In this power-packed episode of the CEO Mastermind Podcast, we dive deep with Troy Helming—serial entrepreneur, clean tech visionary, and 2x unicorn founder who's raised over $53 million and built seven companies (including two billion-dollar giants).

Troy doesn't just talk theory—he's lived the startup battlefield.

From eating ramen during the early days to revolutionizing clean energy infrastructure with EarthGrid, this is the behind-the-scenes masterclass every founder, executive, and high-level entrepreneur needs to hear.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll discover in this must-listen episode:

• Why 90% of founders fail—and how to be in the elite 10% who thrive

• The #1 non-negotiable trait of every successful leader (it's not what you think)

• How Troy pitched investors over 2,000 times—and raised $53M in the process

• How to bulletproof your cash flow and avoid early-stage starvation

• Why most entrepreneurs chase shiny objects (and how to avoid “opportunity creep”)

• The surprising secret to building high-performance teams that stay aligned

• What billion-dollar founders know about purpose-driven leadership and balance

• Why sleep, health, and family time aren’t luxuries—but business accelerants

• How EarthGrid is using plasma lightsaber tech (yes, really!) to tunnel the future of energy

• How to build, scale, and exit high-impact companies—without burning out

💡 Whether you're in the trenches of a startup or leading a fast-scaling enterprise, this conversation is a tactical, vulnerable, and inspiring playbook to elevate your mindset, leadership, and impact.

Troy’s story proves that building unicorns doesn’t have to come at the cost of your health, family, or purpose.

From the oil crisis of the '70s to AI-powered grid solutions in the 2020s, his journey is one of vision, resilience, and relentless belief in a better future.

🎧 Grab your notepad—this one’s filled with golden insights you won’t want to miss.

📈 Want to scale smarter, lead stronger, and build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from?

Visit CEOMasterMind.Ai to explore the proven Management OS framework—designed to help you eliminate chaos, optimize your team, and scale without burnout.

What if the very thing holding back your next level of success… was you?

In this game-changing episode of The Management OS Podcast, we sit down with transformational coach, speaker, and founder of The Unbreakable Formula, Armin Shafee.

Together, we explore a mind-blowing perspective that flips the traditional “grind and hustle” culture on its head—and unveils surrender, stillness, and inner peace as the true secret weapons of sustained business success and personal freedom.

This episode is a wake-up call to high-achievers, founders, and executives who’ve checked all the success boxes yet still feel stuck, exhausted, or unfulfilled.

If you've been white-knuckling your way through growth, this conversation will show you a radically different way forward.

Armin shares how his journey—from battling mental health challenges to building a multiple 7-figure coaching empire—taught him that lasting success isn’t about doing more, but about becoming more. In fact, your external reality will never outpace your internal identity.

This is not your average business podcast—it’s a full-on mindset shift and psychologically deep in nature.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll take away:

• The paradox of high performance: why striving harder can backfire, and what to do instead.

• How to reprogram your internal beliefs and identity for massive, effortless breakthroughs.

• The difference between aligned growth vs. reactive hustle—and how to know which you're operating from.

• Why surrender is not weakness, but the highest form of personal power (especially for leaders).

• How entrepreneurs unconsciously self-sabotage success—and the hidden fears that drive it.

• A science-backed framework for rewiring your nervous system for clarity, peace, and purpose.

• Why Armin believes 80% of success is about "who you be," not "what you do."

• How to shift from grinding to growing—with practical tools for recalibration and resilience.

• The role of identity, language, and intention in creating exponential success without burnout.

• How to truly enjoy the business you’re building and create a legacy with energy, clarity, and conviction.

If you’re tired of burnout cycles, shiny object distractions, and chasing the next win just to feel empty again—this episode will meet you at the intersection of performance, purpose, and peace.

It’s time to trade pressure for presence… and discover a new operating system for the high-achiever in you.

🚀 Listen in for a soul-stirring, strategy-packed conversation that could literally change how you scale, lead, and live.

To dive deeper into scaling without burnout and building a business that serves your life (not the other way around), visit CEOMasterMind.Ai.

Discover how the Management OS empowers high-achieving leaders to optimize systems, align teams, and thrive in business and health—for the long haul.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own business—exhausted by growth, paralyzed by daily chaos, or worried your team is on the brink of burnout—this is the episode that could change everything.

