Jon Bartos

$ales to CEO

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Welcome to Sales to CEO , hosted by business veteran, Jon Bartos . This is the podcast where we guide you from top-tier rainmaker to business founder. We'll cover everything from finding the right business model —from startups to franchising—to financing your launch , leveraging your sales network for massive success, and finally, building wealth and equity for yourself , not your employer. And along the way we will bring in guests to give you insight to help you along your journey.

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Jon Bartos

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Idea to Ownership: How to Fund Your Business 19.05.2026 30:00

In this episode, Jon Bartos and Diane Rosenkrantz tackle one of the biggest questions holding future owners back: “How do I actually afford a business?” The answer might surprise you. From overlooked funding paths to creative financing strategies, they reveal options that go far beyond traditional loans—many of which could put business ownership within reach sooner than you think. If you’ve been...

Choosing Your Pain with Rebecca Thornton 29.04.2026 25:08

In this episode, Jon Bartos and Rebecca Thornton talk about the grit necessary to start a business from scratch – and the joy of getting to choose your pain points along the journey. From the thrill of betting on yourself to the freedom of working from anywhere – even international family trips – the level of choice in entrepreneurship changes everything. Stop taking a commission check. Start sign...

Side Hustle to Success with Dave Rieth 11.03.2026 29:22

In this episode, Jon Bartos and Dave Rieth talk about the journey from starting an executive search side hustle while working at an extremely demanding sales position to creating a legacy of success in not one, but two thriving family businesses. Stop taking a commission check. Start signing the paychecks. Mentioned in this episode: To listen to Chris Rosenthal’s episode: https://www.buzzsprout.co...

Sales to Doing What You Love with Chris Rosenthal 26.01.2026 15:24

In this episode, Jon interviews Chris Rosenthal, President of Square Set Metals Recruiting, LLC, on the transition from a career in financial sales to owning an executive search business. According to Chris, "Nothing is better than being your own boss, working your butt off, and reaping the benefits as a result." Quotable moments: “A lot of the sales skills that I learned in my sales ca...