The Drop In CEO

In this episode, we sit down with Beau Billington, founder of the Free Agent, a consulting company that specializes in the strategic-layer of the Gig Economy.

Beau shares his insights on becoming an executive consultant, including how he had the opportunity to make the transition and how he developed local relationships to drive revenue. He also talks about the importance of focusing on your core business model and individual initiatives, and how to replicate success.

Listen in and learn the value of free agents in helping companies flex their resources. Beau discusses how free agents can provide a way for companies to access specialized skills without the commitment of a full-time hire. He also explains how he helps companies understand the value of free agents and why tech companies are particularly well-suited to work with them.

Finally, Beau shares his advice on how to determine if right for you emphasizes the relationships and developing a strong reputation your field.

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

About Beau Billington:

Beau is the founder of the Free Agent, a consulting company that specializes in the strategic-layer of the Gig Economy. The Free Agent has a vetted bench of executive leaders with backgrounds in Sales, Marketing, and Technology that are available on a Fractional, Interim, or Full-time basis. The Free Agent works across a multitude of industries and disciplines, with a keen focus on technology companies with revenues ranging from $10M-$200M.

You can connect with Beau in the following ways:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaubillington/
Website: https://thefreeagent.com
                https://findingthatnextgear.com

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This week Deborah shares how an open door leadership policy can distract you from achieving goals and giving your full focus to your team. Listen in as Deborah shares common mistakes leaders make when trying to be available to everyone, and a simple framework to prioritize tasks and make the most of your time.

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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This week Bryan Kramer shares how he helps corporations and entrepreneurs identify and communicate their value to their audiences. Listen in as Deborah and Bryan discuss understanding how the world sees you, how Bryan experienced burn out in a corporate role and established a new set of rules to live by, and how to identify your non-negotiables when creating goals. Bryan also shares the different between transactions and relationships, and three tips for beating imposter syndrome.

About Bryan Kramer:

Called the “Zen Master to Digital Marketers” by Forbes, Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, two-time bestselling author and Forbes contributor.

He is CEO of H2H Companies, an executive coaching company, and co-owner of PureMatter, a Silicon Valley marketing agency founded in 2001, which earned a spot as one of the “Fastest Growing Companies” by the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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This week Deborah shares the power of the journey in long-term goals setting and what you can learn from going off track. Listen in as Deborah shares the key questions you should ask yourself when pursuing the things you want and how to know if it’s time to leave a goal behind.

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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This week Charles R. Argumainz shares how experience in military leadership and aviation influenced his passion for helping leaders recognize the potential within their teams. Listen in as Deborah and Charles discuss how he worked with his company to meet a demand for pilots post-pandemic, how they are working to build a culture that retains talent, and why he’s focused on leaving a legacy of leadership.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. Why there’s a high demand for replacing retirees in aviation
2. How to look for opportunities to gain experience for your career
3. The competition for top talent
4. How to find the right move to get you to the next level

Charles R. Argumaniz is the Chief Pilot at Meregrass Inc. With over 23 years of military and aviation experience, Charles has invested in life into seeing the potential in everyone, helping  in leadership recognize their teams and convert believers into doers.

You can connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-chip-argumaniz-ba33a380/

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When you feel stuck, it’s easy to give up. This week Deborah shares how you can navigate the challenges of long-term goals and the framework you need to create your own strategic vision for moving forward.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. What to do when you feel stuck in your current career
2. Why we get in our own way when it comes to success
3. The problem with identifying the skill gap
4. How to find and nurture your support system

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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Understanding how fractional leaders work within an organization helps leaders identify specific ways their teams can benefit from outside resources and improve the overall quality of the support they provide to the talent within. This week Ron Higgs joins Deborah to discuss how fractional leaders help organizations identify opportunities and create optimized systems for success.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. How a fractional leader works within an organization
2. Why we need to believe in our talent as leaders
3. The problem with overprocessing information and systems
4. How to identify the impact of a challenge across multiple departments

About Ron Higgs:

Ron Higgs is a veteran, engineer, business executive, and published author. He has more than 20 years of experience in leadership, operations, engineering management, and program management. He has worked in several industries and held leadership positions in startups, small companies, and large corporations. He is a technically adept systems thinker who inspires collaboration, leads change, and creates synergy across all business operating functions.

Ron’s background in naval aviation is the foundation of his expertise in high-performance teamwork, managing risk, and continuous process improvement. He likes to get things done, solve challenging problems, and constantly find better ways of doing things. As a leader, he enjoys building collaborative environments focused on learning without the fear of making mistakes.

Ron is the founder of Wolf Management Solutions, where he is a Fractional COO, consultant, and coach. He is a certified Scale Architect and Predictable Success expert where he helps busy CEOs scale their companies through leadership, organizational development, and process improvement.

Ron holds a BS in Applied Mathematics from the US Naval Academy, an MS in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a certificate in Engineering Flight Test from the US Naval Test Pilot School.

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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Knowing how and when to reach out for support is critical for leaders to not only accomplish their own goals, but to motivate their team to succeed as well. Listen in as Deborah shares the framework for ensuring long-term success of your goals by placing your stake in the ground and staying focused on what matters most.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. Common distractions that prevent us from achieving our goals
2. How to trust and invest in yourself
3. The importance of creating priorities to achieve your goals
4. Why you should make an effort to consistently celebrate your wins

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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Taking chances on yourself is what really matters. This week leadership and transformation expert Kerry Siggins shares how being a leader saved her life. Listen in as Deborah and Kerry discuss how to trust in opportunities, the art of turning nothing into something, and why you should always bet on yourself.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. How identify where your driving behaviors come from
2. Why self-care is a discipline, not a luxury
3. The importance of being a leader committed to change
4. What it means to have an authentic executive presence

Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, Inc. a fast growing manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Under Kerry’s leadership, StoneAge has experienced double digit growth, year over year. In 2015, she successfully transitioned the company’s ownership structure to an ESOP, ensuring that all employees share in the success of the company through employee ownership.

Kerry is a helpful and impactful board member and business advisor due to her success and experience in scaling companies and building world-class cultures. Kerry is a dynamic, sought-after speaker who presents worldwide at corporations, universities, seminars, and conferences. She hosts several podcasts, including the wildly popular podcast Reflect Forward. She is an author, blogger, and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, and BIC Magazine, and her blog is visited by thousands of readers each month.

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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If you’re feeling the weight of your goals and wondering how you’ll be able to get to the finish line, you won’t want to miss this episode. Listen in as Deborah shares how to reframe your mindset to simplify your actions, stay confident, and hold yourself accountable to success.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. How to simplify complicated success metrics
2. Why you need to pace yourself when working toward long-term goals
3. The importance of recalibrating early in the process
4. How to ask for accountability from peers

Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR 

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Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym

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