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The Lazy CEO Podcast - How to Build a Better Business Model
In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser dives into the concept of business models and how they impact the success of a company. He compares a good business model to a low-gravity environment, making it easier for a business to thrive, while a bad business model is like heavy gravity, where progress is slow and challenging.
Jim emphasizes the importance of choosing the right business model, as it determines how a company competes, innovates, and serves its customers. He outlines three primary ways businesses can compete: through low-cost leadership, innovation, or customer intimacy.
Jim also discusses the significance of having a compelling offer that makes it nearly impossible for potential clients to say no, highlighting examples of companies that have successfully implemented such offers. Finally, he touches on market positioning strategies, explaining how businesses can defend their position, attack competitors, or find a niche market to dominate.
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Radical Candor and Respect
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In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser, founder of the CEO Project, welcomes Kim Scott, author of "Radical Candor" and "Radical Respect." Kim shares her extensive experience as a CEO coach and faculty member at Apple University, along with her work with tech companies like Dropbox, Qualtrics, and Twitter. The conversation begins with an exploration of "Radical Candor," a f...
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Learnings from a Government Contractor
zhlédnutí 46Před 21 dnem
In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Mike Melo, the CEO and co-founder of ITA International. Mike shares his journey from being a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer to founding ITA with his wife, Kathy, in 2005. ITA started with a single government contract and one employee, growing to over 300 employees across 20 states and six foreign countries. Mike discusses ...
The Lazy CEO's Theory of Constraints (as featured in School for Startups)
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In a recent episode of AM FM 24/7’s award-winning radio show, host Jim Beach sat down with Jim Schleckser, CEO of The CEO Project, for a compelling discussion on entrepreneurship and effective leadership. Known for his "Lazy CEO" concept, Schleckser emphasizes the importance of efficiency in leadership, arguing that CEOs can achieve great results without overworking themselves. Theory of Constr...
Why Did Jim Start The CEO Project
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Jim Schleckser, CEO of The CEO Project, shares why he started The CEO Project.
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Practical Lessons from a Great CEO
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Jim Schleckser introduces Kirk Aubry, highlighting their long-standing friendship and Kirk's career trajectory from an ad agency to a Chief Strategy Officer at Textron and now CEO of Savage, a logistics company. Savage, founded 80 years ago by three brothers, has grown from a single truck to a global company with 4,200 team members and 225 locations. They handle the transportation of bulk produ...
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Managing Growth in a Family Business
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In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser welcomes Mark Cabrera, the CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics. Mark has been with Saddle Creek for over 20 years, starting as CFO and taking over as CEO a few years ago. He shares insights into managing a family business, the logistics industry's challenges, and the importance of innovation. Mark explains Saddle Creek’s operations, which s...
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Climbing to New Heights
zhlédnutí 70Před měsícem
In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, the host welcomes Louise McEvoy, VP of US Channel Sales at Trend Micro, to discuss the growth of channel ecosystems and her experience as an Everest summiteer. McEvoy elaborates on Trend Micro’s mission to secure endpoints, data services, and cloud data for businesses of all sizes. Highlighting the relentless nature of cyber threats, she discusses the im...
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Establishing Trust In a Selling Relationship
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Establishing Trust In a Selling Relationship
The Lazy CEO Podcast - How to Grow Your Revenue Rapidly
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - How to Grow Your Revenue Rapidly
Jim Schleckser's professional history
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Jim Schleckser's professional history
Why did Jim start The CEO Project
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Why did Jim start The CEO Project
How has being the Founder of The CEO Project benefitted Jim?
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How has being the Founder of The CEO Project benefitted Jim?
Are you in a Peer Group you have outgrown?
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Are you in a Peer Group you have outgrown?
The Lazy CEO Podcast - The Power of Recurring Revenue and How to Grow Yours
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - The Power of Recurring Revenue and How to Grow Yours
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Building Charity into Your Business
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Building Charity into Your Business
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Discover the Power of Delegation
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Discover the Power of Delegation
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Take Your Brand to New Heights with Strategic Marketing
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Take Your Brand to New Heights with Strategic Marketing
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Strategic Planning and Execution
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Strategic Planning and Execution
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Communication Styles and Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Communication Styles and Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up
The Lazy CEO Podcast - How to Hire and Work with a Fractional CXO
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - How to Hire and Work with a Fractional CXO
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Maximizing Leadership By Understanding The Power of the Organization
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Maximizing Leadership By Understanding The Power of the Organization
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Tips To Help You Master Difficult Conversations
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Tips To Help You Master Difficult Conversations
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Connecting With Your Audience Through Podcasting
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Connecting With Your Audience Through Podcasting
Great CEO Podcast:Steven Pivnik from The CEO Project and Frank Abbruzzese CEO & President - AlphaKOR
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Great CEO Podcast:Steven Pivnik from The CEO Project and Frank Abbruzzese CEO & President - AlphaKOR
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Recruiting, Attracting Talent and Leadership Development
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Recruiting, Attracting Talent and Leadership Development
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Happiness in the Workplace
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Happiness in the Workplace
The Lazy CEO Podcast - The Inside Out Mental Game of the CEO
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - The Inside Out Mental Game of the CEO
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Entrepreneurship is an Endurance Sport
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Entrepreneurship is an Endurance Sport
The Lazy CEO Podcast - Business Transitions and Liquidity Events
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The Lazy CEO Podcast - Business Transitions and Liquidity Events

