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Ep 26. The Corporate Athlete: Why Game Time Isn't the Time to Practice – Chris Heim, Heim Leadership – CEO 2 CEO

August 5, 2026 · 27 min

Leadership doesn't begin when the difficult conversation starts or the unexpected crisis lands on your desk. According to CEO, board director, and endurance athlete Chris Heim, that's game time—and game time isn't the time to practice. In…
Ep 25. The AI Lens: People Before Technology – Jason Dailey, Brandography – CEO 2 CEO

June 18, 2026 · 21 min

AI is everywhere, yet many business leaders still wrestle with the same question: How do you embrace it without disrupting your culture, overwhelming your team, or creating fear about the future?In this episode of CEO 2 CEO, Scott Sustacek…
Ep 24. 10X — From Incremental to Transformational Growth – Andy Siemens, Tailwind Voice and Data – CEO 2 CEO

April 14, 2026 · 17 min

In this episode of CEO 2 CEO, Scott Sustacek sits down with Andy Siemens, CEO of Tailwind Voice and Data, to explore what it really means to think—and lead—at a 10X level. But this isn’t about bold declarations or flashy growth goals…
Ep 23. Are You Ready for a Board — and Is There a Board Ready for You? – Anne Sample, Navigate Forward – CEO 2 CEO

February 5, 2026 · 33 min

Aspirations for a board seat can often be viewed through a glamorous lens — a prestigious, and perhaps cushy, gig as a next step in one’s career. In reality, true board work is very different than anticipated, board readiness is far more…
Ep 22. Stepping Into the Seat: A New CEO’s Candid Debrief – Ann Houser, The Bailey Group – CEO 2 CEO

December 11, 2025 · 17 min

Stepping into the CEO seat for the first time can feel like walking into a room where every light switches on at once — the ability to change the trajectory of a company through the decisions made and direction set; the tension between…

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Ep 21. Supercharging Marketing and Driving Revenue Growth with AI – Nick Archer, Industrial Tool – CEO 2 CEO

October 21, 2025 · 18 min

Artificial intelligence is continuously evolving and rapidly redefining how middle-market companies can operate — far beyond the early days of experimentation with ChatGPT. In this episode of CEO 2 CEO, Scott Sustacek sits down with Nick…
Ep 20. The ESOP Secret to Recruiting, Retention...and Growth – Samantha Olinger, Christensen Group – CEO 2 CEO

August 26, 2025 · 32 min

What happens when a succession plan is also a growth strategy? Done right, transforming a business into an ESOP doesn’t just secure the future—it reshapes culture, influences recruiting, sparks collaboration, and impacts retention. Sam…
Ep 19. Doing Good, Doing Well: Where Purpose and Profit Go Hand in Hand – Teresa Fudenberg, CEO of Storm Creek – CEO 2 CEO

August 7, 2025 · 29 min

What happens when a CEO dares to lead with purpose — even when the stakes are high? In this episode, Storm Creek CEO Teresa Fudenberg joins Scott to share the remarkable story behind the reinvention of a brand built on “Doing Good and…
Ep 18. Driving Growth Through Recapitalization – John Martin, Chairman of FlutterBee Education Group – CEO 2 CEO

June 19, 2025 · 23 min

What if stepping back could actually move your business forward? In this episode of CEO 2 CEO, host Scott Sustacek sits down with John Martin, Chairman of FlutterBee Education Group, for an interesting conversation on how selling a…
Ep 17. Culture: It isn’t a Perk, It’s a Plan – Travis Peterson, Snap Install – CEO 2 CEO

May 1, 2025 · 25 min

What does it take to build a company where culture isn’t just talked about—but lived at every level? In this episode of CEO 2 CEO, host Scott Sustacek sits down with Travis Peterson, Founder and CEO of Snap Install, to explore how…
Ep 16. More Than a Title: How CEOs Can Build Influence and Impact – Alexis Walsko, Lola Red – CEO 2 CEO

April 4, 2025 · 38 min

Thought leadership isn’t just for Fortune 500 executives. It’s for any CEO with expertise, passion, and a story to tell. In this episode of CEO 2 CEO, host Scott Sustacek talks with Alexis Walsko—founder and CEO of Lola Red, a…
Ep 15. Scaling Smarter with EOS: A Leader’s Playbook – Brent Lau, Medina Electric – CEO 2 CEO

February 27, 2025 · 22 min

The Twin Cities is an EOS hotbed with many companies using or considering the Entrepreneurial Operating System, aka Traction, to help accelerate growth. In this episode of CEO 2 CEO, host Scott Sustacek sits down with Brent Lau, Partner…

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About the show

In the official podcast from The CEO Roundtable, Scott Sustacek hosts peer-to-peer conversations about the unique challenges you deal with as a chief executive. From transformational growth to talent to acquisitions and transitioning your business, we explore the big issues that impact businesses with CEOs who have been there, done that, struggled, succeeded, and are here to share their insights.