This is the Systems Simplified podcast where we feature top leaders who share stories on how to successfully systematize a business.
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Ken Trupke is the Founder and President of Clarity Advisors, a consulting company that has developed a proven system for business growth. As an executive leader and business advisor, he helps companies refocus their teams to increase sales and scale profits. Ken is also the President of ProTrainings, a nationally recognized e-learning company, and …
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David Pollard is the Co-founder, Principal, and Creative Director of LivCo, a design and building company offering residential remodeling and additions. Since its founding, LivCo has completed over 250 renovations and custom home projects and has won numerous awards, including 20 Chicago Remodeling Excellence awards. David is a licensed architect i…
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People, Processes, and Technology: Creating the ”Wow” Effect in Your Business With Dave Crowell
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Dave Crowell is the Principal Owner of Gateway Consulting, a consulting company that grows entrepreneurial businesses by launching new ideas and building strong teams. With over 25 years of experience in the building and home improvement industry, he served as an executive leader in sales development, during which he coached and mentored teams. Dav…
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Rania Sedhom is the Managing Partner at Sedhom Law Group, a bespoke law firm for businesses. She is also the Founder of the Legal Edification Guild, where she empowers entrepreneurs and businesses with legal concepts. As an attorney, Rania helps companies grow, contract, and effectuate business using the law to support their endeavors. She also is …
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Dennis Yu is the Founder and CEO of BlitzMetrics, a digital marketing company that partners with schools to train young adults through courses, implementation, and consulting. From his insights managing campaigns for enterprise clients like The Golden State Warriors, Nike, and Rosetta Stone, he helps businesses grow their expertise in digital marke…
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Darcy Juarez is the Chief Business Strategist at Magnetic Marketing, a community of entrepreneurs and business owners led by Dan Kennedy. As a direct response and automation marketing expert, she helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by implementing marketing strategies to generate conversions. Darcy has spoken at events for Infusionsoft, The T…
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Stephen Martinez is the Founder and CEO of the American Dream, the largest conference for aspiring entrepreneurs. He provides practical guidance to entrepreneurs through a proprietary business formula based on some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the US. Stephen is also the author of The American Dream, which conveys insights into his journ…
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Nicholas Loise is the Founder and Chief Sales Officer at Sales Performance Team, a company that helps small- to mid-sized businesses improve their marketing processes. As a salesperson, leader, entrepreneur, and marketing executive, he has achieved staggering sales, revenue, and EBITDA growth. Nick is the author and co-author of various books on sa…
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James Hilovsky is the CEO of The FranDream, which matches franchise buyers with quality brands. As an investor and entrepreneurial strategist, he is passionate about matching entrepreneurs to successful franchise business opportunities. James is also a franchise broker with experience scaling new food concepts from one store to over 100 in just ove…
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Kim Angeli is the Founder and CEO of Angeli International, where she focuses on cultivating gratitude in business and life. As a 23-year veteran entrepreneur, she helps businesses align with gratitude. After 15 years of owning, growing, and merging insurance agencies, Kim sold her practice and began inspiring grateful living worldwide. In this epis…
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Bob Burg is the Founder of The Go-Giver Community Network, an organization that connects private global businesses. In the past 30 years, he’s helped companies and leaders evolve their communication habits to increase sales and grow their businesses. He is also the Co-author of The Go-Giver, a book about the five laws of stratospheric success and S…
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Karen Grosz is the Owner of Canvas Creek Team Building, which hosts team-building events for various-sized teams. She is also a public speaker and the author of What’s Next? and Quiet Leadership. With a history of avoiding corporate America’s team-building events, Karen developed a method that harnesses the transformative power of creating art coll…
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Aaron Schaller is the Owner of 1st Call Closers, which assists businesses in applying proven systems and processes to develop solid infrastructures. With 15 years of experience in the moving and storage industry, he also owns Redefyne Moving, where he streamlined sales and operations with systems and processes. In this episode: Imagine starting a v…
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Andy Neary is the Founder of Complete Game Consulting, where he helps insurance professionals turn reach and relevance into revenue. As a former baseball player turned business coach, he leverages his athletic experience to help entrepreneurs build the mindsets, habits, and rituals to elevate performance. Andy is also a two-time Ironman finisher an…
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Harnessing the Power of People, Processes, and Technology for Business Growth With Brent Pohlman
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Brent Pohlman is the CEO and Executive Leader at Midwest Laboratories, a frontrunner in analytical testing across various industries. With a background in corporate leadership, he authored Leaders Look Within, which shares lessons on leading, coaching, and fostering a culture of trust and excellence. Brent serves as the President Emeritus of the Om…
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Dom Caminata is the Founder and CEO of Grosso University, an industry-leading platform for sales training, leadership coaching, and motivational speaking. Since 2019, he has become recognized as the industry’s greatest sales training and motivational speaker, having transitioned from $8 million to over $100 million annually. Dom is also the author …
