CEO Podcast | The leaders shaping our world

Geoff Woods, Founder of AI Leadership and bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on AI, leadership, strategy, and how executives can use artificial intelligence to think better—not just work faster.After helping grow a public company from a $750 million market cap to $12 billion, Geoff became convinced that AI's greatest value isn't writing emails or summarizing meetings. Instead, it's helping leaders solve better problems, make better decisions, and think at a much higher level.In this episode, Geoff explains why leaders should stop treating AI like a productivity tool and start using it as a strategic thought partner.If you're interested in AI, leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, executive development, or the future of work, this conversation is packed with practical frameworks you can apply immediately.00:00:22 - Jeff's Background and Career Achievements00:01:04 - Key Drivers of Company Growth00:01:35 - Discovering ChatGPT and AI00:02:06 - Using AI as a Thought Partner00:02:27 - Live Use Case with AI for Strategy00:03:09 - Writing the AI-Driven Leader Book00:03:21 - Resonance and Market Research00:04:30 - Changes Since First Publication00:05:11 - Self-Leadership and AI00:05:44 - AI as a Thought Partner Example00:07:09 - CRIT Framework for AI Prompts00:09:59 - Elevating Strategic Thinking with AI00:10:11 - Defining Leadership in the AI Age00:12:02 - AI as a Liberation Tool00:12:54 - Misconceptions About AI00:14:02 - Human-Led Decisions in the AI Era00:15:04 - AI's Unpopularity and Public Perception00:16:49 - Effective Messaging About AI00:18:09 - Role of Government and Leadership in AI00:20:13 - Identity and Job Attachment00:21:42 - Personal Journey and Identity Crisis00:24:03 - Double-Edged Sword of Success00:25:07 - Leadership and Human Value in AI00:26:15 - Valuable Skills in the AI Age00:26:58 - Example of Empowering Employees with AI00:30:49 - Overview of Jeff's Company, AI Leadership00:31:44 - Transforming Companies with AI00:35:23 - Final Question: Who Gave You a Chance?00:37:17 - Conclusion and Book PromotionSubscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

David Meltzer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute, joins Clint Betts for a powerful conversation on success, faith, AI, leadership, purpose, and the pursuit of true wealth.From becoming a millionaire just months after graduating law school to losing more than $100 million—and rebuilding his life around service and purpose—David shares the defining moments that completely transformed how he views success.Known as the inspiration behind Jerry Maguire through his time leading Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, David explains why money isn't the destination, why AI is making wisdom more valuable than ever, and how anyone can build a life centered on gratitude, accountability, and fulfillment.00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome00:00:10 - David's Early Life and Aspirations00:00:35 - Growing Up in a World of Not Enough00:00:56 - Pursuing Wealth and Career Choices00:01:16 - Shift from Athlete to Lawyer00:01:37 - Early Career Success and Internet Ventures00:02:10 - Becoming a Millionaire and Career Growth00:02:44 - CEO of Samsung's Phone Division and Lee Steinberg Sports00:03:04 - Losing Values and Financial Collapse00:03:25 - Losing Everything and Telling His Mom00:04:19 - Paradigm Shift and Return to Faith00:05:01 - Aligning Life with Divine Direction00:05:37 - Host's Reflection on Money and Happiness00:06:20 - Realizing Life's Purpose00:06:46 - Shifting Perspective from "I'll Be Happy When" to "For the Sake of What"00:07:08 - Aligning Behaviors with Goals00:08:01 - Self-Leadership and Faith00:08:32 - Leading Back to Faith00:08:43 - Embracing Uncertainty and Using Gratitude00:09:26 - Communicating with God and Living by Values00:10:11 - AI's Impact on Humanity and Leadership00:11:06 - Leadership and AI00:11:50 - Accelerated Time and Decision-Making00:13:39 - Challenges of Leadership in the Age of AI00:16:17 - David's Daily Routine and Non-Negotiable Behaviors00:19:40 - Book Discussion: "Don't Do Business with Dicks"00:21:07 - Reflecting on Who Gave David a Chance00:21:49 - Closing Remarks and Future CollaborationIf you're interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, AI, faith, business, or living a more meaningful life, this conversation is filled with timeless wisdom and practical lessons.Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

