A Life of Climb: The CEO's Journey
A Life of Climb: The CEO's Journey is a business and leadership podcast by CEOs for CEOs. Hosted by Vistage CEO Sam Reese, it features high-integrity business leaders sharing how they've overcome difficult career challenges while growing their businesses and supporting their families and communities. The podcast offers a 10,000-foot view of leadership lessons from executive coaches, providing insights that CEOs can apply to their own leadership development.
Episodes
19: Grgich Hills Estate Winery President on Growing a Resilient Business
Violet Grgich, President and CEO of Grgich Hills Estate Winery, joins the podcast to discuss lessons she learned from her father, the literal “King of Chardonnay,” and how she’s applied those to her leadership journey. Violet also takes Vistage CEO Sam Reese through the strategies she’s built to prepare and succeed through natural disasters and an ever-changing customer landscape. Key takeaways
18: Immaculate Grid Owner Sean Forman on Making ‘Home Run’ Business Decisions
Sports Reference President Sean Forman joins the podcast to share how he turned a lifelong love of statistics into a business that fuels data and information for the world’s top sports leagues. Sean also takes Vistage CEO Sam Reese through his pivotal decisions to stay out of the sports betting market but double down on the Immaculate Grid acquisition that changed the game for the business. For sh
17: LUZCO Technologies CEO Lus Haberberger on the Exponential Impact of Working ON not IN Your Business
Lus Haberberger, CEO of LUZCO Technologies and a 2024 Vistage Member Excellence Award winner, joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to share why she took the leap to found an engineering firm that has transformed into one of the fastest-growing firms in St. Louis over just 7 years. Lus also shares how staying rooted in her core values has helped her scale her rapidly growing business, how diverse perspecti
16: Ascent Aviation CEO David Querio on How Breaking into Underserved Markets Elevates Your Company
David Querio joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey from airplane mechanic to CEO of Ascent Aviation Services, and what he learned about managing teams in an industry with no room for error. He also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how out-of-the-box thinking fueled his company’s growth, transforming Ascent Aviation into a major player in aircraft maintenance, modification and sto
15: Winning Customer Experience Strategies with Road Runner Sports President Mike Gotfredson Jr.
Road Runner Sports President and Owner Mike Gotfredson Jr. joins the podcast to share how his athletic shoe company evolved into a nationwide retailer over 41 years. Mike also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how his company uses technology to transform the in-store experience and create new levels of customer personalization and brand loyalty. For show notes and more leadership development
14: Secrets to Building & Scaling a Business with Cleanlogic Co-CEO Mike Ghesser
Cleanlogic Co-CEO and Vistage Member Award Winner Mike Ghesser joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to talk about how his passion for prioritizing workplace accessibility grew from his personal experiences as a father and friend. Mike also shares how he persevered through challenges and roadblocks to build a thriving business from the ground up.For show notes and more leadership development information vis
13: AmeriVet CEO Tom Thill on Managing Massive Growth & Successful Business Transactions
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners CEO Tom Thill joins the podcast to share how his values-led approach to acquisitions has fueled explosive growth and led to happier vets and healthier pets. Tom also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about what he learned navigating PE acquisition and why a CEO’s vision is so crucial to a successful sale.For show notes and more leadership development information visit
12: The Line Up Owner Deb Erickson on How an Accidental Entrepreneur Built a Culture of Success & Successors
The Line Up Owner and Founder Deb Erickson joins the podcast to share her journey from working in social services to making apparel for some of the biggest sports teams in the country. Deb also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how learning to ask for help unlocked new potential for herself and her company, and the lessons she’s learned while putting in place a concrete succession plan. For s
11: Ricos CEO Tony Liberto on Inventions, Innovations & Achieving the Impossible
Ricos Products CEO and Vistage Lifetime Award Winner Tony Liberto joins the podcast and shares the amazing story of the invention of the ballpark nacho and how smart diversification strategies have helped his family business thrive through four generations. Tony also talks to Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how his investments in marketing and company culture have fueled the next wave of business grow
10: Greyston CEO Joseph Kenner on the Win-Win-Win Approach to Hiring
