Gregg Johnson

About

Gregg Johnson is a Minneapolis-based executive coach and business strategist with over 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership. As a FocalPoint Business Coach, Gregg helps business owners and executives develop strategies for growth, improve profitability, and build high-performing organizations. He brings real-world C-suite experience to his coaching practice, having served as CFO and COO at manufacturing companies where he oversaw financial operations, strategic planning, and organizational transformation.

Gregg is also the creator and host of BizTalk Weekly, a business podcast where he interviews entrepreneurs and thought leaders about growth strategies, leadership, and navigating business challenges. His content focuses on practical advice for business owners looking to scale their operations and build sustainable companies. Through both his coaching practice and podcast, Gregg has helped hundreds of business leaders achieve their goals.

A lifelong Minnesotan, Gregg earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1985 and later completed his MBA from the University of St. Thomas in 1999. Prior to launching his coaching career, he spent years in the petroleum and manufacturing industries, developing deep expertise in financial management, cost optimization, and strategic growth initiatives.

Today, Gregg combines his financial acumen with coaching methodology to help business leaders build companies that thrive. His approach is grounded in practical experience and proven frameworks, making complex business challenges more manageable for owners and executives at every stage of growth.

Expertise

• Executive coaching and business strategy
• Financial leadership (CFO/COO experience)
• Business growth and profitability improvement
• Organizational transformation and development
• Strategic planning and execution
• Manufacturing and petroleum industry operations
• Cost optimization and financial management
• Podcast hosting and business content creation
• Leadership development and team building
• FocalPoint Business Coaching methodology

Credentials

• MBA, University of St. Thomas (1999)
• Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1985)
• FocalPoint Business Coach (certified)
• Former CFO and COO at manufacturing companies
• Creator and host of BizTalk Weekly podcast

Links

Professional

• Personal Website
• Wiki
• LinkedIn

Media

• BizTalk Weekly
• San Francisco Download
• Charleston Sentinel
• New York Evening Mail
• Chicago Gust
• Jersey Ledger
• ConFraud

FAQ

Who is Gregg Johnson?

Gregg Johnson is a Minneapolis-based executive coach, business strategist, and host of the BizTalk Weekly podcast. He has over 20 years of senior financial leadership experience including serving as CFO and COO at manufacturing companies.

What does Gregg Johnson do?

Gregg Johnson is a FocalPoint Business Coach who helps business owners and executives develop growth strategies, improve profitability, and build high-performing organizations. He also hosts the BizTalk Weekly podcast.

Where is Gregg Johnson located?

Gregg Johnson is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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.

What is Gregg Johnson's educational background?

Gregg Johnson holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas (1999) and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1985).

How can I contact Gregg Johnson?

Gregg Johnson can be reached through his personal website at greggjohnson.me, via LinkedIn, or through the BizTalk Weekly podcast.