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The Ultimate Puzzle-Solver

Sep 15, 2026
 

Many of my clients don't necessarily lack the skill to solve their challenges, but they not only lack the time to determine what the challenges, they also the time/resources to solve the puzzle.

Gray Cat fills that gap by bringing years of experience to the table and has become an astute "puzzle-solver".

In this podcast episode, I discuss this with Ilaina Sperling.

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John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!