Komentáře

  • @iamtheoaa
    @iamtheoaa Před 2 dny

    D3I = professional victims

  • @user-ws7dw6el7v
    @user-ws7dw6el7v Před 9 dny

    Hey Jim, Love the episode with Kim. I was just wondering about who manage the CZcams channel of The CEO Project. Please let me know who's the incharge

    • @CEOProject
      @CEOProject Před 3 dny

      @@user-ws7dw6el7v we have a content manager.

    • @user-ws7dw6el7v
      @user-ws7dw6el7v Před 3 dny

      @@CEOProject Where can we reach out to them?

  • @reaver9
    @reaver9 Před 20 dny

    I think it is an oversimplification of the subject. We have different orientation depending on the context at hand, and that highly correlates with past experiences and personality, e.g., one might be highly task oriented at home since they control this environment but people oriented at work as they shy away from conflict therefore their coping mechanism would be to rather accommodate others’ needs. Sometimes balance is important, and one gets it through frequent zoom out and reflection. But sometimes it is not, probably most social media apps wouldn’t be built with people oriented leaders.

    • @CEOProject
      @CEOProject Před 3 dny

      @@reaver9 completely agree. It is designed to help leaders with context on their approach. There are leaders that do not vary based on context.

  • @akshi3139
    @akshi3139 Před 24 dny

    What about the interest rate charged by bank?

  • @sicario91
    @sicario91 Před měsícem

    Best advice that I've heard on EP

  • @alexvysochanskyi5950
    @alexvysochanskyi5950 Před měsícem

    This is golden information. I am so happy to find this podcast after reading the book. Being a young CEO I was drowning in the loneliness in my journey . This helps me, thank you

  • @gary9933
    @gary9933 Před měsícem

    All I can say if you work for a business that got bought by PE...RUN it will not get better they are frauds who could care less about operations.

  • @StudiousMD
    @StudiousMD Před měsícem

    Thank You, Dr. Schlesker. This episode was quite insightful, and full of the results of critical thinking (on your part) with regards to what strategy is really all about. Strategy is a means to an end, it is there as a tool to help businesses create a sustainable competitive advantage. I look forward to your next videos.

  • @stevereed5507
    @stevereed5507 Před 2 měsíci

    More people have viewed Bigfoot

    • @CEOProject
      @CEOProject Před 2 měsíci

      And mermaids. sometimes the videos do better, sometimes worse. this one was an experiment. thanks for the kind feedback!

  • @stevereed5507
    @stevereed5507 Před 2 měsíci

    21 views! Do lots of people really ask you anything?

