Podcasts about Scaling

Find your sales leaks: https://bit.ly/SalesLeakScorecard_itf1Most contractors believe the only way to build a successful business is to work 80 hours a week and sacrifice everything at home.Roberto Diaz thought the exact same thing. He was working non-stop, hiding empty bank accounts from his family, and putting thousands of dollars on credit cards just to survive.Then he hit a breaking point: "Strong Home, Strong Business."In this episode of Into The Fight, Tim and Derek sit down with general contractor Roberto Diaz (owner of Building by Giving in Denver, CO) to talk about how he stopped overworking, started tracking his numbers with job costing, and built a business that lets him be home by 5 PM with his wife and kids.They break down:• Why overworking and sacrificing family time won't save your contracting business• How to transition from doing everything yourself to implementing real business systems• The exact breaking point that forces contractors to stop hiding from their numbers• Why tracking job costing reveals the painful truth about your margins• How to build standards around subs, culture, and hospitality in construction• The power of reaching out to realtors, designers, and local partners to stay busy• Why asking hard questions and practicing active listening saves marriages and businessesChapters00:00 Welcome to Into The Fight: Roberto Diaz00:58 Donating 3% to 5% of Every Project03:36 The Breaking Point: Strong Home, Strong Business04:55 Empty Bank Accounts & Taking the Risk07:27 Deciding to Be a Present Father12:33 Facing the Truth with Job Costing15:15 Working with Family and Uncomfortable Conversations18:34 Scaling with a Subcontractor Model & High Standards26:28 Becoming a Better Husband & Communicator32:45 The Question Every Contractor Needs to AskRunning a contracting business should never force you to sacrifice your home life.When you implement job costing and track your actual numbers, you build a company that runs smoothly. That clarity gives you the freedom to be fully present as a husband and father.Tom Reber is the founder of The Contractor Fight. He is the host of Contractor Fight TV, an entrepreneur, a speaker, a podcaster, and a former HGTV host.For over 20 years, Tom has helped hundreds of thousands of contractors build businesses worth having.He does this by helping them become the kind of people capable of building them.On this channel you will find straight-talk training for your business.We cover sales, pricing, profit, leadership, and mindset.Our goal is to build a Strong You, a Strong Home, and a Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Join The Fight.

Episode 266: In Bain's early 2026 Consumer Banking Benchmark, provided by NPS Prism, Chime had the highest NPS among the companies we measured. That raised a basic question: How does a financial technology company serving people who live paycheck to paycheck earn greater loyalty than institutions built around customers with much higher balances? Sam Krause is the Senior Vice President of Operations and Member Experience at Chime. As she explains, Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. "We are a FinTech. We partner with bank partners behind the scenes who hold all our deposits." Most Chime members already had bank accounts. The important distinction is between having access to an account and having a product designed around the way you actually live. Chime operates without branches, giving it lower fixed costs than traditional banks. Members who qualify can receive their paychecks up to two days early or use a free feature called SpotMe for up to $200 in fee-free overdrafts. Those benefits cost money and expose Chime to risks many traditional banks avoid. But about two-thirds of members use Chime as their primary account. Most of the company's revenue comes from interchange on daily card use. Helping members get access to their money sooner can increase usage, strengthening the economics that make those benefits possible. Sam also explains how Chime tries to turn "member obsession" into an operating discipline. NPS is one of the company's three highest-level goals. For example, competitive benchmarking exposed a gap in funding and transfers that internal data alone had not made urgent enough. Chime then combined the NPS Prism benchmark data with direct member feedback to identify the specific problems and change its priorities. The consequences can be intensely personal. Sam describes a member named Carmen who used SpotMe to put gas in her car so she could reach chemotherapy appointments scheduled shortly before her payday. Her story illustrates why a short-term liquidity problem that might look minor to a product team can matter enormously to the person experiencing it. In this episode, learn how Chime preserves member obsession as it grows and leverages better outcomes for members into greater usage, loyalty, and growth. Guest: Sam Krause, Senior Vice President, Operations & Member Experience Host: Rob Markey, Partner, Bain & Company Give us feedback: Customer Confidential Podcast Feedback Send us a note: Contact Rob Timestamped Topics 00:52 – Cutting insurance claim resolution from weeks to minutes shapes Sam's approach to customer experience 01:28 – Aligning the business model with what is best for customers 02:51 – Designing financial products for the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck 03:25 – Giving members paychecks up to two days early and up to $200 in fee-free overdraft 05:40 – Using primary account relationships and interchange to make the economics work 08:03 – Taking risks traditional banks avoid to give members faster access to their money 09:04 – Distinguishing access to banking from helping customers gain financial control 12:13 – Designing simpler money-management tools for the 80% who are not natural planners 14:14 – Finding the two customer segments where the products have the strongest fit 18:38 – Seeing simplicity and ease of use emerge as the biggest drivers of promoters 19:41 – Helping members increase credit scores by 30 points on average over eight months 22:17 – Scaling customer obsession through employee bootcamps and direct customer listening 24:00 – Making NPS one of three company-level goals 30:30 – Using competitive benchmarks to prioritize funding and transfer problems 32:57 – Building trust in a digital model with 24/7 access to human support 39:30 – Hiring "hungry, humble, and smart" employees as the company scales 41:30 – Embedding company values into employee evaluation and coaching Notable Quotes 08:03 "We're willing to take that risk on behalf of our members." 09:04 "There's a difference between having access and having something that is actually helping you gain control of your finances and reach your financial goals and make financial progress." 15:52 "We figured it out. And it turns out when you can crack that, you gain a very large and very loyal member base." 26:31 "You shouldn't be surprised that senior executives lose interest in something like this if you are not doing the work to prepare it." 28:36 "At the end of the day, it's about the member perception and the member view." 32:36 "We have to do more than a traditional bank would because that's what our members need." Additional Resources about Chime: How Chime is Leading the Way in Customer Loyalty: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-chime-is-leading-the-way-in-customer-loyalty-snap-chart/ What it Takes to Build the AI-Native Modern Bank: https://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-takes-to-build-the-ai-native-modern-bank/ How Analytics Can Deepen Banks' Customer Relationships: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-analytics-can-deepen-banks-customer-relationships/ 

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, Ben welcomes Ramsey Al-Ramahi, founder and CEO of RevReply, who shares his journey from scaling a lead gen agency to creating an AI-powered SaaS platform for sales conversion. Ben and Ramsey Al-Ramahi discuss the transition from services to software, the unique challenges of building a platform, and how RevReply found traction with B2B sales teams. They also cover the experience of fundraising, joining the Berkeley Skydeck accelerator, and raising a $1 million seed round. Ramsey Al-Ramahi opens up about the metrics that guide his business and the ongoing challenges—and opportunities—of leveraging AI in sales. Tune in for actionable insights and an inside look at building a SaaS company in today's fast-changing landscape. Show Notes: 00:00 Refining sales techniques with experience 05:06 Evaluating Meeting Productivity Issues 07:11 Target customers: high-volume or complex workflows 12:30 Scaling up and resource allocation 14:27 Managing overwhelming inbound demand 19:07 Focusing on customer retention 22:00 Weighing AI vs. human costs 23:31 Offering free pipeline advice Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/revreply-raises-1m-seed/ Ramsey Al-Ramahi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramseyalramahi/ RevReply's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revreply/ RevReply's Website: https://www.revreply.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Live from the GNE MainStage, Rakesh Bachoe, Head of Design & Development, AMS-IX, Chris Dietzel, Head of Products & Innovation, DE-CIX, and Richard Petrie, CTO, LINX share how years of collaboration on automated interconnection are helping shape a more standardized approach for the industry. By bringing proven IX capabilities into the Mplify LSO API ecosystem,... Read More The post Internet Exchanges: Scaling Interconnection Through Automation appeared first on Mplify Alliance.

Fall is here, and with it comes the rush: business, kids, travel, snow prep, holidays, health, marriage, and a calendar that fills up way too fast. Liz and I sit down to talk about what busy season really looks like behind the scenes, what our family needs from us right now, and how we're deciding what deserves a yes and what needs a no. Because the goal isn't just to survive the next 90 days. It's to make sure we don't wish away another season of our lives.

In this episode, Ryan Alovis shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding magazine subscription e-commerce in 2006 to revitalizing his family's legacy business in vision care with LensDirect. He discusses lessons learned about patience, negotiation, branding, and building a lasting family legacy."If you wait for perfection, you'll wait forever."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Ryan Alovis and his entrepreneurial background03:28 Challenges of early entrepreneurship and patience05:34 Selling the first business and family legacy08:23 Negotiation strategies and business growth tips10:27 Rebranding Lens Direct and emphasizing heritage11:03 Launching new products like Lolos children's eyewear12:40 Involving family and building a legacy14:25 Lessons learned from scaling and rebranding17:23 Dream chat entrepreneur: Jeff Bezos18:44 Connecting with Ryan Alovis and where to find himMore Key Takeaways:*Starting in magazine subscription e-commerce in 2006 before e-commerce was what it is today*Negotiating terms with suppliers and partners*Expanding product lines and upselling in e-commerce*The role of passion and storytelling in branding*Using social media and new platforms for growth"Look for upsells and new categories within your space."Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Partner: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

What if the fastest way to grow was walking away from $15 million in sales?  In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Rose Hamilton sits down with Jason Burke, Founder and CEO of New Primal. Jason shares his incredible evolution from Googling "how to make beef jerky" without any food manufacturing background to building a CPG powerhouse.  Together, they deliver a masterclass on commercial discipline, detailing how New Primal cut 36 products down to a focused core, shifted from an impulse snack to a high-velocity lunchbox staple, and learned that revenue without healthy margins is just noise. In this episode, we cover: * The $15 Million Cut: How eliminating profitable yet complex SKUs and categories actually unlocked faster overall growth. * The Hidden Tax of Complexity: Why adding "one more SKU" taxes management bandwidth, operations, and capital far more than founders realize. * Top-Line Vanity vs. Enterprise Value: Shifting away from chasing rapid top-line revenue to building a sustainable, margin-accretive business model. * Listening to Consumer Behavior: How feedback from parents led to pivoting into mini meat sticks and capturing the expanding kids' lunchbox market. * The Retailer Reality Check: What a brand truly owes the shelf after getting authorized, and why distribution without demand is a dangerous trap. * Founder Discipline: Why the hardest part of scaling is learning to stop inventing new products and start mastering the core. Join us in listening to this episode! For more on New Primal visit: https://newprimal.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this!

