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CEO Podcast | For Leaders

The CEO.com Podcast features interviews with the world’s most prominent leaders. The show covers many topics, including current events, leadership, economics, entrepreneurship, and philosophies on life itself.

  1. GOLD Results CEO Adolfo Gómez Sánchez

    4D AGO

    GOLD Results CEO Adolfo Gómez Sánchez

    In this episode, Clint sits  down with Adolfo Gómez Sánchez, a renowned tennis coach, author, and CEO mentor, who joins us all the way from Spain. Adolfo shares his fascinating journey from being a competitive athlete to coaching professional athletes and mentoring top CEOs. He dives deep into the science of performance, discussing the intersection of sports and business, and how principles from one can be applied to the other. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background 00:37 - Intersection of Sports and Business 01:09 - Science of Performance 01:51 - Simplifying Performance Science 02:36 - Writing the Book: Optimal Performance Formula 03:29 - CEO Performance Plans 04:01 - Mastery and Long-Term Success 05:15 - Importance of Foundational Skills 06:07 - Mastery Map and Long-Term Planning 07:09 - Depth of Expertise 07:31 - Lifelong Learning and Martial Arts 07:43 - Neuroscience: Dopamine vs. Serotonin 08:28 - Achievement vs. Becoming 09:09 - Mindset of Elite Performers 10:03 - Ulysses and Long-Term Goals 10:24 - Rafa Nadal's Lesson on Hard Work 11:05 - Performance as Self-Expression 12:15 - Common CEO Performance Issues 12:33 - Industrial Model and Schooling 13:04 - Feedback and Competence in Business 14:07 - Training and Practice in Business 15:09 - Embedding Training in Day-to-Day Work 16:02 - Paradigms and Performance 16:14 - Culture and Innovation in Companies 17:05 - Training Movements, Not Muscles 17:48 - Resistance to Change 18:43 - Motivating CEOs and Focus 19:01 - Importance of Focus 19:43 - Role of a CEO 20:25 - Control vs. Creating Conditions 21:07 - Hiring and Promoting in Companies 22:00 - Innovation and New Entrants 23:03 - Questioning Assumptions 24:06 - Success and Luck 25:10 - Learning from Mistakes 26:03 - Building Capability and Cognitive Diversity 27:07 - Feedback and High-Performing Teams 28:01 - Measuring Culture and Innovation 28:50 - Authenticity in Leadership 30:06 - Passion and Authenticity 30:47 - Discipline and Tennis Greats 31:21 - Self-Discipline and Hard Work 32:03 - Djokovic's Transformation 33:09 - Unrequired Work and Long-Term Motivation 34:22 - Finding and Sticking to Your Identity 35:24 - Role Players and Team Discipline 36:37 - Founder's Trap and Scaling 37:09 - Knowing Your Strengths 38:03 - Final Question: Who Gave You a Chance? 39:19 - Generosity and Learning from Others 39:53 - Conclusion and Farewell

    40 min
  2. Filterbuy Founder & CEO David Heacock

    6D AGO

    Filterbuy Founder & CEO David Heacock

    On this episode, Clint sits down with David Heacock, the CEO and founder of FilterBuy, to explore his fascinating journey from working at Goldman Sachs to transforming a family business into a leading air filter manufacturing company. Timestamps: 00:11 - Introduction and Background 00:25 - Early Career and Family Business 00:48 - Transition to FilterBuy 01:25 - Challenges and Innovations 02:50 - Unique Selling Proposition 04:40 - Impact of AI on Business 06:04 - A Day in the Life of a CEO 07:12 - Managing Supply Chain Issues 08:43 - Reading Recommendations 10:05 - Developing Leadership Style 12:41 - Insights from Dr. Julie Gerner 14:24 - Staying Grounded 16:04 - YouTube Channel and Public Mission 18:06 - Navigating Uncertainty 20:05 - Reflecting on Opportunities 21:29 - Closing Remarks and YouTube Channel Promotion