In this transformative conversation, I sit down with Alexys Bartok—visionary founder of Process to Profit and author of The Perfect Org Chart.

Together, we dive deep into the operational truths behind sustainable business growth and how high-achieving founders and executives can scale without sacrificing their health, sanity, or soul.

We unpack the frameworks that power businesses you actually love to lead, including:

🔹 The 3D Team Model – Doers, Delegators, and Decision-Makers: Learn how to assess, align, and elevate your team to eliminate bottlenecks and empower autonomy.

🔹 ROLI (Return on Labor Investment) – Discover how to measure labor efficiency like a CFO and ensure every hire delivers exponential ROI.

🔹 The “Perfect Org Chart” Philosophy – Why your organizational structure is more than just a chart—it’s the heartbeat of your business and lifestyle success.

🔹 Stabilize Before You Scale – Uncover the common trap that founders fall into, and how building a strong operational skeleton is the key to sustainable growth.

🔹 OGSTM Framework – Adopt a simple but powerful planning system that connects strategy to execution without the burnout.

🔹 Recession-Proofing Your Business – Why systemization and financial clarity are your greatest insurance policies in uncertain markets.

🔹 How to Attract & Retain Top Talent – Especially with Gen Z, purpose-driven systems and cultural alignment are the new currency.

🔹 Founder Energy & Lifestyle Alignment – Why your business should fund your ideal life, not drain it. Learn how to reverse-engineer your business model to support the lifestyle you actually want.

🔹 Why Systems > Hustle – We bust the myth of “more = better” and reframe success around scalability, sustainability, and sanity.

🔹 Continuous Improvement Loops – How to create feedback-driven businesses that evolve, improve, and stay ahead of the curve—without you needing to be everywhere at once.

Alexys’ approach aligns perfectly with our Management OS philosophy—a system for scaling with structure, freedom, and intentionality.

Whether you're an overworked founder, scaling executive, or visionary ready for your next level, this episode is your wake-up call and your roadmap.

Get ready to shift from chaos to clarity, hustle to harmony, and burnout to brilliance.

🔗 To learn more about how our proprietary Management OS can help you scale your business without the sacrifice, visit us at CEOMasterMind.ai.

Let’s build a business that serves your life—not the other way around.

In this powerhouse episode of The Management OS Podcast, we sit down with Bob Gauvreau—one of North America’s top tax strategists and financial advisors—to unpack the real reasons businesses fail… and what the elite few do differently to survive, thrive, and scale.

📉 Did you know that 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management—even when they have strong revenue and products?

Most executives and entrepreneurs focus on sales growth, but ignore the financial foundation that keeps their vision alive.

In this episode, we shatter that illusion and show you how to master your numbers like a true CEO.

Bob reveals the exact financial frameworks used by his firm (now 105+ employees strong) to support 2500+ entrepreneurs across North America—from cash flow optimization and tax efficiency to pricing power and strategic structure.

This is NOT just another money talk.

It’s a full-blown financial systems masterclass tailored for high-performing entrepreneurs and executives who want to scale with control, clarity, and confidence.

🎯 Here's what you’ll discover:

✅ Why profit ≠ cash (and why both matter to survive and scale)

✅ The 3-part financial model every business must know: revenue, variable cost, fixed expenses
✅ How to calculate and grow your gross profit margin like a CFO
✅ The myth of “spending to save on taxes”—and what to do instead
✅ The power of pricing: how small changes can double your profit without losing customers
✅ Why payment structure matters: the best practices for collecting faster and increasing liquidity
✅ How professional athletes and Olympic performers mirror the financial habits of elite CEOs
✅ The real cost of delayed receivables and how to flip your cash cycle
✅ Tax tips that matter: income splitting, optimal compensation, and business structures
✅ The #1 financial mistake most entrepreneurs make—and how to avoid it permanently

Whether you’re a seasoned 8-figure entrepreneur, 9-figure executive, or on your way to 7 figures, this episode will change the way you think about money, growth, and business sustainability.

Bob doesn’t just teach financial literacy—he helps business leaders become financially empowered architects of their future.

