Most EOS rollouts stall—and not because of the framework. Paul DiCicco is an Executive Coach and Fractional Integrator for organizations running on EOS. With 20+ years of leadership across military, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, he helps C-level leaders find better alignment in their leadership and life and serves as a Fractional Integrator at Beacon & Blade.

In this episode, Paul breaks down the 3 biggest reasons EOS fails, what elite leadership teams do right, and how founders can finally get traction. If you’re using EOS—or thinking about it—this is the episode that could save you a year of frustration.

Key Takeaways:

• The top 3 EOS mistakes that derail companies

• How to build trust and ownership across the leadership team

• What real accountability looks like—and how to fix it when it’s missing

• Tips from an Integrator who’s been dropped into the trenches

🎧 Listen now and stop wasting time, money, and momentum.

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Londo, founder of Body Balance System, who’s built a red light therapy business selling $60,000 custom-made beds to professionals across the U.S.

Michael’s not selling online to everyday consumers. He’s closing big deals, direct to chiropractors, wellness clinics, and medspas—with a U.S.-based manufacturing team behind it.

🔥 In this conversation, we covered:

🔴 How he sells ultra-high-ticket red light beds directly to wellness businesses 🔴 Why he kept production in the U.S. and how it helps with quality and speed 🔴 What he’s doing now to grow faster—including bringing on a COO 🔴 How he’s preparing for a future exit and thinking like a buyer

We also get into his personal story—how a health challenge with his daughter inspired his path—and why he believes in building products that actually help people.

This is a must-listen for product CEOs thinking about scaling high-ticket products, hiring ops talent, and planning for an eventual exit.

Leah Garcia built a $20M beauty brand from scratch—no cofounder, no outside capital, and no Amazon dominance.

In this episode, Leah shares the real story behind NULASTIN’s growth, how she turned elastin science into a premium DTC product line, and what it took to transition from scrappy solo founder to strategic CEO.

🔥 What you'll learn:

💥 How she bootstrapped a $17M biotech beauty brand with zero outside funding 💥 The tipping point where passion and grit weren’t enough 💥 How building a real team unlocked scalability and freedom 💥 Why owning 20+ patents created a competitive moat 💥 What she wishes she did earlier—and what she’d never change

Whether you're solo-building a brand or looking to turn your niche product into a scalable business, Leah’s story will leave you inspired—and armed with next steps.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to scale smart.

Mark Mahoney has seen it all—40 years in the beverage industry, six companies founded, and board roles on ten more. But seven years ago, he made a bold move: he bought out his brother to take over the family coffee roasting business, Atomic Coffee.

In this episode, Mark breaks down how he’s built leadership teams that actually care—not just about the numbers, but about the mission and the people.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

👉 How to keep the heart of a family business—even as you scale 👉 Why “corporate” doesn’t have to mean cold and disconnected 👉 The key metrics Mark tracks weekly—and why managing without measuring is a recipe for chaos 👉 His experience buying out a sibling and what made the transition work 👉 How owning a marina business taught him even more about leading people

If you’re a founder who wants to grow a real business—without losing your values—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in and get practical advice from someone who’s been in the trenches for decades.

Keith Bearden isn’t your typical CPG CEO.

He’s led multiple private equity-backed companies, built and sold his own consulting firm, and most recently—used investor capital to acquire Alter Eco Foods, the premium chocolate brand he now leads.

While Keith didn’t previously own Alter Eco, he was on the board when the PE group decided to sell—and raised his hand to step in and run the business. In this episode, he breaks down what most founders get wrong about PE and how to grow without giving up your company’s soul.

🔥 In this episode, we covered:

🔥 How he stepped in to acquire Alter Eco through investor capital 🔥 Why most PE firms miss the mark with founder-led businesses 🔥 What deal terms to watch out for—before you give up control 🔥 How he blends profit with purpose in a mission-driven brand 🔥 Why operators make better turnaround CEOs than finance guys

We also talked about:

Why he thinks the next generation of PE needs more empathy What it takes to scale a brand in the regenerative CPG space And the real risk in chasing growth too fast with outside money

If you’re a founder or CEO considering PE—or trying to win inside it—this episode gives you the playbook from someone who’s been on both sides of the deal.

What does it take to build a niche, high-complexity business—and actually sell it? In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Kamholz, founder of Edge Precision Manufacturing, who shares the real story behind his 20-year journey from starting with no capital to selling the company to a global buyer.

Andy gets into the tough early years—when he nearly ran out of cash and had to do everything himself. He talks about how he carved out a niche making ultra-precise plastic parts for biotech and medical companies, built a 50-person team, and shifted from being a hands-on engineer to a real CEO.

