CEO Stories with Jonathan Herps

Running a company isn’t about wearing all the hats. It’s about knowing which critical areas demand your focus, and what needs to be delegated to others. 

In this episode, Jonathan Herps breaks down the CEO Triad and explains why mastering these three elements is the key to sustainable growth.

Jonathan shares hard-earned insights from coaching CEOs who were stuck in the weeds of their business, feeling overwhelmed, and unable to scale. He reveals how stripping leadership focus down to the essentials can create clarity, empower teams, and unlock exponential business growth.

In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:

• Why most CEOs feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of fire fighting (01:00)
• The communication plan all CEO’s need to have as the ultimate decision-making filter (03:44)
• The critical factors that determines leadership success (04:36)
• A simple daily habit that transforms decision-making, reduces stress, and stabilises growth (06:14)

Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:

• The biggest leadership mistake is trying to do too much. Success comes from focus.
• A clear, compelling vision aligns your entire company and speeds up decision-making.
• The best CEOs don’t micromanage. They build high-performing leadership teams.
• Growth requires cash. Tracking financials daily is a non-negotiable.
• To scale, you must transition from operator to true CEO. Delegate everything outside of vision, people, and cash.

Scaling a business is about stepping into true CEO leadership. It’s not just about being busy, but about being effective. If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck and start leading with clarity, apply the CEO Triad starting today.

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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Success in business isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about knowing who to trust with the right tasks. 

In this episode, Jonathan Herps explores a game-changing mindset shift that helps CEOs and business leaders escape the overwhelm of day-to-day operations and unlock sustainable growth.

He breaks down the "Who, Not How" principle and reveals why the world’s most successful leaders don’t get bogged down in execution but instead focus on building the right team. He shares real-world examples of CEOs who have overcome bottlenecks, stopped micromanaging, and scaled their businesses with clarity and confidence.

In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:

• The hidden traps that keep business owners stuck in operational chaos (00:00)
• How burnout, micromanagement, and lack of delegation cripple long-term success (01:07)
• The mindset shift that leads to explosive growth (02:16)
• How successful CEOs scale faster by focusing on their strengths and delegating everything else (03:43)
• Tools and frameworks to help you identify and empower the right people in your business (06:16)

Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:

• Why being at the centre of everything is holding your company back.
• How trusting the right people leads to better results, faster.
• How top CEOs free themselves from daily tasks to focus on vision and strategy.
• Why empowering key players is the secret to sustainable growth.

If you’re ready to transition from working in your business to working on your business, this episode will give you the strategies you need to make it happen.

Listen now and discover how shifting your mindset from execution to leadership will unlock the next level of success in your business.

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CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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1. Subscribe to our podcast
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

Scaling a business isn’t all about growth and expansion. It’s also about making the right moves at the right time. Whether it's navigating unpredictable markets, refining leadership strategies, or building a resilient company culture, successful CEOs know that adaptability is the key to longevity.

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Brad Krauskopf, CEO and Founder of Hub Australia, to uncover the leadership insights and hard-earned lessons that have fueled his journey. From the evolving landscape of flexible workspaces to the realities of leading a fast-scaling company, Brad shares candid reflections on strategic decision-making, talent retention, and business resilience.

This conversation will share powerful takeaways for CEOs, founders, and business owners looking to build, scale, and lead with purpose.

In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:

• Brad’s journey to leadership and the evolution of flexible workspaces (01:35)
• Why workspace flexibility is the future of talent retention (03:20) 
• How to navigate growth, industry shifts, and economic uncertainty while staying agile (05:04) 
• Overcoming challenges in scheduling priorities, setting work-life boundaries, and avoiding burnout (09:02) 
• The cost of holding on too long and the power of letting go (14:57) 
• How trust and delegation define the best leadership teams (21:12) 
• Resources for better leadership (22:44) 
• A big-picture perspective on scaling strategically the right direction at the right time so your business evolves the right way (24:38) 

Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:

• In this episode, you’ll learn that adaptation is survival, your business model must evolve faster than the market to stay competitive.
• You’ll discover that hiring the right leadership team at the right time is everything, the right people in the right seats can make or break your growth.
• You’ll understand why flexibility is critical in leadership, as business success relies on knowing when to pivot and when to double down on what’s working.
• Finally, you’ll learn that trust fuels scalability, CEOs can’t do it all alone. A strong, empowered leadership team is the backbone of sustainable growth.

Listen in for powerful insights that will help you lead with confidence, tackle uncertainty, and build a business designed to last.

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

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1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

Growing a business isn’t about tackling everything at once. It’s about solving the right problem at the right time. 

In this episode I share a leadership strategy that has transformed many companies. It’s really quite simple, eliminate one major business constraint per week.

By shifting from reacting to executing with precision, leaders can create sustainable momentum, boost team performance, and scale effectively. I’ll also share real-world examples from businesses I’ve worked with, showcasing the power of systematic leadership, strategic delegation, and building high-performance teams.

