CEO School with Suneera Madhani

Working hard to build your business and don’t want to see it lost or unprotected? Having the right coverage and the right team of accountants, insurance, and legal advisors is vital to avoid damaging lawsuits for your business. Suneera discusses essential items to protect your business with commercial tax and insurance expert Frances Batista. Suneera calls it “funding your fears,” so you don’t have to worry about it. Frances also shares why more female entrepreneurs need to hit the golf course. Frances Batista is the founder of Muni, a conglomerate of Insurance and Tax corporations based in Connecticut, serving 13 states and offering all lines of commercial and personal insurance. Since launching in 2016, Frances has scaled her companies into multi-seven-figure businesses in just six years. In 2021, she was awarded Insurance Professional of the Year by the International Association of Insurance Professionals. Frances advocates theatre arts and is passionate about serving the local community. She currently sits on the board of multiple local nonprofits, including Shakesperience and Salvation Army. Connect with Frances: IG: https://www.instagram.com/muniinsurance Website: https://www.muniinsurance.com Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop This episode is sponsored by The Club, a monthly digital community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at https://join.theceoschool.co/

In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani answers your most-asked questions and has candid conversations on everything from productivity and investments to the real talk on mom guilt and how to overcome it once and for all. Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a monthly digital community to help you level up in leadership and life. Learn more today at https://join.theceoschool.co/

In today’s episode, you will hear from Lisa Morel, a recognized advisor to family enterprises and Founder of The Family Business Blueprint. Suneera and Lisa discuss how to bring growth and continuity to the family business for the next generations while maintaining family harmony. Lisa has guided hundreds of family business leaders in laying a framework for avoiding conflicts and strategically growing family enterprises. She works with multigenerational families across ten countries and is the first Latin American expert to join the prestigious Family Business Consulting Group. Lisa supports women as catalyzers of change within their family businesses and advocates for next-gen led intrapreneurship. She is the youngest board member of the Family Firm Institute, the leading global organization of thought leaders in the field. Additionally, Lisa coaches NextGen leaders of families in a business facing their first generational transitions through her program, The Family Business Blueprint. Lisa and her husband reside in Miami, along with their two children. She enjoys cultural photography and Formula 1 and is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. She Is also the host of the Family Business Conversations podcast.  Connect with Lisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisammorel Website: https://www.thefbcg.com/consultants/lisa-m-morel Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop This episode is sponsored by The Club, a monthly digital community to help you level up and leadership and life. Learn more today at https://join.theceoschool.co/

In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares the top 10 books she has read this year. Hear the lessons she’s learned through some of her favorite titles and how they have helped her grow this year.   Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert  Atomic Habits by James Clear Becoming by Michelle Obama How Are You Really by Jenna Kutcher Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein Happy Days by Gabrielle Bernstein Mindful Drinking by Rosamund Dean The Naked Mind by Annie Grace Educated by Tara Westover Bonus reads: LifePass by Payal Kadakia Be A Triangle by Lily Singh  Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a monthly digital community to help you level up in leadership and life. Learn more today at https://join.theceoschool.co/

In today’s episode, you will hear from Natalie Gordon, Founder, and CEO of Babylist. Suneera and Natalie discuss what started as a passion project during Natalie’s maternity leave and turned into the behemoth that is Babylist – generating $240m in revenue and $700M in attributable commerce last year– and the top lessons she’s learned from 10 years as CEO. Babylist is the leading vertical marketplace and commerce destination for baby, driving purchase decisions for more than 8 million people each year. Utilizing robust proprietary data, patented technology, and unbiased editorial guidance, Babylist recommends expert-tested products to those starting their parenting journey so loved ones can offer their support. Babylist registries connect new parents and their community of family and friends who help plan, prepare, and shop for a child's arrival. Babylist is the generational brand in baby, leading the $67 billion baby products market as the trusted go-to solution for growing families. To learn about Babylist’s registry options, editorial content, and more, visit www.babylist.com. Connect with Natalie Twitter: :https://twitter.com/natgordon Website:https://www.babylist.com/ Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop

In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares what she believes are the top five traits that make great CEOs. As a CEO and founder of multiple seven-figure businesses, Suneera has been around the block a few times and understands what it takes to start, grow and scale a company. Suneera has also spent a great deal of time with fellow CEOs, and loves understanding what works, what doesn’t, and—especially—why. Learn about these foundational traits that keep you focused and your business thriving. Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a monthly digital community to help you level up in leadership and life. Learn more today at https://join.theceoschool.co/

In today’s episode, you will hear from media trainer and journalist Jessica Abo, and her practical advice on how experts, entrepreneurs, and executives can Go From Camera Shy to Camera Ready.™ Suneera and Stephanie discuss tactical advice on how to craft your story and the steps you can start to take now to get press for you and your business. Jessica Abo is a sought-after media trainer and storytelling coach who uses her 20+ years of journalism experience to help entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, physicians, authors, celebrities, and philanthropists share their stories with the world. Whether her clients want to ace an on-air interview, nail a business presentation, or craft a compelling keynote, Jessica helps them develop the confidence they need to no longer fear or dread public speaking. She offers 1:1 coaching, a 5-week group MasterClass, and an online course called Go From Camera Shy To Camera Ready An award-winning journalist, Jessica hosts her own weekly business segment on Entrepreneur.com. Her debut book, Unfiltered: How To Be As Happy As You Look On Social Media, sold out on its first day and empowers readers with tools they can use to take back their happiness IRL (in real life). Jessica has presented all over the country including at TEDx, Facebook, Microsoft, Delta Airlines, WW, and the United Nations. She has appeared on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, KTLA, CBS, and NY1. She's also been featured in dozens of outlets such as Forbes, Fast Company, and Women's Health. Fun fact: you might have spotted Jessica playing herself on Gossip Girl, Nurse Jackie, and House of Cards; or, on the big screen in The Amazing Spider-man 2, Girl Most Likely, and Delivery Man. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their daughters. Connect with Jessica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaabotv/?hl=en Website: https://www.jessicaabo.com/ Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023: https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop This episode is sponsored by The Club, a digital monthly community to help you level up in leadership and life. Learn more today at https://join.theceoschool.co/

In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares how she is already planning for 2023 and why you should be too. Do you want more freedom or dollar, time, or both? This week Suneera is teaching her techniques that will help you sit down, go through your revenue items by product and energy, and use that to decide what your 2023 could look like. THE 2023 PLANNING WORKSHOP Join us for a 2-day intensive business workshop, with exclusive access to Suneera Madhani, a Forbes 40 Under 40, billion-dollar founder, EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient for an immersive business experience that will give you the tools and playbooks to create an actionable plan to scale your business in 2023. https://theceoschool.mykajabi.com/ceo-school-december-2023-workshop Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else.

In today’s episode, you will hear from serial entrepreneur Stephanie Cartin, cofounder of Entreprenista, Socialfly, Markid, and Pearl Influential. Suneera and Stephanie discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the power of building strong brand relationships, and the secret to doing it all. An entrepreneur from a young age, Stephanie Cartin walked away from her corporate career in 2012 to launch Socialfly, a leading social-first digital and influencer marketing agency based in New York City. Within eight years, Socialfly has been named to Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies and has worked with over 200 brands, including the Girl Scouts, WE tv, Conair, Nest Fragrances, 20th Century Fox, and Univision. Stephanie is the Co-Author of "Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista's Guide to Using Social Media To Grow Your Business” and the Co-Host of the Entreprenista Podcast. She has appeared and been featured on Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, Refinery29, and CheddarTV. Stephanie is also a recent recipient of the SmartCEO Brava award, which recognizes the top female CEOs in New York, and a Stevie Award for Women Run Workplace of the Year. Connect with Stephanie Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stephjillcartin/ Website:https://bossladybio.com/stephaniecartin/ Follow @ceoschool for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else. This episode is sponsored by The Club, a digital monthly community to help you level up in leadership and life. Learn more today at https://join.theceoschool.co/

In this week's Wine Down Wednesday, Suneera Madhani shares candidly about her life in this season, her big screen debut called, and the latest CEO-life lessons. Grab a glass because this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Watch the trailer for Spiraling Up: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/docuseries Join The Boardroom: Your virtual mastermind membership for emerging and established CEOs who are ready to scale their income, impact & team through accountability and community: https://join.theceoschool.co/ Follow @ceoschool on Instagram for inspiration and exclusive behind-the-scenes you won’t find anywhere else.