So grab your notebook and tune in—because understanding your numbers isn't optional... it's survival.

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📍 Learn more about how to integrate these principles into your business with Management OS, our proven growth framework that fuses strategy, structure, synergy—and financial clarity.

👉 Visit CEOMasterMind.Ai to get your free growth audit and discover how to scale your business without chaos, confusion, or burnout.

What if the words you speak could shape the very success of your business, your leadership, and even your life?

In this high-impact episode of The Management OS Podcast, I sit down with legendary sales communication expert Phil M. Jones, author of the global bestseller Exactly What to Say, to unlock the science and psychology behind language that moves people to action—ethically, intentionally, and powerfully.

Phil has trained over 2 million people in 800+ industries, sold nearly 3 million books, and built a global movement around the belief that the right words at the right time can create breakthroughs in both business and relationships.

This isn’t about sleazy sales tactics. It’s about emotional intelligence in an AI world, leadership in high-stakes situations, and the art of connecting—deeply and effectively.

👉 Here are just 10 reasons you’ll want to grab a notebook for this one:

1. 🔥 Discover the #1 most overlooked sales mistake that costs leaders millions.

2. 💬 Learn how “Would you be opposed to…” disarms resistance and accelerates decisions.

3. 🧠 Explore the hidden psychology behind “How open-minded are you?”—and why it works every time.

4. 🧩 Understand why context before content is the secret to real influence.

5. 🛑 Avoid the 5 deadly sins of sales conversations (yes, you're probably making at least 2).

6. 🧭 Learn Phil’s 3-part framework: Curiosity → Empathy → Courage, and how it transforms communication.

7. 🛡️ Build psychological safety in conversations and teams, even in difficult scenarios.

8. 🔁 Use social proof and “magic phrasing” to make referrals and reviews feel natural (and easy to say yes to).

9. 🧘‍♂️ See how high EQ will be the #1 leadership skill in an AI-powered world—and how to sharpen yours.

10. 📈 Apply Phil’s exact phrases to increase trust, boost team performance, and create buy-in in high-stakes business moments.

Whether you’re closing 6-figure deals, building high-performance teams, or simply trying to lead more effectively, this episode is packed with field-tested tools and real-world phrases you can use immediately.

💡 "The worst time to think about what you’re going to say... is the moment you’re saying it." —Phil M. Jones

If you’re tired of guesswork in your sales, leadership, or conversations—and ready to master the intentional language that separates good from great—this is the episode for you.

🌐 Ready to scale smarter, communicate better, and lead with more impact?

👉 Visit CEOMasterMind.Ai to learn how our proprietary Management OS can help you master systems, strategy, and scalable success—while reclaiming time, health, and joy. And we are also certified in this curriculum!

What do elite CEOs, thriving businesses, and military special ops have in common?

Systems, structure, and unshakeable clarity.

In this powerhouse episode of The Management OS Podcast, we sit down with Jason Miller—serial entrepreneur, former military leader, and chairman of 17 companies—to uncover the battle-tested systems behind building and scaling companies that stand the test of time.

From navigating multi-million dollar burnouts to building 8- and 9-figure businesses, Jason reveals the hard-won truths most business “gurus” never talk about:

🔥 The paralyzing mindset keeping 7-figure founders stuck
🔥 How military strategy directly maps to scalable business operations
🔥 Why the fastest way to fail is perfectionism—and what to do instead
🔥 The $1M mistake business owners make when valuing advice
🔥 How to build a team that actually believes in the mission
🔥 Why clarity, not complexity, is the real CEO superpower
🔥 How to create "micro-pivots" and stay agile without losing your brand
🔥 The burnout trap of the solopreneur—and how to escape it with leverage
🔥 How systems & leadership alignment create true operational harmony
🔥 Why most businesses fail (and how to win by outlasting the chaos)

This isn’t just an episode—it’s a tactical masterclass for founders, executives, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are tired of hustle culture and ready for real, strategic freedom.

Grab your notebook.

This one’s loaded with insight bombs that could save or scale your business.

💡 Want to implement a proven system that combines Fortune 500 thinking, modern AI, entrepreneurial agility, and health-aligned leadership?

Head to CEOMasterMind.Ai to learn more about the Management OS—our signature approach for building businesses that scale without chaos, burnout, or broken teams.

