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CEO School with Suneera Madhani

CEO School with Suneera Madhani

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 Less than 2% of female founders ever break 1M in revenue. We’re on a mission to change that. Welcome to CEO School. I'm your host, Suneera Madhani, and each week, you’ll learn from incredible mentors who’ve made it to the 2% club and women well on their way. But first, a few class rules. Grab your seat because we’re here to get sh*t done. We’re one team, one dream. And we believe that we deserve to have it all because nothing bad happens when women make more money. You’re a real business now. Class is officially in session.Suneera Madhani, 2025 Direction Economie Management et direction
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  • Secrets of a Unicorn Founder: How to Build and Exit a Billion-Dollar Business

    Secrets of a Unicorn Founder: How to Build and Exit a Billion-Dollar Business
    May 4 2026
    Get access to THE room and apply to the MFC Spring Retreat here → bit.ly/MFCSpringRetreat What does it really take to build a billion-dollar company, and what happens after you do? In this powerful CEO School episode, Suneera sits down with Sarah Chen Spellings for a raw, unfiltered conversation about entrepreneurship, scaling, and identity. From being rejected by investors to building a fintech company that processed billions in payments, Suneera shares the full journey behind founding Stax (formerly Fatt Merchant), scaling past $100M in revenue, and navigating a complex exit. This episode dives deep into: Suneera's background and the values that shaped her entrepreneurial mindset How to build a startup without venture capital when all odds are against you The hits and the misses of scaling from startup to $1B valuation What no one tells you about selling your company Why women must own their wealth and take bigger financial risks Lessons from launching her second fintech company, Worth Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro + Why This Episode Is Different 03:45 Meet Suneera: Immigrant Roots & Early Entrepreneurship 08:10 “You Have It” — The Confidence That Shaped Her 12:30 Risk, Fear & Breaking Family Beliefs Around Stability 17:05 The Idea That Changed Everything (Fat Merchant Origin) 22:20 Getting Rejected & Walking Away From Corporate 27:40 Building From Scratch + First Revenue Wins 33:15 Scaling to $100M+: What Actually Breaks 38:50 Raising Capital as a Minority Female Founder 44:10 The Exit: What No One Tells You 49:30 Losing Control & Founder Identity Shift 55:00 Building Worth + The Next Billion-Dollar Vision 59:30 Final Lessons: Money, Ownership & Funding Women Whether you’re a founder, an entrepreneur, or building your personal brand, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, ownership, and what comes next. Subscribe for more conversations on building wealth, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Lock in your spot for the Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://theceoschool.com/ceo-school-summit Thank you to Sarah Chen for interviewing our host, Suneera! --------------------------------------- Learn more about Sarah at: Podcast: https://billiondollarmoves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahchenglobal/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahChenGlobal We're building a table where every female founder has a seat. Join the CEO School’s Millionaire Founders Club: https://theceoschool.com/join. Only 2% of female founders ever break $1 million in revenue. We’re on a mission that. Subscribe to the CEO School and join the movement. Watch and listen to us at: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money: Website: https://theceoschool.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for powerhouse female CEOs like you to take center stage, not just in your industries but in your whole life. Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/ #femalefoundersuccessstory#howtobuildabilliondollarcompany#startupgrowthstrategy#fintechstartupjourney#howtoscaleabusinessfast#founderexitstory#whathappensaftersellingacompany#venturecapitalforwomen#entrepreneurmindsetmotivation#businesspodcastforfounders#CEOschoolpodcast#suneeramadhaniinterview#startuplessonsfrombilliondollarfounders#buildingwealthasawomanentrepreneur
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    1 h et 5 min
  • How to Build Systems That Scale Your Business