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Brandi Johnson is the Executive Director of LoveOne and The Father’s Heart Street Ministry, two nonprofits located in Portland, Oregon. Under her leadership, both nonprofits have grown tremendously and have broadened their reach to assist individuals and families experiencing hardships. As a compassionate leader, Brandi emphasizes the importance of…
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Mandi Ellefson is the Founder and CEO of Hands-Off CEO, which helps seven-figure consulting agencies scale. As the creator of the Scale to Freedom Scalable Service GrowthTM framework, she has consulted with hundreds of agency owners and CEOs, helping them free 20-50% of their week to focus on accelerating profits. Mandi is also the author of The Ha…
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John Ruhlin is the Co-founder of Giftology Group and Ruhlin Group, which are gift strategy and logistics companies. He is also the author of Giftology and the #1 all-time distributor of Cutco Knives in its 65-plus year history. As a master gift-giver, John forges lifetime relationships while generating enormous returns for his clients. His impressi…
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Felix Velarde is the Founder and Chair of 2Y3X, a marketing firm designed to help agencies triple in size within two years. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and a pioneering figure in the digital marketing industry, with a career spanning over several decades. He founded one of the first web design agencies in the United Kingdom and grew it into a hig…
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Jason Fladlien is the Co-founder of Rapid Crush, a company renowned for its groundbreaking marketing strategies and expertise in webinars. He has driven over $250 million in sales, reaching over 150,000 customers across 131 countries, making him a pivotal figure in the online marketing arena. Known for his unique journey from a Hare Krishna monk to…
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David Boyle is the Founder and Consultant at Boyle Brands, a package food and beverage consulting firm that provides leadership and technical support in supply chain and product development. As a 3x founder and serial entrepreneur, he has helped launch over 200 CPG product lines. David has worked with Fortune 500 companies and A-list celebrities an…
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Kyle McDowell is a coach, inspirational speaker, and the best-selling author of Begin With WE, which shares how to build and sustain a culture of excellence. As a former corporate executive who spent 30 years leading tens of thousands of employees in Fortune 10 companies, he guides leaders in creating impactful and enduring business transformations…
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Liza Roeser is the Founder of FiftyFlowers and FlowerFix, online platforms delivering fresh flowers from farm to doorstep. She also founded Farm Exports to support farm-to-door deliveries. Starting with a $4,200 investment from Peace Corps savings, Liza built an eight-figure business without outside funding. She is passionate about business, leader…
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Damon Burton is the Founder and President of SEO National, an agency providing personalized search engine optimization. As a seasoned entrepreneur and SEO expert, he has outranked billion-dollar companies on Google and provided his clients with innovative marketing and SEO strategies. Damon has a passion for helping businesses grow and thrive throu…
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Jill Chiappe is the Founder and CEO of Coachability, an executive coaching and consulting firm. As an executive coach, she has over two decades of experience working with Fortune 100 companies. Jill’s recent work includes developing courses to scale businesses and enhance team training. In this episode: Many executives feel swamped by the grind of …
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Gary Cohen is the Vice President of Certified Contractors Network (CCN), a company dedicated to teaching best practices for systemizing businesses in the home improvement industry. With 30 years in the retail industry and over 15 years as a C-suite executive and leadership coach, Gary stepped out of retirement to leverage his expertise in learning …
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Master the Cold Calling Process: Transform Rejection Into Sales Success With Nancy Calabrese
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Nancy Calabrese is the Founder and CEO of One of a Kind Sales, a company specializing in lead generation, appointment setting, and sales training for the B2B community. The company creates, documents, and executes sales calls and processes, aiming to set quality appointments that close deals. With a background as a headhunter and experience launchi…
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Chase Harmer is the Founder of Wishes Inc, a platform designed to make charitable giving instant, tax-deductible, and transparent. As an accomplished entrepreneur, he built and sold a $40 million business at the age of 32. A veteran in the payments industry, Chase has a track record of scaling startups and creating innovative technological solution…
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Shawn Feurer is a seasoned coach and entrepreneur with a rich background in systematizing businesses. He has over 20 years of experience in the home improvement industry and as a business process trainer. Transitioning from operating a successful construction company to coaching, Shawn helps individuals reprogram their subconscious minds, overcome …
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Michelle Nedelec is the Co-founder and Executive Coach at Awareness Strategies, a digital marketing agency helping businesses generate leads, increase profits, and close sales. As an experienced coach, podcast host, international speaker, and best-selling author, she has over two decades of experience in digital marketing for trades and professiona…
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Tony Morando is the Chief Sales Officer at World Emblem, the #1 producer of custom emblems for apparel businesses. He has been a key player in guiding the company through significant expansion phases, growing the employee base from 100 to just under 1,300 across Mexico, the US, and Canada. With a leadership style rooted in authenticity and empathy,…
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Richard Weylman is an award-winning business consultant, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, customer service Hall of Fame inductee, and international best-selling author. He offers personalized strategies for Fortune 500 companies to acquire and retain lifelong clients. As a researcher and serial entrepreneur, Richard delivers dynamic presentations to a…
