In this insightful episode of Tip Top: Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics, host Ged Roberts dives deep into the world of business exits with Bruce Eckfeldt, an experienced Metronomics Certified Coach. Starting a business is just the beginning, but preparing for a successful exit requires vision, strategy, and careful planning. Bruce shares invaluable advice for CEOs and founders who want to maximize their business value, avoid common pitfalls, and keep the door open for future opportunities. From getting the right team and legal documents in place to understanding strategic exits, this episode offers a roadmap for anyone considering a future sale or succession plan. Whether you're five years from exiting or ready now, Bruce’s expertise provides actionable steps to help CEOs navigate the emotional and practical challenges of letting go. Tune in to explore what it takes to keep a business "exit-ready," and hear fascinating stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss this episode if you’re a founder with big goals! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/vkd1QNGzflE #BusinessExit #Metronomics #BusinessGrowth #StrategicPlanning #Leadership
00:00 – Preview of Episode 00:10 – Intro of Episode and Guest Bruce Eckfeldt 01:16 – Understanding Exit Strategies: Types and Implications 07:23 – The Importance of Being Sale-Ready 12:48 – Building Your Deal Team: Who Do You Need? 19:14 – Motivations for Exiting: Push vs. Pull Factors 25:08 – Mitigating Risks in the Exit Process 26:38 – Navigating Valuation and Trust in Exits 27:10 – The Emotional Journey of CEOs During Exits 30:05 – The Importance of Planning for Transition 34:25 – Demonstrating Value to Buyers 36:23 – Managing Expectations in the Exit Process 40:53 – Building an Exit-Ready Business 44:39 – Identifying Trigger Points for Selling 47:11 – Bruce's Journey: From Architect to Business Coach 52:10 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics, hosted by Shannon Susko, welcomes Jean Moncrieff for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and intentional business growth. In this episode, Jean dives into the highs and lows of building a business, sharing insights on leadership, team dynamics, and learning from failures. The conversation covers essential topics every entrepreneur faces, from navigating change and fostering trust to leveraging AI in business coaching. Jean also offers advice on exit strategies and setting future goals that drive long-term growth. Tune in for valuable insights from industry experts! Full episode here: https://youtu.be/guMqyB1b350 #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #Metronomics #AIInBusiness #ExitStrategies

00:00 – Preview of Episode 00:48 - Introduction to Guest Jean Moncrieff 01:57 – Journey to Entrepreneurship and Metronomics Coach 05:18 – Key Insights on Leadership and Team Dynamics 07:58 – Misconceptions in Business Growth 11:55 – Navigating Change and Trusting the System 15:40 – Learning from Failures and Growth Opportunities 19:02 – Spending Time Alone 19:43 – Intentional Growth and Future Goals 23:27 – Content of the Book 28:24 – The Value of Business and Exit Strategies 31:30 – The Role of AI in Business Coaching 34:53 – Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs 37:34 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

Sharing 4 steps to maximizing CEO performance today! Stop just managing and start leading! Host Ged Roberts is joined by Certified Metronomics Coach Ron Huntington, who's been coaching leaders for over 3 decades, as Ron shares his hard-earned wisdom on Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics. He breaks down the 4 essential steps to maximizing CEO performance – and it's not just about crushing those KPIs. Get ready for some serious "aha!" moments and practical strategies you can implement TODAY. Full episode here https://youtu.be/Zm-08UDmMng #CEOInsights #BusinessGrowth #CEOMastery #LeadershipLessons #BusinessStrategy #GrowthHacks

00:00 – Preview of Episode 00:13 – Intro to Podcast and Guest Ron Huntington 04:40 – Ron Huntington's Journey to Coaching 08:52 – 4 Steps to Maximizing CEO Performance as a Coach 09:19 – Building Trust with CEOs 13:04 – Confidentiality 13:44 – Consistency 15:10 – Communication 19:07 – Developing Close Relationships 23:20 – Checking CEOs 27:08 – Smile More, Talk Less 31:08 – Being an Objective-Seasoned Advisor 39:29 – Empowering Ownership and Accountability 48:55 – Encourage Resilience 53:39 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

What does a truly healthy business look like? This week on Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics with host Shannon Susko, special guest Greg Crabtree provides a clear roadmap, focusing on the numbers that drive long-term growth and sustainability. Discover the secrets of successful entrepreneurs, and learn how to implement their strategies in your own business. Don't miss this valuable episode and join the conversation here: https://youtu.be/CKl6A4MGpqg #KPIs #BusinessGoals #FinancialPerformance #StrategicPlanning #GrowthStrategies #FinancialManagement #FinancialLiteracyMatters 0:00 – Preview of Episode 0:12 – Intro of podcast and guest Greg Crabtree 2:35 – Greg’s background on entrepreneurship 6:17 – Greg’s books written 11:49 – Big 4: Key measures of business success 17:20 – Cash is King 19:10 – Forecasting forward keyways 23:28 – Invest to unlock growth 26:28 – Key things for the company’s high growth mode 29:47 – 36-month view 35:36 – Key function flow map 40:20 – Next 3 steps recommendation 45:19 – Cash and Execution system 46:28 – How to forecast cash 50:50 – Best advice for high-growth leaders 51:45 – Contact information 52:38 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

