The CEO Moves

SE02 E11 - Culture As The Ultimate Differentiator | Tim Dooling

In this episode of The CEO Moves, Kurt Zelch sits down with Tim Dooling, CEO of Easton Select Group, to unpack how a legacy, second-generation business can be transformed into a scalable national platform—without losing trust, culture, or value along the way.  Tim shares candid, operator-level insights about: ✨1. Consolidation with a Purpose Clip Window: 00:07:20 – 00:08:10 ✨2. Building a Platform the Right Way Clip Window: 00:10:20 – 00:11:20 ✨3. Avoiding Value Destruction During Growth Clip Window: 00:19:55 – 00:20:45 ✨4. Breaking the Tribal Knowledge Trap Clip Window: 00:25:00 – 00:25:55 ✨5. Strategic Planning That Actually Works Clip Window: 00:22:35 – 00:23:20 ✨6. Leadership at Scale & the Capability Trap Clip Window: 00:32:50 – 00:33:40 ✨7. Culture as the Ultimate Differentiator Clip Window: 00:35:10 – 00:36:05 🔑 Keywords: The CEO Moves podcast, Kurt Zelch interview, Tim Dooling Easton Select Group, platform strategy, M&A integration, consolidation with purpose, operational scale, ERP implementation, leadership delegation, culture-driven growth, employee engagement, succession planning I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Kurt and the CEO Moves podcast team Connect with Kurt Zelch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtzelch/ Visit the Leap Business Advisors website here: https://leapbusinessadvisors.com/ Listen to The CEO Moves on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ChbcKdlBIDIP1Dz5LWwkw  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owners-journal/id1788864093  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40827b28-6570-4a2f-ba2a-a741213aebf5/the-owner's-journal #theceomoves #adamtucker #atcne #kurtzelch #missiondrivenleadership #addictiontreatment #cultureofcollaboration #ceostrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #CEOStrategy #BusinessGrowth #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipJourney #OwnerOperator #GrowthStrategies #DecisionMaking #TeamCulture #LeadershipLessons #OperationalExcellence The Owner’s Journal / CEO Moves is a podcast hosted by Kurt Zelch, offering candid conversations and tactical insights for owners, founders, and CEOs navigating the complex world of leadership and business growth. From operational strategy to leadership mindset, each episode dives into the realities of building a high-performing company. Learn how seasoned leaders make decisions, adapt to challenges, and drive success - all from a first-hand perspective.

S02 E10 - Streamlining Business with AI | Zulfiya Forsythe | The CEO Moves

In this 2nd interview with Zulfiya Forsythe, Founder of The Omadli Group, we demo their AI customer service tool "Vicki AI".  We highlight the practical impact—unlocking efficiency—for listeners in fields like HVAC, construction, and field service. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Kurt and the CEO Moves podcast team Connect with Kurt Zelch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtzelch/ Visit the Leap Business Advisors website here: https://leapbusinessadvisors.com/ Listen to The CEO Moves on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ChbcKdlBIDIP1Dz5LWwkw  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owners-journal/id1788864093  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40827b28-6570-4a2f-ba2a-a741213aebf5/the-owner's-journal #theceomoves #adamtucker #atcne #kurtzelch #missiondrivenleadership #addictiontreatment #cultureofcollaboration #ceostrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #CEOStrategy #BusinessGrowth #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipJourney #OwnerOperator #GrowthStrategies #DecisionMaking #TeamCulture #LeadershipLessons #OperationalExcellence The Owner’s Journal / CEO Moves is a podcast hosted by Kurt Zelch, offering candid conversations and tactical insights for owners, founders, and CEOs navigating the complex world of leadership and business growth. From operational strategy to leadership mindset, each episode dives into the realities of building a high-performing company. Learn how seasoned leaders make decisions, adapt to challenges, and drive success - all from a first-hand perspective.

