Lisa Lickert

About Lisa Lickert

I am an owner-operator and portfolio builder focused on scaling businesses through disciplined strategy, strong leadership, and long-term value creation.As Owner and CEO, I oversee a growing portfolio that includes EMI Network and Unique Growth, with a focus on building durable, well-governed businesses positioned for sustainable growth. My work centers on platform strategy, leadership alignment, capital-ready operations, and identifying opportunities where strong fundamentals can be scaled through the right people, systems, and partnerships.At EMI Network, a firm with more than 40 years of legacy, my role is centered on vision, brand stewardship, strategic growth, and enterprise value creation. I work at the ownership and platform level, empowering an operating President to lead execution while I focus on long-term strategy, governance, and expansion.Through Unique Growth and my strategic partnership with Shirley Luu & Associates, where we focus on financial education, coaching, and solutions that help individuals, families, and businesses build, protect, and sustain wealth. Our partnership is rooted in shared values, aligned incentives, and a long-term view of impact and growth.Across all ventures, my focus is consistent:• Building leadership teams that can scale• Aligning strategy with execution• Creating systems that reduce owner dependency• Pursuing organic and acquisition-based growth• Increasing enterprise value over timeI am particularly interested in opportunities where experienced leadership, operational discipline, and strategic alignment can unlock the next phase of growth.

Experience

1. Owner & Chief Executive Officer

   Emi Network

   Oct 2013 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   As Owner and CEO, I provide strategic leadership and oversight for EMI Network, guiding the firm’s long-term growth, market positioning, and enterprise value creation.My role operates at the ownership and platform level, with a clear separation between strategy and execution. I focus on vision, governance, capital strategy, and expansion, while empowering operational leadership to drive day-to-day performance.Key areas of responsibility include:• Long-term strategy and platform development• Brand stewardship and market positioning• Leadership alignment and governance• Strategic partnerships and executive relationships• Capital allocation and reinvestment strategy• Acquisition evaluation and integration planningThis structure allows EMI Network to honor its legacy while evolving intentionally, strengthening profitability, scalability, and long-term

Education

• Thomas More University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Business

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Leadership
• Business Development
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• New Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management