CEO Sit Downs

About CEO Sit Downs

Welcome to CEO Sit Downs! Every week, I have sit down conversations with CEOs from all walks and all industries to hear their stories, pick their brains, and learn from their experience. Pull up a chair! You won't want to miss it.

Publisher

John Kanel

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2022

Latest episode

14 Mar 2023

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Mar 2023

   Alex Jones: CEO of Hallow

   On today's show, I interview the CEO and Co-Founder of Hallow, Alex Jones. Hallow [http://www.hallow.com/] is a Catholic startup focused on prayer, meditation, music, sacred scripture, and sleep. The app launched just over three and a half years ago, but has grown rapidly and just crossed one billion minutes prayed, 3 million downloads, 100 million prayers prayed, 100,000 five-star reviews, and is the #1 Catholic app in the world. HERE's the RUNDOWN… * 1:40 – How Hallow got started * 8:45 – Prayer + technology * 13:45 – The growth of Hallow's content library * 23:15 – Hallow's most popular offering * 29:50 – The importance of co-founders in Hallow's creation * 33:00 – Is the app only for Catholics? * 35:30 – How Alex manages his time * 40:35 – Alex's thoughts on the success of faith-based projects in the last several years * 45:30 – How does Alex stay grounded in his own faith * 48:00 – How Hallow cultivates partnerships * 50:50 – Alex's view of entrepreneurship as a Catholic LINKS… * Alex's Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexathallow * Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-jones-59489a49/ * Hallow: https://hallow.com [https://hallow.com/]

2. 

   14 Feb 2023

   Adam Maxwell: CEO of Voyage Foods

   HERE's the RUNDOWN… * 6:35 – Why Adam was drawn to food at a young age * 12:00 – What compelled Adam to innovate around coffee, chocolate, and peanut butter * 18:30 – How Adam is allocating Voyage's proceeds from their latest funding round * 21:40 – Where the name 'Voyage Foods' came from * 30:45 – What famous inventor has inspired Adam the most * 34:20 – Adam's experience of fundraising money * 47:50 – Innovations that stand to change food as we know it today * 52:20 – The most misunderstood aspect of the food universe LINKS & BOOKS: * Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-maxwell-98966585/ * Voyage Foods' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voyage-foods/ * Voyage Foods: https://www.voyagefoods.com [https://www.voyagefoods.com/] * The Physiology of Taste: Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy: https://a.co/d/iL2kTTB * Hey: https://www.hey.com [https://www.hey.com/]

3. 

   10 Feb 2023

   Trey Lockerbie: CEO of Better Booch

   HERE's the RUNDOWN… * 2:00 – Trey's start in the music industry * 6:40 – How Trey got connected with Lady A * 8:50 – How Trey got interested in investing * 13:00 – Trey's start in brewing Kombucha * 14:00 – Trey's chance encounter with Warren Buffett * 18:00 – How Trey stumbled upon TIP * 31:00 – When Trey realized Better Booch could be something * 34:00 – Trey's thoughts on capital allocation * 43:00 – How Trey makes decisions * 48:30 – Trey's favorite guest on We Study Billionaires LINKS & BOOKS: * Trey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreyLockerbie * Trey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-lockerbie-18353ab7/ * Better Booch: https://betterbooch.com [https://betterbooch.com/] * The Investor's Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com [https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/] * The Intelligent Investor: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-intelligent-investor-by-benjamin-graham/248388/#isbn=0060555661

4. 

   25 Jan 2023

   E.J. Kuiper: CEO of CHI Health

   HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 2:30 – Why E.J. got into health care * 9:30 – How E.J. balances the medical vs. managerial aspects of the job * 11:40 – Current healthcare trends across the United States * 17:30 – CHI's relationships with insurance companies * 21:00 – How E.J. assembles his team in a new organization * 29:50 – E.J.'s favorite leadership books * 41:00 –E.J.'s Top 5 Clifton Strengths * 44:30 – What positive results were brought on by COVID * 47:10 – How CHI's addressing their staffing issues * 49:40 – How CHI is different from other health care providers BOOKS & LINKS… * CHI Health: https://www.chihealth.com [https://www.chihealth.com/] * First, Break All the Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1531865208 * Now, Discover Your Strengths: https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Strengths-Marcus-Buckingham/dp/0743201140 Many thanks to my friend, Dr. Dan DeFreece, for connecting E.J. and me. Without Dan this conversation wouldn't have happened. Dan - you're the man! Thank you.

