Episodes
238
Aug. 25, 2024
238: Turn Agreements to Alignment with Julie Williamson
https://youtu.be/3vdi8cC2CZM Julie Williamson, CEO of Karrikins Group, is driven by a passion to turn agreements into alignment in organizations. We explore Julie’s journey of transforming businesses by aligning leadership actions with strategic goals. She highlights the importance of moving beyond mere agreement to actual implementation and execution. Julie introduces the Karrikins Diamond Triangle framework, which connects the “Why,” the “What,” and the “How.” By focusing on the “How,” she he...
237
Aug. 25, 2024
237: Get Control of your Business and Time with Brandon Gano
https://youtu.be/FiWgX9chVDM Brandon Gano, Co-Founder of Whadif, is driven by a desire to fix problems and help business owners get control of their business and time. We learn about Brandon’s journey from being a slave to his business to becoming a true business owner, which inspired him to help others do the same. He introduces his HARMONIOUS Business Architecture framework, designed to help owners focus on impactful activities. Additionally, he discusses The Less is More framework, offering ...
236
Aug. 16, 2024
236: Invest in What You Know Best with Richard Parker
https://youtu.be/yAsUsyNQs1M Richard Parker, CEO of Diomo Corporation, is driven by a desire to make business ownership attainable for anyone committed to the journey, advocating the principle to invest in what you know best. We learn about Richard’s path from growing up in a lower middle-class neighborhood to becoming a successful business owner and mentor. He explains his 4-step Business Buying Framework, which includes discovering the right business for you, embracing imperfections, having a...
235
Aug. 14, 2024
235: Plant, Grow and Serve with Tim Whitmire
https://youtu.be/yCAMnaZ41zM Tim Whitmire, Co-Founder of F3 and CXN Advisory, is driven by a desire to plant, grow, and serve groups, harnessing the synergy of people working together to achieve greater things. We learn about Tim’s journey from founding F3, the largest network of workout groups in America, to creating CXN Advisory. He shares how F3, which stands for Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, grew from a local workout group to a national movement impacting over 100,000 men. He explains his...
234
Aug. 13, 2024
234: Sell Your Business & Keep Your Legacy with Scott Eisenberg
https://youtu.be/FniQ7bnxnJQ Scott Eisenberg, Founder of Franklin Capital Advisors, is driven by a deep desire to help people and solve problems collaboratively, shares his insights on how to sell your business and keep your legacy. We learn about Scott’s journey as an award-winning investment banker, restructuring and transaction financing specialist, and serial entrepreneur. He explains his framework for selling a business like Gino Wickman. This framework involves grooming strong leadership ...
233
Aug. 7, 2024
233: Start a Spinout Venture with Andre Laplume
https://youtu.be/e1ZHic5SQqM Andre Laplume, Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, is driven by a deep understanding of how employees start a spinout venture. We discuss the key moments that spark employees to leave their corporate roles and start their own ventures. From strategic disagreements and personal conflicts to ethical dilemmas and liquidity events, he sheds light on the diverse reasons behind these entrepreneurial leaps. He introduces his...
232
Aug. 6, 2024
232: Create a Remarkable Effect with Ton Dobbe
https://youtu.be/KAHuSkrurDo Ton Dobbe, Founder of Value Inspiration, is driven by his passion for technology and a mission to help SaaS companies create a remarkable effect with predictable growth in their businesses. We learn about Ton’s journey from his career in enterprise software and product marketing to founding Value Inspiration. He explains his framework for the Remarkable Effect, focusing on how SaaS companies can stand out, attract the right customers, and ensure sustainable growth. ...
231
Aug. 5, 2024
231: How to Let AI do the Work with Ajay Malik
https://youtu.be/WQlt_qyIzBQ Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind.AI, is driven by his passion for leveraging AI to improve efficiency and productivity. Letting AI do the Work is the guiding principle at Secomind.AI, which helps incorporate AI into products, workflows, and customer support using their Enterprise AI platform, StudioX. We delve into Ajay’s journey into AI, from his college days to his deep involvement at Google, and now leading Secomind.AI. He shares his AI Culture Framework, which has dr...
