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How Cole Zucker Rode a Rocket of Growth From $0 to $40 Million in Just Five Years Jun 18, 2019

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Cole Zucker turned a sudden job loss into a BIG opportunity. He booked an eight-week stay at a hostel in China that turned into a three-year fact-finding and networking mission. Eventually, Cole spotted a market that he thought was ready to explode in the US: LED lighting. Green Creative was born, and five years later, Cole was riding a rocket ship from $0 to $40 million in growth that landed him a significant exit.

On today's show, Cole Zucker discusses those early years of explosive growth in terms of what he learned and what he would do differently. He also shares a couple of great insights on what he did to overcome a major challenge that he hit in the company's early days.

2019 CEO Coaching Summit Live: Sarah Dusek on Her Courageous Path to BIG Jun 04, 2019

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In 2017, Sarah Dusek came to CEO Coaching International looking for some guidance on how to get her glamorous camping ("glamping") company to the next level. Two years later, thanks to some courageous decisions and a commitment to our processes, Under Canvas has grown BIGGER than Sarah dreamed, and recently secured a major private equity investment that will help expand its operations across US National Parks.

In this special episode, recorded live at the 2019 CEO Coaching Summit, Sarah Dusek talks with her coach, Sheldon Harris, about her incredible journey, the importance of resilience, and how staying true to her company's values helped her guide Under Canvas around some potential potholes and stay on course for BIG.

A Former Kodak Exec's Disruption Mindset Will Keep You From Becoming Kodak May 07, 2019

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Blockbuster. Xerox. MySpace. And, yes, Kodak. These businesses are long gone, but they endure as cautionary tales to any CEO who's complacent. But dealing with disruption isn't just about planning ahead: it's about cultivating a culture and a mindset within your team that prioritizes innovation, experimentation, and above all, BIG thinking.

On today's show, Jaime Szulc shares the steps you can take to position your company so it's on the giving end of disruption, not the receiving end. Jaime also discusses some warning signs he spotted during the end of his tenure at Kodak that all CEOs should be on the lookout for if they want to avoid a similar fate.

A Winning Formula to Win BIG in the Government Contracting Business Apr 23, 2019

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Government contracting can be lucrative, but it can also be a cutthroat competition between companies trying to outsmart and under-bid each other. Winning major contracts requires a detailed proposal strategy that balances innovative thinking with a clear-eyed understanding of what your company can and can't bring to the table.

On today's show, Rafe Wilkinson shares three key steps to accelerate your growth in the government contracting space – including an ingenious acquisition strategy that Rafe has seen get BIG results.

Smart CEOs Invest in Branding Apr 09, 2019

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Branding has never been more important to successful businesses. The number of choices that your customers have multiplies every single day. Companies with strong brands are able to stand out from that crowd and make clear, direct value propositions to the public. Companies with weak, or worse, inauthentic brands are never going to separate themselves and will just get swept away in the non-stop marketing din buzzing across our screens every day.

On today's show, Mike Marchi discusses how building and maintaining a strong brand can lead to higher profits for your company. He also shares some key lessons on leadership he learned from working under Jack Welch.

A Seven-Step Process to Nailing Your Next BIG Acquisition Mar 26, 2019

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There's more than one way to get BIG. If your company is really firing on all cylinders, hitting its targets, and keeping you in the black, an acquisition might be just the thing to take you up to the next level.

But whether you're looking to buy or sell, it's critical that you and your team don't get too caught up in the excitement of the opportunity. CEOs who chase acquisitions like they're shiny new things to collect risk stretching themselves too thin. A smaller business that wants to sell quick might be too focused on a payday and not as attentive to all the fine print that's attached to it. A careful consideration of strategy, partner fit, and your long-term goals either inside or outside of this new entity should be what drives this process.

On today's show, Jim Weaver outlines a well-planned, seven-step acquisition process that will help ensure proper execution, strong growth, and BIG profitability.

Former CEO of Procter & Gamble Brazil and Gillette Exec's 4-Step Process to Launch Products All Over the Globe Mar 12, 2019

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Today's best-seller will be in tomorrow's bargain bin. The companies that avoid this fate always have one eye on what's next. They're creative, they're innovative, they're willing to experiment, and they're prudent about how they expend time and resources when it comes to refreshing their product lines.

On today's show, Alberto Carvalho outlines a four-step process to product development that he honed while working for some of the world's biggest businesses. Alberto's process won't just get you from prototype to finished product – it will get you there with minimal waste and with a maximum shot at hitting BIG returns with your customers.

The '3 P's' a Former Leader at Universal Studios, Mattel and Teleflora Used to Generate Billions in Global Sales Feb 26, 2019

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In her 30+ year career, Cynthia Cleveland has driven significant growth at major companies like Universal Studios, Mattel Toys, and Teleflora. And while these companies all had their unique challenges and opportunities, Cynthia found a recipe for success by focusing on three key drivers that she believes are essential to getting any business BIG.

On today's show, Cynthia discusses her "3 P's" and how CEOs can master these essentials to build a great business.

4 Common Traits of CEOs Running the Fastest Growing Companies Feb 13, 2019

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The absolute best companies don't get BIG by accident. They grow fast and achieve meaningful scale because their CEOs are rigorous in their planning, committed to working with top talent, believers in the culture they've built, and dedicated to learning and growing every single day.

On today's special episode, we dig into our archives to see what some of our past guests have to say about these four key traits that the CEO Coaching International team helps its clients cultivate.

4 Ways to Flip Family Business Stress to BIG Success Jan 29, 2019

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No, Amazon and the other tech giants have not wiped out family-run businesses. In fact, one third of Sheldon Harris' coaching clients are family-run businesses that feature multiple family members in various roles. And in Sheldon's experience, that arrangement can be just as complicated as it sounds. "It's hard to find a business that doesn't have challenges," he says, "and it's hard to find a family that doesn't have challenges. So those things are just amplified in the case where you've got both of those dynamics going on."

On today's show, Sheldon Harris discusses how family-run businesses can learn to keep their family issues from running the business into the ground.