Gregg Johnson

Executive Coach & Business Strategist | Minneapolis, Minnesota

About

Gregg Johnson has spent more than 20 years working at the senior level in finance and operations, mostly in manufacturing, and that background shows up in everything he does now. Based in Minneapolis, he works as a FocalPoint Business Coach, helping business owners and executives get clearer on strategy, tighten up profitability, and build teams that actually perform. He's not handing out theory. He held CFO and COO roles, ran financial operations, drove strategic planning, and worked through the kind of organizational problems that don't have clean answers.

He also created and hosts BizTalk Weekly, a podcast where he sits down with entrepreneurs and thought leaders to talk growth, leadership, and the real challenges of running a business. The conversations stay practical. His guests are people who've built things, and Gregg asks the questions that matter to owners trying to scale without losing what they built.

A lifelong Minnesotan, Gregg earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and his MBA from the University of St. Thomas. Before coaching, he spent years inside the petroleum and manufacturing industries, building expertise in financial management, cost control, and growth strategy. Prior to launching his coaching practice, those industries gave him a clear-eyed view of what separates companies that grow from ones that stall. That's what he brings to his clients now.

Expertise

  • Executive coaching and leadership development
  • Business growth strategy and profitability improvement
  • Financial management and C-suite operations
  • Podcast hosting and content creation
  • Manufacturing and petroleum industry operations
  • Strategic planning and organizational transformation

Credentials

  • FocalPoint Business Coach (certified)
  • MBA — University of St. Thomas (1999)
  • B.S. — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1985)
  • Former CFO and COO, manufacturing sector
  • Host, BizTalk Weekly podcast

FAQ

Who is Gregg Johnson?

Gregg Johnson is a Minneapolis-based executive coach and business strategist. He is a FocalPoint Business Coach and the host of the BizTalk Weekly podcast, helping business owners develop growth strategies and build high-performing organizations.

What does Gregg Johnson do?

Gregg coaches business owners and executives on growth strategy, leadership, and financial performance. He draws on his experience as a CFO and COO in manufacturing. He also hosts the BizTalk Weekly podcast, interviewing entrepreneurs and thought leaders.

Where is Gregg Johnson located?

Gregg Johnson is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What is Gregg Johnson's educational background?

Gregg earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1985 and his MBA from the University of St. Thomas in 1999. He combines academic training with decades of real-world C-suite experience.

What is BizTalk Weekly?

BizTalk Weekly is a business podcast created and hosted by Gregg Johnson, featuring interviews with entrepreneurs and thought leaders about growth strategies, leadership, and navigating business challenges.

How can I contact Gregg Johnson?

You can reach Gregg at inbox@greggjohnson.me or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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For inquiries, please contact Gregg Johnson via email: inbox@greggjohnson.me