Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business With Metronomics

Shannon Susko and Ged Roberts

Welcome to Tip Top – Grow Up Your Business With Metronomics, the podcast where hosts Shannon Byrne Susko & Ged Roberts engage with business thought leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and CEO+leadership coaches. These experts have all embarked on the journey to grow their businesses with ease, speed, and confidence. Join us as we delve into strategies, systems, and inspiring stories that empower you to elevate your company at your desired pace. Whether you’re seeking your path to growth or aiming to accelerate your business, this podcast is for you. Tune in and let’s unlock your business potential!

  1. JAN 12

    Don't Let Family Break the Business: Unlocking Success through The Family Business Flywheel

    Welcome to another episode of Tip Top: Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics. In today’s episode, host Ged Roberts is joined by Michael Palumbos, a Metronomics Coach, Family Business, & Wealth Advisor to dive deep into the unique complexity of multi-generational family businesses. Michael breaks down the “Family Business Flywheel” framework that helps families build clarity, alignment, and momentum. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why family businesses feel “more complicated” (and how to map it). The Family Business Flywheel: the 3 loops that create momentum. Practical tools to reduce conflict and unlock growth, including questions and mindset shifts that help families filter outdated rules, align decisions, and move forward—plus the role curiosity plays when tensions run high. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Family Business Dynamics 03:17 Michael's Journey into Coaching and Family Business 06:02 The Importance of A Players in Family Businesses 08:44 Navigating Family Business Challenges 10:57 Learning from Metallica: Coaching in Family Businesses 13:11 Respecting Legacy and Future Generations 15:31 Defining Moments in Family Business Coaching 18:04 The Three Circle Model of Family Business 20:23 The Family Business Flywheel Model 25:06 Exploring Fam Tech for Family Communication 25:32 Building Sustainable Family Legacies 26:37 The CEO Doom Loop and Metronomics 27:20 Creating Self-Operating Businesses 28:07 The Importance of Coordination in Wealth Management 29:12 Leveraging Team Dynamics for Business Success 32:38 Addressing Communication Issues in Family Businesses 33:31 Defining Vision and Values for Family Alignment 38:39 Recognizing Signs of Struggle in Family Businesses 40:43 Advice for Family Business Owners Whether you’re looking to spark team motivation, drive sustainable growth, or develop your leadership skills, this podcast delivers actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you thrive. Listen and subscribe for more: 🎧 Full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you stream. 🗓️ New episodes every two weeks. 🔗 Explore free resources, workshops, and event details at https://www.metronomics.com/ About Metronomics Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results. The Metronomics playbook brings together knowledge and insights from the best business thought leaders of our time. And this playbook has been proven as a complete, repeatable system for growth. Metronomics now has 80+ certified coaches teaming up with CEO and Leadership teams across the world to ensure the areas of focus - strategy, execution, cash, people, culture, and leadership - are receiving the right attention for growth. More about the Host: Shannon Susko Metronomics’ founder, Shannon, built and sold two companies less than six years apart – including a sale that ranked in the Top 3 Mid-Market Deals on Wall Street in 2011. Fellow CEOs begged Shannon to share her secret to success, which pulled her out of retirement. This led to Shannon writing three best-selling books and starting a coaching practice. Since then, 80+ coaches have become Metronomics certified and have helped hundreds of businesses across the world to grow.

    43 min
  2. 12/01/2025

    The Corporate Athlete: Sleep, Stress & Sustainable Performance

    Follow this page and our LinkedIn page for the latest company updates and insights! Follow Joe O'Connor on LinkedIn  Complete Joe's Anonymous Survey Book Your Metronomics Discovery Call Check out our free resources and live events inside The Metronomics Hub Connect with Metronomics Metronomics LinkedIn Shannon Byrne Susko's LinkedIn Metronomics Website The Corporate Athlete: Sleep, Stress & Sustainable Performance   Welcome to another episode of Tip Top: Grow Your Business with Metronomics! In today’s episode, host Shannon Byrne Susko is joined by Joe O’Connor, lecturer in sport and exercise science at Munster Technological University, corporate athlete coach, and researcher focused on how health, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle habits impact C-suite performance. Together, they unpack how elite sport principles, evidence-based performance science, and structured rhythm can help CEOs and leaders perform at a high level without burning out. Discover how successful CEOs, leaders, and entrepreneurs use proven systems, coaching, and community to turn obstacles into growth opportunities.   In this episode, you’ll learn:   Why “consistency should be your intensity” and how sleep, simple routines, and planned rest create sustainable high performance for ambitious business leaders.  How to think of yourself and your team as “corporate athletes,” using stress–rest oscillation, movement, and basic health habits to boost clarity, creativity, and decision-making. Practical ways CEOs and leadership teams can build rhythm into their weeks—so they protect their energy, avoid burnout, and extend not just lifespan, but health span and impact.   Whether you’re looking to spark team motivation, drive sustainable growth, or develop your leadership skills, this podcast delivers actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you thrive.   #metronomics #growyourbusiness #leadership #businessgrowth #businessexpansion #businessdevelopment #businesstips #leadershipdevelopment #businesssuccess   About Metronomics   Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results. The Metronomics playbook brings together knowledge and insights from the best business thought leaders of our time. And this playbook has been proven as a complete, repeatable system for growth. Metronomics now has 80+ certified coaches teaming up with CEO and Leadership teams across the world to ensure the areas of focus - strategy, execution, cash, people, culture, and leadership - are receiving the right attention for growth. More about the Host: Shannon Susko Metronomics’ founder, Shannon, built and sold two companies less than six years apart – including a sale that ranked in the Top 3 Mid-Market Deals on Wall Street in 2011. Fellow CEOs begged Shannon to share her secret to success, which pulled her out of retirement. This led to Shannon writing three best-selling books and starting a coaching practice. Since then, 80+ coaches have become Metronomics certified and have helped hundreds of businesses across the world to grow.