5. 

   19 Jan 2023

   Ryan Condron: CEO & Co-Founder of Titan Industries

   HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 4:15 – What exactly is bitcoin mining? * 13:00 – Why Titan focuses on pools for bitcoin miners rather than mining itself? * 14:45 – What is a mining pool? * 30:30 – Ryan's favorite product with the best user experience * 33:20 – Ryan's thought on the fall of FTX * 49:10 – Ryan's view of the bitcoin bear market * 54:00 – The danger of centralization within bitcoin mining pools LINKS… * Ryan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryankcondron * Titan: https://titan.io [https://titan.io/] * Fidelity's Report on Bitcoin: www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/sites/default/files/documents/bitcoin-first.pdf [https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/sites/default/files/documents/bitcoin-first.pdf] * Bobby Lee's Ballet Wallet: https://www.ballet.com [https://www.ballet.com/]

6. 

   5 Jan 2023

   Tony Fulton: Owner of Guardian Angels Home Care

   HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 1:30 – Tony's extensive background * 6:40 – What are the characteristics of a good tax commissioner? * 9:40 – Tony's experience with his early internet start-ups * 18:00 – Tony's entry into politics * 34:30 – The genesis of Guardian Angels Homecare * 45:15 – Tony's thoughts on Nebraska's property taxes * 51:00 – Nebraska's refundable income tax credit LINKS… * Tony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyfulton * Guardian Angels: https://www.guardianangelsnebraska.com [https://www.guardianangelsnebraska.com/] * Recent article discussing Tony's resignation as Nebraska's Tax Commissioner: https://journalstar.com/news/tonyfulton [https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/nebraska-tax-commissioner-tony-fulton-resigns/article_34c22196-028c-51bf-8c36-92f7683d8d08.html] * Exodus: www.exodus90.com [http://www.exodus90.com/] Many thanks to Tony's son – and my friend – Bede Fulton for his help in making this interview come to fruition!

7. 

   23 Dec 2022

   Brent Comstock: CEO of BCom Solutions

   HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 6:25 – How has BCom Solutions grown in the past 10 years? * 14:45 – The challenges of being both the owner and the CEO * 24:00 – Brent's take on economic booms and busts * 33:30 – How political campaigns are like startups * 35:40 – Brent's love of political strategy * 42:30 – Brent's takeaways from meeting Pres. Obama & Pres. Biden * 47:00 – Brent's passion for rural America + Rural Impact Hub LINKS… * BCom Solutions: https://bcom.solutions [https://bcom.solutions/] * Rural Impact Hub: https://ruralimpacthub.com [https://ruralimpacthub.com/] * Brent's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brentcomstock * BCom's Recognition from Inc. Magazine: https://bcom.solutions/inc-5000-midwest/ * Brent's Recognition from Forbes: https://bcom.solutions/next-1000/ * Exodus 90: www.exodus90.com [https://exodus90.com/]

8. 

   16 Dec 2022

   Ben Justman: CEO & Owner of Peony Lane Wine

   HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 2:20 – How Ben got into making wine * 13:40 – How Ben prices his wine * 23:30 – Why farmers' markets are Ben's key to success * 33:30 - How Ben furthers Bitcoin adoption through his business * 43:00 – How Ben incorporates Bitcoin into his payment processing * 46:45 – What set the natural wine making process apart? LINKS * Peony Lane Wine: peonylanewine.com [http://peonylanewine.com/] * PLW's Instagram: www.instagram.com/peonylanewine/ [https://www.instagram.com/peonylanewine/] * Ben's Twitter: www [https://twitter.com/BJusty1].twitter.com/BJusty1 [https://twitter.com/BJusty1] * IBexPay: https://www.ibexpay.io [https://www.ibexpay.io/] * Oshi: https://www.oshi.tech [https://www.oshi.tech/]

9. 

