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The Breakout CEO: Inside the Strategic Moves of Scaling CEOs

The Breakout CEO podcast brings you candid conversations with scaling CEOs at leadership & strategic inflection points. Each episode is a curated interview that explores the mindset, strategy, and pivotal decisions driving breakthrough success for high-growth companies ($5MM-$50MM+).  
Jeff Holman is the host of The Breakout CEO podcast and the founder of Intellectual Strategies, where he works closely with CEOs and leadership teams of scaling companies on strategy, governance, and risk during periods of rapid growth. Jeff has spent years inside the decision-making rooms of growth-stage companies, helping leaders navigate moments when complexity increases, tradeoffs become unavoidable, and the cost of misalignment rises. He brings a peer-level perspective shaped by that experience, focusing conversations on the inflection points that materially change a company’s trajectory. The Breakout CEO podcast reflects his approach with candid, operator-level discussions centered on real decisions rather than retrospective storytelling or promotion.
Guest Participation - We feature a limited number of CEOs leading scaling companies with meaningful, first-hand breakout moments. If you believe your story would add value for an audience of scaling CEOs, please apply.
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Media & Event Partnerships - For press access, on-site recording, or event collaboration inquiries, please contact us. We record a limited number of on-site conversations at select events with CEOs and founders whose stories align with the podcast’s focus on leadership, strategy, and execution.
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Episode 014

The Energy of Leadership: How Emotional Intelleigence Transforms Teams and CEOs with Aasha Lacourt

with Aasha LaCount, BeyondEQ

Aasha LeCount of BeyondEQ reveals how CEOs who master their inner world create ripple effects that transform their teams, relationships, and business outcomes.
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Episode 013

A Fractional COO Mindset for Scaling CEOs: Angela Lapovsky’s Playbook for Scaling Success

with Angela Lapovsky, ARL Elevate Consulting

When growth gets messy, even the best CEOs need a steady hand. Fractional COO Angela Lapovsky helps founders calm the chaos and turn stress into success.
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Episode 012

Elevating IT: How Earl Foote Built a Culture-Driven Powerhouse at Nexus IT

with Earl Foote, Nexus IT

Earl Foote built Nexus IT into one of the fastest-growing MSPs by making growth personal, leadership shared, and IT a force that truly elevates its clients.
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Episode 011

The Relentless Pursuit of Innovation: Mike Connolly on Building Breakthrough Medical Devices

with Mike Connolly, Healionics

In this episode, Mike Connolly of Healionics shares what it takes to turn scientific innovations into lasting clinical impact and meaningful patient outcomes.
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Episode 010

Why "Boring" Businesses Win: Greg Schow on Growth, Grit, and Long Term Thinking

with Greg Schow, Aspen Mountain Partners

Greg Schow built Aspen Mountain Partners by turning overlooked businesses into thriving ventures through leadership, strong culture, and long-term thinking.
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Episode 009

Leadership Curiosity or Curiophobia: Unlocking Innovation with Spencer Harrison

with Spencer Harrison, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD

Curiosity drives innovation and resilience. Learn Spencer Harrison’s insights on fostering curiosity as a habit for CEOs and leaders of scaling organizations.
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Episode 008

The Pillowcase Moment: How Steven Selikoff Built a Profit-First Mindset

with Steven Selikoff, Product 1

Before teaching how to profit from product innovation, Steven Selikoff had his own “pillowcase moment.” It changed how he built—and taught—business forever.
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Episode 007

From Trade Wars to Triumph: How Alex Burdge Scaled Shyft Global Through Global Disruption

with Alex Burdge, Shyft Global

Alex Burdge, CEO of Shyft Global, shares how resilience, purpose, and strong teams helped him navigate trade wars, COVID-19, and major global disruption.
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Episode 006

Private, Secure, Embedded: ASA's Story + Lessons in Grit and Growth

with Landon Glenn, ASA

Landon Glenn’s ASA blends privacy, empowerment, and fintech innovation. Discover his breakout lessons and how ASA is preparing for a bold NASDAQ listing.
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Episode 005

Build, Break, Break Out: Managing Up, Surviving Hypergrowth, and Using AI for CEO Leverage

with Dr. Darren Pulsipher, Paidar Productions

Dr. Darren Pulsipher shares how managing up (not just down) turned chaos into hypergrowth—and how CEOs can hand the grunt work to AI and get back to strategy.
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