In This Episode What makes some dealmakers stand out while others struggle to close? According to Corey Kupfer, the difference is often systems—both internal and external. In this conversation, Corey unpacks his process-driven approach to negotiating deals. He explains how systems such as due diligence templates, internal training guides, and centr…

In This Episode What does it take to lead a family business to new heights in a competitive industry? In today’s conversation, Leah Bitar shares how she transitioned from working in her father’s construction company to co-owning and dramatically growing the business. She discusses the pivotal changes she made, including creating a new repair divisi…

In This Episode What if helping your employees feel healthier could also help your business grow? In today’s conversation, Danielle Dinkelman shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she went from a music studio owner to an expert in employee wellness coaching. She explains why traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) often fail to get enga…

In This Episode What is accountability, really—and how do you build a culture where it thrives? In this powerful episode of System Simplified, Eric Albertson draws from decades of coaching entrepreneurial leadership teams to break down the misunderstood and often mismanaged concept of accountability. Eric explains how most businesses suffer from a …

In This Episode Dan Kuschell joins Adi Klevit to share how founders can scale businesses without burnout by implementing simple yet powerful systems. Drawing on his 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience, Dan outlines his five-pillar framework to build a business that generates quality leads, closes sales faster, and creates operational freedom. T…

In This Episode Scott Berman shares the full arc of his entrepreneurial journey—from running a struggling startup to leading one of the top home improvement companies in the U.S. In a candid discussion, Scott walks through the operational pitfalls that led to his first company’s bankruptcy and the hard-earned lessons that fueled his comeback. He em…

What happens when your company’s mission and marketing don’t speak the same language? David Meyer explains the breakdown he sees all too often: businesses spend time clarifying their vision and values—only to fall flat in their marketing communication. In this episode, he shares how to craft messaging that resonates with customers, reflects company…

What does it take to productize a service without losing the human touch? In this episode of the System Simplified podcast, Nancy Fox explains how consultants, coaches, and fractional executives can shift from time-based work to scalable, subscription-based business models using productized offerings. Nancy breaks down the difference between bespok…

Rocky Lalvani is the Founder and CFO of Profit Comes First, which advises coachable, forward-thinking business owners to boost their companies’ profits. As a certified Profit First Professional, he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System to help clients maximize their profit potential. Rocky is also the host of the Richer Soul podcast and…

Diane Mentzer is the Founder of Diane Integrates, LLC, where she serves as a business operations advisor and COO coach to help visionary CEOs and founders operationalize their businesses for growth. With over two decades of experience as a second-in-command, she supports top leaders in implementing incremental changes that enhance operations, reduc…

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Brian Elias is the Chief Imagination Officer at Refloor, America’s most trusted flooring company. He is also the Founder and CEO of Credit Card Rate Lending by Hunter Financial (CCRL) and the President of DontGo.com, a lead generation company. With over 25 years of experience in the home improvement industry, Brian has received the Legends of the H…

Kevin Bonfield is the Founder and Managing Partner of Concentre, a boutique consultancy partnering with mid-market, private equity-backed companies to propel growth, accelerate exits, and maximize returns. With over 20 years of management consulting, business development, and operations experience, he has advised clients, including Southwest Airlin…

Matthew Connor is the Founder and CEO of CyberLynx, a company specializing in cybersecurity and professional IT services for growing businesses. He began his programming career at 12, working as a coder for his father’s company, which sparked his passion for technology. Previously known as Your IT Department, CyberLynx focuses on protecting busines…

Eli Wachs is the Co-founder and CEO of Footprint, a company revolutionizing digital identity verification and data privacy. He is also the Founder of Tech Fights Dobbs, a group of privacy and women’s health companies using technology to protect women post-Roe. Before founding Footprint and Tech Fights Dobbs, Eli founded two additional companies, in…

Jodie Cook is the Founder of Coachvox AI, a company that creates AI coaches based on thought leaders. In 2011, she established JC Social Media, a digital agency she sold in 2021 to begin coaching entrepreneurs. Recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2017, Jodie contributes to Forbes as a senior writer on entrepreneurship and AI. She is also the …

Sneer Rozenfeld is the CEO of Cyber 2.0, a cybersecurity firm that prevents the spread of cyberattacks within organizational networks. Under his leadership, Cyber 2.0 has developed a unique approach to cybersecurity, applying biological models and chaos theory to enhance defense mechanisms. With over 20 years of experience in sales, Sneer has held …

Jerome Myers is the Founder of Exit to Excellence, which guides founders through the business exit process. He is also the Founder and Real Estate General Partner at The Myers Development Group, LLC, which specializes in creating and executing strategic real estate investments. Previously, Jerome led a $20 million operation at a Fortune 500 company…