Would you like to learn how to accelerate your agency growth? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training John Jantsch is the founder of Duct Tape Marketing, a marketing agency he built over 30 years and the author of the bestselling book Duct Tape Marketing. He has since licensed his systematic marketing methodology to more than 400 agencies, consultants, and fractional CMOs around the world. In this episode, John joins Jason to talk about the hard lessons of removing yourself from the center of your agency, why smaller agencies have a real competitive edge when they lean into being human, and why the fundamentals of marketing haven't changed; even as AI reshapes the tools we use. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions:Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Key Takeaways: The team is the result, not you. If clients believe you are the product, that's exactly what they'll demand. John shifted the dynamic by bringing team members into discovery calls early, showing clients they were getting a team — and a better outcome — not just one expert. Stop answering, start asking. John stopped giving his team the answers and started turning questions back on them. It felt uncomfortable at first, but over time it built a team that thinks independently and holds him accountable to staying in his lane. Scaling a methodology requires radical simplification. When John began licensing Duct Tape Marketing, he discovered that what lived in his head was 90% too complicated to transfer. It took 5 to 7 years of documentation, iteration, and simplification before the system was truly teachable by others. Marketing fundamentals don't change — delivery does. After 30 years, John's north star is the same: get someone who has a need to know, like, and trust you enough to buy. AI changes how you reach that outcome; it doesn't change what you're trying to accomplish. John and Jason also dig into why trying to look bigger is often the wrong play for smaller agencies, how John grew key team members internally over 10 to 13 years rather than through traditional hiring, and why agency owners need to own a leadership seat with their clients — not just a tactical one. Want a quick overview of John's system? Grab his free ebook at dtm.world/7steps. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

In this special episode of The Data & AI Chief, host Cindi Howson sits down with three incredible authors to explore what it really takes to lead through the AI era, from scaling innovation to building AI-ready data foundations to designing systems that keep humans at the center. Get ready for a deep dive into: Scaling innovation and leading through uncertainty with Linda Hill, Harvard Business School Professor and author of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation Building AI-ready data foundations with Sanjeev Mohan, Principal at SanjMo and author of Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations Designing accountable, human-centered AI with Harveer Singh, Co-Founder and CIO of Rizz Wireless and author of When Data Moves Consider this your fall reading list for leading through the next phase of AI. Key Moments: Why Scaling Innovation Requires a Culture Shift (01:03): Linda Hill, author of Genius at Scale, unpacks her ABC model of architects, bridgers, and catalysts in scaling AI innovation. The Timeless Fundamentals Behind AI-Ready Data (32:40): Sanjeev Mohan, author of Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations, explains why data fundamentals haven't changed even as the tools have. Why Every Data Pipeline Decision Has a Human Consequence (58:38): Harveer Singh, author of When Data Moves, shares personal stories showing the human stakes behind every data decision. Key Quotes: “Innovation is almost always the result of collaboration, experimentation, learning of people who are different, who have different perspectives, different expertise.” - Linda Hill “I strongly believe that to achieve the promises of AI, we should really focus on the foundational pieces, because those things never go away.” - Sanjeev Mohan “The more and more we are embedding these AI agents into our technology, we need to make sure that there is an accountability factor, there is a responsibility factor that is put into it before these decisions are made.” - Harveer Singh Mentions: Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations When Data Moves The AI Fairness Test Nobody Runs Guest Bios: Linda Hill Linda A. Hill is the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative. She is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on leadership and innovation. Hill is the coauthor of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation (March 2026), which introduces three essential roles for leading innovation across organizations and ecosystems: architect, bridger, and catalyst. The book was shortlisted for the 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award. She is also the coauthor of the award-winning books Collective Genius and Being the Boss. Her TED talk on leading collective creativity has garnered more than three million views. Sanjeev Mohan Sanjeev Mohan is a recognized thought leader in cloud technologies, modern data architectures, analytics, and artificial intelligence. With a keen focus on emerging trends and technologies, Sanjeev hosts It Depends podcast and authors regular Medium blogs. He is also the author of Data Product for Dummies. Formerly a Vice President at Gartner, Sanjeev was renowned for his in-depth research and strategic insights, shaping the research agenda for data and analytics globally. Over the past three years, he has led SanjMo, a consultancy specializing in technical advisory services that elevate category and brand awareness for clients. Sanjeev is the author of Designing the AI-Driven Data Foundations, a practical guide to building modern data foundations for the AI era. Harveer Singh Harveer Singh is a globally recognized data, AI, and fintech leader who bridges enterprise-scale leadership with entrepreneurial execution. Across 25+ years, he has transformed financial institutions spanning banking, payments, telecom, and Web3. A recognized industry leader, Harveer's work has earned DataIQ Top 10 CDOs, American Banker Innovation of the Year, and American Asian Outstanding 50 honors. In 2025, Harveer co-founded Rizz Wireless, an AI-native wireless company, where he serves as Co-Founder, CIO, and Board Member. He is also co-creator of RZTO, the company's Solana-based rewards token, which reimagines how loyalty and telecom rewards work and is listed on Gate.io. Harveer is the author of When Data Moves, which challenges the tech industry to remember that data systems serve humans, not machines. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from one duplex to 38 rental units in just two years — and retired from her full-time job before turning 30. Rachel Richards is a real estate investor and author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She built her portfolio using a rent-by-the-room strategy that generated far more cash flow than traditional rentals, and by 2022 had grown her passive income to $20,000 a month. Listen as she shares how she scaled from one duplex to 38 units, why she focused on cash flow instead of counting doors, and how a $10,000 monthly income goal gave her the freedom to walk away from her job. She also opens up about turning her Denver home into a 4-unit house hack she now lives in for free, getting burned by contractors along the way, and the hard lesson from her divorce that changed how she thinks about protecting what you build — including why she now recommends a prenup. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Rachel Richards and her background [02:20] Why Rachel wanted to pursue financial freedom [05:38] How Rachel scaled to 38 units in just a few years [07:52] Reinvesting cash flow to keep growing [09:01] How pad split type of properties increased her cash flow [11:54] Challenges in tenants sharing common spaces [14:16] Finding her first off-market deal [17:26] How to stand out in the MLS competition [18:24] Cash flow number vs number of doors [21:21] Reaching the number and leaving her job [25:16] Rachel's books and teaching others about financial freedom [26:40] Lessons she learned from dealing with tenants, property managers and contractors [28:14] Finding the right market [31:27] Why you still need to manage the manager [34:48] Rachel's $750,000 Denver house hack [39:29] Working with women investing with a spouse [42:24] Managing risk in marriage and real estate [44:24] Protecting businesses and assets built during marriage [45:55] Connect with Rachel Richards [46:34] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://moneyhoneyrachel.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyhoneyrachel/  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals    Want to start investing in short-term rentals? Book a call to see if my STR Blueprint program is a good fit for you: livingoffrentals.com/call   

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Send us Fan MailGuest: Grace TabibLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracetabib/Website: https://dupayme.com/You closed the deal. You delivered the work. So why isn't the money in your bank account?In this episode of Scaling with People, Gwendaver Crury sits down with attorney and founder Grace Sabine to unpack one of the most overlooked threats to business growth: unpaid invoices.Grace shares why getting paid isn't an administrative problem—it's a scaling, cash-flow, and founder-time problem.Together, they explore:Why a project isn't really finished until you're paidThe hidden financial, emotional, and opportunity costs of chasing invoicesThe three biggest reasons invoices go unpaid: ghosting, administrative delays, and disputesHow one unpaid $120,000 invoice can become a serious runway problem for a growing companyWhy contracts and clear payment terms matter before the work even beginsWhen to use deposits and milestone payments instead of waiting until the end of a projectHow founders can negotiate payment terms with the people who actually control the moneyWhy the creator economy is especially vulnerable to payment delaysHow AI can help with operational and legal workflows—and where human judgment still mattersThe one operational system every founder should put in place tomorrowThe big takeaway: Getting the deal is exciting. Getting paid is what keeps the business alive.If you're a founder, freelancer, agency, or business owner who has ever thought, “I'll just chase this invoice myself,” this conversation will make you rethink the true cost of that decision.About Grace SabineGrace Sabine is a Columbia Law graduate and founder focused on helping businesses protect the revenue they've already earned. Through Dupe, she combines technology, AI, and human advocacy to help businesses recover unpaid invoices and build better systems around contracts and payments.Listen now—and ask yourself: Are you actually growing if your revenue isn't reaching your bank account?If you found this episode valuable, follow Scaling with People and share it with a founder who needs to hear it.Support the show

Early adopters convert easily — which is exactly why founders get blindsided when mainstream traffic plateaus.Law 6 is removing every friction point between visitor and buyer so you convert at scale, not just with your fans.About the book:The 7 Laws of Scaling by Jim Huffman is the operating system that separates seven-figure companies from eight-figure ones. Fewer than 5% of businesses ever cross $1M in revenue; less than 0.4% hit $10M. This book maps the seven sequential, compounding laws that decide whether a company scales or stalls — with a diagnostic worksheet in every chapter to pinpoint exactly which law you're breaking first.

In this episode of Millions Were Made, Jessica Marx and Brooke Dumas break down one of the most important skills founders must develop: knowing when to take business advice—and when not to.With endless podcasts, masterminds, social media content, and business opinions available today, many entrepreneurs find themselves overwhelmed by conflicting strategies and constantly chasing solutions that may not actually apply to their business. Jessica explains why generalized advice often leads founders into expensive detours, reactive decision-making, and operational inefficiencies.Together, they discuss the importance of understanding your company's data, analytics, profitability, customer behavior, and operational structure before implementing new strategies. They also explore why successful founders learn how to think critically about their business instead of blindly copying what worked for someone else.Jessica shares practical insight into scaling responsibly, avoiding common hiring and growth mistakes, using AI strategically, and identifying when expert guidance is actually worth the investment.Together, they discuss:Why generalized business advice often failsThe dangers of “copy-and-paste” entrepreneurshipHow to evaluate whether advice applies to your businessThe importance of data-driven decision-makingWhy founders need to understand their numbers and operationsCommon scaling and hiring mistakesThe difference between thinking strategically vs. “thinking bigger”Practical ways to self-audit your businessSmart ways to use AI without relying on it for strategyWhy targeted expert advice often creates better results than endless mastermindsIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by too many opinions, strategies, or business trends, this episode offers a practical framework for making more intentional and strategic decisions as a founder.Listen now to learn how to filter business advice effectively and build a company based on clarity, data, and sustainable growth.Mini-timeline00:00–01:45 — Introduction to information overload and the challenge of navigating business advice01:46–04:20 — Why generalized advice often fails and the importance of business context04:21–07:15 — Understanding data, analytics, and asking better strategic questions07:16–09:20 — Teaching founders how to think critically instead of seeking quick answers09:21–11:55 — High-level decision-making, leverage, and the “fast pass” in business growth11:56–13:55 — The risks of focusing too early on building a “$100 million company”13:56–15:55 — Scaling challenges, hiring mistakes, and operational blind spots15:56–18:20 — How founders can begin self-auditing their business effectively18:21–19:50 — Marketing trends, customer behavior, and repositioning strategies19:51–20:50 — Responsible ways to use AI within business operations20:51–22:25 — Why targeted expert support often outperforms broad business education22:26–End — Final takeaways on discernment, strategic growth, and founder decision-makingResourcesFollow @millionsweremade on Instagram for frameworks + strategy tips2026 Business Planner: https://astounding-founder-8808.kit.com/products/2026-business-planner Listen to the previous Millions Were Made episode on AI Strategy: Episode 73Connect with Jessica:Instagram: @millionsweremade | @thejessicamarxWork with Jessica: Tailored Premier Website: Millions Were Made

