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In this Executive Briefing, we dive into the Builder Stage—the point where most businesses lose steam. If lead gen is slowing, visibility is dropping, or sales are inconsistent, you’re likely stuck here. This issue breaks down the systems, metrics, and strategy adjustments you need to escape the stall and drive consistent, scalable revenue.

This edition introduces Exec Edge Daily, a new daily blog with sharp, tactical insights for CEOs who need to make fast, strategic decisions. Paired with our brand-new Resource Library, you’ll get free access to powerful tools like the Business Model Canvas, Strategy Review templates, and systems audits. It’s everything you need to work smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster.

This edition of The Executive Briefing lays out what it really takes to transform a concept into a capital-ready company. With case studies across sports, skincare, and sustainability—as well as a breakdown of what went wrong at Humane Inc.—you’ll get the strategy, structure, and focus you need to validate your idea, refine your offering, and avoid costly mistakes.

This Executive Briefing breaks down why so many growth strategies fall flat: misaligned priorities, founder bottlenecks, and premature scaling. We introduce four proprietary frameworks—LAC Business Ladder™, Strategic Blueprint Playbook™, VPSS™ Scorecard, and CEO+ Effectiveness System—to help you move from chaos to clarity, and from stalled growth to sustainable scale.

This edition introduces a powerful new series on the strategic frameworks behind LAC’s most successful client transformations. From the LAC Business Ladder™ to the Strategic Blueprint Playbook™, you’ll learn how to align leadership, execution, and growth. Discover how to turn uncertainty into advantage with tools designed to help you assess where your business stands—and what to do next.

Most SMBs silo tax, finance, and operations—leaving money, efficiency, and growth on the table. This Executive Briefing breaks down how high-performing companies integrate these functions to drive better decisions, improve cash flow, and boost profitability. With real-world data and case studies, this piece makes the business case for strategic alignment across the functions that matter most.

This edition of The Executive Briefing walks you through how to build a strategic plan that actually works—one that can flex with political volatility, market swings, and tech disruption. You’ll learn how to set clear objectives, manage risk proactively, and translate big goals into actionable steps using the Strategic Blueprint Playbook. If 2024 was reactive, make 2025 intentional.