In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Nicholas Longano break down what respecting customers looks like, from asking permission to gather their information to presenting ads into their game in a non-disruptive or reward-driven manner. Nicholas shares the impetus behind Scuti and how they work to offer customers choice and he draws on examples gleaned from organizations throughout his career. Martin introduces the question of whether a company is transactional or transformational and he and Nicholas discuss being a David company among Goliaths, finding the right team members, and why leaders need the ability to iterate and bend.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Kevin Lang discuss the nuances of leadership. Kevin maintains that there is no failure if you lead people correctly: if you manage risk and allow people to grow on their own - and to have room to fail - then failure becomes fundamental to success. They talk about Martin’s four cardinal rules of leadership, Kevin’s identification of the value of emotional intelligence, how to work in ways that serve you, and Kevin’s passions in life which, besides leadership, include parenting. The insights found in this episode are not to be missed.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Peyton Jenkins discuss exactly how COVID shifted clothing expectations and how Peyton’s company Alton Lane is rising to meet the new expectations. Peyton shares clothing design perspectives, Alton Lane’s advances in custom fitting, how a blazer works for any occasion, and why understanding your needs is so important, both personally and professionally.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Alinka Rutkowska discuss how Alinka came to self-publish her first book and how its success allowed her to step away from the corporate world to start her business. She details exactly how her company, Leaders Press, assists entrepreneurs in taking their books from idea to bookstore success, why it’s important to tell your own story, how books are chosen to be on bestseller lists, and how lead generation from books works. You will want to hear Alinka’s story and the insights she has on how you could be an author.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Cassandra Hui discuss the reality of how short life is and what matters most to you in using the time you’re given. They address how what you fear can answer the question of what you should focus on, and they dig into the details of KPI on Heal Mary, what qualifies as outstanding success for Cassandra’s app, pursuing studies and scientific breakthroughs, and how the company is set up to be compensated. This is both an emotional and detailed conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Dylan Jones talk about the vital business ingredient of employee value and growth, why marketing should be sustained in some form during a recession, how to approach fiscal savings measures, supply chain issue preparation, and the through-line of cash flow management in this episode. Dylan imparts logical, sound advice on how to work towards recession-proofing your business today.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Ryan Weiss discuss the qualities that define good leadership in terms of creating a mindset of success within employees. Ryan shares personal stories that taught him how key it is to foster good morale, what entrepreneurial tools to develop, how to foster unity of purpose amongst diverse staff, and the truth about showing up as yourself to your team.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Celeste Berke Knisely discuss why CEOs need to be approachable and view people as their most valuable asset. Celeste shares impressive statistics about the effectiveness of LinkedIn for business leads and breaks down exactly how to use it to your organization’s greatest advantage.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Kevin Tighe discuss the details of how Kevin funded Beachly Brands and why he felt strongly about putting his own money in after the experience of losing other people’s money with his earlier companies. They break down Kevin’s choice of investors, his mindset on sustainable growth, and what he sees in his company’s future. This episode gives invaluable insight into a seasoned entrepreneur’s path to success.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Chris McPhee talk about the tools of EOS and how those tools affect a business positively if the implementation is something an entrepreneur leans into. They discuss risk, results, being people-driven, being visionary, and how entrepreneurship can benefit from the three practical tools found in EOS, identified as vision, traction, and health. This is a key episode for all entrepreneurs.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter receives amazing writing encouragement from guest AJ Harper. AJ assures Martin that his dyslexia would not prevent him from writing a great book and explains the various editors and what they give to a book’s journey to print. AJ advises on how to find connection with your reader, why editors are there to discuss your motivations with you, and what book recommendations to trust. Dive into this episode and prepare to be inspired.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Josephine Kwan talk about the taboo surrounding the topic of menstruation and how to combat that innate fear. Martin shares his views on the importance of inclusion and Josephine details physiological realities for women and menstruators, how education and nutrition can help combat period symptoms, and why regarding periods holistically and without shame will benefit everyone.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Jayesh Parmar delve into why failure is, to quote Jay, “a data point” and something that imparts valuable information about your process and growth. Jay explains some of his own failures and how he is proud of them, despite their difficulty. He speaks to the importance of perseverance, radical candor, and redefining what success looks like for him. His sincerity and insightfulness are not to be missed.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Carolyn de Voest discuss leadership and coaching, why connectedness and a sense of service are important to retain, and how she views the responsibilities of coaching in a business context. Martin and Carolyn explore the values of personal awareness, how to quantify Walking Each Other Home, and the realities of caretaking one’s own health and wellness in this vital conversation.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Kasey Jones break down how traumas and personal trials can accumulate if we don’t learn to deal with them. They discuss the positive power of social media, not being afraid to identify your message and share it, and how self awareness is not only personally healing but professionally powerful. Kasey Jones’ story and advice is profound and directly applicable to whatever stage of life’s journey you’re on.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter breaks down what sharing information is all about and why respecting the time and humanity involved in meetings is important. He asks listeners to consider what message being late sends, how to schedule time for preparation between meetings, and why notice of emergent circumstances that may disrupt your schedule is key to respecting relationships.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Greg Moser, the President & CTO of ShipCalm, discuss the importance of having tenacity in business. Greg talks about why you need to pick a north star, grind through, and inspire your team to join you on the journey. One of the questions is: “How do you build a subculture within your organization?”

In this episode of what CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Brenda Chamulak deep dive into transformational change. Brenda explains how giving everyone a seat at the table can add value and be part of the organization's alignment to help everyone see where they are going. Brenda tells us about fighting for the right acquisition to fill gaps in the organization and how it turned into the largest acquisition for Tekni-Plex.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Arun Vijayaraghaven discuss the importance of modernizing legacy software to serve consumers better. Modernization is about improving and investing in what you have. Arun summarizes what he thinks is essential to this process; having a goal in mind, not assuming software can’t be modernized, and the importance of people and company culture.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Sam Chang discuss how the corporate world keeps people within its clutch with Golden Handcuffs. VTMEMBER extends worldwide and was built with both employees and consumers in mind. Applications like Zoom have allowed businesses to take on global expansion. Sam and Martin discuss how his unique business structure challenges global inequalities and builds loyalty within his company.