Cameron is joined by Ashley Stahl, a best-selling author and speaker, and they discuss the importance of personal branding for practice owners. They explore Ashley's journey from a career in counterterrorism to becoming a sought-after speaker, emphasizing the impact of TEDx talks on personal branding. The conversation highlights the significance of preparation, authenticity, and original thinking in effective speaking, as well as the elements that make a speaker unforgettable.Cameron and Ashley talk about the importance of personal experiences in shaping self-esteem and how they can be effectively used in public speaking. Ashley emphasizes the need for speakers to connect personal moments to their professional topics, creating engaging openings that resonate with audiences. They also highlight the challenges of visibility and authority in medical practices, the significance of defining goals for speaking engagements, and the balance between personal branding and audience engagement. Finally, the economics of thought leadership and the value of having a well-prepared talk are explored.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Personal branding is crucial for practice owners.Social media, especially Instagram, is vital for patient acquisition.Preparation is key to effective speaking.Authenticity and intuition enhance a speaker's message.Original thinking resonates more with audiences than generic advice.TEDx talks can significantly boost personal branding.Engaging storytelling is essential for memorable speeches.Transformational messages provide actionable insights for the audience.Speakers should focus on their unique perspectives.The energy and conviction of a speaker can influence their effectiveness. Personal experiences significantly impact self-esteem and confidence.Engaging openings in speeches can draw from personal stories.Moments, not events, resonate more with audiences.Crafting a speech involves connecting personal moments to professional topics.Visibility and authority are crucial for medical practitioners.Defining clear goals can guide effective speaking.Personal branding should serve the audience, not just the speaker's ego.Paid speaking engagements differ from speaking for visibility.Building a brand requires consistent effort across multiple platforms.Having a well-prepared talk can lead to significant opportunities.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. From marketing to operations, from finance to leadership, Cameron brings a real-world, data-driven perspective on what it takes to turn a practice into a powerful business engine.What This Podcast Is All About: Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the fastest-growing practices in the country, revealing the systems, strategies, and mindset required to win in today's Medical Aesthetics landscape.Expect tactical insights, step-by-step frameworks, and conversations with:Industry thought leadersTop injectors & medical directorsEMR & tech innovatorsOperations expertsMarketing strategistsPrivate equity & M&A advisorsWellness and longevity pioneersThis is where aesthetics, business, technology, and wellness converge. What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. A Show Designed for Every Stage of Practice Growth Medical Millionaire breaks down the journey into four essential stages, showing you exactly how to move from one to the next:Startup – Build the foundation and attract your first wave of patientsGrowth – Scale revenue, expand services, and strengthen operationsOptimize – Increase efficiency, margins, and customer experienceExit – Prepare your practice for maximum valuation and acquisitionIf You're Ready to Grow, This Is Where You Start. Tune in weekly for actionable insights, expert interviews, and the exact playbooks high-performing practices use to dominate their markets. This is the podcast for Medspa owners who want more than a job; they want a scalable, profitable, industry-leading business. Welcome to Medical Millionaire.Let's build your practice into the empire it deserves to be.

A demanding jumping move exposed messy form the very first time it was attempted.   Scaling it down to basic leg lifts felt embarrassing but kept every rep clean and correct.   Progress moved in stages, leg lifts to a slower version to the full move, over real weeks, not one session.   Muscling through sloppy reps early on would have reinforced bad movement patterns instead of real skill.   Scaling something down is not failure, it is the fastest path to eventually doing the real version correctly. BOOK A CALL WITH PERRY: http://talktoperry.com TEXT ME: (208) 400-5095 JOIN MY FREE COMMUNITY: http://upsidedownfit.com The Legacy Continues with Syona: https://sharesyona.co/?url=perrytinsley RESOURCES Best Probiotic for Gut Health: https://bit.ly/probyo Best Focus & Memory Product: https://bit.ly/dryvefocus Daily Success Habits (Free Download): morningsuccesshabits.com WOW! You made it all the way down here. I'm seriously impressed! Most people stop scrolling way earlier. You officially rock, my friend.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy talks with Rob Leonard, a longtime builder and prefabrication specialist who helped develop the BuildSmart panel system and now leads PHIUS's Trades Training Program. Rob traces his path from decades in the field to pioneering panelized construction. Rob also shares what's next for industrialized offsite construction, from micro-factories to AI-assisted quality control, and reflects on workforce development as one of the most urgent challenges facing the building industry.Beeson Acres Resources LLC: https://www.beesonacresresources.com/Phius Trades Training Program to Help Shape the Future of Building: https://www.phius.org/phius-trades-training-program-help-shape-future-buildingVirginia Tech Housing Innovation Challenge: https://arch.vt.edu/experiential-learning/FutureHAUS/housing-innovation-challenge.htmlExpanding Industrialized Offsite Construction in Central Appalachia: https://cece.vt.edu/content/dam/cece_vt_edu/projects/Expanding%20industrialized%20offsite%20construction%20%28IOC%29%20in%20Central%20Appalachia.pdfConnect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-leonard-b2873010https://www.phius.org/our-people/rob-leonardJoin us on the Reimagine Buildings Collective: https://collective.reimaginebuildings.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this episode, the guys sit down with Joe Gratz, founder of Sandbar Joe's, to break down how he built a modern, experience-first charter business in New Jersey by putting social media, hospitality, and customer experience at the center of the brand. Joe shares how he uses TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to drive real bookings, why niche experiences can outperform traditional boat tours, and the challenges that come with scaling a business without losing its personality. The conversation also dives into hiring and firing, avoiding founder bottlenecks, building the right team, handling negative reviews, measuring marketing by revenue instead of vanity metrics, and knowing when it's time to move on from people or partnerships that aren't working. It's a candid look at what it takes to grow a watersport business while keeping the passion and customer experience that made it successful in the first place.[SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez.Show Links:Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcastFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/

Emerging technology is rapidly transforming unmanned systems, aviation, and defense operations. As autonomous technologies evolve from prototypes into systems that can be produced and deployed at scale, industry is rethinking how these platforms are designed, manufactured, and integrated into next-generation defense technology and mission capabilities.In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Arun Seraphin speaks with Paul Fermo, President of Robinson Unmanned, a recently introduced business unit of Robinson Helicopter Company and previously known as Ascent AeroSystems, about the rapidly evolving world of unmanned aviation and autonomous drone technology. Drawing on his experience as a naval aviator, requirements developer, and industry leader, Fermo discusses how autonomous systems are evolving the relationship between manned and unmanned platforms and what it will take to deliver reliable defense capabilities at scale.Key topics include:How smaller unmanned aircraft and drone systems are accelerating the pace of emerging technology development and creating new demands for agile manufacturing and production.The role of commercial and dual-use platforms in driving defense technology innovation, expanding applications, and creating opportunities to achieve greater production scale.How drones and unmanned aviation systems can support missions ranging from surveillance, search and rescue, and medical transport to contested logistics and casualty evacuation.The importance of modular, reliable, and upgradable unmanned platforms that allow operators to integrate new hardware and software as defense technologies evolve.How the Drone Dominance Program and advanced market commitments are helping push industry from emerging technology innovation toward industrialization, greater production capacity, and scalable drone capabilities.The convergence of artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomy, advanced materials, communications, and data exploitation in next-generation unmanned aviation and defense technology.The future of integrated, collaborative drone and autonomous systems in which multiple platforms work together and AI-enabled technologies help operators make faster, more informed decisions.Why multi-year purchasing signals could help industry make the long-term investments needed to build scalable unmanned aviation, drone, and defense capabilities.NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.orgNDIA Emerging Technologies Conference: https://www.ndiatechexpo.orgBe sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org#RobinsonUnmanned #sUAS #UASEcosystem #DroneIndustrialBase #UnmannedSystems #AutonomousSystems #DefenseTechnology #EmergingTechnology

“You have to really understand yourself before you can be a leader of others.” – Deedee MyersThank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Robbie Young, Vice President of Strategic Growth at CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.My guest on today's show is returning guest Deedee Myers, CEO of DDJ Myers. She joins me for this episode for a conversation about what it takes for credit unions to keep moving forward. We have previously talked about the future of credit union leadership, and this time, we're building on that discussion with a closer look at the people and practices that can make a real difference. We kick things off with the boardroom, with Deedee sharing why a high-performing board can become a genuine competitive advantage and why a status-quo mindset can have the opposite effect. The two of us discuss what separates boards that are actively shaping their organizations from those which have become too comfortable, including the importance of preparation, meaningful conversations, accountability and keeping pace with a changing industry.Throughout our conversation, we discuss technology, generational change, and the evolving role of HR, with Deedee explaining why board members need broader experiences with the technology and services their members use as well as why HR has an increasingly important seat at the planning table. Deedee also gives us a look at what's ahead for DDJ Myers and its expanding relationship with ALM First, including a more integrated approach to supporting credit unions from the balance sheet to the boardroom.As we wrap up the conversation, we have a little fun and so something a little unusual. Deedee's son Bryce Myers-Haeussler joins us for our rapid-fire questions, sharing his own career plans, favorite ways to recharge and some exciting personal milestones, and we finally wrap up with a reminder from DeeDee to recognize our own mastery, keep growing into it and help others find theirs! I hope that you enjoy this conversation with Deedee Myers!Connect with Deedee:Deedee Myers, CEO at DDJ Myers, Ltd.ddjmyers.comDeedee: LinkedInDDJ Meyers, Ltd.: LinkedInShow notes from this episode:Shout-out: ZoomShout-out: IPadShout-out: America's Credit Unions CouncilShout-out: Peter MyersShout-out: ALM FirstShout-out: Bryce Myers-HaeusslerBook mentioned: The Science of Scaling: Grow Your Business Bigger and Faster Than You Think Possible by Dr. Benjamin Hardy & Blake EricksonShout-out: OnPath Federal Credit UnionBook mentioned: The Gray Man Series by Mark GreaneyShout-out: Bryce's brother ScottShout-out: Eagle ScoutShout-out: Deedee's momShout-out: Grant ThorntonPrevious guests mentioned in this episode: Deedee MyersIn this episode:[1:09] - Deedee explains how high-performing boards drive strategic decisions, strengthen competitiveness, and avoid preserving the status quo.[4:54] - It's so important for boards to embrace technology, clarify their responsibilities, and evolve from oversight to strategic leadership.[7:26] - Hear how strategic HR aligns people, culture, and leadership with business priorities via workforce planning and development.[10:35] - A future-focused strategy integrates services while strengthening leadership, governance, talent, and measurable outcomes.[13:27] - Welcome Deedee's son Bryce to the show![14:28] - Hear what Deedee loves about the book The Science of Scaling.[14:58] - Bryce loves the Gray Man series of fictional books.[16:49] - Bryce reveals that he learned from his mom to start, persevere, and simply get the job done.[17:38] - Effective leadership begins with self-awareness, requiring us to understand and accept ourselves before influencing others.[18:27] - Deedee and Bryce share what they're looking forward to in the near future.[20:29] - Deedee encourages listeners to keep living into their mastery and to help others find theirs.

