Send us a text What does real CEO confidence look like when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Patrick and Patsy sit down with executive coach Rome Madison to explore how leaders can stay grounded, decisive, and confident while navigating chaos, pressure, and constant change. Rome shares a practical leadership framework built on self-acceptance, competence, and strategy, and explains why humility, staying close to customers, and embracing uncertainty ar...
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Send us a text What does real CEO confidence look like when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Patrick and Patsy sit down with executive coach Rome Madison to explore how leaders can stay grounded, decisive, and confident while navigating chaos, pressure, and constant change. Rome shares a practical leadership framework built on self-acceptance, competence, and strategy, and explains why humility, staying close to customers, and embracing uncertainty ar...
Send us a text What does real CEO confidence look like when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Patrick and Patsy sit down with executive coach Rome Madison to explore how leaders can stay grounded, decisive, and confident while navigating chaos, pressure, and constant change. Rome shares a practical leadership framework built on self-acceptance, competence, and strategy, and explains why humility, staying close to customers, and embracing uncertainty ar...
Send us a text Profitable on paper but stressed about cash? You’re not alone. In Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, fractional CFO Brian Keyser joins Patrick and Patsy to break down the real reason profitable businesses still face cash crunches. Learn the critical difference between profit vs. cash, how timing issues and bad data create dangerous blind spots, and why simple forecasting beats guesswork every time. This episode delivers practical, immediately actionable steps—from freei...
Send us a text Disconnected managers are quietly wrecking performance, culture, and execution, and most CEOs don’t see it coming. In this episode, we sit down with retention and connection expert Greg Roche to unpack why manager disconnection is on the rise, how hybrid work and technology are fueling unprecedented levels of loneliness, and why authentic relationships, not perks, are the real engine of engagement. Greg shares simple, practical steps leaders can apply immediately to rebuild co...
🎉 100 EPISODES! For this milestone, we flipped the script. Instead of hosting, we jumped into the hot seat and handed the mic to Drew Harden, CEO of Blue Compass and one of our most engaging past guests. In this episode, Drew guides us through a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about our podcast journey—covering our biggest lessons, surprising moments, and humbling realities. We get real about why authenticity, curiosity, and servant leadership matter more than pretending to have all th...
Thinking about selling your business? Learn what buyers really want and how to protect your company’s value, culture, and legacy in this eye-opening conversation with John Petrov and Peter Mistretta of Knight Investment Group. 🔗 Guest Links: Knight Investment Group — [https://knightig.com] 🎙️ Subscribe to The Frustrated CEO Podcast for more conversations that help business leaders grow, lead, and thrive — without losing themselves in the process. ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO On Social⬇️...
She Beat Cancer, Then Redefined Leadership – with Dr. Cindy Howard 🧠 What if your health is the key to your leadership success? In this inspiring episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Cindy Howard, functional medicine expert and author of "Positively Altered", who shares how surviving cancer transformed her leadership style—and why physical and emotional wellness is essential for every executive. From managing stress to optimizing performance, Dr. Howard breaks down the c...
Episode 97 – Stop Working In the Business: Start Leading It | The Frustrated CEO Podcast Are YOU the bottleneck in your business? In the final episode of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy dive into one of the most critical (and most frustrating) leadership challenges: making the shift from working in the business to working on it. If you're a CEO or leader who's constantly caught in the weeds—answering questions, solving problems, and putting out fires—this episode is y...
Are your leaders truly ready for growth — or are they the reason your business is stuck? In Part 4 of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy uncover a hidden growth killer: leadership immaturity. Too many companies promote top performers into leadership roles without preparing them for the very different work of coaching, delegating, and empowering others. The result? Bottlenecks, stalled execution, and frustration at every level. 🚨 If your company’s growth has plateaued, the ...
When senior leaders aren’t on the same page, the ripple effects are massive: 🚫 Delayed decisions ⚠️ Sloppy execution ❗ Confused teams 🛑 Stalled growth In Part 3 of our Grow UP Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy expose one of the biggest barriers to organizational maturity—misalignment at the top—and why it's the silent killer of momentum. But there’s a better way. ✅ Align your leadership team around a unified vision ✅ Get crystal clear on strategy and execution ✅ Create consistent, empow...
