In this insightful episode of Tip Top – Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics, host Shannon Byrne Susko is joined by Ged Roberts, a Metronomics Certified Coach based in Australia. With over a decade of coaching experience and a deep passion for helping leadership teams align strategy, culture, and execution, Jedd shares his remarkable journey from the British Merchant Navy to becoming a coach for high-growth businesses. Together, Shannon and Ged explore the Metronomics Growth Operating System, the art of crafting actionable strategy, and the 10 key business challenges Jedd highlights in his book, Growth with Confidence. Discover how Metronomics transforms leadership teams, fosters alignment, and delivers sustainable results. If you're ready to take your business to the tip-top, this episode is for you! Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/py7L5sisrAE #TipTopPodcast #BusinessGrowth #Metronomics #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategyExecution #ScalingUp

00:00 Introduction to Metronomics and Strategy 02:28 Ged Roberts' Journey to Coaching 05:43 Challenges in Leadership and Startups 08:35 The Metronomics Growth Operating System 12:20 Crafting Effective Strategy 17:06 Growth with Confidence: The Book 20:16 Common Challenges in Business Growth 23:11 The Importance of Team Dynamics 26:34 Navigating Tough Decisions in Leadership 30:16 Growing Pains in Scaling Businesses 35:30 Advice for Aspiring Coaches 37:28 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

On this episode of Tip Top – Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics, host Shannon Susko welcomes Metronomics Certified Coach Dr. Pamela Carrington-Rotto to discuss strategies for sustainable business growth. Discover how to identify and develop A-players on your leadership team and why scorecards are essential for alignment and clarity. Dr. Pamela shares practical steps to build an engaged company culture that drives success and explains the balance between working in the business versus on the business. Learn how leaders can step into strategic roles and focus on innovation to achieve long-term growth. “Culture is the oil that keeps your business engine running. Without it, even the best strategies fail.” Ready to grow your business sustainably? Listen now: https://youtu.be/KmvDIMGq0Fw #TipTopPodcast #Metronomics #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #CompanyCulture #Entrepreneurship

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Growth 03:12 Challenges Faced by CEOs 05:58 The Importance of Scorecards 08:46 Pamela's Early Leadership Experiences 12:03 Investing in People for Long-Term Success 15:12 The Role of Leadership in Company Turnaround 18:03 Working In vs. On the Business 21:13 Identifying A Players in Leadership 24:06 Building an Engaged Company Culture 26:47 Culture as a System vs. a Thing 30:09 Balancing Culture and Strategy 32:52 Learning from Mistakes in Leadership 35:45 Conclusion and Resources SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.

In this insightful episode of Tip Top: Grow Up Your Business with Metronomics, host Ged Roberts dives deep into the world of business exits with Bruce Eckfeldt, an experienced Metronomics Certified Coach. Starting a business is just the beginning, but preparing for a successful exit requires vision, strategy, and careful planning. Bruce shares invaluable advice for CEOs and founders who want to maximize their business value, avoid common pitfalls, and keep the door open for future opportunities. From getting the right team and legal documents in place to understanding strategic exits, this episode offers a roadmap for anyone considering a future sale or succession plan. Whether you're five years from exiting or ready now, Bruce’s expertise provides actionable steps to help CEOs navigate the emotional and practical challenges of letting go. Tune in to explore what it takes to keep a business "exit-ready," and hear fascinating stories of triumphs, setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss this episode if you’re a founder with big goals! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/vkd1QNGzflE #BusinessExit #Metronomics #BusinessGrowth #StrategicPlanning #Leadership
00:00 – Preview of Episode 00:10 – Intro of Episode and Guest Bruce Eckfeldt 01:16 – Understanding Exit Strategies: Types and Implications 07:23 – The Importance of Being Sale-Ready 12:48 – Building Your Deal Team: Who Do You Need? 19:14 – Motivations for Exiting: Push vs. Pull Factors 25:08 – Mitigating Risks in the Exit Process 26:38 – Navigating Valuation and Trust in Exits 27:10 – The Emotional Journey of CEOs During Exits 30:05 – The Importance of Planning for Transition 34:25 – Demonstrating Value to Buyers 36:23 – Managing Expectations in the Exit Process 40:53 – Building an Exit-Ready Business 44:39 – Identifying Trigger Points for Selling 47:11 – Bruce's Journey: From Architect to Business Coach 52:10 – Closing SUBSCRIBE and click the notification Bell! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11412341 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metronomics_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metronomeglobal/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I2nDIjDbB02A3jQOftKPG Website: https://www.metronomics.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Metronomics Metronomics coaches CEOs and leadership teams to ensure their businesses are growing confidently and predictably. Growing Leaders. Driving 3HAGs. Impacting Lives. Metronomics partners with CEOs and leadership teams to drive top-line growth through our proven playbook, customized software, and certified coaching community. Metronomics gives CEOs and leadership teams ‘the how’ behind establishing and reinforcing behaviors that get results.