The Breakout CEO

Behind every high-growth company is a leader navigating a unique set of pressures, and The Breakout CEO sits down with them right in the thick of it. This isn't about abstract theory or startup basics; it's a series of candid conversations with CEOs who are steering their firms through the complex transition from a few million to tens of millions in revenue. Host Jeff Holman, who founded Intellectual Strategies and advises these very leaders, guides each discussion toward the concrete strategies and pivotal decisions that define this critical scaling phase. You’ll hear founders unpack the real-time challenges of leadership shifts, strategic pivots, and operational growing pains, offering a rare look at the mindset required for breakthrough success. Each episode of this podcast feels like a direct, unfiltered boardroom conversation, focusing on the inflection points that separate companies that plateau from those that truly break out. For anyone leading a growing business or curious about the mechanics of scaling, this podcast provides a vital and practical perspective directly from the front lines.