    23 min
  3. Webflow CEO Linda Tong

    FEB 27

    Webflow CEO Linda Tong

    Clint recently sat down with Linda Tong, CEO of Webflow, to explore the transformative journey of Webflow and its impact on web development in the age of AI. Linda shares her inspiring story of becoming CEO, the innovative vision behind Webflow, and how AI is revolutionizing the way we build and interact with websites. Timestamps: 00:13 - Introduction and Correction 00:42 - Linda's Journey to CEO 01:03 - What is Webflow? 01:35 - Linda's Background and Passion for Webflow 02:41 - The Magic of Webflow 02:57 - Founders' Vision and Design Philosophy 04:44 - Notable Websites Built on Webflow 05:31 - Webflow's Integrated Backend 06:23 - AI's Role in Webflow 09:52 - Advice for Aspiring Software Developers 12:05 - A Day in the Life of a CEO 13:11 - Recent Product Launches: Webflow Optimize and Analyze 15:48 - Linda's Reading Recommendations 16:59 - Company Growth and Future Prospects 18:24 - Evolving Leadership Perspectives 21:15 - Favorite Tools and Apps 23:11 - Navigating Uncertainty in 2024 and 2025 25:30 - The Importance of Giving and Taking Chances 26:42 - Closing Remarks and Holiday Wishes 27:01 - Outro Song: Loving You Makes the Stars Shine Brighter

    28 min
  4. R360 Founder & Managing Partner Charlie Garcia

    FEB 25

    R360 Founder & Managing Partner Charlie Garcia

    In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Charlie Garcia, the visionary founder of R360, an exclusive peer-to-peer group for individuals with significant wealth who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Charlie shares his incredible journey from aspiring military pilot to successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Timestamps: 00:12 - Introduction and Career Background 00:32 - Military Aspirations and Career Shift 01:04 - Transition to Financial Services 01:25 - Joining Peer-to-Peer Organizations 01:46 - Leadership Fellowship at Harvard and MIT 02:09 - Founding R360 03:02 - R360's Mission and Values 03:14 - Wealth Beyond Money 03:45 - Accountability in R360 04:07 - Global Impact Goals 04:50 - Philanthropic Initiatives 05:50 - Collaborative Projects 06:44 - AI and Dalai Lama Project 07:48 - Member Projects and Backgrounds 08:40 - Membership Criteria 09:03 - Current Membership and Recruitment 09:25 - AI Learning and Implementation 10:50 - AI in Healthcare 13:29 - AI in Personal Life 16:09 - AI's Future Impact 17:06 - Key Leadership Traits 20:53 - Applicability of Leadership Traits 21:31 - Economic and Political Outlook for 2024-2025 22:04 - Investment Opportunities 23:46 - Education and Societal Issues 25:51 - Optimism for the Future 28:30 - Importance of Open Conversations 30:30 - Elon Musk and Government Efficiency 31:08 - Government Bureaucracy Challenges 32:22 - Government Workforce Issues 36:07 - Payroll and Government Spending 36:32 - Final Question: Who Gave You a Chance? 39:10 - Importance of Mentorship 40:42 - Conclusion and Future Plans

    42 min
  5. Optimizely CEO Alex Atzberger

    FEB 20

    Optimizely CEO Alex Atzberger

    In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Alex Atzberger, the CEO of Optimizely, to discuss his impressive career journey and the transformative growth of Optimizely. From his early days during the dot-com boom to working alongside industry leaders like Bill McDermott at SAP, Alex shares invaluable insights into leadership, innovation, and the power of AI in marketing. Timestamps: 00:13 - Introduction and Career Background 02:14 - Growth and Vision of Optimizely 03:01 - Overview of Optimizely's Product 04:00 - Leadership Lessons from Bill McDermott 06:44 - Impact of AI on Marketing 10:29 - Building Confidence in AI Solutions 13:00 - Typical Day as a CEO 15:29 - Building and Leading Company Culture 17:53 - Recommended Books 19:44 - Essential Tools and Apps 21:15 - Managing the Economy and Future Outlook 24:34 - Reflecting on Opportunities and Mentorship