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Trevor Blake is a serial entrepreneur and a best-selling author of multiple books, including the New York Times bestseller Three Simple Steps. With a unique business alliance model, he has founded, managed, and sold five companies for a combined value of over $300 million. As a respected coach, Trevor has created two experiential courses for person…
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Andrew Dingee is the Founder and CEO of System Safety, a safety solutions consulting agency. As a safety executive, airline pilot, and Marine fighter pilot, he improves safety management systems to achieve the lowest possible risks. Andrew’s approach has enhanced event reporting, allowing further insight into system errors. He is also a keynote spe…
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Sebastian Jimenez is the CEO of Rilla, a leading speech analytics software tool for outside sales and service. The company serves businesses in the home service, CPG, medical, finance, and retail sectors. He was recognized by Forbes as one of the Cloud 100 Rising Stars. In this episode: The highest-performing sales businesses are not always managed…
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Adam Radulovic is the Founder and President of XL.net, a company specializing in outsourcing IT departments for small businesses. With a unique business alignment process, XL.net eliminates 80% of technology issues by proactively auditing and optimizing IT systems. Before founding XL.net, Adam was the Director at Divine Parlano, a software company …
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Erin Marcus is the Founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business, a business success consultancy that creates brand and business strategies to build six- and seven-figure companies. As a chief strategist and thought leader, she has been advising clients for 25 years after transitioning from corporate executive to entrepreneur. Erin has received several …
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Damian Kernahan is the CEO of Proto CX, a service design consultancy helping companies improve their customer and employee experiences. As a customer experience consultant, he bridges the gap between customer expectations and service delivery, revolutionizing how businesses interact with their clients. Damian has worked in prototyping services for …
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Erika Andresen is the Founder and Business Continuity Expert at EaaS Consulting LLC, which advises companies on disaster preparedness and operational continuity. As an expert in emergency management and business continuity, she has 10 years of experience advising on disaster response for an international organization. After a career as a corporate …
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Natalie Nichols is the Co-founder of Concertina Team, an ethical offshoring company in the Philippines that specializes in building in-house marketing, sales, and customer service teams. As a Digital Marketer Certified Partner, she mentors entrepreneurs to scale and exit businesses through online strategies, net-positive business models, strategic …
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Danielle Hayden is the Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., an accounting firm assisting female entrepreneurs with their finances to grow their businesses and become more profitable. With over 10 years of experience as a corporate CFO, she helps business owners with bookkeeping, financial analysis, and education. Danielle is also the auth…
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Victoria Downing is the President of Remodelers Advantage, a consulting group helping remodeling companies build robust, consistently profitable businesses. After spending 10 years in marketing, advertising, and sales, she joined Remodelers Advantage to help remodeling entrepreneurs create lead-generation programs. Victoria helped launch Remodelers…
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Chris Smith is the Founder of The Possibility Company, a training company helping entrepreneurs and financial advisors communicate their stories. While working as a financial advisor, he inspired his firm to elevate its story and message to acquire new assets, scale, and create a lasting legacy. As a coach, Chris developed the Campfire Effect to he…
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Jason Yarusi is the Founder and Managing Member of Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm repositioning properties through operational efficiencies, renovations, and rebranding. Since 2017, the company has amassed over 2,300 apartment units. As a real estate syndicator, investor, and private fund manager, Jason manages over $245 million in …
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Andy McNeill is the Founder and CEO of American Meetings, Inc. (AMI), a global meeting services organization providing high-level in-person, virtual, and hybrid meeting services to global organizations. With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and events space, he has assisted firms in various industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, …
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Jim Padilla is the Founder and CEO of Gain The Edge, which provides sales systems, strategies, and teams to legacy-minded professionals and entrepreneurs. As a master sales trainer and expert team builder, he created and led a seven-figure international sales training team and has built high-performing sports and business teams for over 20 years. J…
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Greg Hickman is the Founder and CEO of AltAgency, which helps agency owners, freelancers, and service providers grow and scale without working nights or weekends. He has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, including John Lee Dumas, Betty Rockers, and Nerd Fitness. As a serial entrepreneur, Greg is also the Founder and CEO of System.ly, where he …
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Desmond Clark is the Founder and President of Bear Down Logistics, a third-party brokerage that offers dispatching and warehousing solutions. After a successful 12-year NFL career, he became a global motivational speaker, accountability coach, two-time published author, and podcaster. Before founding Bear Down Logistics, Desmond was a Co-owner and …
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Kristie Clayton is the Founder and CEO of Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM), an international peer mentoring platform for women integrators who run their businesses using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). FIM also hosts an annual Women’s Summit for integrators to connect, learn, and inspire each other. With over six years of experience a…
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