Operational Excellence Business Podcasts

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The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

FirmsConsulting.com & StrategyTraining.com

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CEOs and business leaders, management consulting senior partners, ground-breaking professors, thought-provoking writers and journalists, record-setting athletes and coaches, and award-winning actors and celebrities discuss the key issues facing the business world and broader society. Get free access to our newsletter, Monday Morning at 8 am, along with sample episodes from our training programs on www.strategytraining.com. Go to https://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo.

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

Andy Frisella

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Entrepreneur Andy Frisella and his guests discuss, debate, and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues. (This is also the home of Andy's other show, the top-ranked MFCEO Project Podcast)

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Braintrust by Cortex

Ganesh Datta

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Candid conversations with the builders shaping the future of engineering. Braintrust dives into the operational realities of running high-performing engineering organizations, from production readiness and migrations to AI adoption and operational excellence. Hosted by Ganesh Datta, CTO & Co-founder of Cortex

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Quality Time With MoreSteam

Dan Swartwout

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On Quality Time with MoreSteam, a variety of guests will join host Dan Swartwout to discuss continuous improvement, operational excellence, and business-related issues. You can find new episodes of Quality Time with MoreSteam on moresteam.com.

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Pharma Sessions

Jonathan Kaskey

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Navigating pharmaceutical launch excellence through strategy, technology and career stories. (And sharing fun moments too!)

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Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement

Endeavor Business Media

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Longtime manufacturing process engineer and trainer John Dyer discusses operational excellence and continuous improvement with Professor Mohamed Saleh, a Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement expert. Between them, the two share nearly 60 years of continuous improvement expertise. IndustryWeek has partnered with Dyer and Saleh to present their insights to a wide audience of manufacturing professionals.

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executive sessions

MiddleGround Capital

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Industrial manufacturing, operational excellence, middle market investing, specialty distribution, and other complex topics made simple with executive sessions. Join MiddleGround Capital, as we invite industry experts to share key insights from from the factory floor to the board room about topics ranging from ESG and automation, to industry 4.0.

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Built to Sell Built to Buy

Sam Penny

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Built to Sell Built to Buy features the world’s leading business thinkers sharing how great companies are built, scaled, and valued. Hosted by entrepreneur and adventurer Sam Penny, each episode explores the systems, leadership, and mindset behind businesses that thrive without their founders. For those ready to think bigger, lead boldly, and build lasting enterprise value.

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Financial Advisor Success

Michael Kitces

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The Financial Advisor Success podcast brings you real success stories and insights from the most successful financial advisors, and leading industry consultants, about how to take your advisory business to the next level. Get a glimpse of what it's like behind the scenes building a successful advisory business, and how entrepreneurial advisors navigate the inevitable highs, and lows, of growing a firm. Whether you're a new financial advisor trying to get started on the right foot, or an expe ...

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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group

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Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast offers news and information for the people who make, store and move things and those who manage and maintain the facilities where that work gets done. Manufacturers can listen for critical insights into the technologies, economic conditions and best practices that can influence how to best run facilities to reach operational excellence.

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The Net Assets Podcast from NBOA

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The Net Assets podcast delves into the most pressing issues in independent school business and operations. Delivered by NBOA, the only national nonprofit membership association focused exclusively on fostering financial and operational excellence among independent PK-12 schools, each episode is based on a popular article in NBOA’s Net Assets magazine. Chief financial and operational officers alongside other leaders of school business share what inspires and challenges them as well as their a ...

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The Dealer Playbook

Michael Cirillo

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The Dealer Playbook is the top-rated podcast for automotive professionals who want to dominate the retail industry. Hosted by Michael Cirillo, this show delivers expert interviews, proven strategies, and actionable insights to help you sell more cars, lead stronger teams, and grow thriving dealerships. Whether you work in sales, service, F&I, marketing, or management, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to excel in a rapidly evolving market. Join thousands of listeners every week who trust ...