Jerald David, CEO of Lynq, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on blockchain, tokenization, stablecoins, financial infrastructure, and the future of global markets.Lynq is building a real-time settlement network that allows trusted counterparties to move capital instantly using blockchain technology. While much of the public conversation has shifted from crypto to AI, Jerald believes the biggest blockchain revolution is happening quietly behind the scenes as financial institutions modernize the infrastructure that powers global markets.In this episode, Jerald explains why blockchain is becoming the backbone of modern finance, how tokenization works, and why 24/7 settlement could fundamentally change the way money moves around the world.00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome00:00:09 - Overview of Link00:01:34 - State of Blockchain and Digital Assets00:03:57 - Market Structure and Regulation00:05:07 - Gerald's Background and Career Path00:06:09 - A Day in the Life of a CEO00:07:33 - Quantum Computing and Blockchain00:08:41 - Market Inefficiencies and Link's Solutions00:13:17 - Blockchain 101 and Tokenization Explained00:18:06 - Stable Tokens and Their Use Cases00:22:46 - Macro-Economic Perspective00:24:00 - The Importance of Stable Tokens for the US Dollar00:24:16 - The Importance of Giving Chances00:25:08 - Closing Remarks and GratitudeIf you're interested in blockchain, fintech, cryptocurrency, AI, financial markets, entrepreneurship, or the future of global finance, this conversation offers a clear look at where the industry is heading next.Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

Eric Girouard, Founder & CEO of BRUNT Workwear, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on entrepreneurship, branding, AI, e-commerce, and building one of America's fastest-growing workwear companies.Founded in 2020, BRUNT Workwear has become one of the most recognizable brands serving skilled tradespeople by doing something few companies have done well—building a brand that genuinely represents the people who keep America running. Eric shares how conversations with lifelong friends in the trades inspired a company that's redefining workwear through authenticity, community, and customer obsession.The conversation explores brand building, AI, product development, leadership, e-commerce, and why listening to customers is the ultimate competitive advantage.00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Eric and Brunt Workwear00:00:41 - Eric's Blue-Collar Roots and Early Entrepreneurial Ventures00:02:14 - Learning from Serial Entrepreneur Ben Fishman00:03:41 - The Genesis of Brunt Workwear00:05:06 - Building a Brand for Tradespeople00:06:08 - The Role of AI in Brunt Workwear00:10:03 - The Importance of Building a Brand00:14:28 - Community Building and Brand Building00:16:46 - The Process of Bringing a Product to Market00:21:36 - The State of E-commerce and Brunt's Success00:25:07 - A Day in the Life of Eric00:29:07 - Principles of Leadership00:33:57 - Trends in the Trade Industry and Macro Economy00:37:10 - The Importance of Giving and Taking Chances00:38:55 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIf you're interested in entrepreneurship, branding, e-commerce, AI, consumer products, leadership, or building an enduring business, this conversation is packed with practical insights from one of today's most successful brand builders.Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

 Sheldon Lewis, Managing Partner at Blueprint Equity, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on venture capital, growth equity, AI, SaaS, startup investing, and the future of software businesses.Blueprint Equity manages more than $600 million and specializes in helping bootstrapped and lightly funded vertical SaaS companies scale from early traction to sustainable growth. In this episode, Sheldon shares why he believes we're living through both the most exciting and most uncertain period in software investing history.The conversation dives into AI's impact on startups, whether the so-called "SaaSpocalypse" is real, the future of venture capital, and what investors are looking for in founders today.00:00:00 - Introduction to Blueprint Equity00:00:50 - Blueprint Equity's Investment Focus00:01:56 - The State of SaaS and SaaSpocalypse00:03:41 - Public Market SaaS Companies00:05:05 - Efficiency and AI in Series A Funding00:08:09 - The Future of Venture Capital00:12:22 - The Potential of Software and AI00:14:08 - Exciting Investment Verticals00:17:10 - What Blueprint Equity Looks for in Founders00:20:29 - Effective Board Meetings and Communication00:23:25 - Public Sentiment on AI00:26:29 - A Day in the Life of Sheldon00:29:00 - The Importance of Giving and Receiving ChancesIf you're interested in venture capital, startups, SaaS, AI, entrepreneurship, investing, or the future of software businesses, this conversation is packed with valuable insights from one of the industry's leading growth investors.Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.