Inside the episode:

🔧 Started Edge in 2005 with zero funding and no cofounders 🔧 Faced cashflow issues, long hours, and high risk in the early days 🔧 Found product-market fit in biotech and medtech plastics 🔧 Took on growth capital in 2018 and scaled the team 🔧 Exited to ZEON Specialty Materials in a full acquisition in 2022 🔧 Shares what he’d do differently if he were starting again

This is a must-listen if you’re a founder-CEO in manufacturing or any technical business wondering whether the long game and hard work actually pay off.

In this episode of the Eight Figure Product CEO Podcast, Luke Peters sits down with Ashlee Foy—co-founder of Renuology and a seasoned health entrepreneur. Starting out as a physician assistant with a passion for wellness, Ashlee bootstrapped her company into a $12–15M success. But the real story? Her bold pivot from DTC (direct-to-consumer) to wholesale distribution—one that transformed her business growth overnight.

💬 In this episode, you'll hear: 🟠 How Ashlee's background in medicine helped shape her product 🟠 Why she shifted away from DTC and how wholesale unlocked scale 🟠 What it's like bootstrapping vs. raising capital 🟠 Lessons learned scaling a saliva-based DNA test business 🟠 What founders should consider when facing major strategy decisions

This one’s full of real-world advice for health brand founders, product entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to scale without outside funding.

In this episode of the Eight Figure Product CEO Podcast, Luke Peters sits down with Adam Black, CEO of Cycling Batteries Corp. Adam’s reinventing the e-bike battery—making it safer, smarter, and fast-charging (under 15 minutes)—without relying on outside investors.

He shares how a failed tourism business during COVID pushed him to pivot, invent, and start manufacturing cutting-edge battery tech right here in the U.S.

You’ll hear:

🔋 Why today’s e-bike batteries fall short

🔋 How Adam solved the fast-charging problem

🔋 What it takes to bootstrap a hardware tech startup

🔋 Lessons from his time with Tesla’s early team

🔋 Why fast, reliable charging is the final hurdle for EV adoption

This episode is packed with real-world insight from someone actually building the future of battery tech—without millions in VC.

📄 Want to see how Cycling Batteries works? View this explainer document: 👉 Download “What CBC FaZT Batts Do Better” (Dropbox link)

🎧 Tune in now and learn how Adam’s turning bold ideas into real-world innovation.

In this special episode recorded live with the International Housewares Association (IHA), business advisor and 20-year product industry veteran Luke Peters breaks down how U.S. importers can legally reduce tariffs and keep their profits intact—even with rising trade pressures.

Luke grew his own product company, NewAir, and exited to private equity in 2021. He’s been in the trenches dealing with global shipping, customs, and rising tariffs—and now helps other CEOs do the same.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How companies are getting hit with 55%+ tariffs and what to do about it

• What the First Sale Rule really means—and how it can lower your tariff bill

• Why some importers are using DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and what red flags to watch for

• How unbundling products and shipping in parts (instead of full sets) can save you money

• What tariff engineering is—and how small changes in product design can make a big difference

• Why getting a binding ruling from U.S. Customs can protect you and reduce risk

• When and how to move your supply chain to other countries like Vietnam, Mexico, or India

• Real examples from companies like SharkNinja, Yeti, and others that are already doing this

This episode is packed with clear, practical advice for importers, founders, and operations teams looking to stay competitive—without cutting corners.

You’ll also hear about:

• The risks of shady practices like false DDP deals or mislabeling products

• The role of brokers, legal help, and customs audits

• How to use tools and experts to check if you’re overpaying on tariffs

• What smaller companies can do to keep up with big brands who’ve already adapted

If your business imports products, sells on Amazon, or relies on global manufacturing—this is the deep dive you need to avoid losing margin in today’s trade environment.

Note: These are proven strategies, not legal advice. Always work with your broker or legal team to make sure everything is done right.

In this episode of The Eight-Figure Product CEO, Luke Peters talks with Mark Fackler—founder of Stelcom, a $50M engineering consulting firm that started with just two people. Mark shares how he grew the company, successfully exited, and then shifted gears into coaching CEOs full-time through Vistage.

You’ll learn: 🔹 How Mark scaled from a small shop to a multi-million dollar firm 🔹 The most common mistakes he sees founders make when trying to grow 🔹 What CEOs miss when planning their exit 🔹 Why preparing early is key—and what tools can help

Plus, Luke shares a free tool to help founders assess their exit readiness in under 5 minutes.

Whether you’re scaling now or planning your exit later, Mark’s story and insight are a must-listen.

🎧 Listen now and get real tips from a founder who’s done it all.