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Founder 2 Founder

Sardor Umrdinov

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Welcome to Founder 2 Founder, the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for ordinary. Hosted by Sardor Umrdinov, founder and CEO of Home Alliance - a $100+ million tech-enabled home services platform operating nationwide. From bootstrapping his first business to building a horizontally and vertically integrated empire, Sardor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and game-changers who've turned their visions into multi-mil ...

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Habitual Excellence, Presented by Value Capture

Value Capture

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Do you want to create a healthcare organization that strives for zero harm through principles-based leadership, Lean practices, and real-time, root-cause problem solving? We share conversations with Value Capture advisors, clients, and thought leaders, exploring how to create “habitual excellence” (a phrase coined by Value Capture’s founder Paul O’Neill) by engaging everybody in creating a culture of safety - and learning. Lead your teams to the theoretical limits of perfect for staff safety ...

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The AscendED Workplace

AscendED Consulting

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We create systems of accountability to turn generational challenges into leadership wins.

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The Restaurant Roadmap

Danny Bendas

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The Restaurant Roadmap is your guide to building and running a successful restaurant. Each episode explores the full journey of operations—from planning and development to menu design, execution, and growth. Hosts Danny Bendas, Amanda Stokes, and Chef Eric Lauer bring decades of expertise, joined by industry leaders and restaurant professionals who share their insights and stories. Together, they uncover strategies, tools, and lessons that help operators improve performance, strengthen teams ...

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Strategy Hero

i-nexus

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Published on the last Wednesday of every month, the Strategy Hero podcast delves into the world of business strategy and transformation. Each cast shines a spotlight on a Strategy Hero – inspirers, boundary pushers, and leaders of change from all walks of life – armed with practical advice on what it takes to achieve your goals. Episodes explore topics around operational excellence, Lean management, process improvement, change management, and much, much more. Available where all great podcas ...

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#IDIODC Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider

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Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow. Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value. Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows. Whether you’re a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technolo ...

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Execution Exchange

Jake Allen

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The Execution Exchange features conversations with leaders who have perfected the art and science of achieving results. Host Jake Allen interviews executives and entrepreneurs who share practical insights into how they achieved remarkable results. What You’ll Find: Frameworks and methods for operational excellence Real transformations and case studies Leadership insights for high-performing teams Decision-making processes that deliver results Perfect for anyone seeking actionable strategies ...

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Becoming CTO Secrets

Philipp Deutscher

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Becoming CTO Secrets is the ultimate podcast for aspiring CTOs, seasoned tech leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to level up their leadership and technical expertise. Hosted by Philipp Deutscher, a veteran CTO and consultant with over 15 years of experience leading global tech teams, this podcast uncovers the hidden strategies, insights, and hard-earned lessons behind becoming a successful Chief Technology Officer. In each episode, Philipp dives deep into the essentials of CTO leadership: f ...

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Leading Quality

Jason Meadows, MD

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Welcome to Leading Quality, the show that dives into the real-world stories and strategies of healthcare quality improvement leaders at all levels, from Frontline Champions to C-Suite Executives. Each episode uncovers how these dedicated professionals tackle complex topics in real healthcare environments. Discussion range from QI fundamentals, to leadership, technology, AI, and beyond. If you’re passionate about elevating patient care and want practical insights that go beyond the buzzwords, ...

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FoundHer Rising with Christine Hakkola

Christine Hakkola

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Welcome to the FoundHer Rising podcast presented by Christine Hakkola! FoundHer Rising is the podcast for women founders in wellness, coaching, and consulting who are ready to grow beyond 1:1 work and build businesses that create freedom, impact, and income — without sacrificing integrity or burning out. Hosted by business coach Christine Hakkola, former psychotherapist and yoga teacher, each episode features candid conversations with women who have built sustainable, soul-aligned businesses ...

