A Life of Climb: The CEO's Journey
CEOs are in the business of making decisions. And it's the outcome of those decisions that define their success. A Life of Climb: The CEO’s Journey is a business and leadership podcast by CEOs for CEOs. High-integrity business leaders share how they've overcome some of the most difficult challenges of their careers while growing their businesses and actively supporting their families and communities. Vistage CEO Sam Reese connects with executive coaches for the 10,000-foot view of the leadership lessons that CEOs can apply to their businesses. Join us for a unique journey on the path of leadership development.
Podcasting since 2021 • 20 episodes
A Life of Climb: The CEO's Journey
Latest Episodes
19: Grgich Hills Estate Winery President on Growing a Resilient Business
Violet Grgich, President and CEO of Grgich Hills Estate Winery, joins the podcast to discuss lessons she learned from her father, the literal “King of Chardonnay,” and how she’s applied those to her leadership journey. Violet also takes Vistage...
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18: Immaculate Grid Owner Sean Forman on Making ‘Home Run’ Business Decisions
Sports Reference President Sean Forman joins the podcast to share how he turned a lifelong love of statistics into a business that fuels data and information for the world’s top sports leagues. Sean also takes Vistage CEO Sam Reese through his ...
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17: LUZCO Technologies CEO Lus Haberberger on the Exponential Impact of Working ON not IN Your Business
Lus Haberberger, CEO of LUZCO Technologies and a 2024 Vistage Member Excellence Award winner, joins Vistage CEO Sam Reese to share why she took the leap to found an engineering firm that has transformed into one of the fastest-growing firms in ...
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16: Ascent Aviation CEO David Querio on How Breaking into Underserved Markets Elevates Your Company
David Querio joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey from airplane mechanic to CEO of Ascent Aviation Services, and what he learned about managing teams in an industry with no room for error. He also talks with Vistage CE...
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15: Winning Customer Experience Strategies with Road Runner Sports President Mike Gotfredson Jr.
Road Runner Sports President and Owner Mike Gotfredson Jr. joins the podcast to share how his athletic shoe company evolved into a nationwide retailer over 41 years. Mike also talks with Vistage CEO Sam Reese about how his company uses te...
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