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Scale Like a CEO

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Static files don’t just slow you down—they mute your best ideas. We sit down with Alex Shevelenko, founder and CEO of Releto, to unpack how turning PDFs and PowerPoints into interactive, nonlinear experiences can unlock attention, shorten sales cycles, and finally show what your audience is engaging with. Alex shares the moment he realized great strategy was dying in folders, then walks through a practical path to adoption: keep the tools teams already use, upgrade the output, and remove chan...

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Static files don’t just slow you down—they mute your best ideas. We sit down with Alex Shevelenko, founder and CEO of Releto, to unpack how turning PDFs and PowerPoints into interactive, nonlinear experiences can unlock attention, shorten sales cycles, and finally show what your audience is engaging with. Alex shares the moment he realized great strategy was dying in folders, then walks through a practical path to adoption: keep the tools teams already use, upgrade the output, and remove chan...

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Episodes (20/39)

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Transforming Business Communication: Insights from Relayto CEO Alex Shevelenko

Static files don’t just slow you down—they mute your best ideas. We sit down with Alex Shevelenko, founder and CEO of Releto, to unpack how turning PDFs and PowerPoints into interactive, nonlinear experiences can unlock attention, shorten sales cycles, and finally show what your audience is engaging with. Alex shares the moment he realized great strategy was dying in folders, then walks through a practical path to adoption: keep the tools teams already use, upgrade the output, and remove chan...

2 days ago

19 minutes

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Building the Future of E-Commerce with AI | Bryan House, CEO of Elastic Path | Scale Like a CEO

What if the “mall” of the future is an answer engine? We sit down with Bryan House, CEO of Elastic Path, to unpack a bold reinvention: turning a 25-year-old commerce platform into an AI-first engine built for complex B2B and highly configurable experiences. From T-Mobile-grade reliability during iPhone launches to Serena & Lily’s 1,500-option couches, Bryan explains why the hardest problems in commerce aren’t about pretty storefronts—they’re about data, orchestration, and performance unde...

4 days ago

22 minutes

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A Mission to Safeguard Digital Identity: Dr. Damodar Sahu of Data Safeguard

Breaches are happening every 39 seconds, and the cost isn’t just financial—it’s personal. We sat down with Dr. Damodar Sahu, co‑founder and chief growth officer of Data Safeguard, to unpack how privacy can shift from a box to tick into a durable growth engine. He explains why synthetic fraud is outpacing legacy defenses, how their patented Cognizable Computing Engine powers ID Privacy to spot risk in real time, and what it takes to turn trust into a competitive advantage that accelerates sale...

6 days ago

12 minutes

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Scaling Businesses with AI & Human Behavior: Insights from Sean Languedoc

If you’ve ever been told to “just add AI,” this conversation will change the way you lead. We sit down with five-time founder Sean Lagon to unpack the uncomfortable truth: technology changes nothing until people do. From media and clean tech to industrial logistics and now AI-powered outsourcing, Sean shares the patterns that actually move a P&L—behavior-led change, precise partner selection, and a sober approach to risk that executives can live with. We trace Sean’s journey from buildin...

1 week ago

23 minutes

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Navigating Web3: Gamification, AI, and Blockchain Innovations with Loretta Chen | Scale Like a CEO

Markets swung, hype spiked, and scams grabbed headlines—yet we chose a different path: build trust first. I sit down with Dr. Loretta Chen, founder and CEO of Smobler, to unpack how self-awareness, character-first hiring, and pragmatic innovation turned a Web3 whirlwind into steady growth. From Singapore’s first for‑profit theater company to a digital-first agency at the intersection of gamification, AI, and blockchain, Loretta shows why real-world outcomes beat buzzwords every time. We dig ...

1 week ago

17 minutes

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Scaling Startups with Sam Wehbe: Insights from a Veteran CEO | Scale Like a CEO

Growth shouldn’t feel like pushing a boulder uphill. We sit down with career startup operator and SignWell CEO Sam Wavey to unpack how a lean, bootstrapped team is beating heavyweight e‑signature incumbents by doing the opposite: simpler workflows, honest pricing, and enterprise‑grade security backed by fanatical customer support. Sam’s seen the startup journey from every seat—entry-level marketer to C‑suite across 30+ companies—and he shares a hard-earned playbook for scaling without the cha...

1 week ago

16 minutes

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Building a Sustainable SaaS Business: Insight from Jonathan Brun, CEO of Nimonik

What does it really take to build a company that survives the hype cycle and still serves customers a decade later? We sit down with Jonathan Brun, founder and CEO of Nimonik, to explore how a vertically integrated compliance platform—combining both rich regulatory content and the software to manage it—can turn a “must-do” cost center into a durable growth engine. Jonathan shares the honest playbook: the messy shift from scrappy chaos to repeatable process, the power of lean principles to eli...

2 weeks ago

17 minutes

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Scaling Success: Inside the Journey of Rajeev Shah, CEO of Celona | Scale Like a CEO

Factories still run on clipboards while our phones stream 4K video. That disconnect is the real digital divide Rajeev Shah set out to fix, and he walks us through how Celona brings private 5G to the hardest industrial environments—and what it actually takes to scale a company built for mission‑critical reliability. We get candid about the first sale every founder makes: recruiting exceptional people from comfortable roles. Rajeev shares how he screens for low ego and a true growth mindset, w...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

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Scaling Success & Sober Buzz: An Inspiring Journey with Josh Case

When personal transformation meets entrepreneurial vision, remarkable things happen. Josh Case, CEO and co-founder of SoberBuzz, exemplifies this powerful combination as he channels his business scaling expertise into building a global recovery community that's changing lives daily. Fresh from rehab and newly sober since July 2024, Josh and his wife Heidi transformed their recovery journey into a platform that resonates with authenticity. "We're real, raw and authentic," Josh explains, descr...

