Measure Success Podcast
This is the Measure Success Podcast, which features top leaders on how they measure success in their business and life. We talk with CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and extraordinary high achievers. The host, Carl J. Cox, is the CEO of 40 Strategy. 40 Strategy guides leaders to take their organization to the next level by designing world-class strategic plans and keeping them accountable to get it done. Go to 40strategy.com to learn more. As an entrepreneur and executive, Carl has been with 7 different companies that have grown from 2x to 7x. Carl is the author of Lost at CEO, An Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategy. This book reached #1 Amazon bestseller in 12 separate categories at launch, and a must-read for entrepreneurs and leaders.
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Cash flow is more than money in the bank—it’s about clarity, planning, and purpose. In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox talks with Michelle Röse, COO and co-founder of Breakaway Bookkeeping and Advising. Michelle shares how her team helps businesses forecast cash weekly, align budgets with reali
On this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox talks with Mark Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group and top-ranked financial security professional. Mark explains why wealth is created not by holding assets, but by investing in your business, real estate, and smart financing. He shares how leaders
Innovative ideas often die inside large companies — not because they lack potential, but because they don’t fit the organization’s existing priorities and processes. On this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox speaks with Jim Bodio and Stephen Rich of BRI Associates, creators of Growth Forge. They share
Professional services firms often face a growth ceiling — struggling to scale without losing client relationships or service quality. In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox sits down with Mohan Rao of KnownWell to discuss how AI can help break through that barrier. Mohan explains how their platform
What if curiosity was the secret to getting unstuck? In this episode, Jon Bassford — CEO of Lateral Solutions and author of The Curious Leader — shares how leaders can overcome fear, break unhelpful habits, and create a culture of growth. We explore his TEDx talk, how to create operational excellence, and the differenc
What if a business disaster was the exact push you needed? Nicole Cramer’s story starts with a total digital wipeout: her Facebook group hacked, Instagram accounts stolen, website taken down. Instead of folding, she turned it into fuel for her long-delayed goal—becoming a full-time speaker. In this episode of the Measu