Amy Rose (CTO of the Overture Maps Foundation) joins the podcast to explore the structural differences between open-source software and open data. Amy breaks down how Overture—founded by AWS, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom—builds interoperable global map layers, resolves complex entity definitions across disparate datasets, and why modern agentic AI workflows require record-level metadata rather than dataset-level summaries.

Gratsi's boxed-wine business began as a pandemic pivot. It became the foundation for one of the category's most notable growth stories.After selling more than 375K 9L case equivalents last year, the company expects to grow 30%+ this year to exceed 500K cases — driven by subscriptions, repeat purchases, and a carefully sequenced expansion into wholesale.Founder and CEO Stephen Vlahos originally launched Gratsi in a half-bottle format designed for casual bars and restaurants. When COVID shut down most of those accounts, he needed a product that could work DTC. Bag-in-box was lighter and less expensive to ship, while offering consumers wine that remained fresh for weeks after opening.Rather than persuading value-oriented boxed-wine drinkers to trade up, Gratsi targeted consumers accustomed to buying $20+ bottles. It reframed the box around quality, freshness, convenience, and value, then wrapped it in a simple, Mediterranean-inspired brand that strips away much of wine's traditional complexity.That DTC foundation is now giving Gratsi an unusual advantage in wholesale. Before entering a market, the company can identify existing customers, gather store requests, and activate local demand. Once wholesale launches, retail can quickly become roughly 80% of its volume in that state — even as DTC continues to grow.In this episode, we discuss:How Gratsi grew from 2K cases to 75K cases before entering wholesaleHow it built nearly 30,000 subscribers averaging approximately three boxes per monthHow DTC data helps “warm up” a retail market before launchWhy Gratsi is building geographic density instead of pursuing national distribution all at onceWhy its lifestyle content often barely features the productWhat Stephen means by “escape competition with authenticity”For drinks entrepreneurs, Gratsi offers a compelling playbook for using DTC not as the final destination, but as the foundation for much larger retail growth.For the latest updates, follow us:Business of Drinks website (sign up for our newsletter!)Business of Drinks YouTubeBusiness of Drinks LinkedInInstagram @bizofdrinksErica Duecy, co-host: Erica Duecy is founder and co-host of Business of Drinks and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She runs the consultancy and advisory arm of Business of Drinks and has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies.Erica Duecy LinkedInInstagram @ericaduecyScott Rosenbaum, co-host: Scott Rosenbaum is co-host of Business of Drinks and a veteran strategist and analyst with deep experience building drinks portfolios. Most recently, he was the Portfolio Development Director at Distill Ventures. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor.Scott Rosenbaum LinkedInSubscribe to the Business of Drinks channel for more insights on how brands, retailers, and operators are unlocking growth across beverages. And please rate and review us. Your support helps us reach new listeners. Thank you!

Building a business while caring for others can be deeply meaningful work, but it can also come at a cost if your own well-being is left behind. It can be easy to get absorbed in caring for others and accidentally lose focus on your own personal needs in the process.   Shulamit experienced this firsthand. In this episode, Shulamit Ber Levtov shares her unconventional path into therapy, from activism, graduating with a Master's degree at 48, and building a thriving group practice in a rural community.   She opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the mental health challenges that led her to step away from group practice ownership, and why sustainable success starts with taking care of yourself first. Join us for an insightful discussion!  MEET SHULAMIT Shulamit is known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist. She's the mental health professional you hire when you're a woman business owner, and you want to build the internal steadiness--for your emotions and your money psychology-- to lead effectively through the uncertainty, weight, and complexity of running a business. Shulamit has been an entrepreneur for over 27 years and has more than 22 years of professional experience supporting women's mental health and personal growth. As a trauma survivor and Master's-level trauma therapist, with certifications in Dare To Lead™, Trauma of Money®, and Financial Social Work as well as somatic parts therapy, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business. Learn more about Shulamit on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles.  In this episode:  Graduating with a Master's at 48! Evergreen marketing strategies  Going from group private practice to solo  Shula's plans for the future  Final takeaways for listeners  Graduating with a Master's at 48! Shulamit's story is an adventurous and inspiring one.  Shula explains how her mother was an activist, and that this type of work was prominent in her family lineage throughout her life. That, she explains, impacted how she wanted to contribute to the community around her, leading her to study Social Work.  However, after arguing with a professor about socialism and fighting on behalf of people who need to be paid a living wage, she was dropped from the programme because her grades (from this professor's class) pulled her average too low.  While Shula had attempted to complete her Master's degree twice before, this was the moment in her life, decades after that Social Work course, that she decided to bring everything together and really go for it.  Evergreen marketing strategies Back in 2012, after Shula graduated with her Master's and began her path to private practice, she decided on a location that (at the time) had relatively few therapists and counsellors.   Therefore, pre-COVID, Shula was marketing her brick-and-mortar group private practice in a small town that had a strong need for therapy services. What worked for her and her business then did not always continue to work post-COVID and into the online world.   So, Shulamit's main advice for consistently successful marketing is to be present and create deep connections with the community, whether that's in-person, online in videos on social media, or both.  Going from group private practice to solo  Shulamit explains that this is the reason why she's the entrepreneur's therapist: she went on a personal journey from group private practice to a solo business owner for her own well-being.   Shula came to realize that either she leaves her business or continues to suffer with poor mental health, and she chose her mental health.  Shula recognized that her associates were depending on her to bring in clients for the business to prosper, and for them to have an income as well.  But, when she understood the depth of her struggle, she had to remove herself from the practice and allow someone else to take her place to stop her entire team from suffering as well.  Shula's plans for the future In two words, here are Shulamit's goals for the future of her practice: sustainability and growth.  Sustainability for her solo practice, to continue to see her clients and sustain herself in the process, growth for the profession, and expansion in the research of caring for entrepreneurs.  As she continues to experiment and as the digital work continues to change, she's committed to finding strategies that will be evergreen.   Final takeaways for listeners  Shulamit wants you to take care of yourself. Don't let your mental, physical, and emotional well-being be an afterthought. So, take a regular temperature check on yourself once a week, or every now and then at least, to figure out what you are feeling, why, and how to help yourself move forward with less stress.   Secondly, don't let the nature of the work make you feel like you are failing. The work is hard because it is inherently hard, and not because you can't do it. You can.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Paula Gonzalez: From Purpose to Practice and Scaling with Intention | EP 197 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS2MO for two months free) Get started with Hushmail here and get one month for free! Learn more about Shulamit on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

David J. Moore co-founded 24/7 Media, took it public with $2.5M in revenue, watched it soar to a $1.8 billion valuation — and then rode it all the way down to nine cents a share and a "going concern" opinion before clawing it back and selling to WPP. In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, David sits down with host Joe Pardavila to unpack the eerie and not-so-eerie parallels between the dot-com bust and today's AI boom, why he believes AI could be more dangerous than a nuclear bomb, and what he'd do differently if he could relive the crash. He also opens up about compartmentalizing grief while running a company as his wife battled cancer, and the foundation and marathon tradition he keeps up in her memory.David's new book, The 24/7 CEO: The Battle for Survival That Helped Build Digital Advertising, tells the full inside story.What You'll LearnHow 24/7 Media grew from 40 employees to 1,200 people in 29 countries — then crashed to 200 employees and a $15M market capThe real mechanical difference between the dot-com bust and today's AI bubble (hint: it's about who can afford to fail)Why David believes unchecked AI could be more dangerous than nuclear weaponsThe one strategic decision he'd reverse if he could redo the crash yearsHow Wall Street's "growth over profit" mindset echoes the Netflix/streaming correction — and why AI may be nextWhich jobs he thinks are more AI-resistant, and where he pushes back on his own optimismHow he led all-hands meetings and kept morale up during two years of declineHow he compartmentalized his wife's cancer diagnosis while running a public company through crisisThe foundation and marathon tradition he's kept alive for 16 years in her honorChapters00:00 – Introduction: 24/7 Media and The 24/7 CEO01:00 – Setting the scene: 26 years since the dot-com boom01:18 – Founding 24/7 Media and the explosive early growth02:29 – IPO days, stock mania, and 1,200 employees across 29 countries03:38 – The crash: from $69/share to nine cents04:51 – Big difference from today: Big Tech can't go out of business06:48 – "AI is more dangerous than the nuclear bomb"08:47 – Looking back: what he'd change about the decline10:37 – Scaling back acquisitions vs. chasing market share11:03 – The Netflix correction and Wall Street's growth-to-profit pivot12:06 – What actually caused the dot-com bust (the IPO window closing)14:00 – Data centers, capital spending, and consumer backlash15:33 – Rich vs. poor: will the market reject AI overinvestment?16:00 – The horse-shoer analogy: progress always has winners and losers17:07 – Which jobs AI can't easily replace (plumbers, masseuses, doctors)18:38 – Pushback: what happens to white-collar, middle-class jobs?19:14 – The cyclical trap: cutting jobs while needing customers20:20 – Workforce "carnage," trade schools, and the road to 203021:03 – Leading through crisis: all-hands meetings and rallying speeches22:33 – Optimism as a choice (and a skill you can build)23:39 – Triathlons as therapy: running through business problems24:51 – His wife's cancer diagnosis while running the company26:20 – The WPP sale, Martin Sorrell's support, and stepping back as CEO28:33 – Returning as CEO after losing his wife29:04 – Starting the foundation in her memory30:06 – Running a marathon every year to fundraise32:21 – How to support the foundation33:18 – Closing and book plug

