I’m Ed Robinson, the Founder and President of Capacity Building Solutions Inc., a consulting firm I founded in June 2002. We focus on helping small and medium-sized businesses and community-based nonprofits with business management and organizational development. I’m also a Master Chair with Vistage International, a peer leadership development organization for CEOs and business owners.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked as an executive coach, management consultant, speaker, trainer, and author. My passion is to help change the world, one leader at a time. I hold an MBA from Penn State University and a BA in Politics from The Catholic University of America.
In this week’s episode of Smart Business Revolution, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Corcoran. We discussed how to thrive as a CEO during tough economic times. I shared my experience of starting and building a business during the 2000-2003 economic downturn, the benefits of peer-to-peer CEO groups, and how I’ve been helping fellow CEOs navigate the challenges posed by the current health crisis.
- You’ll hear:
My work at Community Wealth Ventures, which helped non-profits launch for-profit ventures - Insights into how I started my own business during the downturn, found my first clients, and joined Vistage
- Success stories from CEOs and business owners in my Vistage peer groups
- How peer-to-peer formats like Vistage can drive business growth
- Why some people don’t get the most out of peer-to-peer groups
- How I’ve been helping businesses tackle the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Why many businesses reacted out of fear when the pandemic hit
- The people I acknowledge for my success
- Where to learn more about me
If you’re interested in learning more about how you can grow and improve your business, make sure to check out the full episode!