepping into the CEO seat, Bill’s journey is filled with the tough mindset shifts and real leadership lessons that define a high-performing company. Whether it’s letting go of control, navigating team turnover, or building a leadership rhythm that drives ...

3 months ago

40 minutes

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Episode 4: From the Floor to the Front Office: Lauren Carson on Leading with Vision

In this episode, Glen and John sit down with Lauren Carson, President of ARC Abrasives, to unpack her raw and insightful leadership journey. From inheriting operations without a playbook to becoming the type of leader who attracts top talent and drives bottom-line results—Lauren shares what it really takes to lead a legacy manufacturing company into the future. This conversation is packed with real-world lessons, laughter, and leadership truths. In this episode, Lauren shares: How she unex...

3 months ago

33 minutes

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Episode 3: You Can’t Go Back—But You Can Help the Next CEO

Becoming the Coach I Needed: Glen’s Story | Escape the CEO Doom Loop Podcast “I wish I could go back and coach myself when I was CEO.” That’s the core of Glen’s purpose—and in this episode, you’ll hear why. From the weight of lonely decisions to years spent without clarity on strategy or people, Glen unpacks what it really felt like to lead without a coach—and how that fuels the work he does today. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Why Glen coaches 02:20 – Leading without a guide 05:30 – The lone...

4 months ago

29 minutes

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Episode 2: “From the Corner Office to Coach: John's Journey Through the Doom Loop”

In this powerful second episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, co-host John Ninkovich opens up about his personal leadership journey—from working behind the counter of a family business at age nine to running a company, losing it all, and rebuilding with purpose. John sits down with Glen Dall to share the real story behind why he became a CEO coach—and why the most valuable lessons don’t come from the wins, but from the moments you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom. Inside this episode: What it ...

5 months ago

32 minutes

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Episode 1: “You’re Not Alone: The Truth About the CEO Doom Loop”

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop — hosted by Glen Dall and John Ninkovich, two seasoned CEO and leadership team coaches who've been in the seat and lived to tell about it. In this launch episode, Glen and John get personal. They share what led them to coaching, why they’re launching this podcast now, and why so many successful leaders eventually find themselves in what they call the CEO Doom Loop — a cycle of doubt, fatigue, frustration, and inertia that hits even ...

6 months ago

23 minutes