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with Rhyan and Chantel Finch to break down how entrepreneurs can build, scale, and sell valuable businesses, from creating recurring revenue and reducing owner dependence to finding the right buyers and maximizing an exit.⁣⁣Connect with Rhyan and Chantel - ⁣https://canzell.com/⁣https://joincanzell.com/⁣https://chantelray.com/books⁣⁣__________⁣If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣⁣Chapters:⁣00:00 - Business vs Real Estate⁣00:50 - Building, Scaling & Selling⁣09:49 - Business Brokering & Sellability⁣15:01 - Recurring Revenue & Multiples⁣17:44 - Delegation & the Vacation Test⁣22:00 - Scaling, Partnerships & Roles⁣30:02 - Exit Timing & AI⁣31:19 - Right vs Wrong Exits⁣35:47 - Faith, Challenges & Future Plans⁣45:05 - Deciding to Exit⁣47:00 - Integrity Over Bigger Offers⁣49:35 - Strategic Buyers & Multiples⁣1:00:07 - Selling at the Peak⁣1:01:24 - AI & Delegation⁣1:07:49 - Buying Businesses & Brokering⁣1:15:07 - Advice for Entrepreneurs⁣1:16:58 - Why You Need Multiple Offers⁣1:18:31 - Resources & Closing

In Part 2 of this behind-the-scenes conversation, we sit down with EB Academics curriculum writer Pat to break down what effective word study looks like from 5th through 8th grade and how to build a system that becomes more rigorous each year without becoming overwhelming.We dive into why 5th grade begins with syllables, sounds, and decoding before introducing vocabulary, how spelling rules are intentionally concentrated in 5th grade, and what to do when older students still need foundational support.You'll also learn how to revisit 5th grade word study without making students feel “behind,” strategies for small groups, supporting struggling readers, special education students, and English language learners, and how consistent routines, vertical alignment, and even gestures help word study stick.If you want a word study system that builds stronger, more confident readers year after year, this episode is for you!Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to our podcast? If you're not, we want to encourage you to do that today. We don't want you to miss a single episode. We add a brand-new episode every week, and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Now if you're feeling extra awesome today, we would be super grateful if you left us a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find our podcast, and they're also so much fun for us to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! 

In this episode, Ryan Alovis shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding magazine subscription e-commerce in 2006 to revitalizing his family's legacy business in vision care with LensDirect. He discusses lessons learned about patience, negotiation, branding, and building a lasting family legacy.After you listen, we will see you back here on Wednesday, September 2 at 4:00 AM EST.Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Partner: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

The most fulfilling kind of success has less to do with what you build for yourself and more to do with what you're able to give to others.Our guest today is Joe Daly, founder of Daly Goods, a custom leather goods company rooted in Waco, Texas. Born in Minnesota, Joe met his wife in Missouri before eventually putting down roots in the Lone Star State. Behind his craftsmanship is a deep commitment to helping people give meaningful gifts while using his business to model radical, intentional generosity.In this episode, host Kevin Prewett sits down with Joe to trace his journey from managing complex operations and inventory to taking the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. Joe shares how a simple leatherworking kit grew into a thriving brand, along with the operational challenges, pricing decisions, and patience required to build a physical product business centered on quality.Together, they explore the deeper purpose behind building a values-driven venture. Joe shares how shifting the focus from profit margins to serving others can redefine success, offering a refreshing perspective on business as a vehicle for generosity, stewardship, and lasting legacy.Key TakeawaysThe Ultimate Life Strategy. True fulfillment stems from active generosity, creating an impact that revenue alone can never achieve.Mastery Begins with Patience. Building a quality product requires embracing steep learning curves and committing to continuous refinement.Evolve Beyond Trial and Error. Scaling beyond a hobby demands transitioning from casual experimentation to repeatable systems and operational structure.Value Over Price Tag. Competing on price is a race to the bottom; focusing on craft and connection justifies premium positioning.Serve First, Sell Second. Reframing sales as genuine problem-solving builds deep customer loyalty that advertising cannot buy.Embrace Purposeful Stewardship. Treating a business as a platform for service fundamentally improves leadership, culture, and community impact.Listen to the EpisodeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risingtidestartups Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-tide-startups/id1330525474 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eq7unl70TRPsBhjLEsNZR Website: https://risingtidestartups.com/Connect with Joe DalyWebsite: https://dalygoods.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalygoodsco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-daly-67b31928/Closing Thought "It really is more blessed to give than receive. Ff you want to live a good life, be generous. That's the ultimate 'life hack.' And it's not a hack—it's just true." — Joe DalySponsor ShoutoutsNaviqus Virtual Services - Hassle-free administrative support services that are efficient, affordable, and tailored to your needs. Check out https://naviqus.com now to jumpstart your business for 2026!Podbrand Media - Have you ever considered starting your own podcast for your company or brand?  Podbrandmedia.com can help.   

Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What happens when a successful real estate investor turns her attention to private lending? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris sits down with Tiffany High of Results Driven to talk about scaling a real estate business, building the infrastructure behind high-volume deal flow, and why private lending became part of her long-term wealth strategy. They also dive into underwriting risk, lending in your own backyard, educating borrowers, and the lessons Tiffany learned after getting burned on deals outside her market. If you're a private lender, real estate investor, or looking to build more freedom into your business, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group", Joe Lynch and Dan Cicerchi, the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain. About Dan Cicerchi Dan Cicerchi is the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, where he leads strategy and innovation for one of the industry's most widely adopted logistics technology platforms. A seasoned entrepreneur and logistics tech pioneer, Dan co-founded MacroPoint, a real-time freight visibility solution that transformed how brokers, shippers, and carriers track and manage loads. Following its acquisition by Descartes, he has continued to champion technology that drives efficiency, transparency, and resilience across global supply chains. With decades of experience spanning startup growth and enterprise leadership, Dan is passionate about applying practical AI and automation to solve the freight industry's most pressing challenges. He frequently shares insights on freight visibility, fraud prevention, and the future of transportation management. About Descartes Systems Group Descartes Systems Group is a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions designed to improve the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, with offices and customers worldwide, Descartes helps shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers connect, collaborate, and automate across the supply chain. Its portfolio includes transportation management, visibility, customs and regulatory compliance, and e-commerce logistics solutions. By combining deep industry expertise with innovative technology, Descartes enables organizations to streamline operations, reduce costs, and deliver superior customer experiences. Thousands of companies around the world rely on Descartes' logistics network and software to move goods more efficiently, mitigate risk, and stay ahead in an increasingly complex global marketplace. Key Takeaways: Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group", Joe Lynch and Dan Cicerchi, the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain. Trust First: AI adoption in logistics must be built on governance and trust, using frameworks like NIST to ensure data security and accountability. AI Augments, Doesn't Replace: AI is a powerful enhancer for core systems (TMS, visibility), not a standalone replacement. Its primary role is to improve efficiency. Focus on Practical Pain Points: Start AI implementation by targeting tedious manual tasks (e.g., check calls, data entry, carrier onboarding) for rapid, measurable ROI. Stability Over Startups: Partnering with existing, integrated tech vendors (like Descartes) ensures greater stability, expertise, and roadmap alignment than relying on new AI-only startups. Audit Your Current Tech: Before investing in new AI, ensure you are fully utilizing the latest features and integrations of your current mission-critical systems. Build Trust with Staff: Overcome internal resistance by layering AI into current workflows and establishing clear performance baselines (ROI) before deployment. Enhance What Works: The path to resilience is through strategically integrating AI into proven, existing workflows step-by-step, not by chasing every new technology trend. Learn More About Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group Dan Cicerchi | Linkedin Descartes Systems Group | Linkedin Descartes Systems Group The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Are you a pest control owner looking to grow? Join Our Facebook Group with 4,600+ Members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestcontrolmillionairesMatthew Railla is the owner of SoCal's leading termite inspection company: Top Termite Co. Inc, providing top-notch termite inspection services to homeowners, real estate agents, and property managers in the Los Angeles area.Top Termite: https://www.toptermiteco.com/ Jonas's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonasaolson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonas.olson.18/Check out Jonas's Book ‘'Zip Code Kings'': https://pestcontrolmillionaires.com/zip-code-kings/The Pest Control Millionaire Podcast is all about helping small business owners scale their lawn and pest companies by talking to experts in the service industry.For business coaching and mentorship, visit: pestcontrolmillionaires.com Produced by Sofia Salaverri and Dalton Fisher, Fisher Multimedia LLCFisherMultiMedia.comChapters: 00:00 — Meet Matt Railla01:11 — Soccer, Halo & Two-Point GPAs05:34 — Wine Country and an MBA08:04 — Fires, COVID & the End of the Winery11:28 — Becoming a Business Broker13:40 — The Termite Company Nobody Would Buy16:58 — The Ride-Along That Changed Everything18:03 — Closing the SBA Deal20:16 — Typewriters, Paper & Taking Over22:42 — Hiring and the Six-Month Training27:59 — Pre-Treatments and the Palisades Fires30:04 — The Recurring Revenue Debate34:02 — Scaling to $5 Million48:06 — Books, Advice & Wrap-Up#pestcontrolmarketing #pestcontrolbusiness #pestcontrolleads #pestcontrolowner #pestcontrolpodcast #jonasolson