Clarity and expectations are the bedrock of a successful human system! Special guest John Ninkovich emphasizes the importance of defining roles, setting clear goals, and fostering a culture of accountability. Listed to this weeks episode of Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics with host Ged Roberts and discover how to build a thriving organization where everyone knows their part and feels valued. Are you ready to transform your workplace dynamics? Join us here: https://youtu.be/gcspu7xPuYM #Leadership #Coaching #BusinessGrowth #ClearCommunication #HighPerformingTeams #WorkplaceDynamics #TransformYourBusiness

00:00 – Preview of Episode 00:16 – Intro of Podcast and guest John Ninkovich 01:30 – Guest's background 06:43 – The importance of human systems and coach cascade systems in business 10:28 – Understanding and implementing the human system in business 17:19 – The importance of coaching and communication in business 23:37 – Discussing the use of top grading and accountability matrix in business 25:49 – Strategic human resource management in business 32:09 – Strategic HR and discipline in Talent Acquisition 36:14 – Importance and implementation of the coach cascade system in leadership 43:59 – Leadership, Coaching, and Organizational Growth 51:26 – The importance of hiring and retaining the right people 54:34 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

AI is transforming industries, but are you ready? In this Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics with host Shannon Susko, episode guest Asha Saxena, author, keynote speaker, and professor, shares her inspiring journey from programmer to AI entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of aligning AI initiatives with tangible business value, debunks misconceptions, and equips listeners with the knowledge to make informed AI investments. Learn how to leverage AI's power to drive growth and innovation in your organization here: https://youtu.be/D4Cg7vxkL7c

To learn more about how AI technologies can dramatically multiply any businesses, including yours, buy a copy of Asha's book 'The AI Factor'. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/ezX2kjr

To join Asha in-person for her upcoming event, The AI Factor: Foundation Workshop. Secure your tickets using this link 🔗: https://www.metronomics.com/asha-saxena-workshop#section-1677534851452

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0:00 – Preview of the episode 0:27 – Introduction of guest Asha Saxena 1:30 – Background of the guest 3:57 – Walking through the book of Asha Saxena: The AI Book 5:46 – Definition of AI 8:30 – Balancing Business and Technology: The Importance of Education and Collaboration 12:00 – Strategies for Implementing AI in Business and Building an Innovative Approach 18:01 – Potential of AI in Various Business Sectors 20:57 – Challenges and Strategies of Applying AI in Business 23:55 – Ways of coaching and sharing with companies 27:06 – Addressing Ethical Considerations and Bias in AI 29:19 – Advice in adapting AI technologies 32:23 – Women and technology 35:42 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

Ready to break through the plateau and start a journey of exponential growth? In this episode of Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics hosted by Ged Roberts, Certified Metronomics Coach Carl Saunders shares the unexpected lessons he learned from a failed venture and how a simple shift in mindset led to exponential success. Carl also talked about his experience with Shannon Susco's transformative coaching system and how it ignited growth for countless entrepreneurs. Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth here: https://youtu.be/T2cQfBYfpyk #BusinessCoaching #Mentorship #GrowthMindset #BusinessMentor #Metronomics #BusinessTransformation

0:00 – Metronomics Opening 0:33 – Intro of Guest Carl Saunders 1:16 – Guest's career background 3:48 – Profit-driver and turning point when no growth 8:40 – Seeking help from a Metronomics Coach 12:05 – Development opportunities 15:17 – Engineering mindset and approach decision-making 15:49 – Pushing behavior change through the organization 18:20 – Distinct changes after everyone were onboard when the foundation of the system is in placed 22:31 – Results shown 28:57 – Career transition and effects during COVID 36:17 – What's next? 42:06 – Get Help! 42:23 – Guest's metronomic profile 48:00 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

The right people systems can make the difference between stagnation and skyrocketing success! Get ready to take notes as Certified Metronomics Coach Rob Monson reveals the tools and techniques he's used to help organizations grow faster and with less drama. Rob shares his experiences with implementing structured interview processes, top-grading methodologies, and effective one-on-one coaching. It's time to upgrade your people systems and create a workplace that attracts and retains top talent, driving innovation and growth. The full episode of Tip Top - Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics with host Ged Roberts is out now! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/tFsqDtraxq0 #EmployeeDevelopment #BusinessTransormation #OrganizationalDevelopment #ProcessImprovement #BusinessStrategy0:00 – Preview of Episode 0:32 – Intro of episode and guest Rob Monson 1:20 – Rob’s background as a coach 4:00 – Differences between different environments 6:12 – Top Grading 8:50 – CEO: Tolerate scenario reality 14:25 – Measuring alignment to core values 20:10 – Self-leveling assessments of the business 22:48 – Changing the entrenched belief of tolerating C-Players 28:18 – Strategic Hiring 31:08 – Using of Scorecards and dealing with the challenges 39:12 – Percentage of A-Players: Accountability of having the right people 45:11 – Delegating tasks: Leading Management Accountability 47:53 – Characteristics of a great organization 49:29 – Top Grading Tools 50:25 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.