    How to Build Systems That Scale Your Business
    Apr 27 2026
    What would your business look like if every role in your company were fully documented and someone else could run it without you? This episode of CEO School takes an unexpected but powerful turn, tackling two topics every ambitious business owner needs to hear about: why investing in your health as a CEO is non-negotiable, and how building the right systems and a remote team can finally give you your time and freedom back. Suneera Madhani sits down with her friend and fellow entrepreneur Tiffany Pantozzi, founder of ALIGN Real Estate and SYNC, to unpack Tiffany's remarkable journey from Miami Dolphins cheerleader to multi-seven-figure CEO, and the hard-won lessons about SOPs, delegation, and remote talent that transformed her business. Whether you're stuck doing everything yourself or ready to stop being the bottleneck in your own company, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and actionable strategies to scale smarter and reclaim your life. Tiffany Pantozzi is a multi-seven-figure entrepreneur, real estate powerhouse, and founder of both ALIGN Real Estate and SYNC. Ranked #81 out of over 20,000 agents in Central Florida, Tiffany built her brokerage to more than $60 million in annual sales by mastering the art of systems, SOPs, and remote team management. Through SYNC, she now helps business owners across industries source, train, and retain high-level remote talent from South America so they can scale without burning out. What you’ll learn in this episode: (01:01) How Tiffany Pantozzi built multiple companies from the ground up and made the crucial shift from working in her business as a founder to leading it as a CEO. (03:30) Why women in business should stop pretending that showing up at full power comes effortlessly, and how investing in your health through bloodwork, supplements, and medical guidance can help you sustain the demands of running a business and a life. (15:15) How Tiffany launched a licensed sports apparel company straight out of college, grew it to millions in national retail sales, and made the courageous decision to exit before realizing her next chapter in real estate. (20:04) How Tiffany entered real estate despite initial resistance, built ALIGN Real Estate into a top-ranked brokerage with 12 agents doing over $60 million annually, and still hit a hard growth ceiling. (23:19) How to duplicate yourself as a CEO by building detailed SOPs and systems that give your team everything they need to execute consistently without you having to repeat yourself or stay in the weeds. (26:14) Why understanding what your time is truly worth per hour is the mindset shift that allows you to stop doing low-value tasks, delegate with confidence, and focus on the work only you can do. (35:56) How SYNC sources, vets, and continuously trains high-level remote professionals from South America, including ongoing AI education, so business owners can build world-class remote teams for $2,500–$3,500 per month. (44:22) The practical, often-overlooked team management habits, including bringing your assistant into meetings, using recording tools like Fathom for note capture, and scheduling regular one-on-ones that keep remote teams aligned and performing at their best. Lock in your spot for the Unicorn CEO Summit today at https://theceoschool.com/ceo-school-summit Thank you to Tiffany Pantozzi for being on our show! Learn more about Tiffany: https://alignagents.com/ Join the CEO School’s Millionaire Founders Club: https://theceoschool.com/join. We're building a table where every female founder has a seat. Subscribe to the CEO School podcast because only 2% of female founders ever break $1 million in revenue, and we’re changing that: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money: * Website: https://theceoschool.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for badass female CEOs like you to take center stage not just in your industries but in your whole life. * Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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    52 min
  • How to Build a Founder-Led Brand That Wins

    How to Build a Founder-Led Brand That Wins
    Apr 20 2026
    What mindset blocks are keeping you from building the personal brand that could transform your business? In 2026, founder-led brands are the brands that win, and if you're not showing up with a clear voice and a compelling personal brand, you're leaving real money and opportunity on the table. In this episode, Suneera Madhani sits down with personal branding expert Allison Walsh to walk through the mindset shifts, messaging frameworks, and marketing strategies that help ambitious women build visibility and thought leadership that actually converts. Get ready to take notes, because by the end of this episode, you'll have a concrete playbook for building a brand that opens doors, attracts your ideal clients, and positions you as the go-to expert in your space. Allison Walsh is a personal branding expert, speaker, published author, and founder of Allison Walsh Consulting. A former Miss Florida who spent two decades in the behavioral healthcare space helping hyper-growth startups scale, Allison now helps ambitious women build powerful personal brands and thought leadership platforms. She has coached over 300 women one-on-one and is the host and founder of the She Believes She Could podcast and podcast network. What you’ll learn in this episode: (08:09) Why fear is the number one thing holding entrepreneurs back from building a personal brand, and why shifting your focus from yourself to your ideal client is the first step to breaking through it. (10:39) Allison's five-step framework for building a personal brand, starting with mindset and moving through messaging, market, monetization, and momentum, so you can finally see the full picture. (12:36) How to identify your core messaging pillars and why staying in your lane, rather than trying to be everything to everyone, is the key to building real authority and trust. (15:52) Why thought leadership is the most powerful brand-building strategy in 2026, and how owning your unique stories, frameworks, and expertise helps you stand out in a crowded market full of AI-generated avatars. (18:10) The importance of showing up authentically in an age of AI, and why protecting your voice, likeness, and creative work matters more than ever, especially in brand deals and contracts. (20:08) How speaking engagements, podcast appearances, and stage opportunities of all sizes are among the highest-converting activities for building your brand and generating leads for your business. (32:25) How to audit your brand-building efforts to identify what is actually working, cut what isn't, and focus your resources on the one or two channels that are genuinely moving the needle. Thank you to Allison Walsh for being on our show! Learn more about Allison: https://www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/ Join the CEO School’s Millionaire Founders Club: https://theceoschool.com/join. We're building a table where every female founder has a seat. Subscribe to the CEO School podcast because only 2% of female founders ever break $1 million in revenue, and we’re changing that: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money: * Website: https://theceoschool.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for badass female CEOs like you to take center stage not just in your industries but in your whole life. * Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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    47 min
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