Richard (Rich) Walker is the CEO of Quik!, which provides form automation and management solutions to help companies maximize efficiency and productivity. He has launched more than 10 companies and hosts The Customer Wins. Before founding Quik!, Rich was a Financial Planner at Cetera Investment Networks and a Business Consultant at Arthur Andersen.…

Mark Coudray is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Catalyst Plan, a program that helps businesses achieve growth and profitability. He is also the Founder and Principal Advisor of Coudray Growth Technologies, a firm specializing in business coaching and consulting for the screen printing industry. With over five decades of experience, Mark began …

Dr. Nestor Rodriguez is a board-certified emergency physician and the Medical Director of Carbon World Health, a medically supervised spa and fitness facility. He is also the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Watertown Regional Medical Center. With a passion for health and longevity, Dr. Rodriguez has worked with elite professionals a…

Adam Goldman is the Franchise Consultant and Coach at FranchiseCoach, where he provides personalized coaching sessions for franchisees and franchisors. With over 20 years of experience as an investor and franchise consultant, he has founded and scaled three companies, including an IT company and an investment company. Adam also grew the Vanguard Cl…

Chris Hamilton is a Partner at Hotchkiss Insurance, which provides business and personal insurance, risk management, and employee benefits consulting. In his role, he leads the employee benefits practice by advising consultants and specialists focused on helping companies improve performance and profitability. With nearly 20 years of experience in …

Rick Kranz is the Director of The AI Marketing Automation Lab, a premium community of marketing professionals leveraging ready-to-deploy marketing automations. With entrepreneurial and Fortune 500 experience and 15 years of managing digital marketing agencies, he bridges the gap between advanced AI technology and practical business applications. In…

John Warrillow is the Founder and President of The Value Builder System™, which offers an assessment tool to help business owners build value. He is also the Founder of VidGuide, a software that allows business owners to document SOPs using video. As an entrepreneur, author, and speaker, John hosts the Built To Sell Radio podcast and is the author …

Rachel Lebowitz is the Founder of Empowered COO, which helps integrators and COOs eliminate burnout, resentment, and self-doubt to execute their visions. She is also the Founder of Driven Spouse Forum, a space that bridges the gap between high-level, visionary entrepreneurs and their spouses. As a former EOS implementer, Rachel is the author of Emp…

Christian Brim is the CEO of CORE Group, an outsourced bookkeeping and tax preparation services firm. With over 25 years of experience in business finance, he helps business owners increase profits through financial planning and reporting, business valuation, and budgeting. Christian is also the author of Profit First for Creatives. In this episode…

Diane Helbig is a Business Advisor at Helbig Enterprises, which partners with businesses to create personalized growth strategies. As a growth accelerator, she provides workshops and presentations on sales, social media, leadership, and business planning for entrepreneurs and salespeople. Diane is the author of Lemonade Stand Selling, which offers …

Shmuly Rothman is the Founder and Executive Coach at Rothman Coaching, a consultancy that eliminates fundraising obstacles for Shluchim. He specializes in training fundraisers in the Chabad movement and the NFP sector. In this episode: Leaders may excel at their craft in practice, but when turning it into a business venture, they may fall short. Sy…

Michael Richman is a Certified EOS Implementer® at EOS Worldwide, where he educates, facilitates, and coaches companies on optimizing their leadership teams and businesses. As a fourth-generation entrepreneur, he managed a multimillion-dollar custom manufacturing company, serving top brands like Panda Express and Four Seasons Hotel. During Michael’…

Phil Risher is the President of Phlash Consulting, a digital marketing consulting company that helps local service businesses increase sales. He founded Phlash Consulting after becoming frustrated with traditional marketing services while working at one of the country’s largest air duct cleaning companies. Through his proprietary marketing strategi…

Jason Neufeld is the Managing Partner of Elder Needs Law, PLLC, an elder law firm that specializes in Medicaid planning, estate planning, and probate administration. As an experienced attorney, he has been recognized as an AV Preeminent Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbel and a top lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. J…

Ghazenfer Mansoor is the Founder and CEO of Technology Rivers, a software company developing HIPAA-compliant web, mobile, and cloud-based healthcare software applications. As a seasoned advisor and investor in technology and healthcare, he has fulfilled roles as an architect, programmer, software engineer, user experience specialist, product develo…

Eric Rozenberg is the President of Event Business Formula, an online platform enabling event entrepreneurs to manage and grow their businesses. As a seasoned expert in the events industry, he has executed over 736 events across 50 countries. Previously, Eric spent two decades consulting with Fortune 500 companies. He is also the author of Meeting a…