    • @CEOProject
      @CEOProject Před 2 měsíci

      Surprisingly. They do! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @nirvana-buddha
    @nirvana-buddha Před 2 měsíci

    I have a great idea for you. There is a high probability that business managers hold stocks. Why not donate those stocks to Buddhist temples or meditation centers in Sri Lanka or Thailand? If you sell your stocks and donate them, the benefit will be one-time, but if you donate them as stocks, the dividends will benefit the temple or meditation center you donated to in perpetuity. When you die, you cannot take a single yen of your assets with you. However, good deeds bring benefits wherever you are reincarnated. For those who are financially well off, donations are an easy good deed to carry out. Why not become a sponsor who supports the teachings of Buddha for a long time? Even if you earn a lot, the government will collect your profits through taxes. In that case, I think it would be a good idea to donate to the teachings of Buddha to gain a sense of security after death and fame from the people of Buddhist countries. May all living beings be happy.

  • @BlacksParson
    @BlacksParson Před 2 měsíci

    Anyone “coach” who mentions people like Obama or Zuckerberg as examples of how to carry themselves are missing the entire mark. Unfortunately carrying yourself as a professional gets confused with carrying yourself self like a professional liar. For people like myself who can see thru bullshit in a darkroom need a more comprehensive explanation.

  • @unvjustintime1
    @unvjustintime1 Před 2 měsíci

    Would like this to be an hour video

    • @CEOProject
      @CEOProject Před 2 měsíci

      Yikes. I am not sure that I would watch that one

  • @redspot321
    @redspot321 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing podcast! A real treasure for those working to improve

  • @ocularpatdown
    @ocularpatdown Před 2 měsíci

    They will destroy your company.

  • @YacoubSabatin
    @YacoubSabatin Před 3 měsíci

    Read: "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell

  • @todd.westra
    @todd.westra Před 3 měsíci

    Loved the discussion on leveraging fractional executives for strategic guidance. Clear deliverables and expertise make a real difference!

  • @sethkazzim731
    @sethkazzim731 Před 4 měsíci

    I was looking at fractional CFOs just yesterday, great timing!

    • @CEOProject
      @CEOProject Před 4 měsíci

      Always happy to get a bit of luck! I hope it helped.

  • @unvjustintime1
    @unvjustintime1 Před 4 měsíci

    Sounds like a good transition to BlueCXO

  • @sethkazzim731
    @sethkazzim731 Před 4 měsíci

    The video I needed

  • @vasi5172
    @vasi5172 Před 4 měsíci

    AI driven is the answer to integrated healthcare platform across stakeholders.

  • @fishngiggles5272
    @fishngiggles5272 Před 4 měsíci

    Warren buffet says it’s a scam

  • @bill8145
    @bill8145 Před 5 měsíci

    *Promosm*

  • @moneymanagement24
    @moneymanagement24 Před 5 měsíci

    Another I think is not being open minded

  • @anniesshenanigans3815
    @anniesshenanigans3815 Před 6 měsíci

    Note to self, never ever invest in this type of scheme due to having a conscience. Note to people that own a business, never EVER sell your business unless you plan to take the cash up front and walk away. These type of investments are purely profit driven and will never end well for the average worker or business owner wanting to 'stay' with the company. the sad thing is that this crap is taking over healthcare as well. the company I work for was 'bought' and now that it's been about a year or so, they just announced a big layoff of middle management. I am clinical, so I will probably be expected to do more with less. Which is a reason I quit a long term job 3 years ago!! Just to end up in another one. UGH.

  • @jeanetted8655
    @jeanetted8655 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for such a quick and succinct explanation and definition of types of power!

  • @HeyfromEurope
    @HeyfromEurope Před 6 měsíci

    Great video. Short and to the point.

  • @unvjustintime1
    @unvjustintime1 Před 6 měsíci

    Best video yet

  • @joacotossello
    @joacotossello Před 6 měsíci

    When a company loses its founder, that spark is lost. Founder had the original mission. He knew the direction he wanted to go. But when suitmen come in, everything becomes heartless. That happened to every company which founder died or sold the company. The knowhow goes with the founder.