    27 min
  6. Distributional Co-Founder & CEO Scott Clark

    FEB 18

    Distributional Co-Founder & CEO Scott Clark

    In this episode, Clint sits down with Scott Clark, co-founder and CEO of Distributional, to discuss his journey from founding SIGOPT to leading a new venture focused on AI confidence. Scott shares insights on optimizing AI systems, the importance of consistent and reliable behavior in AI, and the challenges of balancing creativity and control in AI models. We delve into Scott's experience with raising capital, including his recent Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz, and the lessons he's learned from his first startup. Scott also talks about the evolving landscape of Silicon Valley, the impact of remote work on recruiting, and the importance of building a strong company culture. Tune in to hear Scott's thoughts on the future of AI, the shift from prototypes to production, and the critical role of confidence in deploying AI systems at scale. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a startup founder, or just curious about the future of technology, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Timestamps: 00:12 - Introduction and Guest Background 00:37 - Founding and Selling SIGOPT 01:29 - Challenges in AI Optimization 02:12 - Acquisition by Intel and Role at Intel 02:43 - Realization of AI Confidence Problem 03:36 - Founding Distributional 04:33 - Balancing Creativity and Reliability in AI 05:59 - Mainstreaming of AI and Future Predictions 08:24 - Interesting AI Use Cases and Industry Trends 10:13 - Fundraising Experience and Lessons Learned 12:45 - Changes in Fundraising Landscape 14:30 - Typical Day of a CEO 16:18 - Recruiting and Building a Team 19:09 - Silicon Valley and Remote Work 21:09 - Building Company Culture 23:24 - Thoughts on Paul Graham's Founder Mode Essay 25:34 - Reading Recommendations 28:09 - Essential Tools and Apps 29:20 - Economic Outlook and Planning for 2025 33:13 - Importance of Confidence in AI Production 34:09 - Acknowledging Those Who Gave a Chance 35:34 - Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

    36 min
  7. SmartMedia Technologies Founder & CEO Tyler Moebius

    FEB 13

    SmartMedia Technologies Founder & CEO Tyler Moebius

    In this episode, Clint sits down with Tyler Moebius, the CEO and Chairman of Smart Media Technologies, to delve into his journey in the ad tech industry and the innovative strides his company is making in the Web3 space. Tyler shares his insights on the evolution of Web3, the impact of AI, and the future of blockchain technology. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:09 - Tyler's journey to becoming CEO of Smart Media Technologies 00:28 - The mission and vision of Smart Media Technologies 02:28 - MyOlympic Rewards Program at the Paris Olympics 03:44 - The state of Web3 and blockchain technology 06:32 - The opportunity in loyalty programs and Web3 08:13 - The impact of AI on Smart Media Technologies 09:46 - Understanding NFTs and smart contracts 12:16 - A day in the life of Tyler 14:18 - Company culture and hybrid work environments 16:09 - Reading recommendations and leadership insights 19:59 - Addressing mental health in the tech industry 22:43 - Economic outlook for 2025 26:06 - Reflecting on who gave Tyler a chance in his career 27:06 - Closing remarks

    28 min
  8. GoTo CEO Rich Veldran

    FEB 11

    GoTo CEO Rich Veldran

    In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, we sit down with Rich Veldran, the CEO of GoTo, to discuss his incredible career journey, leadership insights, and the future of AI and remote work. Rich shares his experiences from his early days at Procter & Gamble to his transformative role at GoTo, formerly known as LogMeIn. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Rich's career journey 00:54 - Transition to GoTo and the impact of the pandemic 02:00 - Merging companies and brands 03:37 - The history and growth of LogMeIn and GoTo 05:03 - Acquisitions and product integrations 06:10 - Balancing innovation and integration 07:00 - The complexity of cloud telephony and AI 08:46 - The future of AI in business 10:50 - Public vs. private company management 12:07 - The evolving SaaS model 14:06 - A day in the life of a CEO vs. CFO 16:12 - Embracing remote and hybrid work 18:25 - The global talent pool and remote work benefits 19:50 - Reading recommendations 21:21 - Leadership style and development 23:34 - AI agents and human interaction 24:38 - Financial and market perspectives for 2025 26:44 - The importance of focusing on controllable factors 26:54 - The chance that made a difference in Rich's career

    29 min
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The CEO.com Podcast features interviews with the world’s most prominent leaders. The show covers many topics, including current events, leadership, economics, entrepreneurship, and philosophies on life itself.

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    2022 - 2025
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