The CEO Project Podcast · 2026-07-27 · 31 min
The biggest breakthrough in your business may not come from your next idea. It may come from the other entrepreneurs you surround yourself with. Building a successful business is about far more than selling a great product. It's about learning from setbacks, creating a strong company culture, and finding people who challenge you to become a better leader. In this episode, Jim Schleckser sits down with Nick Breedlove, founder and CEO of NVB Playgrounds, to discuss the lessons he's learned growing a niche business into a national company and why other entrepreneurs played a critical role in his growth. By listening to this episode, you'll learn how to: Discover why building relationships with other entrepreneurs can help you avoid costly mistakes and accelerate your growth. Learn how strong company values create better teams, better decisions, and a healthier culture. Hear practical lessons on scaling a business, overcoming major setbacks, and letting go of the need to control everything yourself.
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