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 Real Talk. Real Growth. Real Results in the Mid-Market Jane Gentry consulted in enterprise for 20 years. And, after being a CEO in a mid-sized company, she realized why they say it is loneliest at the top. Mid-market CEOs learn their craft through trial and error or by reaching outside their organization for help. She launched CEOs Unscripted as a bi-weekly podcast by mid-market CEOs for mid-market CEOs. Our purpose is to provide insight into the unscripted, unfiltered journeys of CEOs and Founders as they talk about their wins, losses, lessons and playbooks for growing and scaling their organizations. There is no better forum than learning from your peers.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Direction Economie Management Management et direction
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    • From Admin to President: How She Built a $50M Logistics Empire in 19 Years

      From Admin to President: How She Built a $50M Logistics Empire in 19 Years
      Jan 20 2026
      From administrative assistant to President in 19 years: Colleen Japuntich's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. I In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, discover how she became the leader of NEMA, a thriving logistics and transportation company, while navigating a male-dominated industry, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leading through unprecedented challenges like COVID-19 and tariff wars. What You'll Learn: ✅ How to climb from entry-level to CEO in any industry ✅ Overcoming imposter syndrome as a leader ✅ Strategies for diversifying your business during industry disruption ✅ Leading authentically in male-dominated spaces ✅ Building systems and processes that scale ✅ Communicating vision effectively across your organization ✅ The difference between being liked and being respected as a leader ✅ How to navigate change management and bring teams along ✅ Why patience is the secret weapon young professionals need ✅ Protecting your health while building a business empire Key Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Colleen Japantich 3:15 - From Admin to President: The 19-Year Journey 8:42 - Overcoming Resistance & Building Credibility 12:30 - Imposter Syndrome: Even Successful CEOs Feel It 16:45 - Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry 22:10 - What Keeps This CEO Up at Night 26:35 - Diversifying in a Shrinking Industry 31:20 - The Art of Communicating Vision 37:50 - Change Management: Bringing Your Team Along 43:15 - Leadership Advice for Young Professionals 48:30 - Rapid Fire Questions & Final Wisdom Top Takeaways: "I want to compete with myself and be better than I was the previous day" - Colleen's philosophy on successWhy showing emotions as a female leader can be perceived as weakness (and how to navigate it)The importance of doing the "dirtiest jobs" early in your careerHow to build respect without being the loudest voice in the roomWhy diversification saved NEMA during tariff chaos and supply chain disruptionsThe critical difference between being nice and being kind in leadership About This Episode: Colleen Japuntich is the President of NEMA, a logistics and transportation company specializing in warehousing, drayage, and supply chain solutions. Starting as an administrative assistant, she worked her way through every department—operations, IT, safety, finance—becoming the company's go-to problem solver. In 2019, she was named President, leading the company through COVID-19, industry disruption, and economic uncertainty while maintaining profitability and employee retention. Resources Mentioned: "Dare to Lead" by Brené BrownEOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)Adam Grant's article on being nice vs. being kind Perfect For: - Aspiring CEOs and executives - Women in male-dominated industries - Mid-market business leaders - Logistics and transportation professionals - Anyone dealing with imposter syndrome - Leaders navigating organizational change - Entrepreneurs scaling their businesses About CEOs Unscripted: CEOs Unscripted is the podcast where real talk drives real growth. Host Jane Gentry, a seasoned CEO advisor and former mid-market executive, brings you unfiltered conversations with CEOs, founders, and business leaders who share the wins, losses, and lessons from the trenches. No fluff, no jargon—just honest insights about what it really takes to lead and scale in today's business landscape. Subscribe for More: New episodes drop bi-weekly featuring candid conversations with mid-market CEOs, founders, and executives who are redefining leadership. #CEOInterview #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipPodcast #FemaleLeadership #BusinessGrowth #ScalingBusiness #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerGrowth #MidMarketCEO #BusinessStrategy #CEOsUnscripted #JaneGentry #LeadershipLessons Female CEO success storyLogistics industry leadershipOvercoming imposter syndromeWomen in male-dominated industriesCEO interview podcastBusiness leadership strategiesScaling through industry disruptionChange management for CEOsMid-market business growthTransportation company successExecutive leadership developmentCareer advancement strategiesBusiness diversification tacticsAuthentic leadership styleCEO mental health and wellness
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    • How to Navigate Private Equity Deals: IAA CEO's $7.5 Billion Journey

