Interviews with CEOs and Entrepreneurs about the frameworks they are using to build and scale their businesses.
Episodes
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Mark Josephson, Executive Coach, three-time CEO with three exits, Founder, Advisor, and Investor, is driven by a mission to empower leaders and think big to achieve clarity, purpose, and lasting impact in their organizations and lives.
We learn about Mark’s journey from leading three companies to successful exits to coaching leaders and teams to unlock their potential. He explains the Wouldn't It Be Great If framework, a four-step approach to setting ambitious goals: pushing away from the desk, asking bold questions, identifying what needs to be true to achieve them, and brainstorming without constraints. Mark also introduces the Balcony vs. Dance Floor framework, which helps CEOs balance strategic vision with operational focus. He shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and insights from his podcast Critical Moments.
(1:31) Mark’s personal Why
(6:59) The Wouldn't It Be Great If Framework
(11:17) Insights from the Critical Moment podcast
(16:35) The Balcony vs. Dance Floor Framework
(22:24) Connect with Mark
Links and Resources
- Mark’s LinkedIn
- Mark Josephson
- Critical Moments Podcast
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Brad Chandler, Chief Transformative Officer of LimitlessYou, is driven by a mission to help high achievers discover their entrepreneurial happiness, unlock subconscious beliefs, and live lives of freedom, connection, and joy.
We learn about Brad’s journey from a successful career in real estate to founding LimitlessYou, where he empowers individuals to identify and overcome the root causes of their struggles. He explains the Three R’s Framework—Realize, Recode, Rewrite—a transformative process that rewires negative subconscious patterns and helps clients reclaim their lives. He highlights the importance of self-love as the foundation for success, shares insights on breaking generational cycles of limiting beliefs, and discusses his vision of making transformative tools accessible to everyone globally.
(1:25) Brad’s personal Why
(5:43) Insights on overcoming subconscious beliefs
(11:33) The Three R’s Framework: Realize, Recode, Rewrite
(13:29) Tips for family businesses
(16:27) Breaking generational cycles of limiting beliefs
(18:32) Self-love as the foundation for success
(20:57) Learn more about Brad
Links and Resources
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Ben Larman, Scientific Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Infinity Bio, is driven by a passion for advancing human health by decoding the complexities of the immune system.
We discuss Ben’s Antibody Reactomics Framework and his Complex Data Delivery Framework. The Antibody Reactomics Framework leverages DNA barcoding to analyze immune responses, providing researchers with groundbreaking insights into human health and disease mechanisms. The Complex Data Delivery Framework streamlines the process of communicating scientific findings by focusing on understanding customer needs, analyzing data, presenting positive results, and combining findings to deliver customized insights. He also shares how AI is transforming biomedical research and the importance of refining a biotech company’s narrative to effectively engage diverse audiences.
(1:19) Ben’s personal Why
(4:00) The Antibody Reactomics Framework
(8:19) The Complex Data Delivery Framework
(11:01) Leveraging AI in biomedical research
(18:48) A key question for biotech entrepreneurs
(22:04) Connect with Ben
Links and Resources
- Ben’s LinkedIn
- Infinity Bio
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Kevin Torf, Managing Partner of T2 Tech Group, is driven by a passion for getting the job done, transforming IT liabilities into valuable assets, and delivering success through innovative project management.
We learn about Kevin’s journey from founding T2 Tech Group to becoming a leader in technology consulting, particularly in the healthcare sector. He explains the PROJECTS Framework—Planning, Reflection, Organization, Juggling, Empowerment, Communication, Transparency, and Standards—a comprehensive methodology designed to manage large-scale projects effectively. Kevin also shares insights on balancing traditional project management with Agile principles, empowering teams to succeed, and the importance of market research and iterative development in entrepreneurial ventures.
(1:29) Kevin’s personal Why
(3:35) The PROJECTS Framework
(19:25) Using Agile to build teams and productivity
(22:14) A key question for entrepreneurs
(25:20) Find out more about Kevin
Links and Resources
- Kevin’s LinkedIn
- T2 Tech Group
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Walt Alfred, Founder and President of Ally Power, is driven by a mission to innovate in energy production, reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable solutions for a greener future.
We learn about Walt’s journey from a career in law to founding Ally Power, a hydrogen and electric refueling station company that has rapidly grown since its inception in 2019. He explains the ALLY Framework—Authentic, Leadership, Last, Yearly—a leadership philosophy that emphasizes transparency, team collaboration, and sustainable impact. Walt highlights how Ally Power’s innovative technology generates hydrogen, electricity, potable water, and sodium luminate while delivering cost savings and zero emissions. He also shares the company’s exciting future plans to decarbonize ports and airports, scaling projects from millions to billions in impact.
(0:22) Walt’s journey to founding Ally Power
(3:49) Walt’s personal Why
(6:28) Insights for aspiring entrepreneurs: building a strong network
(8:02) The ALLY Framework
(16:45) Scaling infrastructure and funding strategies
(19:45) Decarbonizing ports and airports
(21:42) Learn more about Walt
Links and Resources
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Pete Scahill, Senior Manager of the Run Efficient Consulting Agency, is driven by a passion for helping individuals, teams, and organizations transform weaknesses into strengths and achieve their full potential.