What if the chaos in your business isn’t because you’re doing it wrong—but because you’re missing the ONE thing that creates lasting order, growth, and freedom?

In this powerful episode of The Management OS Podcast, we are joined by systems master and SYSTEMology® creator David Jenyns, a global authority hailing from Australia on operational excellence and author of the groundbreaking book SYSTEMology.

Together, we go deep into the overlooked yet mission-critical topic of systemizing your business—in a way that doesn’t overwhelm or paralyze you.

🔑 Whether you're leading a startup, running an 8-figure company, or managing a fast-growing team, this conversation is the exact playbook you’ve been missing.

💥 You’ll discover:

• The 4 Stages of Business Systemization: Why most companies get stuck in "scalable" and never reach "buyable"—and how to leap to the next level.

• The “Critical Client Flow” (CCF): A revolutionary framework that identifies the 10–15 systems every business must document FIRST to unlock cash flow and reduce chaos.

• Why Complexity Kills: Learn how to simplify without dumbing down—and how to protect innovation while systemizing.

• The Hidden Bottlenecks: The real reason your team resists change (and the foolproof way to create buy-in without conflict).

• McDonald’s Myth Debunked: Why you should stop trying to systemize like a fast-food chain—and what to do instead if you run a high-skill, high-performance business.

• Systems Champion Concept: The game-changing role that removes YOU, the founder, from being the bottleneck while keeping your team engaged and productive.

• Optimize for Profit AND Peace of Mind: Build a business that is not only scalable, but sellable—even if you never plan to sell.

• Systemology in Action: Hear how thousands of businesses have implemented this framework with profound financial, cultural, and personal results.

• AI + Systems = Speed: Why now is the perfect time to start—and how AI tools make documenting systems 10x easier than ever before.

• Personal Freedom Through Process: Why systemizing your business is the path to reclaiming time, lowering stress, and living a life that feels as good as your business performs.

💼 This isn’t just about increasing productivity—it’s about transforming your entire operating reality. No fluff. No theory. Just real-world strategies to make your business run without you while scaling your impact, revenue, and freedom.

🎯 Whether you're stuck in survival mode or striving to optimize a growing empire, this episode delivers high-ROI strategies to help you scale smarter, lead better, and finally build a business that works for you.

🔗 Want to build a business that’s not just scalable, but buyable?
Visit CEOMasterMind.Ai to discover how our proprietary Management OS helps you systemize for growth, freedom, and long-term value—without burnout, chaos, or guesswork.

What if the key to sustainable growth and peak performance wasn’t in another productivity hack—but in a deeper understanding of mental wellness and the human nervous system?

In this powerful and timely episode, we sit down with psychotherapist and mental wellness leader Gwen Brehm, chair of the Greater Houston Healing Collaborative, to explore the intersection of business performance and mental health—a topic too many executives and entrepreneurs still overlook.

Together, they unpack:

✅ Why mental health is business health—and why ignoring it costs you more than you think
✅ The CARE framework for supporting your team without becoming their therapist
✅ How unresolved trauma, workplace chaos, and toxic leadership trigger emotional dysregulation
✅ Why validation and problem-solving are the CEO’s secret tools for high-performance cultures
✅ How to reduce absenteeism, increase team resilience, and create psychological safety
✅ What most leaders get wrong about EQ (and how to fix it fast)
✅ The impact of hybrid work, blurred boundaries, and “hustle culture” on mental well-being
✅ The 7 Pillars of Mental Health that every high-performing team needs (especially now)
✅ The physiological truth: You can’t out-mind bad biology
✅ How Management OS + Mind-Body Medicine is the future of human-centric business growth

If you care about building businesses that last—and teams that thrive—this episode is your wake-up call.

Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a company, or simply striving for more longevity in your leadership journey, the conversation will change the way you think about performance, resilience, and what it truly means to lead with heart and intelligence.

🎯 Be sure to take notes. Share it with your leadership team. And most importantly—take action.

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🔗 Want to build a business that grows without chaos and burnout?
Visit CEOMasterMind.Ai to learn how Management OS combines proven business systems with human-first leadership to unlock scale, clarity, and long-term success—for you and your team.