      How to Navigate Private Equity Deals: IAA CEO's $7.5 Billion Journey
      Jan 6 2026

      Former IAA CEO John Kett shares his remarkable 22-year journey building a damaged vehicle marketplace from $200 million to $7.5 billion through multiple PE transactions, public offerings, and a major merger. This unfiltered conversation covers private equity strategies, M&A lessons, and what it really takes to scale mid-market companies.

      In this episode, John reveals: ✅ The truth about working with private equity firms ✅ How to prepare your company for a PE sale ✅ Why technology should enable process, not the other way around ✅ Navigating the complexity of public vs. private company leadership ✅ Board meeting preparation strategies that actually work ✅ The cost of short-term thinking in PE-backed companies

      KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:45 - John's Blue Collar Background & Path to CEO 05:30 - What is a Damaged Vehicle Marketplace? 09:15 - The IAA Business Model Explained 12:40 - First Exposure to Private Equity 16:20 - Preparing Your Company for PE Sale 19:45 - Working with Multiple PE Firms (The Four-Headed Monster) 24:10 - PE Time Horizons & Their Impact on Decisions 28:35 - Board Meeting Preparation Best Practices 32:15 - The Importance of Cross-Collaboration Among Leaders 35:40 - From Private to Public: The Spinoff Story 38:50 - The $7.5B Merger with Ritchie Brothers 42:20 - Rapid Fire: Career Lessons & Leadership Wisdom 45:10 - Why In-Person Leadership Development Matters

      ABOUT JOHN KETT: Former CEO of IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions), John Kett led the company through multiple transformations including PE acquisitions, public listings, and ultimately a $7.5 billion merger with Ritchie Brothers. With over 22 years of experience scaling mid-market companies, John now advises CEOs and serves on boards.

      ABOUT CEOS UNSCRIPTED: Real talk for mid-market leaders. Host Jane Gentry brings you unfiltered conversations with CEOs, founders, and executives navigating the challenges of scaling $10M-$500M businesses. No fluff, no jargon—just honest insights from leaders who've been where you are.

      SUBSCRIBE for bi-weekly episodes featuring: → Private equity strategies → M&A insights → Scaling best practices → Leadership development → Board governance → Exit planning

      TAGS: #PrivateEquity #CEO #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #ScalingBusiness #PEInvesting #BoardMeetings #ExitStrategy #MidMarketCEO #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #CorporateDevelopment #BusinessStrategy

      What's your biggest question about working with private equity? Drop it in the comments below!

      👍 Like this video if you found it valuable 🔔 Subscribe for more CEO insights 📤 Share with other business leaders
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      47 min
    • 500 Remote Employees, Zero Office Space: The Anti-Traditional Playbook

