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The CEO Newsletter   

July 11, 2025     

     

The CEO Project Podcast

New Episode: Why Deep Business Relationships 

Will increase Your Success


How can understanding the user journey and establishing deep business relationships lead to more authentic relationships and business growth?


Josh Elledge, the founder of Up My Influence, is a pioneering advocate for building relationships through influence and integrity. With a background as a Navy journalist and as the creator of a successful seven-figure business, Josh underscores the importance of being a valuable resource and leading with generosity. He believes that by serving others and providing value without expecting immediate returns, businesses can build trust and naturally attract clients without aggressive marketing tactics.


Listen for the 7 key takeaways from this episode.

     

The CEO Project Summer Blog

We want to highlight some of the latest CEO Project Blogs written by Jim Schleckser, our Founder and CEO this summer.


July Blog: What "Working on the Business" Actually Means for CEOs

“Work on your business, not in it.” This is the most repeated mantra in the leadership books, boardrooms, and executive retreats. The main question is, what does this mean for the CEOs leading the fast-growing companies? Many people consider it just a vague theory and unrealistic advice, but this simple distinction can be a turning point between plateauing and real-time scaling. 


In this blog, we will delve into the true meaning of “working on the business” and explore why it is a crucial mindset shift for growth-stage CEOs.

     

The CEO Project

IS THIS YOU?

If you are a new CEO or a CEO that wants to up their game, a CEO Advisory Group can accelerate your speed to success.  Is this you?


LEARNER – Committed to personal development, always improving


GROWTH ORIENTED – Discontent with the status quo and looking for ways to do things differently and better


CONFIDENT, YET HUMBLE – Willing and able to help others, but still coachable yourself


CONTROL OVER SCHEDULE – Able to travel and meet for two days each quarter to improve your business


Then the CEO Project might be a great asset to your CEO journey.


If you are a fast growing company, between $15M and $2B in revenue this might be the CEO Peer Group for you. You should join us.