Swish Goswami is the Head of Growth and Marketing at Parallel, a sci-fi-based online card game. He is also the former CEO of Surf, a white-label loyalty and rewards platform that was acquired by Datacy. During his leadership, Swish raised over $9 million, executed two acquisitions, and partnered with blue chip companies, including Netflix, Amazon P…

Brooke Lively is the Founder, CEO, and President of Cathedral Capital (CathCap), which empowers entrepreneurs to achieve their financial goals. As a CFO and profitability strategist, she helps business leaders in fast-growing companies turn their organizations into profitable, thriving businesses. Brooke has been named Top 25 Women to Watch from 20…

Damion Lupo is the Chief Investment Officer and a board member at FrameTec™, a manufacturing and framing services provider. He provides strategic advice and guidance for the company’s national rollout. As a 35-year veteran entrepreneur, Damion has started over 70 companies in private equity, real estate, and finance. In this episode: Retirement pla…

Benjamin Moróne is the Founder of Zabota, a recruitment agency for European and Latin American English-speaking talent. He is also the Founder of VA Tasks, which outsources tasks to virtual assistants. Before founding Zabota and VA Tasks, Benjamin was one of the first employees at a rapidly growing tech startup. In this episode: With global and rem…

Jen Hamilton is the Founder and Fractional COO at Hamilton COOs, a professional service firm for small business owners and COOs. As a CPA turned fractional COO, she advises CEOs and COOs to empower and grow small businesses through strategic leadership. Jen has over two decades of experience helping companies achieve their visions. In this episode:…

Jessica Gomez is the Founder and CEO of Rogue Valley Microdevices, a full-service company specializing in MES and biomedical device fabrication. With experience in semiconductor processing and product management, she has worked with visionary companies in the automotive, biomedical, agriculture, military, aerospace, and industrial markets. Jessica …

Max Friar is the Managing Partner of Calder Capital, LLC, a nationally recognized M&A firm. Having entered the M&A space in 2005, he began his career as the Director of Marketing for a Midwest M&A firm. Max has also invested in, bought, and sold closely-held businesses, serving as a Partner and Co-founder at Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and Sm…

Dan Pfister is the Founder of WinBack Labs, which helps companies win back lost customers. He has generated over 50,000 customers, allowing him to work with brands and notable figures like Fidelity Investments and Tony Robbins. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Dan generated 57x ROI from his first win-back campaign. In this episode: Custo…

Pat Mancuso is the CEO of Mancuso Consulting Group and a highly recognized thought leader dedicated to helping CEOs, business owners, and entrepreneurs maximize their potential through coaching and consulting. Having spent over 30 years working with company owners, leaders, and sales teams, Pat has over 25,000 hours of coaching and consulting exper…

Nathan Baar is the Founder and CEO of HealthBar, which offers custom health services provided by skilled clinicians. He is also the Co-founder and Partner of DecentraCare, a healthcare staffing company, and the Board President at Nurses Saving Nurses, an organization empowering nurses. As a registered nurse, Nathan combines business and clinical he…

Jonathan Small is the host of the Write About Now podcast and the author of the book of the same name, which is based on the podcast. In 2020, he launched Strike Fire Productions, a podcast production company offering full-service production and consulting to high-profile clients, including the Screen Actors Guild and Purely Elizabeth. Jonathan has…

Eric Doumani is the Owner of Sunset Outdoor Creations, a family-owned general contracting business specializing in swimming pools and outdoor construction. Eric designs and builds pools and has led Sunset Outdoor Creations to become one of the top pool builders in Southern California. In this episode: If you’re burned out managing every aspect of y…

John Tarnoff is an Executive and Mid-career Transition Coach at Mid-Career Lab, where he helps mid-career professionals land more fulfilling jobs and build sustainable and meaningful careers. After spending 35 years as a field producer in the entertainment industry, John reinvented his career at age 50 to build a global coaching practice. He is a D…

Matthew Pohl is the Owner, CEO, and Principal of The ReWild Group, a research and development company that has produced a transformative business growth strategy. He is also the Founder and Principal of Herculean Litigation Solutions, which provides data analytics solutions for complex commercial litigations. Matthew is the author of Organizational…

Betsy Pepine is the Owner and a Real Estate Broker at Pepine Realty, a brokerage firm named as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies. As a serial real estate entrepreneur, she owns several companies in addition to a real estate brokerage, including a property management firm, a title company, a short-term rental business, and a real estate…

Eisha Armstrong is the Co-founder and Executive Chairperson at Vecteris, which helps B2B companies productize their services and solution offerings. With over 25 years of experience launching data and information service businesses, she advises executives on building cultures that foster product innovation. Eisha is also the author of the best-sell…