{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/695b9d8bca2aa06237338800?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Robert Guice - International B2B Services CEO","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67a4b46c9c6f7f7f287b6966/1767611428879-d6c414b3-368b-443b-8d81-d71b8d82029a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Building Growth: From the Front Line to Private Equity CEO with </strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-guice-0a5b99/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Robert Guice</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>How do you take an unknown service business and turn it into a global leader? In this episode of the <strong>Air Supply Podcast</strong>, host Joshua O'Connor sits down with <strong>Rob Guice</strong>, a seasoned executive with two successful private equity exits under his belt, most recently as CEO of North American hygiene leader, <strong>Citron</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Rob’s journey is anything but typical. From leaving school at 17 to navigating post-apartheid South Africa at 29, Rob shares the moments that shaped his \"build-it\" mentality. He dives deep into the world of Private Equity (PE), offering a rare look at how to drive rapid organic growth in unglamorous but essential sectors like secure shredding and period dignity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The PE Muscle:</strong> What it’s really like to run a business under private equity ownership, how to align with investors, and why you should never talk about the \"exit strategy.\"</li><li><strong>The Microscope &amp; The Telescope:</strong> Rob’s framework for balancing big-picture strategy (where to play, how to win) with the granular data obsession required to execute.</li><li><strong>Creating Purpose in the \"Unsexy\" Sectors:</strong> How to recruit and retain top talent in service industries by transforming \"drivers\" into \"security personnel\" and \"service delivery experts.\"</li><li><strong>The CEO’s Best Tool:</strong> Why Rob believes the most important work happens outside the office and why every leader should spend time on sales calls and service trucks.</li><li><strong>A Call to Business Leaders:</strong> Why modern, \"de-layered\" businesses are failing the next generation of talent and how we can bring back internal career development.</li></ul><p>Whether you’re an aspiring executive or a seasoned leader, Rob’s advice is a masterclass in leading from the front and the power of \"customer obsession.\"</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Robert </strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-guice-0a5b99/ </p>","author_name":"Joshua O'Connor"}