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A Founder's Life:

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​

Podcast

A Founder's Life:

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​

Building Trust, Media, and Community at Scale - Jeffrey Hayzlett - S5 - E17

What happens when an entrepreneur stops chasing plans—and starts building momentum instead?

In this episode, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman of the C-Suite Network, former Fortune 100 CMO, media executive, and serial entrepreneur, shares his unfiltered journey from early entrepreneurship to Kodak, Bloomberg, Celebrity Apprentice, and building one of the largest trusted executive networks in the world.

We talk about leadership, time protection, media as a business strategy, family, health, mentorship, and why success comes from focusing on hearts and minds—not just scale.

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Jeffrey Hayzlett is a global business leader, media executive, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable voices in modern leadership and entrepreneurship. He is the Chairman of C-Suite Network, home to one of the world’s most trusted communities of C-suite executives, and the host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, as well as the business podcast All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett.

A former Fortune 100 CMO, Jeffrey is known as a bold turnaround architect and maverick marketer who blends traditional business fundamentals with modern media, branding, and community-building strategies. He is the author of four bestselling books, including The Hero Factor, Think Big, Act Bigger, Running the Gauntlet, and The Mirror Test, which focus on leadership, accountability, resilience, and relentless execution.

Jeffrey is a Speaker Hall of Fame inductee (NSA) and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, having delivered insights to audiences around the world. His commentary and expertise are frequently featured in Forbes, SUCCESS, Mashable, Marketing Week, and Chief Executive, and he regularly appears on networks including Bloomberg, MSNBC, Fox Business, and C-Suite TV. He is also a former Bloomberg contributing editor and primetime host.

In addition to his media career, Jeffrey has bought, sold, and advised hundreds of companies, helping leaders scale, pivot, and rebuild through disciplined strategy, strong governance, and authentic leadership. He is widely recognized for his ability to cut through noise, build trust-driven brands, and mentor executives navigating growth, disruption, and transformation.

Jeffrey’s leadership philosophy is simple and uncompromising: business is personal, trust is everything, and success demands accountability, courage, and relentless execution.

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About this Episode

What happens when an entrepreneur stops chasing plans—and starts building momentum instead?

In this episode, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman of the C-Suite Network, former Fortune 100 CMO, media executive, and serial entrepreneur, shares his unfiltered journey from early entrepreneurship to Kodak, Bloomberg, Celebrity Apprentice, and building one of the largest trusted executive networks in the world.

We talk about leadership, time protection, media as a business strategy, family, health, mentorship, and why success comes from focusing on hearts and minds not just scale.

Highlights

Early Career: Entered entrepreneurship with no formal plan and early success.

Big Challenge: Navigating legacy companies through digital disruption.

Turning Point: Building media into a trusted executive ecosystem.

Personal Growth: Learning to protect time, health, and relationships.

Business Success: Buying and selling 250+ companies globally.

Future Vision: Expanding trusted communities for leaders worldwide.

Resources

👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Jeffrey Hayzlett
Websitehttps://c-suitenetwork.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayzlett/
Podcast: All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett

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