GO4CEO

John P Andrade: Author and Founder of GO4CEO, LLC.

GO4CEO® is the podcast for founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to level up. Host & Author, John P. Andrade brings raw conversations with business builders and CEOs who share real insights, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you lead, grow, and scale. Built on the book, The 4A Formula: Assess, Alignment, Accountability, Action. Subscribe and GO4CEO.

  1. 2H AGO

    From Founder Exit to Coaching Business & Speaking Business | Vistage Chair & Executive Coach

    In this episode of GO4CEO, John Andrade sits down with entrepreneur, advisor, and Vistage Chair Angelo Sisco to discuss how founders can scale their companies without sacrificing their lives, health, or families in the process. Angelo’s journey began as a founder himself. After building and exiting his own business, he gained exposure to the world of venture capital and private equity, studying how high-growth companies scale and where founders often struggle operationally. Today, Angelo helps CEOs install business operating systems, leadership frameworks, and decision-making clarity so their companies can grow without the founder becoming the bottleneck.As a Vistage Chair, executive coach, and Predictive Index practitioner, Angelo works directly with business leaders to help them: • Scale their companies strategically • Build leadership teams that operate independently • Install operating systems that create accountability • Avoid founder burnout while growing their businesses In addition to advising CEOs, Angelo has built a coaching business and speaking business where he shares lessons from entrepreneurship, leadership, and scaling companies with systems.In this conversation we explore: • Angelo’s journey building and exiting his own company • Lessons learned from the VC and Private Equity ecosystem • Why most founders become the bottleneck in their businesses • How operating systems transform companies • The importance of leadership frameworks like Predictive Index • Why Angelo returned to his hometown to help small and mid-sized businesses scale If you're a CEO, founder, or business owner trying to grow your company while maintaining balance in life, this episode offers practical frameworks and leadership insights. About GO4CEOGO4CEO is a podcast for founders, executives, and leaders who want clarity, ownership, and action. Hosted by John P. Andrade, commercial banker, author of The 4A Formula, and founder of the GO4CEO platform. ➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1 ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:• Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews

    50 min
  2. 5D AGO

    From Divorce to Building a Leadership Company on Emotional Intelligence & Rise Up For You

    Entrepreneurship often begins with the founder but the most successful companies eventually learn how to grow beyond the founder.In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, we sit down with Nada Nasserdeen, leadership development expert and author of Rise Up For You.Nada shares her deeply personal journey from navigating the emotional and financial challenges of a marriage that ended unexpectedly, to rebuilding her life and launching Rise Up For You, a global leadership training organization that helps companies develop emotionally intelligent leaders and sustainable cultures.Before launching her company, Nada was teaching emotional intelligence at the collegiate level. But she realized that many organizations struggled with the same leadership challenge: businesses that are overly dependent on the founder.In this conversation, Nada breaks down how leaders can move from founder-centric organizations to leadership-driven cultures, where teams are empowered, systems are built, and the company can grow beyond the personality of its founder.We discuss:• The role emotional intelligence plays in leadership and company culture• Why founder-dependent companies struggle to scale• How to build leadership teams that think and act like owners• The emotional resilience required to rebuild after personal and professional setbacks• The real challenges of funding and building a business from the ground upNada also shares the mindset shifts that helped her transform adversity into opportunity—and how founders can develop the competency, emotional intelligence, and leadership systems required to build companies that last.If you're a CEO, founder, entrepreneur, or executive leader, this episode provides practical insight into how emotional intelligence and leadership development can unlock the next stage of business growth.➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★

    55 min
  3. 5D AGO

    How Decentralized Cloud Storage Works | Global Nodes, Data Security & Web3 Infrastructure

