Strategic advisor, deal maker, and global expert in private company finance and family offices. Founder of RAS Capital and the Family Business Audiocast, Adam has advised and financed over 50 private equity-backed companies since the mid-1990s, participating in billions in transaction value. As an entrepreneur and investor, Adam has led over a dozen private company investments with $600M+ in sales and $250M+ in equity capital. He founded Circle Peak Capital, a pioneering private equity firm, and...
May 19, 2025•40 min•Ep. 19
At American Cloud, the mission is to empower businesses of all sizes to reach their full potential through the use of innovative cloud computing. The company is dedicated to promoting a free and open internet for everyone, as they firmly believe that such an internet is essential for fostering innovation, economic growth, and free societies. American Cloud is committed to providing its clients with the highest level of service, support, and security, enabling them to focus on their business with...
May 06, 2025•15 min•Ep. 18
Mike Ashabraner grew up in the Kentucky foothills, fueled by hard work, grit, and a gift for bringing people together. Today, he's known as the Redneck Financial Coach, helping entrepreneurs grow their net worth with down-to-earth advice and real-world strategies. As the founder of the Hounds of Business and creator of the Hound Pack Principles, Mike is recognized for building powerful communities — all while sporting his signature camo cap and sharing country wisdom that sticks. Become a CEO Zo...
May 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 17
Through his roles at Consumer Products giants The Coca-Cola Company and The Hershey Company, Preston has learned how to be a powerful leader while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Now he desires to share his knowledge with others to enrich their professional experiences and, ultimately, their personal lives. Preston uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help others achieve at their highest levels. He is a game-changer when it comes to building capabil...
Feb 26, 2025•41 min•Ep. 16
Jay has more than 30 years of experience in leadership, mentoring, and developing others. Before launching LeadersQ, he co-founded a leadership consulting company in India with clients such as Moog, Toyota, and UST Global. He has also consulted for startups, SMEs, and non-profit charities. He enjoys the creativity involved in helping teams and individuals move forward to success as well as fly fishing and roasting coffee. See more here: https://www.leadersq.com/about-us/...
Jan 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 15
Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, has helped leaders on six continents create high-performance organizations, whether that’s through better innovation, customer experience, or just accelerating their personal growth. He has started four organizations (two non-profit and two for-profit) and written two books. His previous book, How to Fail as a Leader, is a leadership fable with epic medieval battles. Scott spent eight years working at the Chick-fil-A headquarters, including working directly...
Jan 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 14
Randy Gravitt is an author, speaker, and executive coach who encourages leaders to reach their potential. In 2014 Randy founded Lead Every Day where he currently serves as the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer), leading a team of coaches and consultants who work with high-performance leaders, organizations, and teams around the world. As a speaker, Randy delivers keynotes and training workshops on the topics of leadership, culture, team building, organizational effectiveness, and peak performance...
Dec 17, 2024•42 min•Ep. 13
Strategic advisor, deal maker, and global expert in private company finance and family offices. Founder of RAS Capital and the Family Business Audiocast, Adam has advised and financed over 50 private equity-backed companies since the mid-1990s, participating in billions in transaction value. As an entrepreneur and investor, Adam has led over a dozen private company investments with $600M+ in sales and $250M+ in equity capital. He founded Circle Peak Capital, a pioneering private equity firm, and...
Dec 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 12
Dr. Modupe S. Taylor-Pearce is a renowned leadership scholar, speaker, and coach, recognized as one of the top 50 most influential coaches in the world. Based in Sierra Leone, he is the CEO of BCA Leadership, Africa's largest leadership enhancement firm, which supports leaders across the continent in making impactful decisions. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Cornell University, and Capella University (PhD), Dr. Taylor-Pearce combines academic rigor with practical...
Nov 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 11
Tracey C. Jones is nationally known for her leadership expertise, as well as her ability to connect on a core level with her audiences. As a graduate of the Air Force Academy with twelve years as an officer in the United States Air Force, Tracey’s storied career in uniform took her from Roswell, New Mexico to the Gulf War to stations in Germany and England, where she honed her operational expertise and tremendous leadership skills in a number of command roles. As a civilian, she built an impress...
Nov 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 10
Davin Salvagno is a bestselling author and dynamic inspirational speaker known as one of the top voices on purpose and leadership in the world. His clients have included many Fortune 500 companies, Universities, and Division I collegiate teams. His work has been featured in Forbes, Worth, Newsweek, and the Harvard Business Review. Davin is the Founder of PurposePoint & The Purpose Summit, the Cofounder of Heartcount, and the Bestselling Author of “Finding Purpose at Work.” His new book “Thie...
Nov 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 9
Dr. Terry Lyles holds a PhD. in psychology and is recognized as a national/international educator, author and speaker to universities, schools, Fortune 500 Companies, world-class athletes, and public audiences. He teaches groups of all ages how to Navigate Life Storms and enhance performance through integrating psychological and physiological tools, metrics and practices. Learn More: https://www.terrylyles.com/ Become a CEO Zones Member: https://ceozones.com/apply...
Nov 08, 2024•33 min•Ep. 8
Dr. Alan Harrelson is a husband, father, and founder/owner of The Pipe Cottage and Pipe Cottage Social, an online social community. He is a native South Carolinian who now lives on a 200-acre farm in the mountains of southeast Kentucky. His doctoral research focused on the history of American rural life and the historical significance of Southern agrarian thought. A recent convert to the Catholic Church, Harrelson’s current research interests explore the contributions of Catholic writers and thi...
Oct 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 7
Dee Ann Turner understands the importance of stewarding talent. A 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc, she was selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001 and served as the Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Additionally, she led Staff Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Culture and Eng...
Oct 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 6
John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is the founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, and author. John also serves as a leadership fellow for the Association of the United States Army. John earned an MBA from Penn State Great Valley, a master’s in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, and has been trained as a Certified DISC Practitioner and Six Sigma Black Belt. John has earned a superb reputation as an int...
Oct 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 5
With 25 years in corporate America’s tech sector and a formidable track record in sales and marketing leadership, Eric is recognized for his expertise and insights. As an author and keynote speaker, he is deeply passionate about culture, leadership, and worthiness. His debut book, You Are Enough: Overcoming Lifelong Doubts of Worthiness, is a testament to my commitment to empowering others to recognize their intrinsic value. Additionally, as the host of the nationally recognized podcast, Counsel...
Oct 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 4
Rene Godefroy is the award-winning author of “Kick Your Excuses Goodbye.” His empowering message on resilience has inspired teams at Aflac, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the US Army. His journey began in a poverty-stricken village in Haiti. He arrived in the U.S. as at the age of twenty-one. He was a broke and hopeless immigrant, unable to speak English. But, the chance to pursue the American Dream and the freedom to do so excited and energized him. Rene beca...
Oct 22, 2024•38 min•Ep. 3
As President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., Mark has spent 30+ years cultivating extraordinary leaders. He is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker who has written eight books, including the New York Times and International Bestseller, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His latest book is The Intention Imperative: Three Essential Changes ...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 2
Mark Matteson is an inspiring speaker and the author of the international bestseller, Freedom from Fear. For over 25 years, Mark’s positive humor and peak-performance tools have impacted organizations around the globe, igniting personal and professional success for hundreds of thousands of people. Visit Mark Online: sparkingsuccess.net Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: @ markmatteson Become a CEO Zones Member: https://ceozones.com/apply...
Oct 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1