Episode 94: Growing Up Your Business, Part 2 – The Strategic Power of Pausing In Part 2 of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy dive into a bold but often overlooked strategy for growth: pausing on purpose. While the instinct to “push forward at all costs” feels natural in fast-moving companies, it can backfire when your foundation—leadership, structure, clarity, and process—isn’t ready to support scale. This episode reframes the decision to pause growth not as failure, but ...
🎧 Episode 93 – Why Growing Your Business Isn’t the Same as Growing It Up 🚨 Are you scaling your business… but still stuck in frustration, poor accountability, or reactive leadership? You might be chasing growth before your organization is truly ready. In this eye-opening episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, hosts Patrick Lyons and Patsy Feeman reveal why growing up your business—not just growing it—is the key to long-term success. They kick off a powerful new series focused on organizationa...
Q3 2025 INDUSTRY TRENDS GUIDE HERE: http://www.thelyonsgroupconsulting.com/trends ⬆️ In Episode 92 of The Frustrated CEO, we cut through the noise to help you spot the business trends that actually matter. Learn a simple framework to focus your attention, engage your team, and lead with confidence—plus, get our free guide: 2025 Q3 Trends & Strategies for Family-Run Businesses. Don’t chase trends—use them strategically. ---- 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell ...
Episode 91 – The New War for Talent with David Nelson, CEO of Doxa Talent In today’s episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most critical and ongoing challenges for leaders: the war for talent — and how to win it by building future-proof teams. We’re joined by David Nelson, CEO and co-founder of Doxa Talent, a company that's transforming the way organizations scale by building high-performing, globally distributed, values-aligned teams. With over two decades of...
In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, we sit down with Joe Battaglia Sr. and his sons, Joey and Nick, the powerhouse family behind Senior Services of North America (SSNA). From a single postcard that sparked an idea to becoming a national leader in the Medicare insurance space, the Battaglias share their journey of building a business rooted in family values, driven by relentless vision, and powered by innovation. Hear how they navigate growth, technology, and the complexities of wor...
Health insurance costs are rising, and most CEOs feel trapped in a system that seems impossible to control. But what if there was a way to cut costs, improve employee benefits, and take back control? In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Hamilton, partner at Hotchkiss Insurance, we dive into practical strategies that business owners can use to build a high-performance, cost-saving health plan—without sacrificing quality care. 🔹 How CEOs can stop overpaying for healthcare 🔹 The truth abou...
Welcome to the Frustrated CEO Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Hamilton, a Partner at Hotchkiss Insurance, as he dives deep into the complexities of healthcare and insurance costs that are draining business profits across America. Chris specializes in employee benefits consulting and has spent over a decade advising clients on how to reduce expenses, improve coverage, and enhance employee health outcomes. Chris breaks down the broken systems in healthcare, revealing how health...
In this episode, Mark Williams, CEO of Brokers International, shares his approach to leadership that prioritizes people and culture. From balancing vision and execution to supporting mental health and embracing empathy, Mark dives into strategies for building a thriving workplace. He also reflects on adopting a "no more wasted days" mindset after a health scare and offers practical tips for leading with intention. Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn
Welcome back Mark Reifenrath! This episode features a conversation with Mark Reifenrath, the CEO of Spinutech, a digital marketing agency. Mark discusses the challenges of leading a remote workforce during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of connecting with employees on a personal level and being vulnerable as a leader. He shares insights on creating a new leadership playbook, the value of in-person team meetings, and measuring and managing employee burnout. Mark also touches o...
This episode of the Frustrated CEO podcast features an insightful discussion with Sharissa Deppen, CEO of the Leadership Mastery Alliance. The conversation focuses on the unique strengths and challenges of introverted leaders in corporate settings. Sharissa shares her expertise on what it means to be an introvert, debunking myths about introverted CEOs and senior leaders. She explains how introverts often excel in areas like empathy and reflective decision-making - qualities that can make th...
Leadership expert Christine Grimm shares her unique approach of "deep work fast" - getting to the core issues quickly to drive sustainable change. Learn how to uncover beliefs and assumptions holding your team back, build high-trust workplaces, and facilitate meaningful transformation, even in uncertain times. Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn
Send us a text What does real CEO confidence look like when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Patrick and Patsy sit down with executive coach Rome Madison to explore how leaders can stay grounded, decisive, and confident while navigating chaos, pressure, and constant change. Rome shares a practical leadership framework built on self-acceptance, competence, and strategy, and explains why humility, staying close to customers, and embracing uncertainty ar...