If you’re leading a growing company and want a more effective way to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

In this episode of the Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps podcast, you’ll learn:

• The one-week rule and how it drives business success (01:07)
• Why most leadership teams stay stuck—and how to break free (01:30)
• A simple, three-step framework to identify, tackle, and eliminate business bottlenecks (02:34)
• How to build an A-player leadership team and eliminate underperformance (04:22)
• How to successfully remove the founder from daily operations (06:49)
• The leadership meeting framework that powers continuous growth (08:45)

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear strategy to solve business challenges with precision, develop a high-performance leadership team, and step out of daily operations to focus on strategic growth.

Subscribe to Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps for insights and strategies to scale your business.

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

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1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In business, scaling isn’t just about following a playbook, it’s about navigating the unexpected with resilience, adapting quickly, and embracing the tough lessons learned along the way. 

In this episode Joanthan Herps is joined by David Boehm, Chairman, Co-founder, and CEO of Miskawaan Health Group, who shares powerful leadership insights from his entrepreneurial journey. From scaling a global venture to pivoting through unforeseen crises, David's story reveals the true qualities that help CEOs lead with vision, agility, and purpose.

This conversation is packed with leadership lessons that every business owner and CEO can learn from, no matter the industry. David dives into how he’s faced challenges, made tough decisions, and built a business while leading with authenticity and humility.

In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:

• David’s entrepreneurial journey and leadership philosophy (00:11)
• Successfully scaling a business in an unpredictable environment (11:14)
• The need for humility, adaptability, and lifelong learning in leadership (20:23)
• Leadership lessons from navigating crises and setbacks (11:34)
• Cultural intelligence and its role in global leadership (22:36)
• Hard-earned lessons on taking risks and embracing failure (34:26)
• Building teams and leadership structures for sustained success (26:19)
• Why CEOs must align personal values with business goals for long-term growth (29:15)

Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:

• How to manage uncertainty and pivot when necessary
• Why a CEO's humility and willingness to embrace failure are essential
• The importance of setting long-term plans while staying agile in the short term
• How cultural intelligence strengthens leadership in a global context
• Practical advice on building and maintaining strong leadership teams

Listen in to learn from David’s experiences and insights that will help you lead your business through uncertainty, take calculated risks, and scale with confidence.

WHERE TO FIND DAVID BOEHM

• Website: https://miskawaanhealth.com/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-boehm-70a49015/  

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode, we sit down with Chuong Mai-Viet, CEO of Fuse Technology, to explore the transformative journey of building a tech company that prioritises people and culture. Chung shares invaluable insights on the importance of fostering a supportive workplace, the lessons learned from hiring and nurturing talent, and the delicate balance of personal and professional life. Discover how Chung's no-nonsense approach to leadership and his commitment to empowering his team have paved the way for sustainable growth and innovation in the tech sector. Tune in for a candid conversation that highlights the vital role of culture in driving business success!


📌 Connect with Fuse Technology & Chuong Mai-Viet
🔗 Website: https://www.fusetechnology.com 
✉️ Email: [email protected]  
📞 Call: +61 2 8039 4000
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuongm/   

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

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1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

Join us for an engaging conversation with Gary Smith, founder of B Radio Network, as he discusses his journey from corporate life to empowering local communities through media. Learn how he built a vast network of clubs and the impact of COVID-19 on his business model.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.

📌 Connect with B Radio Network & Gary Smith
🔗 Website: https://www.bradionetwork.com/
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: +61 411 433 211
 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-smith-9078314/  

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 

1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
Click Here to listen & subscribe now! 

2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

Explore the dynamic journey of Anthony Quinn, sole founder of Arctic Intelligence, in this enlightening episode. Anthony shares invaluable insights on the trials of entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He recommends essential reading for aspiring founders and discusses the realities of running a startup, emphasising that success is a long-term endeavor filled with learning opportunities. Tune in to gain practical advice that can help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey.

 📌 Connect with Arctic Intelligence & Anthony Quinn
🔗 Website: https://arctic-intelligence.com/
 ✉️ Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: + 61 431 157 006
 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-quinn-31b50a/  

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 

1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
Click Here to listen & subscribe now! 

2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
Click Here to download.

3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode, Valentina Borbone of Banter Group shares her insights on fostering authentic relationships in business. She discusses the importance of meaningful engagement and how it can transform networking into genuine connections that drive success. Tune in to discover practical strategies for building lasting relationships and the impact of authenticity in today’s professional landscape.

 📌 Connect with Banter Group & Valentina Borbone
🔗 Website: https://www.bantergroup.com.au/
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: +61 411 656 665
 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinaborbone/

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network. 

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 

1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
Click Here to listen & subscribe now! 

2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
Click Here to download.

3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode, Ryan Kevelighan, a seasoned expert in medical recruitment, shares his insights on mastering the complexities of the industry. He discusses the challenges faced by both recruiters and candidates, emphasising the importance of adaptability and strategic thinking. Ryan also explores innovative approaches to talent acquisition and how to foster strong relationships within the healthcare sector.

📌 Connect with 1Medical & Ryan Kevelighan
🔗 Website: https://www.1medical.com.au/
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: +61 422 236 968
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankevelighan/ 

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 

1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
Click Here to listen & subscribe now! 

2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
Click Here to download.

3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here