Jim shares insights on governance, operations, capital allocation, team alignment, and business simplification, drawing from his extensive experience in various leadership roles.

We get into what he might have done differently, his belief that “good is usually enough,” and the deeply personal process of exiting businesses. We also chat about long-term hold strategies and how they play into the bigger picture.

This episode mixes profound personal stories, practical advice, and in-depth analysis aimed at current and aspiring CEOs.

We cover Steve’s extensive experience in building product distribution, Kodiak’s diversification strategy, communication as a CEO, hiring practices, acquisition strategy, company history, and future challenges.

We also talk about resilience, advice for new leaders and leading integrations, driving results through people, and much more!