Founder knowledge transfer becomes critical when a business reaches the point where effort and intuition can no longer carry it forward. Early-stage companies often succeed because a founder or small team knows the customer, product, history, and processes so deeply that they can make decisions almost automatically. That expertise is an advantage, but it can become a constraint when growth requires someone else to reproduce the founder's results. In his conversation with Building Better Developers, Scott Shagory, founder and CEO of the Purple Finch Group, describes this transition as the point where growth complexity begins to outrun the original clarity of the idea. The business has proven something works. The next challenge is making that success transferable. The expertise that gets a company started can become the constraint that prevents it from scaling when that expertise remains trapped inside the founder. About Scott Shagory Scott Shagory is the founder and CEO of the Purple Finch Group, where he helps technology CEOs navigate growth when organizational complexity begins to outpace the clarity that originally drove the business. His work focuses on identifying underlying growth constraints, clarifying where organizations create value, making implicit founder knowledge visible, and helping leaders adapt their strategy and operations as technologies such as AI reshape the business environment. Outside his business work, Shagory is a senior martial arts instructor, an experience that complements his focus on teaching and breaking complex ideas into understandable frameworks. Founder Knowledge Transfer Starts When Effort Stops Scaling In the beginning, businesses can compensate for weak systems with extraordinary effort. Founders work late, early employees become true believers, and everyone understands more than their job description because they have lived through the company's wins, losses, pivots, customer conversations, and product decisions. That creates enormous contextual knowledge. It also hides weaknesses. As Shagory explains, a team can create procedures, add tools, automate work, and simply outwork many problems for a while. AI may even extend that runway by allowing a small team to accomplish more. Eventually, however, there is still a wall. Time and human effort are finite. This is where symptoms begin appearing. Sales may flatten, margins may suffer, or delivery may become inconsistent. The founder may conclude that the company needs better lead generation, another developer, or a new tool. Shagory cautions that what a CEO perceives as the constraint is often a symptom of another problem. One of those deeper constraints occurs when the organization still depends on knowledge and judgment that only a few people possess. The company has grown, but its operating knowledge has not. Why Founder Knowledge Transfer Is Harder Than Delegation Delegation sounds simple: identify something you do and give it to somebody else. The problem is that experienced founders rarely perform important work as a simple list of steps. Broadhead compares the problem to tying a shoe. Doing it is automatic once you have performed the task thousands of times, but explaining every movement to somebody who has never done it is surprisingly difficult. Business expertise works the same way. After years of customer conversations, technical decisions, mistakes, and successful projects, founders develop thousands of small assumptions. They recognize warning signs without consciously listing them. They know which customer request matters and which should be ignored. They understand why a product works the way it does. That is more than procedural knowledge. It is context. A new employee receives none of that history automatically. As Shagory explains, "No one can buy . . . your invisible or implicit genius. It has to be made visible in some way." Making that genius visible is one of the fundamental challenges of moving from a founder-dependent business to a scalable organization. Warning: Documenting steps without transferring the reasoning behind them can create employees who know what to do when everything is normal but cannot make sound decisions when circumstances change. Founder Knowledge Transfer Requires a Blueprint Shagory compares this challenge to building a house. You cannot hand someone a picture of a house, write a check, and expect the plumbing, electrical system, framing, and foundation to appear correctly. Specialists need a blueprint showing how their work fits into the whole. Businesses need the same thing. A developer does not necessarily need to know everything the CEO knows. Neither does a salesperson, marketer, or contractor. Each person does, however, need enough of the larger blueprint to understand how individual decisions support the value the company creates. That means making foundational elements visible: what the company does especially well, whom it serves, why important decisions were made, where quality matters most, and how individual roles connect to customer outcomes. This becomes especially important when a founder is also an exceptional salesperson or technical leader. The founder's performance may look effortless precisely because that individual possesses a 360-degree view of the business. Scaling requires breaking that view into pieces other people can understand and use. Action: Identify recurring decisions that still require the founder. Instead of documenting only the eventual answer, capture the context and criteria the founder uses to reach that answer. When the Founder Becomes the Business's Lid There is another complication: founders often remain involved because they genuinely love the work. A developer who built a company may still love developing. A technical founder may want to retain architectural control because technology is where that person feels most competent and energized. That creates more than a delegation problem. It can become an identity problem. The founder is not simply giving away a task. The founder may feel as though a part of what created the original success is being surrendered. Shagory discusses this in the context of the "law of the lid," the leadership idea that an organization can eventually struggle to grow beyond the limitations of the person at the top. If every meaningful technical decision, customer judgment, or process exception must return to one individual, adding employees does not eliminate the bottleneck. It can actually increase it because every additional person creates another potential path back to the same decision-maker. The important question therefore changes. Instead of asking, "Can somebody do this as well as I can?" the founder needs to ask, "Does the company need me to continue being the person who does this?" Those are very different questions. Founder Knowledge Transfer Makes the Company's Genius Visible One of Shagory's strongest concepts in the conversation is what he calls an "origin of genius." Successful companies begin with something distinctive: insight into a technical problem, an ignored market, a customer need, or a better way of combining capabilities. Early teams understand that genius intuitively because they were present when it developed. Later employees were not. The danger is allowing the original insight to become buried beneath processes, growth, departments, and daily activity. People can work extremely hard while becoming increasingly disconnected from what created value. Scaling is not merely adding people and procedures. It means preserving what makes the business valuable while making that value understandable to people who were not there at the beginning. Founder knowledge transfer is therefore more than documentation. It is an exercise in organizational clarity. The company must preserve the context necessary for good decisions without requiring the founder to personally make every decision. Conclusion: Build Beyond the Founder A founder's knowledge is one of an early company's greatest assets. It becomes a liability only when the organization cannot function without constant access to that knowledge. The foundation for growth is not removing founders from everything they enjoy. It is identifying where their context, judgment, and expertise have become organizational dependencies and deliberately making the necessary pieces visible. The goal is a company in which other people can understand the blueprint, make sound decisions, and carry the original value forward. That is when the business begins to scale beyond the people who started it. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

In this episode of Scaling the Summit – Radio Gold, Sandra and Charity sit down with Dr. Christy Killman to talk about what it means to build a career that not only moves the profession forward, but also lifts others along the way.With more than three decades of experience spanning K–12 physical education, higher education, professional leadership, mentoring, and service, Christy reflects on the experiences that shaped her journey and the people who helped influence her path. The conversation explores the importance of professional involvement, preparing future health and physical literacy professionals, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and staying committed to service throughout a career.Christy also shares her perspective on what today's emerging professionals need most, the responsibility experienced leaders have to create opportunities for others, and what she believes the profession must do next to continue moving forward.It's a conversation about leadership, service, mentorship, and the idea at the heart of Scaling the Summit: the climb matters even more when you help others climb with you.Plus, Christy takes on the Radio Gold Rapid Fire Round and answers the show's new final question: What is the next summit our profession needs to climb?

Thinking about getting into snow removal this winter? In this episode, I break down how to get started, what equipment you actually need, how to price your work, find customers, and turn a few snow events into real money. Whether you've got a shovel, snowblower, or plow truck, this is your roadmap to making money in the snow business.

Mark Young is the CEO of Ryze Agency, where he helps brands scale through world-class marketing, sharp product positioning, and operational clarity. Mark has built multiple successful businesses and has become a trusted advisor for founders looking to break through plateaus and expand into new markets.  He has recently published a series of 5 books titled the Ecommerce Brand Guide to the Galaxy with Benjamin Hardy.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Differences between selling on Amazon and Shopify, focusing on intent-based versus cold traffic marketing.Common misconceptions brands have about marketing metrics, particularly the focus on ROAS.Importance of understanding customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), and average order value (AOV) for sustainable growth.Strategies for increasing average order value through upsells and bundles.The significance of customer experience and retention marketing on Shopify compared to Amazon.The role of storytelling and brand identity in engaging customers on Shopify.Examples of successful and unsuccessful brand strategies in e-commerce.Actionable takeaways for brands looking to scale on Shopify.The impact of brand loyalty and customer relationships on long-term success.Recommendations for influential books and tools in the e-commerce space.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with Mark Young, CEO of Ryze Agency, about scaling DTC brands on Shopify. Mark explains the fundamental differences between Amazon's intent-based selling and Shopify's cold traffic environment, emphasizing the need for brand storytelling. He challenges the common obsession with ROAS, introducing the "holy trinity" of metrics: Customer Acquisition Cost, Lifetime Value, and Average Order Value. Mark also highlights the importance of retention marketing and authentic customer relationships, sharing real success and failure stories to illustrate how strategy, not tactics, drives sustainable e-commerce growth.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Shift from “conversion” to “connection” Stop treating Shopify like Amazon. Build demand through storytelling, content, and brand experience—optimize for trust and engagement before expecting conversions.Scale with the right metrics (not ROAS) Track and optimize your CAC:LTV:AOV triangle. Aim for a 1:3 CAC:LTV ratio, and be willing to accept lower short-term ROAS to acquire high-value customers.Increase AOV + retention to unlock profit Bundle products, upsell, and improve post-purchase experience. Focus on repeat buyers (email/SMS, loyalty, CX) to maximize LTV and make your paid acquisition sustainable.Timestamps:00:00:38 Introduction to the E-comm Breakthrough PodcastThe announcer introduces the podcast, aimed at helping seven-figure e-commerce business owners unlock their full potential and growth.00:00:52 Host's Introduction and Guest WelcomeHost Josh Hadley introduces himself and the episode's guest, Mark Young, CEO of Ryze Agency and author.00:02:12 The Challenge of Scaling from Amazon to ShopifyMark discusses why brands successful on Amazon often struggle on Shopify, highlighting the fundamental differences between the platforms.00:04:15 Amazon vs. Shopify: Intent vs. Cold TrafficA breakdown of how Amazon is an intent-based platform, while Shopify requires cold traffic marketing and brand storytelling.00:05:57 Common Misconceptions Brands Have with AgenciesMark explains the two types of clients he encounters: startups who think they know everything and brands with agency trauma.00:08:20 The Problem with Over-relying on ROASMark details why Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) is a "fool's metric" and how agencies can manipulate it.00:11:02 The Holy Trinity of E-commerce MetricsMark explains the three core KPIs brands should focus on: Lifetime Value (LTV), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), and Average Order Value (AOV).00:18:24 The Importance of Average Order Value (AOV)Discussion on why an AOV of at least $50-$100 is crucial for profitability due to shipping costs and consumer psychology.00:21:09 Focusing on Customer Experience and RetentionMark argues that brands focus too much on acquisition and not enough on creating an impressive backend customer experience.00:24:49 The Mindset Shift from Amazon to ShopifyBrands moving from Amazon must learn to focus on customer experience and brand storytelling, which Amazon handles for them.00:28:11 Building a Relational BrandThe importance of creating a personal, relational brand on Shopify, as opposed to Amazon's transactional nature. People buy from people.00:33:19 Be the Guide, Not the HeroUsing the "StoryBrand" framework, Mark explains that brands should act as the guide (Gandalf) for their customer (Frodo).00:35:09 Case Study: A Successful Skincare BrandA brand succeeded by understanding its brand voice, embracing omnichannel marketing, and defining clear goals for its agency partnership.00:38:00 Case Study: A Failed BrandA brand failed due to a reactive CEO, a singular focus on top-line revenue, and training customers to expect constant discounts.00:41:38 Three Actionable TakeawaysJosh Hadley summarizes the key lessons: understand your brand story, focus on LTV over ROAS, and prioritize customer retention.00:44:03 Mark's Most Influential BooksMark shares his favorite and most influential books, including works by Donald Miller, Will Guidara, and Stephen Covey.00:45:12 Leveraging AI in BusinessMark discusses how his agency uses AI, specifically "Claude bots," to imagine a new kind of business, not just automate tasks.00:48:08 Who to Follow in the E-comm SpaceMark recommends following Alex Hormozi and Donald Miller and emphasizes the value of nano and micro-influencers over macro-influencers.00:49:16 How to Connect with Mark YoungMark shares where listeners can find him, his books, and his agency, and discusses his passion for helping entrepreneurs.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites  "Ryze Agency": "00:02:01"  "Shopify": "00:02:55"  "