    In this episode of GO4CEO, John Andrade sits down with Murphy John, Chief Growth Officer at StorX Network, to explore how decentralized infrastructure is reshaping the future of data storage, privacy, and global technology.Traditional cloud providers store data in centralized servers owned by a handful of large companies. Murphy explains how decentralized storage networks distribute encrypted data across thousands of independent nodes worldwide, dramatically improving security, resilience, and cost efficiency.Instead of relying on a single data center, decentralized architecture fragments and encrypts files, storing them across a distributed network. This eliminates single points of failure and significantly reduces the risk of hacks, ransomware attacks, and outages.In this conversation, we cover:• How decentralized storage networks actually work• Why global node infrastructure improves security and uptime• The future of cloud storage in a Web3 world• How decentralized technology impacts AI, IoT, and enterprise data• Why privacy, encryption, and user control are becoming the new standard• Opportunities for businesses leveraging distributed infrastructureIf you’re a founder, technologist, or investor interested in Web3, blockchain infrastructure, cybersecurity, or the future of data, this conversation breaks down complex technology into practical insights.➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1 ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:• Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews

    39 min
  4. MAR 14

    Leadership That Drives Results | Richard Lewine on Vision, Systems & Organizational Transformation

    What separates leaders who inspire real results from those who simply manage activity? In this episode of GO4CEO, host John P. Andrade sits down with leadership strategist Richard S. Lewine, a seasoned executive mentor and consultant who has spent more than 40 years working with leaders and organizations across the country to build stronger cultures, clearer strategies, and measurable results. Richard shares hard-earned lessons from decades of working with executives, founders, and leadership teams, helping them move from confusion and stagnation to clarity, alignment, and execution. In this conversation, we explore: • Why many organizations struggle with execution • The difference between managing people vs. managing systems• How leaders create a culture that supports performance • The power of starting with “Why” in leadership and strategy • How executives can transform vision into real, executable goalsRichard also discusses the principles behind his work helping organizations transform their leadership culture and the mindset shifts required to lead effectively in today’s rapidly changing business environment. If you're a founder, CEO, or executive leader looking to build a stronger organization and lead with greater clarity, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Subscribe to GO4CEO for more conversations with leaders, founders, and innovators shaping the future of business. ➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like. ➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it. ➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts. ➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1 ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/ ► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews

    48 min
  5. MAR 11

    Why Most Entrepreneurs Quit Too Soon | Shayna Rattler on Faith, Failure & Reinvention

    Entrepreneurship isn’t just about growth and success, it’s about resilience when everything falls apart.In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, we sit down with Shayna Rattler, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder known for helping leaders build businesses aligned with purpose, faith, and impact. Shayna shares the powerful story of navigating financial setbacks and the difficult road back to entrepreneurial success and the leadership lessons that come from rebuilding after failure. We discuss: • The reality of entrepreneurship most founders don’t talk about • How to rebuild confidence after business failure • Faith, purpose, and leadership in entrepreneurship • Why resilience is the #1 trait of successful entrepreneurs • The mindset shifts required to rebuild a business and brandIf you're a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, or business leader navigating challenges, this conversation delivers practical insight on leadership, resilience, faith in business, and entrepreneurial growth. Whether you're building your first company or recovering from a major setback, Shayna’s story proves that failure doesn’t define the entrepreneur, how you rebuild does. ➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1 ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:• Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews

    48 min
  6. MAR 4

    Creative Finance Secrets: How Caleb Christopher Closed Thousands of Real Estate Deals

    Real estate deals can fall apart quickly without the right systems, risk controls, and closing strategy. In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, we sit down with Caleb Christopher, Founder of CreativeTC.io, who has helped coordinate thousands of creative finance and traditional real estate closings across the United States.Caleb runs a group of remote-first companies focused on real estate transactions, risk management, and deal execution, helping investors and operators structure deals the right way from the start. His approach combines a cybersecurity mindset with real estate expertise, breaking complex transactions into practical steps that investors and founders can actually implement.In this conversation, we explore how modern investors are structuring creative finance deals, the hidden risks that can derail transactions, and the systems required to close deals consistently in today’s market.If you're a real estate investor, entrepreneur, founder, or operator, this episode will give you actionable insights into how deals actually get done behind the scenes.In This Episode We Cover:• Creative finance strategies used in real estate deals• How to manage risk in real estate transactions• The systems behind closing deals nationwide• Why remote-first companies are transforming real estate operations• Lessons from coordinating thousands of closingsBuilding this business and the mindset!Caleb also shares the real-world mistakes, lessons, and systems that investors should understand before their next deal.Visit: www.creativetc.io 🔔 Subscribe for more founder insights, deal strategy, and leadership conversations:GO4CEO Podcast➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1 ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:• Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews

