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CEOs are in the business of making decisions. And it's the outcome of those decisions that define their success. A Life of Climb: The CEO’s Journey is a business and leadership podcast by CEOs for CEOs. High-integrity business leaders share how they've overcome some of the most difficult challenges of their careers while growing their businesses and actively supporting their families and communities. Vistage CEO Sam Reese connects with executive coaches for the 10,000-foot view of the leader ...
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17: LUZCO Technologies CEO Lus Haberberger on the Exponential Impact of Working ON not IN Your Business
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Lus Haberberger, CEO of LUZCO Technologies and a 2024 Vistage Member Excellence Award winner, joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to share why she took the leap to found an engineering firm that has transformed into one of the fastest-growing firms in St. Louis over just 7 years. Lus also shares how staying rooted in her core values has helped her scale he…
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16: Ascent Aviation CEO David Querio on How Breaking into Underserved Markets Elevates Your Company
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David Querio joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey from airplane mechanic to CEO of Ascent Aviation Services, and what he learned about managing teams in an industry with no room for error. He also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how out-of-the-box thinking fueled his company’s growth, transforming Ascent Aviation into a major pl…
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15: Winning Customer Experience Strategies with Road Runner Sports President Mike Gotfredson Jr.
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Road Runner Sports President and Owner Mike Gotfredson Jr. joins the podcast to share how his athletic shoe company evolved into a nationwide retailer over 41 years. Mike also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how his company uses technology to transform the in-store experience and create new levels of customer personalization and brand loyalt…
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14: Secrets to Building & Scaling a Business with Cleanlogic Co-CEO Mike Ghesser
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Cleanlogic Co-CEO and Vistage Member Award Winner Mike Ghesser joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to talk about how his passion for prioritizing workplace accessibility grew from his personal experiences as a father and friend. Mike also shares how he persevered through challenges and roadblocks to build a thriving business from the ground up. For show no…
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13: AmeriVet CEO Tom Thill on Managing Massive Growth & Successful Business Transactions
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AmeriVet Veterinary Partners CEO Tom Thill joins the podcast to share how his values-led approach to acquisitions has fueled explosive growth and led to happier vets and healthier pets. Tom also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about what he learned navigating PE acquisition and why a CEO’s vision is so crucial to a successful sale. For show notes …
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12: The Line Up Owner Deb Erickson on How an Accidental Entrepreneur Built a Culture of Success & Successors
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The Line Up Owner and Founder Deb Erickson joins the podcast to share her journey from working in social services to making apparel for some of the biggest sports teams in the country. Deb also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how learning to ask for help unlocked new potential for herself and her company, and the lessons she’s learned while …
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11: Ricos CEO Tony Liberto on Inventions, Innovations & Achieving the Impossible
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Ricos Products CEO and Vistage Lifetime Award Winner Tony Liberto joins the podcast and shares the amazing story of the invention of the ballpark nacho and how smart diversification strategies have helped his family business thrive through four generations. Tony also talks to Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how his investments in marketing and company …
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10: Greyston CEO Joseph Kenner on the Win-Win-Win Approach to Hiring
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Greyston President and CEO Joseph Kenner joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to share his organization’s bold ideas for re-thinking hiring, mentorship and advancement in today’s workforce. Joseph also explains his experience reshaping his organization as a first-time CEO and his plan to work with major brands to make a $3B economic impact. Discover how Jos…
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09: Woom CEO Mathias Ihlenfeld on the Balancing Act of Scaling a Business
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Woom CEO and “Chief woomster” Mathias Ihlenfeld takes us on his journey from assembling kids’ bikes in a garage to leading one of Inc.’s fastest-growing privately held companies in the US. Mathias also shares lessons learned trying to reimagine a 200-year-old product and the importance of creating magical moments for customers. Discover how Mathias…
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08: FC Cincinnati Co-CEO Jeff Berding on Winning on and off the Field
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Fresh off his team’s banner season, FC Cincinnati Co-CEO Jeff Berding shares how he turned his audacious dream of bringing a professional soccer club to his hometown into a reality. Plus, Jeff discusses how he used a grassroots approach to create a culture of raving fans and brought different stakeholders together to build a world-class soccer stad…
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07: JEM Group CEO Jessica Meyers on Building to Improve Lives
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JEM Group President & Owner Jessica Meyers shares how increasing diversity has helped her women-led company raise the bar in the construction industry. Plus, she talks about the work it takes to cultivate an authentic leadership style and why she ties business growth to lives impacted. Learn more about how Jessica has: Established transparency with…
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06: Burns 1876 CEO Braydan Shaw on Staying Ahead of the Curve Through 145+ Years
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Burns 1876 CEO Braydan Shaw shares how he balances 145+ years of company tradition with a relentless spirit of innovation. Plus, Braydan discusses how viral TikTok videos and a spot on the hit TV show Yellowstone have brought Cowboy swagger to a new generation. Discover how the company has: -Found a new and distinct customer base in recent years -R…
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05: Cosmos Corporation CEO Landon Hobson on Sustaining Success Through Three Generations
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In this episode of A Life of Climb podcast, Cosmos Corporation CEO Landon Hobson shares why his family business has continued to thrive over three generations in spite of the fact that many family businesses fail. Then Vistage CEO Sam Reese talks with Landon’s executive mentor and Vistage Chair Allen Hauge about how to tackle the talent challenges …
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04: Sealstrip President Heather Chandler on Leadership Lessons as a First-Time CEO
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Sealstrip President Heather Chandler joins A Life of Climb podcast to talk about reinforcing a great company culture in difficult times and leadership lessons she gained as a first-time CEO. Then Vistage CEO Sam Reese talks with Heather’s executive mentor and Vistage Chair Joni Naugle about the art of balancing theoretical leadership learnings with…
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03: ME Engineers Managing Principal Ed Bosco on Building a Team for Long-Term Success
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What do most leaders get wrong when it comes to hiring for long-term success? In this episode, ME Engineers Managing Principal Ed Bosco talks about what it takes to build a team that works on some of the largest, most complex engineering projects in the world. Then Ed’s mentor and Vistage Chair Jerry Cahn talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about the …
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02: Hunt A Killer CEO Ryan Hogan on Managing Explosive Growth
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Hunt A Killer CEO Ryan Hogan joins A Life of Climb podcast to talk about the challenges of managing explosive growth and going from a good idea to a sustainable business. Plus, Ryan shares how failing at a Zombie relay race sent him on a path to #6 on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Then Vistage CEO Sam Reese talks with Ryan’s mento…
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01: MAGNET CEO Ethan Karp on Innovation in the Face of Adversity
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On the kickoff episode of A Life of Climb Podcast, MAGNET CEO Ethan Karp shares how his organization pivoted to mobilize thousands of manufacturers in Ohio to make life-saving PPE supplies during the COVID pandemic. He shares how the experience taught him about the power of relationships to make lasting change. Then Ethan’s mentor and Vistage Chair…
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00: Introducing A Life of Climb: The CEO's Journey a Podcast from Vistage Worldwide
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CEOs are in the business of making decisions. And it's the outcome of those decisions that define their success. So how do leaders rise to the challenge day after day, year over year? In A Life of Climb podcast, CEOs share how they've overcome some of the most difficult challenges of their careers. And Vistage CEO Sam Reese will connect with execut…
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