DISTINCT and DEEPLY CONNECTED
The Next Expression for Leadership Development
Your Influence begins with understanding who you are, knowing what you believe, and choosing how you want to live.
Imagine looking in the mirror a few years from now only to realize your net worth grew, but you haven’t.
We often mistake being busy with making progress, but the truth is, you're probably not that much different than you were a few years ago.
I’m not offering anything complex. My approach begins with an honest look at who you are, how you choose to live, and challenges you to aim for something BIG in your work and life—so you can reach your full potential and look back with no regrets.
We transform together. Always together.
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Years of Business Experience
Built multiple companies to successful exits
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Grew My Business Nationwide
Started going door to door while in college
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High Performing Team
Built a leadership team with entry level employees
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Award-Winning Years
Recognized as a #1 ranked "Best Place to Work"
About Me
Entrepreneur, Investor, & Thought Leader
After founding Choice Recovery, Inc., in college while at Ohio State, I invested 25+ years building two award-winning companies before selling them in 2022-2023. I am now focused on my true passion, leadership development.
About YOU
You’re a high achiever—your track record proves it. You’re the one driving results and leading your team, but as you grow and things become more complex, so do your challenges.
You value the truth, yet have few people willing to give you any. You’re passionate, ambitious, and know there’s so much more you can do. You have untapped potential within you and around you, but realize it can't be done alone.
You’re ready to partner with someone who can help you see what you can't, someone whose been there before with a proven track record of experiences that can help you, not someone who simply tells you what you should do. You're open to be pushed beyond your limits—unlocking possibilities you never thought was possible.
A Client on a Builder's Journey
I became a client with Built to Lead in 2010, fully committing to my personal and professional development. Not only for myself, but making it available for anyone on my team interested in working on themselves. The results for me and my team can only be described as transformational.
Together we transform, always together
After selling my company on my 25th anniversary, I knew it was time to start giving back, so I took on a few clients and began pouring my heart and soul into helping them become Built to Lead. My own experience and results I speak for themselves.
Executive Leadership Program
Most leadership coaches and programs do a great job TEACHING leadership.
At Built to Lead, we don't teach, we BUILD.
Real TRANSFORMATION doesn’t happen overnight—it’s BUILT, over time.
Becoming Built to Lead is a journey. It's about living with intention guided by disciplines, combined with deliberate "practice" with someone who can help you see what you can't, and works WITH you to transform your vision into your next expression- your reality.
Built to Lead guides you through a transformative journey of self-discovery, helping you uncover who you are, what you believe, how you want to live, and what you want to aim at. Our framework will give you clarity, intention, and authentic connections, empowering you to align your decisions and actions with your values. —You will become Built to Lead.
I was on day 87 using my Kindle and then joined the community and started back on day one. The difference was like going from black and white to color TV. You've done a fantastic job explaining with the melody lines!
If I hadn't been part of it myself, I would not have believed how Chad transformed his entire company into a rock-solid team of leaders who would run through walls for each other. I worked with Chad for 2 years and watched his team build trust and grow Anyone who was part of it will tell you, Chad is like no other coach, and Built to Lead is like no other leadership program.
Daniel Steinberg, Entrepreneur
Chad is someone that I deeply admire. His commitment to making a difference in people’s lives coupled with his passion and discipline is incredibly motivating to be around. He’s someone I trust implicitly and can always turn to for guidance and support.
Brett Kaufman, CEO Gravity
Chad's impact on leadership and business innovation is nothing short of inspirational. His approach to executive coaching at BUILT TO LEAD is a perfect match. His expertise in educational and organizational leadership is evident in his ability to build cohesive, high-performing teams. Chad's passion for excellence is contagious. His influence and methodologies are invaluable assets to any organization.
Kary Oberbrunner, CEO Easy I.P.
I watch a lot of leaders as they engage with their teams. Working with Chad was great. He built a strong, engaged, and highly functional leadership team. As they implemented EOS, I watched Chad make deliberate decisions that allowed him to elevate into his role as a visionary. This transition freed him up to start new ventures. I often refer new clients to work with Chad because I know he'll provide value."
-Alex Freytag, Entrepreneur and EOS Implementor.
If I hadn't been part of it myself, I would not have believed how Chad transformed his entire company into a rock-solid team of leaders who would run through walls for each other. I worked with Chad for 2 years and watched his team build trust and grow Anyone who was part of it will tell you, Chad is like no other coach, and Built to Lead is like no other leadership program.
Daniel Steinberg, Entrepreneur
Chad is someone that I deeply admire. His commitment to making a difference in people’s lives coupled with his passion and discipline is incredibly motivating to be around. He’s someone I trust implicitly and can always turn to for guidance and support.
Brett Kaufman, CEO Gravity
Chad's impact on leadership and business innovation is nothing short of inspirational. His approach to executive coaching at BUILT TO LEAD is a perfect match. His expertise in educational and organizational leadership is evident in his ability to build cohesive, high-performing teams. Chad's passion for excellence is contagious. His influence and methodologies are invaluable assets to any organization.
Kary Oberbrunner, CEO Easy I.P.
If I hadn't been part of it myself, I would not have believed how Chad transformed his entire company into a rock-solid team of leaders who would run through walls for each other. I worked with Chad for 2 years and watched his team build trust and grow Anyone who was part of it will tell you, Chad is like no other coach, and Built to Lead is like no other leadership program.
Daniel Steinberg, Entrepreneur
Chad is someone that I deeply admire. His commitment to making a difference in people’s lives coupled with his passion and discipline is incredibly motivating to be around. He’s someone I trust implicitly and can always turn to for guidance and support.
Brett Kaufman, CEO Gravity
Chad's impact on leadership and business innovation is nothing short of inspirational. His approach to executive coaching at BUILT TO LEAD is a perfect match. His expertise in educational and organizational leadership is evident in his ability to build cohesive, high-performing teams. Chad's passion for excellence is contagious. His influence and methodologies are invaluable assets to any organization.
Kary Oberbrunner, CEO Easy I.P.