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5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality

World Coffee Portal

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A forward-thinking interview series examining the business of progressive coffee culture. The 5THWAVE Podcast is hosted by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-Chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group. Each episode features inspiring stories, business lessons, and thought leadership from the entrepreneurs and industry experts blazing trails to success across the world of coffee. The podcast will delve into the detail of achieving operational excellence, get to grips with green coffee sourc ...

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Construction Trailblazers: Paving The Way to Excellence

Samantha C. Prestige

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Welcome to "Construction Trailblazers: Paving The Way to Excellence," where we chat with the sharpest minds in construction. Hosted by industry insiders, this podcast is your go-to for a behind-the-scenes look at how top construction leaders are innovating and streamlining their operations. From operational tips to leadership insights, our engaging and conversational episodes are packed with stories and strategies that matter. Join us as we uncover real-life challenges and triumphs in the co ...

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Value Factory Podcast

OneAccord

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Welcome to The Value Factory Podcast, powered by OneAccord, where we decode the secrets to building substantial, lasting enterprise value for your business. If you’re a business owner, CEO, or leader of a privately held company striving for sustainable growth, navigating complex transitions, or aiming to maximize your company’s worth, this is your essential resource. Hosted by the seasoned operators at OneAccord, The Value Factory delves into the practical strategies and real-world insights ...

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FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Josh Kopel

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What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game: restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we un ...

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The Modern Customer Podcast

Blake Morgan

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Go behind the scenes with customer experience leader Blake Morgan to explore the secrets of the world's most customer-centric companies. Blake is one of the world's top keynote speakers, authority on customer experience and the bestselling author of "The Customer Of The Future" The Modern Customer reaches thousands of people each week conveying a message of how we make people feel - in business and in life - matters. Her weekly show explores how businesses can make customers' lives easier an ...

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IpX True North Podcast

IpX - Institute for Process Excellence

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The IpX True North Podcast is a global industry resource for all things people, processes, systems, and technology created to share conversations with our network of thought leaders, innovators, and founders changing the shape of the digital future. Here we share their stories, impact, vision and tools for success in the areas of process optimization, engineering, the model based enterprise, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

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The Pete Primeau Show

Pete Primeau

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Step inside the mind of a retail and wholesale veteran who’s spent four decades turning struggling businesses into profit powerhouses. Pete Primeau doesn’t just talk theory – he delivers battle-tested strategies from the trenches of the furniture and mattress industry that translate into explosive growth for ANY business. What You’ll Discover: • Advanced sales psychology and customer conversion techniques refined through $millions in transactions • Marketing strategies that work in today’s h ...

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The Rest is Lean

Alan Lothian, John Dee, Russell Watkins

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The Rest is Lean Channel is a light-hearted and educational look at how to make businesses better through Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence. Suited for all levels of understanding and from any industry or geographical region. John, Alan & Russell are time-served lean professionals with over 30 years each in this field. Leading and coaching some of the best businesses from SMEs to multi-nationals. Trained by some of the highest calibre Japanese masters from Toyota(one step from Oh ...

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Check-In with Bryan

Bryan Fish

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Welcome to Check-In with Bryan, your essential podcast for staying ahead in the dynamic world of hospitality. Hosted by Bryan Fish, CEO of Reliance Hospitality and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, this podcast dives deep into the strategic insights, evolving trends, and transformative ideas driving the hospitality and travel industries forward. Drawing from Bryan’s extensive background in hospitality management, strategic planning, and business innovation, each episode features compell ...

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Tech Tomorrow

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Tech Tomorrow is your front-row seat to the conversations redefining the future. Each episode explores one big question about data, AI, or emerging tech, giving leaders clear, focused answers they can trust. If you're navigating complex innovation, from AI-augmented delivery to sustainability, this show helps you cut through the noise, connect cross-disciplinary trends, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape. Previously known as Data Today, this podcast has examined how out ...

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People-First Builders Podcast

Fletcher Wimbush

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At People-First Builders, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who shape the construction industry by building more than projects—they build teams, culture, and legacy. This podcast is your gateway to the stories of exceptional CEOs and visionaries who prioritize their people, achieve remarkable success, and redefine what it means to lead in construction. Discover how family-owned businesses, niche projects, and innovative leadership styles are driving progress in steel erection, bridge rebar ...

