An unsolicited offer can look like a win – until the terms start shifting. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott Bushkie, Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, explains what buyers really evaluate when they acquire a business.You’ll learn the signals that drive value – a strong management team, diversified customers, durable margins and clean, predictable cash flow – plus the risks that quietly drag your price down. Watch the episode for a clear view of how buyers think and how to position your business before you ever go to market.

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An unsolicited offer can look like a win &ndash; until the terms start shifting. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott Bushkie, Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, explains what buyers really evaluate when they acquire a business.You&rsquo;ll learn the signals that drive value &ndash; a strong management team, diversified customers, durable margins and clean, predictable cash flow &ndash; plus the risks that quietly drag your price down.&nbsp;Watch the episode for a clear view of how buyers think and how to position your business before you ever go to market.
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It's easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In CEO Behind the Scenes, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we want to explore the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us.

It's easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In CEO Behind the Scenes, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we want to explore the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us.

What buyers really look for when acquiring a business

Janice Price, President and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Governors, has spent decades leading major arts and cultural institutions through moments of disruption and growth. 

In this episode, she explains why the word ‘risk’ gets a bad reputation in leadership – and why embracing calculated risk can unlock opportunity, innovation and career growth.

Price shares lessons from leading through crisis, managing complex nonprofit organizations like high-performing businesses and building authentic relationships with donors and teams alike. 

It’s a candid conversation about resilience, curiosity and why the best leaders don’t try to do everything. 

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Janice Price, President and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Governors, has spent decades leading major arts and cultural institutions through moments of disruption and growth.&nbsp;
In this episode, she explains why the word &lsquo;risk&rsquo; gets a bad reputation in leadership &ndash; and why embracing calculated risk can unlock opportunity, innovation and career growth.
Price shares lessons from leading through crisis, managing complex nonprofit organizations like high-performing businesses and building authentic relationships with donors and teams alike.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a candid conversation about resilience, curiosity and why the best leaders don&rsquo;t try to do everything.&nbsp;
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Why risk is the most misunderstood tool in leadership

Creativity is becoming the ultimate competitive edge in an AI-driven world. As technology transforms every industry, human judgment, empathy and imagination are what set leaders apart.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Jason Fox, Chief Academic Officer at Savannah College of Art and Design, explains why the future of work belongs to creative thinkers. Fox shares how applied AI, deep industry partnerships and real-world learning are reshaping how students prepare for evolving careers.If you want a grounded perspective on AI, leadership and what it really takes to stay relevant, this conversation offers clear insight into where work is heading next.

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Creativity is becoming the ultimate competitive edge in an AI-driven world. As technology transforms every industry, human judgment, empathy and imagination are what set leaders apart.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Jason Fox, Chief Academic Officer at Savannah College of Art and Design, explains why the future of work belongs to creative thinkers. Fox shares how applied AI, deep industry partnerships and real-world learning are reshaping how students prepare for evolving careers.If you want a grounded perspective on AI, leadership and what it really takes to stay relevant, this conversation offers clear insight into where work is heading next.
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The future of work belongs to creative thinkers

Karla Congson, CEO and CTO of Agentiiv, believes most professionals spend nearly 30 percent of their time on work they never wanted to do. The real opportunity of AI, she argues, lies in eliminating cognitively numbing tasks so people can focus on what they do best.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Congson shares how she built AI digital twins of the top experts inside her organization, giving teams instant access to structured thinking and workflow support. The result was higher engagement, stronger output and teams able to punch above their weight.She explains why leaders must start with people, not technology, and what forward-thinking CEOs should be asking about talent, governance and transformation as AI becomes embedded in everyday work.Watch the full conversation to hear why AI should amplify human talent – and how it can bring joy back to work.

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Karla Congson, CEO and CTO of Agentiiv, believes most professionals spend nearly 30 percent of their time on work they never wanted to do. The real opportunity of AI, she argues, lies in eliminating cognitively numbing tasks so people can focus on what they do best.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Congson shares how she built AI digital twins of the top experts inside her organization, giving teams instant access to structured thinking and workflow support. The result was higher engagement, stronger output and teams able to punch above their weight.She explains why leaders must start with people, not technology, and what forward-thinking CEOs should be asking about talent, governance and transformation as AI becomes embedded in everyday work.Watch the full conversation to hear why AI should amplify human talent &ndash; and how it can bring joy back to work.
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