    51 min
  3. 11/17/2025

    Switch Tasking: The #1 Habit Killing Your Team's Productivity

    Don't forget to give this episode a like, subscribe to our channel, and follow our LinkedIn page for the latest company updates and insights! Follow Dave Crenshaw on LinkedIn Check out Dave's e-book The Result Join the Tip Top Waitlist Book a Growth Accelerator Meeting to get matched with a Metronomics coach Check out our free resources and live events inside the Metronomics Hub Connect with Metronomics LinkedIn Follow Shannon on LinkedIn Check out our website Welcome to another episode of Tip Top: Grow Your Business with Metronomics! In today’s episode, host Shannon Byrne Susko is joined by Dave Crenshaw—bestselling author, speaker, and productivity coach—to dive deep into the myth of multitasking and why switching tasks is one of the biggest challenges leaders face as they grow their businesses. Discover how successful CEOs, leaders, and entrepreneurs use proven systems, coaching, and community to turn obstacles into growth opportunities.​ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “multitasking” is actually switch-tasking and how it wastes a week each month for you and your team.​ The power of focusing on Most Valuable Activities (MVAs) to drive your business’s value and reclaim time.​ Practical systems and team accountability strategies to break free from overwhelm and build a self-sustaining organization.​ Whether you’re looking to spark team motivation, drive sustainable growth, or develop your leadership skills, this podcast delivers actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you thrive 🗓️ New episodes every two weeks. 🔗 Explore free resources, workshops, and event details at https://www.metronomics.com/ #metronomics #growyourbusiness #leadership #businessgrowth #businessexpansion #businessdevelopment #businesstips #leadershipdevelopment #businesssuccess

    41 min
  4. 11/03/2025

    Cameron Herald: Vision is Useless Without This One Thing

    Don't forget to give this episode a like, subscribe to our channel, and follow our LinkedIn page for the latest company updates and insights! Check out Cameron's website and LinkedIn for more information on his work and to purchase his books: https://cameronherold.com/  / cameronherold   Book a Growth Accelerator Meeting to get matched with a Metronomics coach: https://www.metronomics.com/get-a-coach Check out our free resources and live events inside The Metronomics Hub: https://www.metronomics.community/c/s... Connect with Metronomics: Metronomics LinkedIn Shannon Byrne Susko's LinkedIn FacebookWebsite Cameron Herald: Vision is Useless Without This One Thing Welcome to another episode of Tip Top: Grown Up Your Business with Metronomics! In today’s episode, host Shannon Byrne Susko is joined by Cameron Herold, globally known as the CEO Whisperer, founder of the COO Alliance, former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, and author of six bestselling books including Vivid Vision and The Second in Command, to dive deep into leadership partnerships and business growth clarity. Discover how successful CEOs, leaders, and entrepreneurs use proven systems, coaching, and community to turn obstacles into growth opportunities. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why creating a vivid vision is vital for aligning and inspiring your entire team to achieve audacious goals and drive long-term growth.​ How the CEO-COO partnership, grounded in core values and purpose, transforms company culture, builds scalability, and unlocks massive leverage in leadership.​ The practical frameworks for hiring, onboarding, and measuring the impact of a true C-level COO, plus actionable strategies for knowing when and why to make the leap from chaos to clarity. Whether you’re looking to spark team motivation, drive sustainable growth, or develop your leadership skills, this podcast delivers actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you thrive. Listen and subscribe for more: 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🗓️ New episodes every two weeks. 🔗 Explore free resources, workshops, and event details at https://www.metronomics.com/ #metronomics #growyourbusiness #leadership #businessgrowth #businessexpansion #businessdevelopment #businesstips #leadershipdevelopment #businesssuccess

