The 3 Devastating Mistakes CEOs Make That Cost Millions

How Elite Mindset Creates Athletes_ Leaders_ and High Performers

Most people don’t fail because of talent. They fail because they can’t perform under pressure. Dr. John Oda knows this firsthand. From playing basketball, he saw talented athletes who dominated in practice but disappeared in real games.  He lived it himself, realizing he didn’t have the mindset or conditioning needed to reach the next level. Now he sees the same pattern in business. Sales professionals who know what to do—but don’t execute. Business owners who have the strategy—but can’t scale. Leaders who hesitate when it matters most. This podcast breaks down the real problem:  Performance under pressure  Mental conditioning Execution at the highest level. Using his BSSM-1 Model and the ODA Command Method, Dr. Oda reveals how elite performers think, act, and win—whether in sports, sales, or business. This is not motivation. This is a performance system. If you’re ready to close the gap between where you are and what you’re capable of… This podcast is for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Dr. John Oda is an International Best-Selling Author and Business Growth Strategist who has helped businesses uncover hidden millions by blending neuroscience and business mastery. Get a free chapter of his book *Unlimited Business Growth* plus $10,000 worth of online courses at https://ubgp.pnbcgroup.com/book. Connect with Dr. Oda on LinkedIn and discover more at DrJohnOda.com Book your call here: https://link.everycatch.com/widget/bookings/sales-surveysdb6406sa13fkeluhw Find out how much profit is already hiding inside your business: [Cost Optimization Calculator — https://elite.drjohnoda.com/cost-optimization Know a business owner who needs this? Send me their name — you earn 10%: [Garden Referral Program — garden.drjohnoda.com]

Meet My Fractional C-Suite Team

What separates great leaders… from the ones who quietly destroy a company? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Carl Scott, a leader with over 50+ years in healthcare and decades of experience as a CEO, COO, and executive coach. Carl breaks down the three types of leaders every organization has— and more importantly… which one you are. But this conversation goes deeper. Carl shares his personal journey—from coaching since 1975… to leading mental health organizations… to building teams that didn’t just perform—but multiplied results. We’re talking about a leader who has: * Driven 1000%–2000% profit growth in healthcare organizations * Mentored leaders across Fortune 500 companies, universities, and small businesses * Built teams that operate with clarity, discipline, and real accountability You’ll also hear: * What most CEOs get wrong about leadership * How to develop leaders at every level of your organization * The psychology behind high-performing teams * Why family-owned businesses struggle—and how to fix it This isn’t theory. This is what happens when decades of real leadership experience meet the right structure. If you’re building a company… leading a team… or scaling to the next level— This episode will challenge how you think about leadership. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Dr. John Oda is an International Best-Selling Author and Business Growth Strategist who has helped businesses uncover hidden millions by blending neuroscience and business mastery. Get a free chapter of his book *Unlimited Business Growth* plus $10,000 worth of online courses at https://ubgp.pnbcgroup.com/book. Connect with Dr. Oda on LinkedIn and discover more at DrJohnOda.com Book your call here: https://link.everycatch.com/widget/bookings/sales-surveysdb6406sa13fkeluhw Find out how much profit is already hiding inside your business: [Cost Optimization Calculator — https://elite.drjohnoda.com/cost-optimization Know a business owner who needs this? Send me their name — you earn 10%: [Garden Referral Program — garden.drjohnoda.com]