   10 Dec 2022

   Jason Fried: CEO of 37signals

   HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 4:10 – Where did the name of '37signals' come from? * 6:30 – Jason's philosophy of work * 16:10 – Jason's love of architecture * 29:20 – What Jason has learned from his relationship with Jeff Bezos * 32:10 – Jason's thoughts on Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger * 39:45 – Jason's thoughts on Big Tech * 44:50 – What Jason thinks about Elon's takeover of Twitter LINKS & BOOKS * Jason's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonfried * Jason's Blog: https://world.hey.com/jason * 37signals: https://37signals.com [https://37signals.com/] * Basecamp: https://basecamp.com [https://basecamp.com/] * Hey: https://www.hey.com [https://www.hey.com/] * Rework: https://a.co/d/eEiGET6 * It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work: https://a.co/d/5OCbtNb * Several Short Sentences About Writing: https://a.co/d/2EWyHN0 * Frank Llyod Wright's Taliesin: https://www.taliesinpreservation.org [https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/]

10. 

    1 Dec 2022

    Nathan Murray: CEO of Murray Marketing Services

    Hey all! Hope you had a great thanksgiving weekend! On today's show, I sit down with Nathan Murray, CEO of Murray Marketing Services, LLC. During our hour together, Nathan teaches me everything I ever wanted to know about Google and Facebook ads, the cost of clicks, digital marketing, and much more! You won't want to miss it! HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 4:35 – Nathan's first exposure to Google ads * 10:30 – Initial steps of working with a new client * 15:15 – The difference between Facebook ads and Google ads * 32:50 – How much does a click cost? * 40:15 – What is SEO? * 46:20 – Current marketing trends * 50:10 – Is TikTok an effective tool to promote long-form podcasts? LINKS * Murray Marketing Services Website: https://www.murraymarketingservices.com/ * Google's Fundamentals of Marketing Course: https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/course/digital-marketing * MailBrew: www.mailbrew.com [http://www.mailbrew.com/]

11. 

    23 Nov 2022

    Todd Graeve: CEO of Scooter's Coffee

    Hey everyone! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I hope you all find an  opportunity to spend time with your families this holiday weekend. And what better way to spend time with your family than with a cup of Scooter's coffee in hand? On today's show, I sit down with the CEO of Scooter's Cofee, Todd Graeve.  In this episode, we discuss Scooter's business model, their franchises, and much more. If you're a lover of all things coffee-related, you won't want to miss this conversation. HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 1:30 – Todd's career path and his start with Scooter's * 5:05 – Just how big is Scooter's? * 10:15 – Scooter's business model and competitive advantage * 16:30 – Scooter's franchises * 23:30 – Scooter's loyal customers * 27:30 – Todd's greatest moment of uncertainty during COVID-19 * 30:35 – Todd's proudest accomplishment as CEO * 34:10 – Scooter's founders: Don & Linda Eckles LINKS * Scooter's: www.scooterscoffee.com [https://www.scooterscoffee.com/] * TED Talk on Grit: https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8 * MailBrew: www.mailbrew.com [http://www.mailbrew.com/]

12. 

    18 Nov 2022

    JP Richardson: CEO of Exodus

    HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 8:50 – JP's reaction to the recent bankruptcy of FTX * 13:00 – JP's thoughts on the future regulations of digital assets * 21:10 – The founding of Exodus * 31:10 – JP's thoughts on the future on the crypto industry * 37:00 – Exodus's tokenized stock offering * 45:05 – JP's return to the Catholic faith LINKS * JP's Exodus: www.exodus.com [http://www.exodus.com/] * JP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jprichardson * John's Exodus: www.exodus90.com [http://www.exodus90.com/]

13. 