    53 min
  7. FEB 27

    Closing Commercial Real Estate Deals: The Hidden Risks Title Insurance Protect You From

    In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John Andrade sits down with Ron Granado, an experienced leader in the title insurance industry, to break down one of the most misunderstood, yet critical, components of real estate transactions: Title Insurance.Whether you’re acquiring commercial real estate property, investing in real estate, refinancing, or structuring a complex deal, title insurance plays a pivotal role in protecting your capital. Yet many investors and entrepreneurs don’t fully understand what it covers, how it works, or how it can prevent costly legal and financial setbacks.Ron walks us through the real risks behind property transactions, including liens, ownership disputes, recording errors, fraud, and hidden encumbrances and explains how proper title work mitigates those exposures before and after closing.In this conversation, we discuss:• What title insurance actually protects against• The difference between lender’s and owner’s policies• Common mistakes investors make during due diligence• How commercial title differs from residential• Why clean title matters for financing and exit strategy• The role title companies play in complex closings• Risk management strategies for entrepreneurs buying propertyFor founders, developers, business owners, and investors, this episode provides practical insight into safeguarding transactions and protecting long-term value. In today’s environment, where capital is tighter and deals are scrutinized more than ever, understanding the title process isn’t optional. It’s strategic.If you are acquiring property, expanding your footprint, or investing in commercial real estate, this episode will give you clarity on what happens behind the scenes before funds move and keys exchange hands.Subscribe to GO4CEO for weekly conversations on capital strategy, leadership, real estate, business acquisitions, and high-performance execution.#TitleInsurance #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #DueDiligence #BusinessAcquisition #PropertyInvestment #RiskManagement #Entrepreneurship #GO4CEO➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1 ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:• Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews

    54 min
  8. FEB 26

    How Great Leaders Build Clarity, Culture, Resilience & Sustainable Results

    In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John Andrade sits down with Hannah Bauer, former CEO, Board Chair, and one of only twenty Maxwell Leadership Global Faculty Members, to explore what it truly takes to build resilient leadership cultures that drive sustainable performance.Hannah’s journey from CEO to board leadership gives her rare insight into what separates thriving organizations from those that stall. She works with executives and teams to turn clarity into action, culture into competitive advantage, and inspiration into implementation. With an engaged audience of more than 175,000 leaders, she is known as the bridge between vision and execution.In this conversation, we discuss:• The evolution from CEO to Board Chair and what changes at the top• Building resilient organizational cultures in uncertain markets• How clarity and heart drive sustainable results• The difference between inspirational leadership and implementable strategy• Why executive accountability is the key to lasting transformationIf you’re a CEO, founder, board member, or growth-minded executive navigating change, culture shifts, or scaling challenges, this episode delivers practical leadership insights you can apply immediately.Subscribe to GO4CEO for weekly conversations on executive leadership, culture transformation, capital strategy, and high-performance growth.#Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #ResilientLeadership #CEO #BoardLeadership #MaxwellLeadership #BusinessGrowth #GO4CEO➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later. ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★• Click Here ➭    / @go4ceo   ► SOCIAL MEDIA • Instagram ➭   / johnpandrade  •   / go4ceo  •   / go4-ceo-493310178  ► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:• Email ➭ john@go4ceo.comHi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here! FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews

    54 min

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GO4CEO® is the podcast for founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to level up. Host & Author, John P. Andrade brings raw conversations with business builders and CEOs who share real insights, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you lead, grow, and scale. Built on the book, The 4A Formula: Assess, Alignment, Accountability, Action. Subscribe and GO4CEO.