The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this magnetic episode, Dr. Tom Lutz, Author of Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work, shares why the best business leaders need a coach more than anybody else and the power of peer groups to accelerate your growth as a leader.


While planting several churches in the Baltimore area, Tom became involved in a small startup information services company that serviced the construction industry.

Over the next 20 years, Tom filled various senior roles including divisional President, the company grew to $120 million with 1600 employees in 18 countries.

After the sale of CMD Group Tom launched Vision Planners, LLC, a consultancy designed to assist visionaries in finding, planning and executing their vision.

Tom Currently facilitates two Convene Groups in the Atlanta area. With his unique background, Tom guides client companies in the development of strategic plans and implementation designed to ensure the realization of their visions.

Tom earned his doctorate from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2017. In addition to his work as a Convene Chair he is currently Professor of Biblical Studies at Metro Atlanta Seminary. He is writing a book on the topic of vocational discipleship which should be published in 2020. He lives in Peachtree Corners, GA with Sherry, his wife of 45 years, in close proximity to his seven children and 8 grandchildren.


You can find out more about Tom at https://www.convenenow.com/tomlutz and his brand new book Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work https://www.facebook.com/VocationalDiscipleship/

In this intriguing episode, Robert Mallon, Founder of Elite Coaching Solutions, shares why success almost always comes in short bursts, and what you can do to

• Lead a business that is growing
• Feel like they’ve living up to their potential
• Want to have the time freedom to do what they want with the people they love

Robert Mallon is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and leadership consultant based in Atlanta, GA. With over 30 years of business experience, he has won numerous awards for his management, leadership, and sales abilities.

Robert has always had a great passion for opening people and companies to their full potential.

You can find out more about Robert at https://elitecoaching.solutions or email his assistant to book a time with him [email protected].

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In this engaging episode, Benj Miller, Co-Founder & Chief Architect of System & Soul, shares how he went from teenage night club owner to accidental entrepreneur to a coach & consultant that helps entrepreneurs build businesses they love.

Along the way he discovered the power of and path to achieving clarity and control for your business.

Benj is a proven entrepreneur who values character, culture and innovation. He founded his first company 17 years ago as the strategist and visionary behind Syrup Marketing , where he has launched hundreds of brands for clients -- and eight additional operating companies of his own.

One constant runs through all that Benj does: he has a passion for creating amazing organizational culture … culture that pours into people; that develops and sustains them.

Notably, he brings that heart to his family, too -- his wife of 21 years and their four amazing kids!

Benj’s coaching journey started with an implementation during a merger of two of his companies. It was such a success that he began coaching all of his other companies. He then went on to create ninety.io, a software platform, authored The Clarity Field Guide, co-hosts the System & Soul Podcast.

In 2021, Benj founded System & Soul. It’s the only operating framework that combines the systems and soul of a business. System & Soul pulls in some of the same systems and principles that have helped businesses run better for decades but has a deeper focus on the Soul of the company… the identity, culture, and people development. Together, these elements are proven to create breakthrough in companies across industries to accelerate growth.

Want to learn more about Benj's work at System & Soul? Check out his website at www.systemandsoul.com and for a free daily leadership reminder visit the261.com.

In this fascinating episode, Les McKeown Founder and CEO of Predictable Success, shares how he went from Chartered Accountant (CPA) to serial entrepreneur to startup incubator to one of the highest demand coaches in the US today.

Along the way, he identified a pattern that every successful business (and nonprofit) follows. One that leads every leader to the single biggest barrier to growth.

As Founder and CEO of Predictable Success, Les McKeown advises CEOs and senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth and speaks to Fortune 500 companies about his breakthrough strategies.

He’s the bestselling author of Predictable Success, The Synergist, Do Scale, and Do Lead

Prior to founding Predictable Success, Les established himself as a serial founder/owner, starting more than 40 companies, in addition to being the founding partner of an incubation consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of hundreds more organizations worldwide.

Want to learn more about Les's work at Predictable Success? Check out his website at predictablesuccess.com/scottie.

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My team of Scale Architects and I enjoy the privilege of helping leaders like you achieve even greater results through our Individual Coaching and team Acceleration Program. If you’d like to scale your business or nonprofit, boost your profits, build a strong leadership team, or even simply become a better leader with less stress, schedule your free 15 minute call with me, at www.scalearchitects.com/15.

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In the inaugural episode of Secrets of The High Demand Coach, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence speaks to the host of the show, Scott Ritzheimer. Scott shares that he began his entrepreneurial journey at 20 but had to fight for his business's survival. He shares that he had three different bad experiences with coaches which turned him off to the idea. He ultimately found that he wanted to try his hand at being a coach. Not only that, but he wanted to offer a better experience to his clients than what he went through. He founded his coaching company, Scale Architects, after successfully exiting his previous business.

He started his coaching business and this podcast in order to reach founders and celebrate amazing coaches. If you're a seasoned business coach or consultant who is also an entrepreneur and feel you're a great fit for the show, apply here.

Want to learn more about Scott’s work at Scale Architects? Check out his website at https://www.scalearchitects.com/.

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Find Out How a Scale Architect Can Help You

My team of Scale Architects and I enjoy the privilege of helping leaders like you achieve even greater results through our Individual Coaching and team Acceleration Program. If you’d like to scale your business or nonprofit, boost your profits, build a strong leadership team, or even simply become a better leader with less stress, schedule your free 15 minute call with me, at www.scalearchitects.com/15.

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