S1 E18: Reinvention, Resilience, and the Future of Business with Bob Johnston

In this powerful episode, Bob Johnston, entrepreneur and founder of Exec and One Leader, joins Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson to discuss navigating crisis, reinventing businesses, and the power of community in leadership.

Bob shares his incredible journey through the events industry, including how COVID-19 wiped out his revenue overnight, forcing him to pivot and build a stronger, more resilient business model. He opens up about the power of human connection in business, the role of vulnerability in leadership, and why AI and technology will never replace authentic relationships.

The conversation also dives into his time as a startup founder, his experience selling a SaaS company, and what he learned from working with venture capitalists, corporate executives, and global entrepreneurs. Bob also reveals how Tony Robbins, marital challenges, and his own health transformation reshaped his priorities.

If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or founder looking for insights on scaling, adapting to change, and building a legacy-driven business, this episode is packed with wisdom, strategies, and hard-earned lessons.