Greyston President and CEO Joseph Kenner joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to share his organization’s bold ideas for re-thinking hiring, mentorship and advancement in today’s workforce. Joseph also explains his experience reshaping his organization as a first-time CEO and his plan to work with major brands to make a $3B economic impact.Discover how Joseph:Adapted the company’s mission and vision for a
09: Woom CEO Mathias Ihlenfeld on the Balancing Act of Scaling a Business
Woom CEO and “Chief woomster” Mathias Ihlenfeld takes us on his journey from assembling kids’ bikes in a garage to leading one of Inc.’s fastest-growing privately held companies in the US. Mathias also shares lessons learned trying to reimagine a 200-year-old product and the importance of creating magical moments for customers.Discover how Mathias:Established a company vision to inspire his team a
08: FC Cincinnati Co-CEO Jeff Berding on Winning on and off the Field
Fresh off his team’s banner season, FC Cincinnati Co-CEO Jeff Berding shares how he turned his audacious dream of bringing a professional soccer club to his hometown into a reality. Plus, Jeff discusses how he used a grassroots approach to create a culture of raving fans and brought different stakeholders together to build a world-class soccer stadium. For show notes and more leadership developmen
07: JEM Group CEO Jessica Meyers on Building to Improve Lives
JEM Group President & Owner Jessica Meyers shares how increasing diversity has helped her women-led company raise the bar in the construction industry. Plus, she talks about the work it takes to cultivate an authentic leadership style and why she ties business growth to lives impacted.Learn more about how Jessica has: Established transparency with customers and mapped the customer journey to s
06: Burns 1876 CEO Braydan Shaw on Staying Ahead of the Curve Through 145+ Years
Burns 1876 CEO Braydan Shaw shares how he balances 145+ years of company tradition with a relentless spirit of innovation. Plus, Braydan discusses how viral TikTok videos and a spot on the hit TV show Yellowstone have brought Cowboy swagger to a new generation. Discover how the company has:-Found a new and distinct customer base in recent years-Repeatedly innovated while staying true to company v
05: Cosmos Corporation CEO Landon Hobson on Sustaining Success Through Three Generations
In this episode of A Life of Climb podcast, Cosmos Corporation CEO Landon Hobson shares why his family business has continued to thrive over three generations in spite of the fact that many family businesses fail. Then Vistage CEO Sam Reese talks with Landon’s executive mentor and Vistage Chair Allen Hauge about how to tackle the talent challenges so many leaders are facing now. For show notes and
04: Sealstrip President Heather Chandler on Leadership Lessons as a First-Time CEO
Sealstrip President Heather Chandler joins A Life of Climb podcast to talk about reinforcing a great company culture in difficult times and leadership lessons she gained as a first-time CEO. Then Vistage CEO Sam Reese talks with Heather’s executive mentor and Vistage Chair Joni Naugle about the art of balancing theoretical leadership learnings with actually getting things done.For show notes and
03: ME Engineers Managing Principal Ed Bosco on Building a Team for Long-Term Success
What do most leaders get wrong when it comes to hiring for long-term success? In this episode, ME Engineers Managing Principal Ed Bosco talks about what it takes to build a team that works on some of the largest, most complex engineering projects in the world. Then Ed’s mentor and Vistage Chair Jerry Cahn talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about the power of transformational leadership and what lea
02: Hunt A Killer CEO Ryan Hogan on Managing Explosive Growth
Hunt A Killer CEO Ryan Hogan joins A Life of Climb podcast to talk about the challenges of managing explosive growth and going from a good idea to a sustainable business. Plus, Ryan shares how failing at a Zombie relay race sent him on a path to #6 on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Then Vistage CEO Sam Reese talks with Ryan’s mentor and Vistage Chair (executive coach) Thomas Tomas
01: MAGNET CEO Ethan Karp on Innovation in the Face of Adversity
On the kickoff episode of A Life of Climb Podcast, MAGNET CEO Ethan Karp shares how his organization pivoted to mobilize thousands of manufacturers in Ohio to make life-saving PPE supplies during the COVID pandemic. He shares how the experience taught him about the power of relationships to make lasting change. Then Ethan’s mentor and Vistage Chair Cheryl McMillan joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to di
00: Introducing A Life of Climb: The CEO's Journey a Podcast from Vistage Worldwide
CEOs are in the business of making decisions. And it's the outcome of those decisions that define their success. So how do leaders rise to the challenge day after day, year over year? In A Life of Climb podcast, CEOs share how they've overcome some of the most difficult challenges of their careers. And Vistage CEO Sam Reese will connect with executive coaches, known as Vistage Chairs, fo
Recommended
오늘 미국은
$100M Offers by Alex Hormozi, Book Summary, Podcast, English
0xResearch
10000 MINUTES
1000 Things You Should Know
1000x
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales
1001raah | هزار و یک راه
1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die
100 Famous Dogs
#100MasterCoaches with Mel Leow, MCC
