Ever wonder why some businesses become buyer magnets while others stay stuck in chaos? If you crave real transformation, scalable process, robust culture, and exit-ready performance, this masterclass will arm you with proven, uncommon tools to win.

Host J. Michael Fisher Jr. sits down with Nio Queiro, CEO and founder of The Queiro Group, whose 35-year career in healthcare and M&A has reshaped companies from the inside out.

You’ll discover surprising strategies for engaging teams, turning crisis into catalytic change, and using AI to thrive, not just survive. From overcoming stagnant leadership to fixing cashflow leaks, this episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights for business owners who want more than just a deal; they want victory.

Don’t settle for business as usual when the stakes are this high. Listen now to escape the pain of lost value, missed growth, and mediocre exits. This episode delivers exclusive secrets you won’t find anywhere else, only for listeners ready to level up now.

[00:00] – What happens when a masterclass mindset collides with a career-defining health crisis

[00:03:41] – Why “transformation” isn’t what most consultants claim and how reframing drives deal-winning momentum

[00:05:44] – The real reason entrepreneurs must sometimes “drive their own boat” (warning: silver-haired resistance ahead)

[00:08:31] – The controversial strategy that builds trust from the ground up, not the C-suite down

[00:12:20] – How communication (and a simple “call to action”) can flip a broken culture into unstoppable execution

[00:14:59] – Two types of Cairo clients and the surprising innovation secret most leadership teams miss

[00:22:14] – When top leaders are the example (and when culture clashes force an expert to tap out)

[00:27:12] – AI without the hype—why most healthcare “automation” is stuck in the past, and what you REALLY need to ask now

[00:32:43] – Where businesses bleed cash without knowing it (hint: it’s not just healthcare…and it’s NOT staff cuts)

[00:47:09] – The tiny failure at Deloitte that forever changed Nio’s approach to leadership and team unity

1. Human-centered leadership architecture
2. McKinsey AI adoption report (89% by 2026 reference)
3. Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
4. Kaiser Permanente
5. Mayo Clinic
6. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
7. Emerson Health
8. ChatGPT
9. Deloitte

Nio Queiro is the CEO and founder of The Queiro Group, a healthcare transformation powerhouse specializing in revenue cycle, M&A, and strategic process innovation. With over 35 years of experience leading high-stakes hospital, provider, and entrepreneurial turnarounds, Nio is renowned for her ability to blend cultural change with operational excellence. Her human-centered, tech-enabled strategies have helped scores of organizations exit successfully and deliver on their boldest visions.

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Going Beyond the Deal is an original podcast brought to you by J. Michael Fischer Jr. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.