In this engaging episode of The CEO Project Podcast, host Jim Schleckser introduces a compelling discussion on productivity with a special guest, Penny Zenker. Penny, a productivity expert, bestselling author, and former C-suite executive, shares valuable insights on overcoming perfectionism, procrastination, and distractions to achieve hyper-focus and productivity.

The episode emphasizes self-awareness, intentionality, and fostering a culture where teams feel empowered and accountable. CEOs can drive greater productivity, innovation, and overall success by optimizing their focus and leadership style.

In this episode of The CEO Project Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Brent Yeagy, the CEO of Wabash, a publicly traded company specializing in transportation and distribution assets, including trailers and digital solutions. Wabash, founded in 1985, operates across manufacturing, service, and distribution locations, generating billions in revenue.

The discussion delves into how Wabash differentiates itself through customer-focused, innovative services, including their subscription-based "trailers as a service" product. This approach helps clients with agile capacity without capital ownership, enhancing flexibility and efficiency for logistics companies. They explore how Wabash’s offerings like agile trailer pools provide a competitive edge in a traditionally low-margin industry.

The CEO also discusses Wabash's joint ventures and lean operational strategies, which extend beyond manufacturing to encompass strategic and innovative business practices, enabling faster deployment and more adaptable processes. Additionally, Schleckser and the CEO discuss navigating the cyclical nature of the transportation industry, with Wabash’s lean balance sheet providing a foundation for resilience through economic downturns.

Welcome to The CEO Project Podcast, where Jim Schleckser, author of Great CEOs Are Lazy, discusses ways top CEOs can optimize their businesses. Jim announces the rebranding of the podcast from "The Lazy CEO" to "The CEO Project Podcast," aligning with the project's broader mission. Today’s guest, Bradley Hamner, a business growth coach, shares his journey from struggling in his first business to developing a scalable process architecture that allowed him to work "on" rather than "in" his business. Now, he coaches entrepreneurs to build systems that drive sustainable growth, especially focusing on small to mid-sized businesses.

Bradley highlights the challenges small businesses face with popular operating systems like EOS and 4DX, often needing custom approaches to suit smaller teams. His "SCALE" framework emphasizes sustainable revenue, profitability, time off, leverage through delegation, and efficient operations. Together, Jim and Bradley discuss the importance of community and peer support among CEOs to reduce ego barriers, foster vulnerability, and achieve personal and business growth. This episode underscores that scalable success requires structured processes and a supportive community for CEOs on their journey.