230
Aug. 4, 2024
230: How to Build a Talent Pipeline with Matt Verlaque
https://youtu.be/q96HDq2gItg Matt Verlaque, COO of SaaS Academy, is driven by his passion for service and helping entrepreneurs succeed. “Build a Talent Pipeline” is central to Matt’s approach as he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals. We explore his journey from fireman to software entrepreneur and now COO, where he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals. He shares his Talent Pipeline Process, treating talent acquisition like a sales process. His framework incl...
229
July 28, 2024
229: “Homer Simpson” your Website with Matt Stafford
https://youtu.be/JG47BsgjyuE Matthew Stafford, CEO of Build Grow Scale, is passionate about empowering business owners to succeed. His expertise lies in e-commerce and conversion rate optimization, emphasizing on “Homer Simpson” your website for effective conversion, not just traffic. Matt’s Quick Wins Framework focuses on maximizing existing traffic by enhancing search functionality and optimizing filter pages. He highlights the importance of clear navigation and customer-centric design in boo...
228
July 26, 2024
228: Crown Your Cash with Peter Kingma
https://youtu.be/6pt4XOIZa7Y Peter Kingma, Head of Working Capital Practice at EY Parthenon Americas, is driven by his curiosity and passion for solving problems to help leading companies crown their cash and master cash management. In “Cash is King,” he emphasizes how effective cash flow management, distinct from revenue generation, is vital for sustained business growth and resilience. We discuss his framework for converting revenue into cash: Collect Receivables Faster to boost liquidity and...
227
July 24, 2024
227: Productize Your Services with Eisha Armstrong
https://youtu.be/Nb-R5SuzLjs Eisha Armstrong, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Vecteris, is motivated by making a difference and fostering an inclusive, balanced work environment. Her focus is to productize your services to drive success. We discuss her journey in co-founding Vecteris, a consulting firm helping B2B services organizations productize their offerings. Eisha shares her insights on scaling businesses through technology, standardization, and addressing urgent customer problems. H...
226
July 22, 2024
226: Build a 10,000 Puzzle Piece Business with Nelson Nigel
https://youtu.be/q6cUewqk6d8 Nelson Nigel, Founder and CEO of Kidmoto Technologies, is driven by his passion for entrepreneurship and creating innovative products that improve lives. We explore Nelson’s vision of business as a puzzle, stressing the importance of a clear vision and strong foundation. He discusses Kidmoto’s mobile app, allowing parents to pre-book rides with pre-installed child car seats, ensuring safety and convenience with professional chauffeurs. He also talks about expanding ...
225
July 20, 2024
225: Stack Your Lead Generation with Chris Prefontaine
https://youtu.be/-FNd6IGR1Vk Chris Prefontaine, Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, is motivated by creating experiences that money cannot buy. We learn about Chris’s journey from the 2008 real estate crash to establishing Smart Real Estate Coach in 2014. He developed an interactive model for creative property deals without banks, cash, or credit, enabling students to work with them across North America. Chris’s frameworks include owner financing, lease purchases, and subject-to deals, helping ...
224
July 18, 2024
224: Learn Strategy from Pirates with Dr. Don Thomas
https://youtu.be/Q9Y0FO3j_WA Dr. Don Thomas, Strategy Expert, is driven by the idea that there’s always something better we can do strategically. His approach includes strategy from pirates to enhance traditional methods. We learn about his journey from software developer to strategic leadership expert, emphasizing vision-driven leadership. Don highlights the importance of casting a vision and making it attainable. He also addresses multi-generational communication in the workplace, offering in...
223
July 16, 2024
223: Help Your People Find Meaning with Barry LaBov
https://youtu.be/5uzWB0H3AiE Barry LaBov, owner of LaBov and Beyond Marketing, is driven by his passion for originality and helping people achieve their potential. From rock musician to marketing entrepreneur, Barry’s journey is marked by creativity and perseverance. He founded his marketing firm to channel his love for creativity into helping companies discover their unique strengths. Barry’s five-step brand re-engineering process—Brand Assessment, Technical Immersion, Design Brand Strategy, E...