We discuss Pete’s Weaknesses to Strengths Framework, a framework designed to build trust, enhance self-confidence, and foster knowledge to unlock growth. He shares how this approach transforms challenges into opportunities, empowers teams to innovate, and drives sustainable success. He introduces the concept of "building boxes to think outside of," a strategy that sparks creativity and scales organizational impact. He also highlights the importance of empathy, logic, and creativity in leadership, illustrating how these qualities help leaders inspire and guide their teams.
(1:18) Pete’s personal Why
(2:46) The Weaknesses to Strengths Framework
(13:20) Building boxes to drive innovation
(18:47) Empathy, logic, and creativity in leadership
(22:01) A question for coaches
(24:24) Connect with Pete
Links and Resources
- Pete’s LinkedIn
- Run Efficient Consulting Agency
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Kendall Lott, CEO and President of M Powered Strategies, is driven by a mission to empower public service organizations to grow their GovCon in both directions, aligning client needs with skilled talent.
We discuss the Tie Fighter (Bowtie) Framework, a strategic model Kendall developed to enhance growth by connecting business development, capture, and proposals (right wing) with networking, recruiting, and hiring (left wing), all bridged by training and development at the center. Kendall explains how this framework helps service-based businesses scale, maintain profitability, and empower organizations for long-term independence. He also shares insights on leveraging intellectual property and automation to optimize consulting operations and achieve greater efficiency.
(1:36) Kendall’s personal Why
(5:42) The Tie Fighter (Bowtie) Framework
(11:13) Aligning client needs with talent acquisition
(15:54) Scaling through training, IP, and automation
(25:04) Connect with Kendall
Links and Resources
- Kendall’s LinkedIn
- M Powered Strategies
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Nic DeAngelo, President of Saint Investment Group, is driven by a mission to empower individuals with health, wealth, and legacy by helping them pull out the stops from their growth through smart investments.
We learn about Nic’s journey from business ownership to founding Saint Investment Group, a platform providing access to off-market real estate opportunities. He explains the Entrepreneurial Investment Framework, which includes educating yourself to grow, achieving $250k net income to become an accredited investor, investing in single-family mortgages for stability, and exploring alternative investments for diversification. He also highlights the tax advantages of real estate investments and shares strategies for identifying and removing growth roadblocks to scale a business effectively.
(1:37) Nic’s personal Why
(6:08) The Entrepreneurial Investment Framework
(12:52) Utilizing single-family mortgages for stability
(21:02) Tax advantages of real estate investments
(24:24) Identifying and removing business growth blockers
(27:16) Learn more about Nic
Links and Resources
- Nic’s LinkedIn
- Saint Investment Group
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Brandon Jones, CEO of Delbert Adams Construction Group, is driven by a mission to close the knowledge gap in the construction industry, fusing his personal brand into a values-driven, sustainable business.
We learn about Brandon’s journey to create a thriving construction business that leverages technology and data to enhance project management. He explains the Financial Forecasting Framework, a strategic methodology to project revenue, align it with individual and company capacities, and identify future resource gaps or overloads. This framework enables businesses to overlay opportunity volume projections and engineer strategies to close opportunities effectively. He also discusses the importance of transitioning a personal brand into a values-driven organization to ensure long-term sustainability and success.
(1:34) Brandon’s personal Why
(5:49) The Financial Forecasting Framework
(14:55) Leveraging technology to close the knowledge gap
(16:53) Transitioning personal brand into company values
(25:14) Connect with Brandon
Links and Resources
- Brandon’s LinkedIn
- Delbert Adams Construction Group
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Sathya Elumalai, Founder and CEO of Aidar Health, is driven by a mission to solve the problem that really matters: ensuring no one loses a loved one due to lack of access to timely care.
We learn about Sathya’s journey from creating Aidar Health’s flagship product, MouthLab, inspired by his own family’s healthcare challenges, to developing a strategic approach to finding and refining his company’s target market. He explains his "How to Niche Your Business" Framework, which includes five key steps: starting with a shotgun approach, enabling potential customers to self-identify, focusing the message on a hot market, offering free samples to collect data and use cases, and eliminating bottlenecks to refine the product. This framework demonstrates how thoughtful strategy and data-driven insights can help businesses achieve product-market fit and drive impactful growth.
(1:43) Sathya’s personal Why
(4:15) The "How to Niche Your Business" Framework
(12:54) Leveraging data for product refinement
(19:27) A question for entrepreneurs
(24:58) Final thoughts
Links and Resources
- Sathya’s LinkedIn
- Aidar Health
- Test-drive the Summit OS® Toolkit: https://stevepreda.com/free-business-growth-tools-summit-os-toolkit/
- Management Blueprint® Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT
- Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks
- Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/