S02 E09 - Streamlining Business with AI | Zulfiya Forsythe | The CEO Moves

In this episode of The CEO Moves, host Kurt Zelch sits down with Zulfiya Forsythe of The Omadli Group and they discuss AI-powered operational improvements for service businesses, focusing on real-world impact in the HVAC and contractor world. It highlights Zulfiya Forsythe's journey and insight, moving from human-driven processes toward innovative automation. The demo and discussion consistently center on Vicki, the AI assistant, as a disruptive force in business operations and customer service. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Kurt and the CEO Moves podcast team Connect with Kurt Zelch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtzelch/ Visit the Leap Business Advisors website here: https://leapbusinessadvisors.com/ Listen to The CEO Moves on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ChbcKdlBIDIP1Dz5LWwkw  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owners-journal/id1788864093  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40827b28-6570-4a2f-ba2a-a741213aebf5/the-owner's-journal #theceomoves #adamtucker #atcne #kurtzelch #missiondrivenleadership #addictiontreatment #cultureofcollaboration #ceostrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #CEOStrategy #BusinessGrowth #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipJourney #OwnerOperator #GrowthStrategies #DecisionMaking #TeamCulture #LeadershipLessons #OperationalExcellence The Owner’s Journal / CEO Moves is a podcast hosted by Kurt Zelch, offering candid conversations and tactical insights for owners, founders, and CEOs navigating the complex world of leadership and business growth. From operational strategy to leadership mindset, each episode dives into the realities of building a high-performing company. Learn how seasoned leaders make decisions, adapt to challenges, and drive success - all from a first-hand perspective.

SE02 E08 - Approaching Problems with Enthusiasm | Marnie Cabezas | The CEO Moves

In this episode of The CEO Moves, host Kurt Zelch sits down with Marnie Cabezas. Connect with Marnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnie-cabezas-48915730 I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Kurt and the CEO Moves podcast team Connect with Kurt Zelch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtzelch/ Visit the Leap Business Advisors website here: https://leapbusinessadvisors.com/ Listen to The CEO Moves on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ChbcKdlBIDIP1Dz5LWwkw  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owners-journal/id1788864093  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40827b28-6570-4a2f-ba2a-a741213aebf5/the-owner's-journal #theceomoves #adamtucker #atcne #kurtzelch #missiondrivenleadership #addictiontreatment #cultureofcollaboration #ceostrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #CEOStrategy #BusinessGrowth #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipJourney #OwnerOperator #GrowthStrategies #DecisionMaking #TeamCulture #LeadershipLessons #OperationalExcellence The Owner’s Journal / CEO Moves is a podcast hosted by Kurt Zelch, offering candid conversations and tactical insights for owners, founders, and CEOs navigating the complex world of leadership and business growth. From operational strategy to leadership mindset, each episode dives into the realities of building a high-performing company. Learn how seasoned leaders make decisions, adapt to challenges, and drive success - all from a first-hand perspective.

SE02 E07 - All Entrepreneurs are Rebels | Bryn Tindall | The CEO Moves

In this episode of The CEO Moves, host Kurt Zelch sits down with Bryn Tindall of Rebellion Group to dive into the fascinating science behind what makes a marketing message that truly connects. Bryn shares insights from groundbreaking neurolinguistic research, showing how the words we use can reveal deep decision-making patterns—even before we’re conscious of them.  Kurt and Bryn also explore how understanding these patterns helps businesses communicate more authentically and effectively, without manipulation, drawing inspiration from classic marketing wisdom. I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.  – Kurt and the CEO Moves podcast team Connect with Kurt Zelch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtzelch/ Visit the Leap Business Advisors website here: https://leapbusinessadvisors.com/ Listen to The CEO Moves on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ChbcKdlBIDIP1Dz5LWwkw  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owners-journal/id1788864093  Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40827b28-6570-4a2f-ba2a-a741213aebf5/the-owner's-journal #theceomoves #adamtucker #atcne #kurtzelch #missiondrivenleadership #addictiontreatment #cultureofcollaboration #ceostrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #CEOStrategy #BusinessGrowth #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipJourney #OwnerOperator #GrowthStrategies #DecisionMaking #TeamCulture #LeadershipLessons #OperationalExcellence The Owner’s Journal / CEO Moves is a podcast hosted by Kurt Zelch, offering candid conversations and tactical insights for owners, founders, and CEOs navigating the complex world of leadership and business growth. From operational strategy to leadership mindset, each episode dives into the realities of building a high-performing company. Learn how seasoned leaders make decisions, adapt to challenges, and drive success - all from a first-hand perspective.