The 3 Devastating Mistakes CEOs Make That Cost Millions

Most businesses don’t fail from lack of effort… they fail from what they don’t see. If your revenue is growing—but your profit isn’t— You have a structural problem. In this episode, I break down the three mistakes costing CEOs millions, where your business is leaking money, and how to increase EBITDA without adding more volume. This isn’t motivation—this is a business diagnostic. If you’re serious about scaling… Tap the link and let’s uncover what’s holding you back. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Dr. John Oda is an International Best-Selling Author and Business Growth Strategist who has helped businesses uncover hidden millions by blending neuroscience and business mastery. Get a free chapter of his book *Unlimited Business Growth* plus $10,000 worth of online courses at https://ubgp.pnbcgroup.com/book. Connect with Dr. Oda on LinkedIn and discover more at DrJohnOda.com Book your call here: https://link.everycatch.com/widget/bookings/sales-surveysdb6406sa13fkeluhw Find out how much profit is already hiding inside your business: [Cost Optimization Calculator — https://elite.drjohnoda.com/cost-optimization Know a business owner who needs this? Send me their name — you earn 10%: [Garden Referral Program — garden.drjohnoda.com]

Episode 65 - The 3 Types of Leaders: Why Being a Buddy is Killing Your Business

In this episode of The Dr. John Oda Method, Dr. John Oda breaks down one of the most dangerous leadership traps in business today: confusing friendship with leadership. When managers try to be “buddies” instead of authority figures, culture weakens, standards collapse, and performance declines. Through a real CXO case study overseeing 20 hotels, Dr. Oda explains how leadership behavior directly shapes company culture, customer experience, and revenue outcomes. You’ll discover the Three Types of Leaders — Effective, Neutral, and Destructive — and how to identify which one is operating inside your organization. Learn why Neutral Leaders stall growth, how Destructive Leaders poison culture, and what it takes to transform managers into high-performing Effective Leaders within 90 days. This episode is a masterclass in executive leadership, accountability systems, customer experience psychology, and culture transformation. If you’re a CEO, CXO, founder, or manager serious about scaling revenue without sacrificing standards, this conversation will challenge how you lead. Because your business will only grow to the level of leadership you tolerate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Dr. John Oda is an International Best-Selling Author and Business Growth Strategist who has helped businesses uncover hidden millions by blending neuroscience and business mastery. Get a free chapter of his book *Unlimited Business Growth* plus $10,000 worth of online courses at https://ubgp.pnbcgroup.com/book. Connect with Dr. Oda on LinkedIn and discover more at DrJohnOda.com Book your call here: https://link.everycatch.com/widget/bookings/sales-surveysdb6406sa13fkeluhw Find out how much profit is already hiding inside your business: [Cost Optimization Calculator — https://elite.drjohnoda.com/cost-optimization Know a business owner who needs this? Send me their name — you earn 10%: [Garden Referral Program — garden.drjohnoda.com]

Episode 64 - How to Transform a Veteran Sales Team That Thinks They Don’t Need Training

In this episode of Breakthrough Business with Dr. John Oda, we dive into one of the most common — and most dangerous — challenges facing companies today: how to lead high-earning veteran salespeople who believe they don’t need training, leadership, or accountability. Dr. Oda breaks down why comfort destroys performance, how identity shapes sales behavior, and why companies with no true sales leadership unknowingly create cultures of resistance and entitlement.   You’ll discover the exact strategies to shift a stagnant sales culture, rebuild alignment, and introduce powerful compensation models that attract hunters, elevate performers, and transform your organization from the inside out. Whether you're a CEO, VP, founder, or business owner, this episode gives you the framework to create a championship-level sales team.   If your team is comfortable, uncoachable, or stuck in old habits — this episode is your roadmap to breakthrough leadership. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-john-oda-method--5470630/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Dr. John Oda is an International Best-Selling Author and Business Growth Strategist who has helped businesses uncover hidden millions by blending neuroscience and business mastery. Get a free chapter of his book *Unlimited Business Growth* plus $10,000 worth of online courses at https://ubgp.pnbcgroup.com/book. Connect with Dr. Oda on LinkedIn and discover more at DrJohnOda.com Book your call here: https://link.everycatch.com/widget/bookings/sales-surveysdb6406sa13fkeluhw Find out how much profit is already hiding inside your business: [Cost Optimization Calculator — https://elite.drjohnoda.com/cost-optimization Know a business owner who needs this? Send me their name — you earn 10%: [Garden Referral Program — garden.drjohnoda.com]