      500 Remote Employees, Zero Office Space: The Anti-Traditional Playbook
      Dec 23 2025
      In this powerful episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Brad Stevens, founder and CEO of Outsource Access, to explore his remarkable journey from serial entrepreneur to building a 500-person remote workforce in the Philippines—all while navigating a global pandemic. 📍 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Brad Stevens & Outsource Access 02:15 - The Entrepreneurial Origin Story: Third Grade Micro Machines Business 05:30 - Wharton to Unemployment: The $20K Signing Bonus Plot Twist 08:45 - First Company: Patient Assistance Programs for Seniors 11:20 - The Nutritional Supplements Journey 13:40 - Teeth Whitening Product Fiasco: 10,000 Units, 18 Countries 16:25 - Discovering Outsourcing & Launching Outsource Access in 2019 19:10 - Growing to 500 Employees in 4.5 Years Across 85 Industries 22:30 - Launching Right Before COVID: Building Remote Culture from Day One 25:45 - EOS Framework: The System That Prevented Implosion 28:20 - Jim Collins' Level 5 Leadership in Practice 30:50 - Writing Personal Welcome Messages to Every New Hire 33:15 - Virtual Leadership: Intentional Communication & Cadence 36:40 - The Five Chronological Steps Framework 39:20 - Building Culture Remotely: Virtual Success Magazine & UN Goals 42:10 - Employee Engagement: Recognition, Purpose, and Autonomy 44:50 - "What Got You Here Won't Get You There": Scaling Challenges 47:30 - Ferrari Intensity vs. Cargo Ship Reality: Managing Growth Speed 50:15 - The 2-Question Exercise That Reveals Business Constraints 52:40 - The 90-Day Onboarding Process & Playbook Creation 55:20 - Rapid Fire: Reading List, Early Lessons & Advice for Young Leaders 57:30 - Closing Thoughts What You'll Learn: The Remote Leadership Framework - How to build culture, maintain communication, and drive performance with 500 employees in another country Scaling Without Implosion - The systems, frameworks, and leadership principles that enabled 4.5 years of hypergrowth The Onboarding Advantage - Why most companies fail at onboarding and Brad's 90-day playbook that actually works Level 5 Leadership in Action - Practical applications of Jim Collins' principles for mid-market CEOs Key Takeaways for Mid-Market CEOs: ✅ The EOS framework combined with Four Disciplines of Execution creates accountability and clarity ✅ Recognition matters more than you think—Brad spends 10-15 hours monthly writing personal welcome messages ✅ The 2-question exercise that reveals your biggest business constraints in one survey ✅ Why onboarding takes 90 days (not 2 weeks) and how to structure it for success ✅ Ferrari intensity doesn't work with cargo ship reality—managing expectations during hypergrowth Featured Topics: Remote workforce managementPhilippines outsourcing strategyEOS implementationVirtual leadership during COVIDOnboarding frameworksAssessment tools (Predictive Index, CliftonStrengths)Level 5 LeadershipDecision velocityBusiness process documentationAI integration for remote teamsEntrepreneurial Operating SystemCulture building remotelyStrategic focus vs. diversificationLeadership developmentScaling challenges Whether you're managing remote teams, scaling rapidly, or struggling with onboarding, this episode delivers battle-tested frameworks from a CEO who grew 500 employees across the world during a pandemic. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Books & Frameworks: Good to Great by Jim CollinsBuilt to Last by Jim CollinsThe Four Disciplines of Execution by Stephen Covey21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John MaxwellWho Not How by Dan SullivanThe Four-Hour Work Week by Tim FerrissPredictable Success by Les McKeownAlex Hormozi content and programs ABOUT THE GUEST: Brad Stevens is the founder and CEO of Outsource Access, a company that helps small to medium-sized businesses integrate talented offshore staff from the Philippines to drive scale and profitability. Since launching in 2019, Brad has grown the company to 500 employees across 85 different industries, building a distributed workforce model before the pandemic made it necessary. A Wharton graduate and serial entrepreneur for 25 years, Brad has built and sold companies in pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, teeth whitening products, and now outsourcing. He's a 14-year member of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) and served as President of EO Atlanta. Brad is passionate about level 5 leadership, systematic onboarding, and proving that remote teams can build exceptional culture and deliver outstanding results. ABOUT CEOS UNSCRIPTED: CEOs Unscripted is a bi-weekly podcast by mid-market CEOs, for mid-market CEOs. Host Jane Gentry brings 20+ years of enterprise consulting experience and firsthand CEO leadership to deliver unfiltered conversations about what it really takes to scale, lead, and win in today's business landscape. No fluff. No jargon. Just real talk that drives real growth. Subscribe for new episodes every other week! 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What's your biggest challenge with remote team management or ...
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      58 min
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