    11 Nov 2022

    Trey and Mari Wagner: Co-Founders of West Coast Catholic

    HERE'S THE RUNDOWN... * 12:00 – Selling their first rosaries * 17:40 – Mari's initial impression of Nebraskans * 22:50 – When they realized their passion was a business * 25:10 – The grind of starting a business * 29:10 – Trey and Mari's husband-and-wife dynamic * 44:50 – Favorite Catholic Personalities LINKS * WCC's website: www.westcoastcatholic.co [https://westcoastcatholic.co/] * WCC's Instagram: www.instagram.com/westcoastcatholic [https://www.instagram.com/westcoastcatholic/] * WCC's Shop Instagram: www.instagram.com/shop.wcc [https://www.instagram.com/shop.wcc/]

14. 

    4 Nov 2022

    Chad Johnson: CEO of The Grain Weevil Corporation

    HERE'S THE RUNDOWN... * 9:00 - Grain Weevil's prototypes and early success * 17:35 - Grain Weevil's pricing strategy * 36:30 - Chad and Ben's father/son dynamic * 45:00 - Grain Weevil's organic publicity * 51:15 - Grain Weevil's international interest LINKS * Grain Weevil's Website - www.grainweevil.com [https://www.grainweevil.com/] * Chad's Twitter - www.twitter.com/1benanna [https://twitter.com/1benanna] * Grain Weevil's Twitter - www.twitter.com/Grain_Weevil [https://twitter.com/Grain_Weevil] * Grain Weevil's Fan TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@grainweevil?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@grainweevil?lang=en] * Grain Weevil's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/11758769 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/11758769]

15. 

    28 Oct 2022

    Caleb Cox: CEO of AllPokéTCG

    HERE's the RUNDOWN... * 1:30 - Caleb's entrepreneurial beginnings * 9:30 - The Genesis of AllPokéTCG * 19:00 - What comprises a Pokémon card's value? * 32:50 - What is the most valuable Pokémon card? * 40:00 - How Caleb leverages social media * 56:00 - Caleb's greatest weakness & strength as a CEO LINKS * AllPokéTCG's Live Shop [https://allpoketcglive.com/] * AllPokéTCG's Sealed Shop [https://allpoketcg.com/] * AllPokéTCG's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@allpoketcg] * AllPokéTCG's Discord [https://discord.com/invite/allpoketcg] * AllPokéTCG's YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8qWonMgsezAAZ3BPsSfJ7Q] * AllPokéTCG's Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/allpoketcg] * AllPokéTCG's Linktree [https://linktr.ee/AllPokeTCG]

16. 

    22 Oct 2022

    Marcus Benesch: CEO of Summer Athletes

    HERE'S THE RUNDOWN... * 8:15 - The Genesis of Summer Athletes * 12:20 - Marcus's experience with venture capital * 19:35 - Summer Athlete's beta test * 28:30 - Marcus's favorite startup books * 45:45 - What Marcus finds to be the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of being a CEO BOOKS AND LINKS... * Masters of Scale [https://www.target.com/p/masters-of-scale-by-reid-hoffman-hardcover/-/A-82398303?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012510700&CPNG=PLA_Entertainment%2BShopping%7CEntertainment_Ecomm_Hardlines&adgroup=SC_Entertainment&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9024591&targetid=pla-308131048976&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhsmaBhCvARIsAIbEbH6a61ADcuTliZHYmtU6FWgZlHexcKNEGnndHLP0X43OrNRI-Nv0uCYaAkAhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds] - Reid Hoffman * The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-startup-owners-manual-the-step-by-step-guide-for-building-a-great-company_steven-gary-blank_bob-dorf/290808/item/5296740/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhsmaBhCvARIsAIbEbH4UShsXR1MGe4w2uVKU0iT2n5PDQH_fLXpy-WDnH_WGA0FIl3ChaFEaAjJvEALw_wcB#idiq=5296740&edition=6878865] - Bob Dorf and Steve Blank * Learn How to Take a Punch [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/learn-how-to-take-a-punch-brett-j-fox/1137519234] - Brett J. Fox * https://summerathletes.com/ * Marcus's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-benesch Big thanks to Brock Wordekemper - a mutual friend of Marcus and me - for helping make this interview come to fruition!

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