    42 min
  5. 10/20/2025

    Why Teams, Customers and Profits All Drift: How to Fall Back in Love with Your Business

    Don't forget to give this episode a like, subscribe to our channel, and follow our LinkedIn page for the latest company updates and insights! Check out Brad's website and LinkedIn for more information on his work and to purchase his book:https://evolutionpartners.com.au/bigger-isnt-better/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles/Check out our free resources and live events inside The Metronomics Hub: https://www.metronomics.community/c/start-here-83ebd0/ Connect with Metronomics: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341Shannon Byrne Susko's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonbyrnesusko/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG?si=b273021fb8564a96 Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ Welcome to another episode of Tip Top: Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics! In today’s episode, host Shannon Byrne Susko is joined by Brad Giles, Founder of Evolution Partners, to dive deep into the struggle many business owners face: chasing growth for its own sake and losing fulfillment along the way. Discover how successful CEOs, leaders, and entrepreneurs use proven systems, coaching, and community to turn obstacles into growth opportunities.In this episode, you’ll learn: How the relentless pursuit of “bigger” can leave leaders feeling empty, and why shifting to a “better is better” mindset leads to compounding results in both business and life. Practical ways to stop your business and team from drifting into mediocrity—and reconnect with the purpose and soul of what you do. The critical importance of building a cohesive team of A-players, and how this single step can reignite your passion for business and create a better life by design. Timestamps00:00 Introduction 02:52 Brad's Transition to Coaching and Writing05:42 The Mindset Shift: Better vs. Bigger08:52 Entrepreneurial Journey and Key Lessons11:53 The Importance of Team Dynamics14:41 Defining Better in Business17:42 The Role of Discipline and Patience20:47 Creating a Better Life by Design23:59 Final Thoughts and Future Directions Whether you’re looking to spark team motivation, drive sustainable growth, or develop your leadership skills, this podcast delivers actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you thrive. Listen and subscribe for more: 🎧 Full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you stream. 🗓️ New episodes every two weeks. 🔗 Explore free resources, workshops, and event details at https://www.metronomics.com/ Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and let us know what topics you want covered next! #metronomics #growyourbusiness #leadership #businessgrowth #businessexpansion #businessdevelopment #businesstips #leadershipdevelopment #businesssuccess

    50 min
  6. 10/06/2025

    Mission Driven Leaders: The Business Behind the Cause

    Welcome to another episode of Tip Top: Grow Your Business with Metronomics! In today’s episode, host Shannon Byrne Susko is joined by Nancy Batterman, author of 'The Nonprofit Manifesto', to dive deep into the unique challenges and leadership lessons from the non-profit sector. Discover how successful CEOs, leaders, and entrepreneurs use proven systems, coaching, and community to turn obstacles into growth opportunities.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why nonprofits must be treated as businesses to achieve sustainable success- How a one-page strategic plan can transform organizational clarity and execution- The role of self-awareness and accountability in lifting leadership and aligning teamsWhether you’re looking to spark team motivation, drive sustainable growth, or develop your leadership skills, this podcast delivers actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you thrive.Listen and subscribe for more: 🎧 Full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you stream.🗓️ New episodes every two weeks.🔗 Explore free resources, workshops, and event details at metronomics.comConnect with Metronomics: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal Website: https://www.metronomics.comDrop your biggest takeaway in the comments and let us know what topics you want covered next! #metronomics #growyourbusiness #leadership #businessgrowth #businessexpansion #businessdevelopment #businesstips #leadershipdevelopment #businesssuccessAbout MetronomicsMetronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results. The Metronomics playbook brings together knowledge and insights from the best business thought leaders of our time. And this playbook has been proven as a complete, repeatable system for growth. Metronomics now has 80+ certified coaches teaming up with CEO and Leadership teams across the world to ensure the areas of focus - strategy, execution, cash, people, culture, and leadership - are receiving the right attention for growth.More about the Host: Shannon Susko Metronomics’ founder, Shannon, built and sold two companies less than six years apart – including a sale that ranked in the Top 3 Mid-Market Deals on Wall Street in 2011. Fellow CEOs begged Shannon to share her secret to success, which pulled her out of retirement. This led to Shannon writing three best-selling books and starting a coaching practice. Since then, 80+ coaches have become Metronomics certified and have helped hundreds of businesses across the world to grow.

    31 min

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Welcome to Tip Top – Grow Up Your Business With Metronomics, the podcast where hosts Shannon Byrne Susko & Ged Roberts engage with business thought leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and CEO+leadership coaches. These experts have all embarked on the journey to grow their businesses with ease, speed, and confidence. Join us as we delve into strategies, systems, and inspiring stories that empower you to elevate your company at your desired pace. Whether you’re seeking your path to growth or aiming to accelerate your business, this podcast is for you. Tune in and let’s unlock your business potential!