222
July 12, 2024
222: Shape Value for the Government with Shirley Collier
https://youtu.be/3b_vxuEzFQY Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market LLC, is fueled by a passion to help businesses succeed in the federal marketplace. We learn about Shirley’s journey and her powerful DAVIE framework (Data Analysis Value Investment Execute and Evaluate) that guides companies through the complexities of federal contracting. She explains how to leverage data, build relationships, and strategically position businesses to win lucrative government contracts. She also emphasizes...
221
July 5, 2024
221: Have Fun and Improve Lives with John Hewitt
https://youtu.be/evKyda1DKpo John Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands, is driven by a deep commitment to changing lives through entrepreneurship, fueled by his passion for helping others and belief in the power of business to create opportunities. We learn about John’s journey from developing the first tax software with his father to building billion-dollar companies like Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Liberty Tax. John explains his “Kill CEO Disease” framework, which consists of three steps: Engage,...
220
July 3, 2024
220: Leverage Co-Branded Collaborations with Chad Jenkins
https://youtu.be/roN1bWZxOPg Chad Jenkins, President and CEO of SeedSpark, is motivated by natural curiosity and a passion for creating exponential value through unconventional thinking and collaboration. We learn about Chad’s journey from serial entrepreneur to the head of SeedSpark, where he helps businesses grow exponentially. Chad explains his Before/After Collaboration Framework, which involves identifying services that create a need for your product and shares his “Just Add a Zero” philos...
219
July 1, 2024
219: Answer Your Customer’s Problems with Robert Brill
https://youtu.be/6s4SzbShRQY Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media, is driven by a passion for business growth and personal development. His entrepreneurial journey is fueled by a desire for success and resilience, inspired by his modest upbringing, relentless drive to improve, and love for the “game” of business. We learn about Robert’s journey from four failed businesses to founding Brill Media, where he excels in media buying and digital advertising. Robert thoroughly explains his two versions of...
218
June 28, 2024
218: Tap Into Non-Bank Funding with Joe Camberato
https://youtu.be/8mskBrgBmdY Joe Camberato’s Why is to simplify the financing process for entrepreneurs. He was inspired by the struggles he witnessed self-employed clients face with traditional banks, to launch National Business Capital, a platform that connects business owners with non-bank lenders to foster sustainable growth. Joe outlines the National Business Capital Framework, which involves understanding client needs, reverse-engineering the right lending partner, and building a mutually...
217
June 25, 2024
217: Turn White-papers into Videos with Ryan Atkinson
https://youtu.be/lF_SkLQ4mhY Ryan Atkinson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spacebar Visuals, that specializes in animated videos that make your sales funnel convert better. We discuss how Ryan co-founded Spacebar Visuals, a video marketing agency, by utilizing his background and interest in media. He also explains the importance of high-quality video content for sales funnels and shares a strategy used to personalize outreach and enhance sales efforts, which helped grow Spacebar Visuals to a six-f...
216
June 23, 2024
216: Save 2/3rd of your Taxes with Shauna the Tax Goddess
https://youtu.be/sbYC8KBiZK0 Shauna Wekherlien is the owner of the Tax Goddess Services firm, a top 1% tax advisory firm helping small businesses with tax, accounting, and payroll duties. We discuss Shauna’s journey to becoming the Tax Goddess, inspired by her dedication to assisting small businesses with tax strategies. She explains the “aggression scale” in tax planning, highlighting the importance of aligning strategies with clients’ risk tolerance and sharing innovative tax deductions to he...
215
June 12, 2024
215: Build a Trophy Business with Colin Sanburg
https://youtu.be/qCDKDP52dVg Colin Sanburg, the Founder and Visionary of FinElevate, a company that works with small business owners and their leadership teams to drive the business to new heights of profitability. We discuss Colin’s journey founding FinElevate, driven by his experience overcoming financial challenges as an entrepreneur, eventually creating a framework to optimize growth, profit, and cash flow with the ultimate goal of empowering entrepreneurs to create valuable, trophy busines...