What Eight Years Behind Home Plate Taught a CEO

Every business owner wants better results, but few stop long enough to ask whether the real advantage comes from smarter decisions instead of working harder. In this conversation, Jack Oujo, Financial Advisor, Author of “Too Smart to Be an Umpire”, and Founder of Oujo Wealth Strategies, shares how lessons learned under pressure on the baseball field shaped a career leading nearly a billion dollars in assets under management. Sometimes the biggest challenge in business is realizing your calendar has been making executive decisions without your permission. From leadership and culture to client experience, hiring, planning, and preparing for uncertainty, this episode explores what separates businesses that continue to grow from those constantly reacting. If you lead a company and believe better judgment creates better outcomes, this conversation delivers practical perspectives that every executive can appreciate without pretending business success comes from luck. Midway Business Podcast is powered by Elite Benefits of America, helping employers protect resources, empower people, and drive results through smarter employee benefits strategies. Learn more at elitebenefits.net. To learn more about Jack Oujo, visit oujowealth.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.