The Frustrated CEO
Being a CEO is a balancing act. You carry the weight of big decisions, yet hold the power to shape your company’s future. How you lead matters just as much as what you do — and having a clear roadmap can make all the difference.
The Frustrated CEO Podcast is your guide on that journey. Each episode dives into proven strategies, processes, and systems to help you boost influence, take confident action, and achieve meaningful success — both professionally and personally.
We explore leadership challenges, share actionable insights, and offer practical tools to help you elevate your game while enhancing your well-being.
Want to share your leadership experience as a guest? Email us at anya@thelyonsgroupconsulting.com
— we’d love to have a friendly conversation and highlight your insights for our audience.
Episodes
100 episodes
Unfiltered, Unscripted, Unforgettable! Drew Harden Hosts The Frustrated CEO’s 100th Episode
🎉 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 episod...
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Episode 100
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99 | The Truth About Selling Your Company: What Buyers Really Want | The Frustrated CEO Podcast
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 Investmen...
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Episode 99
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49:33
98 | She Beat Cancer and Transformed Leadership: Dr. Cindy Howard’s Secret to Business Success
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. C...
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Episode 98
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50:57
97 | Growing UP Your Business Part 5: Lead More, Do Less: How to Scale by Stepping Back
Episode 97 – Stop Working In the Business: Start Leading It | The Frustrated CEO PodcastAre 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...
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Episode 97
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96 | Growing UP Your Business Part 4: Why Your Leaders Are Holding You Back
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...
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Episode 96
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53:19
95 | Strategic Alignment: The First Step to Scaling Smart | Grow UP Your Business Series – Part 3
When senior leaders aren’t on the same page, the ripple effects are massive:🚫 Delayed decisions⚠️ Sloppy execution❗ Confused teams🛑 Stalled growthIn Part 3 of our Grow UP Your Business series, Patrick an...
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Episode 95
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50:15
94 | Growing Up Your Business, Part 2 – The Strategic Power of Pausing
Episode 94: Growing Up Your Business, Part 2 – The Strategic Power of PausingIn Part 2 of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy dive into a bold but often overlooked strategy for growth: pausing on pur...
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Episode 94
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53:14
93 | Growing Your Business VS. Growing UP Your Business
🎧 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 organiza...
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Episode 93
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42:52
21 Trends That Will Impact Your Business in 2025 | Ep. 92
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 focu...
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Episode 92
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36:33
David Nilssen | The New War For Talent: Why Your Hiring Strategy Is Already Outdated | Ep. #91
Episode 91 – The New War for Talent with David Nilssen, CEO of Doxa TalentIn 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 w...
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Episode 91
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53:56
The Battaglia Family | Built on Family, Fueled by Vision: The SSNA Story | Ep. #90
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 natio...
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Episode 90
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51:07
Chris Hamilton | Rethinking Employee Healthcare | Episode 89
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 Ch...
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Episode 89
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49:05
Chris Hamilton | Taking Control of Healthcare Costs | Episode #88
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...
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Episode 88
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87 - Stop Managing, Start Leading
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 strategi...
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Episode 87
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57:35
Beyond Screens: Remote Culture that Works with Marc Reifenrath
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...
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Episode 86
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50:30
85 - Quiet Confidence: Introverts Who Lead
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 setti...
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Episode 85
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50:24
84 - Beliefs, Assumptions and Change That Lasts
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,...
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Episode 84
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49:32
83 - Connecting the Dots: Seeing the Bigger Picture
This episode features Chris Wise, a dynamic entrepreneur, visionary leader, and pioneer in law, technology, and community development. Chris discusses the lessons he learned from his formative experiences in sports and the military that prepare...
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Episode 83
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45:46
82 - Don't Be Afraid of the Big Leap
This episode features an interview with Rick Bettger, the owner of Omaha Car Care, a successful auto repair business. Rick discusses how he has grown the business over the past 23 years, including navigating a major rebranding as well as indust...
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Episode 82
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57:49
81 - Creators, Maintainers and Balanced Teams
In this episode, listeners get an inside look at the family-owned business of Trade School Inc. Founders Lance and Madison Hallberg share their personal journeys and leadership strategies, including: - Balancing "creators" an...
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Episode 81
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50:14
80 - Positioning Your Business for a Successful Exit
In this episode, serial entrepreneur Mac Lackey shares insights on maximizing business value and preparing for a successful business exit. Lackey emphasizes the importance of strategic value, leadership, and proactive planning, advising entrepr...
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Episode 80
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50:12
79 - Discover Your Leadership Superpower
This episode of the Frustrated CEO podcast offers valuable insights for executives and professionals navigating personal and professional transformation in midlife. Our guest, Aneace Haddad includes topics on embracing change, navigating genera...
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Episode 79
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53:46
78 - Leading Amid Crisis
In this episode of the Frustrated CEO podcast, we interviewed Dr. Thom Mayer, a highly respected leader in times of crisis. Listeners will gain valuable insights on effective decision-making, the importance of listening and storytelling, and st...
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Episode 78
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51:45
77 - Longevity Through Change
This episode of the Frustrated CEO podcast features an interview with Charles Read, founder of Get Payroll and author of four books on payroll and small business topics.Charles has over 50 years of experience in financial leadership. Th...
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Episode 77
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76 - Drive Growth From Within
In this episode, we investigate the crucial topic of organizational readiness for growth. Leveraging our real-world experience, we share practical steps for improving alignment, enhancing leadership development, and cultivating a growth-oriente...
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Episode 76
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27:44