If your interior design business is growing but your freedom is shrinking, this episode of Design Business Freedom is for you. I'm Melissa Galt, interior design business coach and former interior designer, and in this episode, you'll discover the five essential shifts that help you scale your interior design firm with more profit, stronger systems, better clients, and fewer hours. Sustainable interior design business growth doesn't come from adding more clients, projects, or responsibilities to an already overloaded schedule. It comes from shifting your identity from designer to CEO, improving your pricing strategy, building repeatable processes, delegating effectively, and intentionally designing a business that supports the life you want. In This Episode You Will Learn: Identify the warning signs that your growing interior design business has become too dependent on you. Shift from asking "What do I need to do?" to "Who should own this?" so you can lead like a CEO instead of becoming the bottleneck. Improve your interior design pricing strategy by focusing on value, profitability, and profit per project instead of hours worked. Build repeatable systems and delegate more effectively so your Design Business Freedom journey creates capacity without increasing exhaustion. Design a sustainable interior design business around the hours, income, team, clients, and lifestyle you actually want. While one word can truly grow your profits, mastering more will lead to a full business and personal transformation. Get them all in my book "The Language of Success: 35 Words to Boost Your Worth and Wealth". You'll be pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of these word swaps and the increased confidence you'll feel in business and life.  Timestamps: (00:04) Welcome to Design Business Freedom and sustainable growth (01:07) Why scaling requires five fundamental business shifts (05:22) Take the ten-question interior design scaling scorecard (09:08) Stop designing everything and start leading as CEO (12:45) Five reasons your scaling strategies may not work (19:18) What sustainable growth should actually give you (21:39) Shift one: move from designer identity to CEO (27:15) Shift two: price for value and profitability (30:02) Shift three: replace hustle with repeatable systems (33:41) Shift four: create capacity through strategic delegation (38:29) Shift five: move from busyness to freedom (41:24) How systems support fewer hours and higher revenue (42:32) Review the five shifts for sustainable scaling (43:15) Choose the uncomfortable question as your starting point (43:48) What's next: positioning and defining your value Key Takeaways: Working harder does not create sustainable growth; working differently does. Interior designers who want to scale must become the CEO before the business can operate beyond their personal capacity. Revenue alone does not define a healthy design firm; pricing, profitability, capacity, and profit per project matter. Design Business Freedom comes from building an interior design company around systems, team, intentional choices, and the life you want to live. About Melissa Galt: Melissa Galt is an award-winning business coach, marketing consultant, speaker, and interior designer with more than 30 years of experience helping interior designers build profitable, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Through Design Business Freedom, Melissa shares proven Interior Design Business strategies, Interior Design Marketing insights, leadership training, pricing expertise, and growth systems designed to help designers attract better clients, increase profitability, and create lasting success. Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website  

If you're building a flower farm for the long haul, this conversation with Karl Vahrmeyer of Green Park Nurseries is one you'll want to hear. Karl shares what nearly 50 years of family farming has taught his family about scaling a flower farm sustainably, staying financially lean, planning years ahead, and letting customer demand pull the business forward instead of forcing growth. We also dig into the less glamorous skills that make a growing farm actually work: delegating, hiring and retaining employees, adapting your management style, building strong business relationships, and learning from expensive mistakes without letting them derail you. If you want a profitable flower farm that can support your family, your team, and maybe even the next generation, this episode is packed with practical perspective on building a business that lasts.Follow Karl on Instagram: @green_park_nurseries_inc Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify. Join Jenny for a FREE live training: www.trademarkfarmer.com/training Follow Jenny on Instagram: @trademarkfarmer Find free flower business resources: www.trademarkfarmer.com/note

What if the goal you're not setting is exactly what's keeping your business stuck?Blake Erickson is the founder of Scaling.com, a New York Times best-selling author, and a TEDx speaker on The Secret to Achieving Impossible Goals. He's advised over 500 companies and took his own company from $0 to $10 million in annual recurring revenue in eight months.In this episode, Blake breaks down why optimizing for incremental growth guarantees stagnation, and walks through his Frame, Floor, Focus framework for setting a goal big enough to force real change. He and John St. Pierre also dig into the tension between ambition and carelessness, drawing on John's own experience scaling a company to 55 million dollars and losing it.What you'll walk away with: why a 10 percent growth goal is the fastest way to stay exactly where you are, the Frame, Floor, Focus framework for setting and reaching a 10X goal, how one Scaling.com member took a popcorn company from 250 stores to 26,000 with a single partnership, the 20 dollars versus 1 million dollar exercise that clears out bad decisions, and a simple homework assignment you can run tonight to expose what's holding your business back.Download Blake's free audiobook, The Science of Scaling, at scaling.com/freedownloadConnect with Blake Erickson on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/blake-erickson-756b54168Hosted by John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann, Entrepreneurs United is built for founders and leaders who want straight talk on building businesses that actually work. New episodes every week.https://entrepreneursunited.us/links/

Download “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/ Peggy Martin is a financial advisor based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Morgan Hill, CA) with over 35 years of industry experience. Partnering with her husband Craig, Peggy specializes in wealth planning, legacy strategies, and holistic financial guidance, taking a deeply compassionate, high-touch approach to working with families, seniors, widows, and widowers. Backed by advanced industry designations—including a ChFC®, Master's in Financial Services, and Charter Advisor for Senior Living—Peggy combines analytical precision with empathetic hand-holding, building a thriving, referral-driven practice rooted in genuine community involvement and relationship-building rather than cold marketing.In this episode, Brian and Peggy discuss:Transitioning from Insurance to AUM: Moving away from transactional sales toward full-service financial planning that stabilizes client emotions during volatile markets.The Power of High-Touch Client Care: How face-to-face reassurance saved a client from panic-selling at the bottom of the market.Organic Client Growth Through Community Work: Building a high-net-worth client base naturally through non-profit leadership, local volunteerism, and authentic connections.Escaping the Solo Advisor Trap: Reclaiming time and bandwidth by leveraging back-office support for trading, compliance, and administration while maintaining full operational autonomy.Website: http://www.healthywealthyfamilies.net/ https://fourstarwealth.com/staff/peggy-martin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-martin-msfs-chfc-clu-casl-190059a/ To see short videos of all our best FA Business Growing tips follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faworkshop  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@financialadvisorsworkshop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialAdvisorsWorkshop  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAsWorkshop  iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-workshop-with-brian-kasal/id1614768408  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OB78889GRx2FHjvWtsyeE  Website: https://www.financialadvisorsworkshop.com/  Work with FourStar: https://financialadvisorsworkshop.com/Advisors  DISCLAIMER: This content is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov

Jim's Mowing franchisor Jason has invoiced anywhere from $50,000 to $600,000 in a single year across 14 years in the business.This episode of the Jim's Mowing Podcast covers the questions every prospective franchisee asks: how much you earn, how many jobs come through, and what the whole thing costs. Jason runs a regional franchisor territory in Canberra and raced as a professional triathlete before buying his own Jim's Mowing franchise.You will hear why Jim's takes no percentage of your job income, how the $1,100 pay for work guarantee works and why he has never paid it out, and how he sold 80 regular clients for $80,000 on a payment plan. Jason also breaks down startup costs of around $22,000 to $23,000 including training, leasing options under $150 a week, the 17 percent Stihl discount, and the equipment he tells new franchisees to skip at the start.Start here if you are researching a Jim's Mowing franchise and want honest numbers instead of a sales pitch.Timestamps 0:00 Introduction0:47 Meet Jason: 14 years with Jim's1:01 From pro triathlete to Jim's Mowing2:18 What a Jim's franchisor actually does3:13 How much money will I make5:17 Scaling up with no extra fees6:50 Selling clients and splits8:26 How many jobs will I get9:05 The pay for work guarantee10:28 Choosing a territory and name12:29 The Jim's systems explained15:30 What the best franchisees do17:24 What equipment to buy first18:59 Total cost and Stihl discount20:16 Life after a few years in21:36 Observation days and next steps22:28 How to get started

Great ventures often begin in the places you least expect them. In this episode, Paco Magsaysay, founder of Carmen's Best, shares how his journey from sales in the US to working in his family's cable business led him to an unlikely calling in dairy, shaping his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business from scratch.Explore how Paco turned surplus milk into a premium ice cream brand, tackling the challenges of building trust in a new category, scaling production, and creating a business rooted in resilience and hands-on grit.00:01:07 – Meet Paco Magsaysay and the story behind Carmen's Best00:08:51 – Working in the US and learning the value of hard work00:13:05 – Selling long-distance packages and discovering his strength in sales00:18:19 – Understanding your audience and learning to listen00:22:51 – Learning the ropes and earning the respect of his father's employees00:28:38 – Learning to make ice cream through YouTube00:31:32 – The story behind the salted caramel flavor00:36:35 – Why Paco initially resisted the dairy business 00:38:44 – Starting Carmen's Best without a business plan00:50:03 – Sticking to your strengths and hiring to complement your weaknesses00:53:40 – Scaling through smart sales and partnerships 00:58:27 – The numbers that matter when running a growing business01:02:14 – Having a North Star and chasing meaningful goals01:07:43 – Why doing what you enjoy makes work easier01:09:44 – Building a business that works and continues to growWebsite: https://carmensbest.com/HustleShare is powered by PayMongo, the financial operating system for growing businesses.Learn more about PayMongo's product suite: https://pay.mg/pna-learnmoreSign up for free in as fast as 5 minutes: https://pay.mg/pna-signupPayMongo is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.Build your empire—subscribe and hit the bell for a new masterclass every Monday!

In episode 313 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I'm joined by Justin Goodbread, business strategist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who has grown and sold seven companies across multiple industries.We explore what it really takes to build a business that can scale beyond its founder. Justin shares why entrepreneurs should think beyond revenue and profit and focus on creating transferable business value, how owner-dependence can limit growth, and why many founders wait too long to prepare their companies for an eventual exit.In this episode, we discuss:The difference between building a profitable business and a valuable businessHow to recognize when the founder has become the biggest bottleneckHow to reduce owner-dependence and build a company that can operate without youThe leadership transition required as a company moves from seven to eight figuresWhat makes a company genuinely valuable and attractive to potential buyersTune in for a practical conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling, business value, and creating a company that gives you greater freedom rather than depending on you for everything.You can connect with Justin here: Home - Justin Goodbread Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.