2 weeks ago

17 minutes

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Scaling B2B Tech Companies with Jonathan Buckley | Scale Like a CEO

Stop treating scale like a job title upgrade and start treating it like a system you can prove. Justin sits down with Jonathan Buckley—founder of Artesian Network and a seasoned fractional CMO/CEO—to unpack why early-stage B2B tech companies win when they favor efficacy over efficiency, generalists over siloed specialists, and fractional leadership over rushed, permanent hires. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “hire the CMO now” after a Series A, this conversation offers a smarter path. W...

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

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Scaling a Digital Marketing Powerhouse: Insights from Chris Dreyer, CEO of Rankings.io

What does it really take to sustain exceptional business growth year after year? Chris Dreyer, CEO of RankingsIO, delivers a masterclass in building a company that's made the Inc 5000 list for eight consecutive years without a single down year since 2013. At the heart of RankingsIO's success is their laser focus on generating auto accident cases for personal injury attorneys - the universal "holy grail" case type that every PI firm desperately wants but struggles to obtain consistently. "The...

3 weeks ago

21 minutes

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Re-thinking The Urban Planet with 25K Leaders: A Conversation with City Age CEO Miro Cernetig

The quest for genuine human connection has never been more challenging—or more valuable—than in today's AI-dominated business landscape. Miro Cernetig, founder of CityAge, brings this paradox into sharp focus as he shares his journey from foreign correspondent to innovative business leader on this illuminating episode. Drawing from his background in journalism with Canada's Globe and Mail, Cernetig reveals how he built CityAge into a powerful platform connecting 25,000 leadership-level profe...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

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Building Legacy and Trust in Entrepreneurship: Scott Conine's Journey

What does it take to grow a business from $10,000 to a $100 million exit without venture capital? Scott Conine's entrepreneurial journey reveals powerful lessons about leadership, talent, and trust that any business leader can apply. Scott opens up about co-founding Rise Interactive and the innovative approach they took to hiring. Recognizing that analytical skills were harder to teach than marketing tactics, they implemented rigorous testing that only 22% of applicants passed. This strategy...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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Entrepreneurial Journey and HR Insights with Daniel Ordaz | Scale Like a CEO

What if we've been focusing on the wrong problem in HR technology? While most solutions concentrate on finding new talent, Daniel Ordaz believes the real challenge lies in keeping the people we already have. As a third-time founder at age 60, Daniel brings decades of perspective to the "Scale Like a CEO" podcast, sharing how his company Sendos is revolutionizing talent retention. With refreshing candor, he explains why we should prioritize creating environments where employees feel secure an...

1 month ago

12 minutes

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Scaling Businesses with Noelle Curtis: Insights on Pricing and Growth | Scale Like a CEO

Pricing structures make or break businesses, yet they're often the most overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship. Noelle Curtis, founder and CEO of Busy Boulevard, is changing that reality with a platform that helps entrepreneurs establish proper pricing foundations to ensure sustainable growth. During our conversation, Noelle unpacks the critical distinction between gross and net revenue that trips up countless business owners. "A lot of people are stuck on the gross, but the net is really wha...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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Scaling AI Governance: A Conversation with Andrew Becker, CEO of Policy AI

Ever wondered what happens when AI chatbots go rogue? Just ask Andrew Becker, who shares a story about a chatbot that agreed to sell a Silverado truck for one penny because someone told it "no takesie backsies." As CEO of InPolicy AI and CTO of the Anchor Group, Andrew is tackling the wild west of artificial intelligence head-on. "We're building Grammarly for your company policies," Andrew explains, describing how InPolicy helps businesses ensure that both employees and AI systems comply wit...

1 month ago

20 minutes

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Fearless Growth: Rob Henderson on Innovation, Leadership, and Scaling Jump Crew

The landscape of B2B sales and marketing has fundamentally changed, yet many companies still rely on outdated approaches. Rob Henderson, founder of Jump Crew, is on a mission to revolutionize customer acquisition through fearless innovation and integrated strategies that actually deliver results. Rob's journey began as co-founder of tech company LocalVox, where he developed a unique sales and marketing approach that led to a successful exit. Reflecting on what worked, he launched Jump Crew i...

1 month ago

18 minutes

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From Layoff to Leadership: Amanda Lannert's Journey of Resilience and Innovation

When Amanda Lannert had to write her own severance letter and lay off 90% of her company during the dot-com crash, she never imagined it would lead to building one of the most trusted names in healthcare decision support. Today, as CEO of Jellyvision, she's transformed that early failure into wisdom that helps millions navigate healthcare choices with confidence. Trust lies at the heart of Jellyvision's approach. While healthcare giants possess mountains of data, consumers hesitate to call t...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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Scaling with Purpose: AI, Leadership, and the Art of Business with Jared Peno

The intersection of artificial intelligence and human potential is reshaping business operations across industries. But rather than replacing people, could AI actually unlock deeper human capabilities? Jared Peno, founder of Alliance Technologies and Taligent, brings 15 years of entrepreneurial experience to this thought-provoking conversation about how technology and humanity can work together to create exceptional value. Having built his managed IT services company from scratch during the ...

1 month ago

21 minutes

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Transforming Home Renovations with AI: A Conversation with Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation

Julie Kheyfets, CEO of Block Renovation, takes us on a journey through the challenges and opportunities in the home renovation industry. Unlike traditional lead-generation platforms that simply connect homeowners with contractors, Block has created a specialized AI marketplace focused exclusively on major renovation projects where trust is the fundamental issue at stake. Julie explains how their approach helps both homeowners who feel vulnerable during renovations and contractors who struggle...

1 month ago

16 minutes