  • @bravo90_
    @bravo90_ Před 6 měsíci

    Steve was an artist. Through and through

  • @seanfrost2509
    @seanfrost2509 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @unvjustintime1
    @unvjustintime1 Před 8 měsíci

    Good talk

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Před 8 měsíci

    Th-e that's gorgeous ~ bye,

  • @SamVishwas
    @SamVishwas Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for this great advice .

  • @karlvincentroberts7046
    @karlvincentroberts7046 Před 8 měsíci

    Why are you obsessed with the word 'why'? WHY????????????

  • @unvjustintime1
    @unvjustintime1 Před 9 měsíci

    Would like to hear more Jim on the sales process and/pr how startup partners buy the other out or wind down KTLO

  • @joshuaolds6035
    @joshuaolds6035 Před 9 měsíci

    I own a service sector franchise and it was bought three years ago by Neighborly, a PE backed conglomerate. They’ve f-ed it up some bad that longtime franchisees aren’t renewing their contracts when they expire. Fired everyone at the corporate level that knew the most about the business, outsourced our scheduling center, are micromanaging the zees, and costing us more money in royalty’s and giving us less services and return in exchange.

  • @stevejesse6141
    @stevejesse6141 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks Jim

  • @davidc4408
    @davidc4408 Před 9 měsíci

    They buy a failing business or cheap business. Chop it up , lay offs and sell parts off. Make it seem more profitable then is and sell it for 5x return . Jack off at cocktail bar as they boast to Goldman Sachs guys how much better their jobs are

  • @kenarthur6253
    @kenarthur6253 Před 9 měsíci

    A company I worked for was bought by a Private Equity company. Morale fell off a cliff, good people left, and all focus was on money, nothing else. 🤮

  • @unvjustintime1
    @unvjustintime1 Před 10 měsíci

    Audio sounds better :-)

  • @RaymondPemba
    @RaymondPemba Před 10 měsíci

    Watching live from Malawi, Africa.

  • @dallihilmi
    @dallihilmi Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent

  • @kacodemonio
    @kacodemonio Před 10 měsíci

    Private equity should be banned

  • @robfrazier7854
    @robfrazier7854 Před 11 měsíci

    This is one of the only executive gravitas videos that I have seen on here that actually had a person who displayed it. Many of the executive presence videos seem to be led by people who have no grasp of it in practice only theory.

  • @HelpTheory
    @HelpTheory Před 11 měsíci

    Dear Jim, I trust this message finds you well. My name is Chase, and I am reaching out to you with great enthusiasm and admiration for your podcast endeavors. I wanted to introduce myself and share a bit about my own venture, "Help Theory." Allow me to provide a brief background. I am a 23-year-old entrepreneur, born and raised in Jupiter, Florida. In my pursuit of making a positive impact on the world, I am currently in the process of creating a podcast named "Help Theory." Help Theory is a social enterprise that aims to blend business, the power of social media, a sense of divine love, and the synergy of masterminds to foster a community of individuals committed to seeking solutions for global challenges. Help Theories overarching goal is to cultivate innovative products and services, and to do whatever it takes to achieve that mission! 😂 I would be genuinely delighted if you might consider joining forces with us on this exciting journey. We are actively seeking individuals who share our vision and passion to help create a better world. Your expertise and insights would undoubtedly be very HELPful. 😂 If this idea resonates with you and you're interested in discussing potential collaboration or simply learning more about Help Theory, I would be thrilled to schedule a conversation at your earliest convenience. Thank you for taking the time to read this message, Jim. I look forward to the possibility of joining forces and making a meaningful impact together. Warm regards, Chase

  • @ckdfolio
    @ckdfolio Před 11 měsíci

    Pure value ... thank u for dropping value bombs

  • @user-en3js5fh6w
    @user-en3js5fh6w Před 11 měsíci

    hello Jim, do you have a gmail or personal account where I can send you a DM?

    • @CEOProject
      @CEOProject Před 11 měsíci

      I mention an e-mail in the podcast -- jim@TheCEOProject.com

    • @user-en3js5fh6w
      @user-en3js5fh6w Před 11 měsíci

      @@CEOProject thank you jim, i just sent you an email. best regards

  • @unvjustintime1
    @unvjustintime1 Před 11 měsíci

    Sounds like Betonville is the small town