Brandon Bateman of Bateman Collective has overseen more than $100 million in digital ad spend for the real estate investing community, and he comes on to hand investors the exact numbers they should track to know if their marketing is actually working. As David puts it, Brandon helps people make money while Simple CFO helps them keep it, the yin to the yang.This is an action-packed, notes-out episode. Brandon breaks down why underfunding a marketing channel is the worst mistake you can make, what percentage of revenue different exit strategies should spend on marketing, and the four KPIs that matter far more than the ROI number everyone fixates on. If you want your marketing to produce leads and profit, grab a pen for this one.Timeline Summary[2:13] – The most common financial mistake: overextending on marketing you can't sustain[3:00] – Why PPC needs six months of funding set aside and SEO needs 12 to 18[4:04] – The worst outcome: spending three months on SEO and quitting before any return[4:43] – PPC as a mid-term channel where leads come fast but the return takes time to dial in[5:59] – How pay-per-lead differs: zero ramp-up, but no optimization once you buy[8:10] – The credit-card-and-crossed-fingers client and why that's luck, not a strategy[9:31] – What percentage of revenue to spend on marketing, and why it depends on exit strategy[11:20] – Why flippers make money on the buy and the value add, and should run a wholesale company inside the flip[12:47] – The survey numbers: flippers around 20%, wholesalers 30 to 40% of revenue on marketing[14:06] – How to think about marketing spend on buy-and-hold rentals[16:00] – The two extremes: over-concentrated in one channel versus afraid to spend[17:38] – The client who spent the same and got the same, then realized he had to double spend to double revenue[19:58] – The four KPIs that matter when comparing marketing channels[20:36] – KPI one, ROI, and why it's overplayed as the only metric[21:22] – KPI two, lead quality measured as leads per contract, and how it drives your whole overhead[23:01] – KPI three, the scale and total volume a channel can produce[23:39] – KPI four, cash conversion cycle, and the hard-money-lending analogy that explains it[28:25] – The simplest first step for an investor who's never run paid ads[30:33] – Why you should get bad at sales on cheap leads before spending on $400 PPC leads5 Key TakeawaysDon't Underfund A Channel — The most common mistake is starting a channel you can't sustain. PPC needs about six months of budget set aside and SEO needs 12 to 18, or you'll quit before the return ever shows up.Marketing Spend Depends On Exit Strategy — Flippers averaged around 20% of revenue on marketing, wholesalers 30 to 40%. Flippers make money on both the buy and the value add, so a good flip should contain a profitable wholesale business inside it.Look Past ROI To Four KPIs — ROI matters but isn't the whole story. Compare channels on ROI, lead quality (leads per contract), total volume and scale, and cash conversion cycle to see which actually builds the better business.Lead Quality Sets Your Overhead — Fewer leads per contract means fewer salespeople, managers, and support staff. One client runs seven figures solo on PPC purely because the lead quality supports it.To Double Revenue, Double Spend — If you spend the same and do the same, don't expect growth. Scaling usually means lowering ROI a bit while increasing volume, which grows profit if the rest of the business can support it.Links & ResourcesBateman Collective — https://www.batemancollective.com Profit First for Real Estate Investing Free Workbooks — https://pfreiworkbook.com Simple CFO — https://simplecfo.com Profit First for Real Estate Investing by David Richter — https://profitfirstrei.comEnjoyed This Episode?If Brandon's four KPIs made you realize you've been judging your marketing on ROI alone, that's the upgrade worth acting on this week. Share this episode with an investor who's either blowing their budget or too scared to spend, and follow the show and leave a rating and review so more real estate investors can market smarter and keep more of what they make.

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Mathis Young, a former dog grooming franchise owner and now Professional EOS Implementer®, to explore his journey from struggling to scaling a business.Mathis shares how he went from struggling with the day-to-day demands of running a dog grooming franchise, including managing appointments, grooming dogs & dealing with the stress of being constantly needed, to building the largest franchise in the USA.A major turning point came when Mathis recognised that he could not continue doing everything himself. Hiring his first manager, Steve, gave him the support & perspective he needed to step away from the operational side of the business and focus on growth. Mathis explains how having the right people in the right seats became a crucial part of his journey.His experience with Vistage during the challenges of COVID-19 eventually introduced him to EOS®. Although initially sceptical, Mathis discovered how the EOS framework could bring structure, accountability & clarity to his growing business. Through tools such as the Level 10 Meeting®, Accountability Chart® & Scorecard, his leadership team developed stronger communication, clearer priorities & greater ownership.The conversation also highlights the importance of asking for help, surrounding yourself with a supportive network & being willing to learn from others. Mathis shares how mentors, peer groups & the EOS community helped him achieve not only greater business success but also more peace & fulfilment.If you're feeling stuck in your business, doing too much yourself, or wondering what it takes to scale successfully, this episode offers an honest & inspiring look at what can happen when you ask for help, build the right team & create the structure needed to grow.CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer® | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra.chantry-taylor@eosworldwide.com►EOS Worldwide: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/debra-chantry-taylor/___________________________________________       GUEST'S DETAILS: ► Mathis Young – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathisyoung/ ► Website – EOS Worldwide – https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/mathis-young/ Ep 287 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:32 – Mathis Young's Journey to Entrepreneurship 02:33 – Mathis' Entry Into the Dog Grooming Franchise 05:23 – The Turning Point: Hiring a Manager 08:48 – Joining Vistage and Discovering EOS® 11:42 – Implementing EOS® and Its Impact 25:14 – Transitioning to an EOS Implementer®31:11 – Mathis' Approach as an EOS Implementer® 34:31 – Challenges and Successes with Clients 40:54 – Mathis' Personal Reflections

#1058 What if one of the most overlooked “boring businesses” is actually one of the most scalable — and most AI-resistant — opportunities out there? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with entrepreneur Ian Noble — founder of Run Steady Investments and former dry cleaning operator who spent 14 years growing, scaling, and ultimately selling his family's business in Austin. Ian breaks down why dry cleaning is not a laundromat business, why quality control and customer service make or break you, and why buying an existing operation often beats starting from scratch or franchising. They also dive into modern growth levers like centralized plants with retail “drop” locations, pickup-and-delivery routes, wash-and-fold as a major revenue driver, and the power of automated review requests to dominate local search. If you've ever considered a “boring” business with real demand and a clear path to scaling, this conversation is a blueprint for how to become a great operator — and build something you can keep long-term or sell for a strong exit! (Original Air Date - 12/30/25) What we discuss with Ian: + Dry cleaning vs laundromats + Family business origins + Scaling to multiple locations + Quality control as a moat + Centralized plants model + Pickup & delivery growth + Wash-and-fold revenue + Online reviews & reputation + Franchising pitfalls + Building for exit or longevity Thank you, Ian! Check out ⁠Part 2⁠. Check out RunSteady Investments at ⁠RunSteadyInvestments.com⁠. Get the free ⁠Passive Investing in Real Estate Cheat Sheet⁠. Join the ⁠Passive Investor Mailing List⁠. Follow Ian on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Co-Founders & CEOs of Areo Dental Group, Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj, share how they grew their dental practice from a single location to nearly 10 locations. They discuss recruiting and developing dentists, building scalable processes, maintaining clinical quality and their strategy for continued growth.

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Brett Penager, co-founder of Chiro One Wellness Centers, shares his remarkable journey from four failed businesses and being forced out of a top practice management firm to building a chiropractic empire that grew from just two clinics and 12 team members to 164 offices across 13 states with over 1,000 employees. In this candid conversation, he reveals the highs and lows of rapid scaling, including a near-collapse that forced the closure of dozens of locations, the landmark $100M+ private equity deal in 2017, and hard-won lessons on culture, leadership, and accountability. Penager challenges the myth of work-life balance, stresses surrounding yourself with smarter people, and explains why complete personal responsibility is the true lid on any company's growth. He also discusses his book Larger Than Life and his new mission to support 5,000 entrepreneurs worldwide. Packed with practical wisdom for owners scaling past the 5–30 team stage, this episode delivers both inspiration and actionable insights. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Brett Penager shares that the hardest thing in growing a small business is learning to set it up so you're no longer the source of everything, especially once you reach around 40–50 employees. He emphasizes putting capable people in place, staying out of their way even if they don't do the job exactly as well as you would, and accepting that acceptable results from others free you to focus on what you do best. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Brett Penager shares that his favorite business books are The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Good to Great, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. If he had to choose just one, he says The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been the most powerful for him. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Brett Penager shares that he listens to a wide variety of podcasts and online learning resources rather than sticking to just one or two regularly. He values hearing many different voices and perspectives, so he recommends exploring broadly across platforms instead of limiting yourself to a single show or tool. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Brett Penager recommends the Landmark Forum (from Landmark Education) as the most powerful tool for growing a small business. He describes it as transformational learning that accelerates personal growth, helping entrepreneurs become the kind of leaders who can successfully scale their companies by gaining decades of wisdom in a much shorter time. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Brett Penager shares that he would tell himself on day one: "It's all going to work out." He encourages embracing the beauty of the journey itself, because the real magic happens in the process—not just at the mountaintop—and that mindset helps shorten the learning curve when starting over. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:   Balance is a myth — when you're out of balance, it simply means you're doing things that aren't lighting you up – Brett Penager If it's working, it's on me. If it's not, it's on me. At the end of the day, the leader is the lid – Brett Penager Every problem has a solution, and every solution brings with it a new problem you could never have foreseen – Brett Penager      

This one completely changed how I look at sales. In Week 3 of ASCEND, Ken Deemer broke down a simple framework for qualifying prospects around pain, budget, and decision-making, and we've already started refining our own sales process because of it. Instead of rushing to measure, estimate, and send proposals, we're learning to slow down, ask better questions, uncover the real problem, and determine whether an opportunity is actually worth pursuing. If you're tired of wasting hours quoting jobs that never close, this episode might completely change the way you sell.

Tim Fergestad is the Founder and Principal of Oak Street Assets, specializing in private real estate investing and multifamily properties. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and brings an analytical approach to investing. Tim joined Rod's Warrior Group around COVID, which helped him scale into larger multifamily investments. Today, he focuses on helping investors build passive income, long-term wealth, and financial freedom. Here's some of the topics we covered:   Tim's journey from neuroscience to real estate investing Scaling from single family to multifamily Building a strong network and raising capital The challenges and lessons from a Nashville motel conversion Navigating rising rates, falling rents, and market volatility Finding distressed deals and investing through preferred equity Exploring senior housing and new real estate opportunities   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com  

Kenji Yoshino, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law and a member of Meta's Oversight Board, joins Kevin Frazier, director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and Senior Editor at Lawfare, and guest co-host Lawfare Senior Editor Kate Klonick, to discuss what frontier AI companies can learn from the Oversight Board. Yoshino recently co-authored a Tech Policy Press piece with fellow Board member Ronaldo Lemos arguing that meaningful AI oversight should feature independent and representative overseers, external standards, and transparent, reasoned decisions.The trio tests that proposal against some of the hardest questions raised by the Oversight Board's own experience. Can a selective, precedent-setting institution provide meaningful oversight at AI scale? What gives a privately created board legitimacy to constrain decisions with global consequences? What powers would an AI oversight body actually need? And when does private oversight complement democratic regulation—and when might it merely give corporate power a new source of legitimacy?Find Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.