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HOP Into Action Podcast Series

Brent Sutton

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HOP Into Action is a podcast of the broadcast that can be heard on Safety FM. The show is an ongoing discussion about building a better community of practice for people and organizations who want to improve safety, quality and operational excellence using HOP, Learning Teams, 4Ds and other learning framework. The host of the podcast, Brent Sutton, explores through conversation, diversity of thought and reflection the organizational challenges and learning opportunities that can be identified ...

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The Podcast on Organizational Excellence - Digital Business Best Practices

CorpExcellence.com - Wasim R

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This podcast covers various topics on organizational excellence including topics on business agility, digital transformation, process excellence, program management and PMO, and other quality management topics.

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Women at the Top

Max Zheng

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A podcast where professional women share their journey to the top of their careers, such as mindset, habits, lessons, accomplishments, challenges, and dreams to inspire others to do the same. There are not enough women in lead roles for various reasons, including gender biases and limiting beliefs. This show highlights what women are capable of by celebrating their achievements, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the dreams that drive them to excel. By seeing what’s possible, other women ca ...

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Wellsite Supervisors

Lily Williams

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When it comes to overseeing drilling and production activities, wellsite supervisors play a crucial role in ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. These leaders act as the bridge between management and on-site crews, making real-time decisions that directly impact project success. ARiES One, a trusted name in the oil and gas sector, provides highly qualified wellsite supervisors with extensive industry experience. Their professionals are trained to manage daily operations, ...

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Excellent Leadership Podcast

Excel Search & Advisory x DBPodcasts

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The Excellent Leadership Podcast interviews sports and entertainment CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Athletics Directors, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes and Performers. We explore their career journeys, experiences, and advice as leaders in the world's most exciting and competitive industry. You will gain key insights on high performance, championship cultures, team management, leadership, and transformation. The podcast is hosted by Chad Biagini, President of Excel Search & Advisory at Ex ...

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Small Manufacturing Success

Todd J. Anderson

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Go behind the scenes with experts and executives of small manufacturing. Gain insight on business strategy, operational excellence, technology and more.

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4 Best Practices for Operational Excellence and Sustainable Efficiency

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Lean manufacturing based on the Toyota Production System

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The Operational Excellence Show

Marianne Rutz

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Join Marianne Rutz and world-renowned leaders in the contact centre industry for the Operational Excellence Show. Dig deep into the industries hot topics and gain valuable advice, insights and wisdom.

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The Bar Business Podcast: Smart Hospitality & Marketing Secrets For Bar & Pub Owners

Chris Schneider, The Bar Business Coach

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Are you spending more time stuck behind the bar than building a business that runs smoothly without you? If you're a bar owner who feels overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind of hospitality and is struggling to balance operations, marketing, and profits this show is for you. Chris Schneider, with over 20 years in the industry, created this podcast to help you overcome burnout, increase profits, and create a business you can enjoy—not just endure. Join us every Monday and Wednesday to: Get expe ...

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Campus Files

Audacy

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College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour. Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email at campusfilespod@gmail ...

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Margin Maximizers

Resonance Media Agency

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Margin Maximizers brings big business smarts to Medium Enterprises. In each episode, Soonah and Karen reveal the secrets to increasing your business's profits through an operational approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chain of Learning: Empowering Continuous Improvement and Lean Change Leaders

Katie Anderson

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You’re a leader who knows that people are at the center of an exceptional organizational culture. You're excited to activate a culture of continuous learning – where everyone is capable, confident, and empowered to solve problems and innovate at all levels. This podcast is all about inspiring and equipping you to do that – through the power of learning and leading. Chain of Learning® is where the links of leadership and learning unite. Join your host, Katie Anderson, internationally recogniz ...

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To The Point

Crux KC

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To The Point is a monthly podcast produced by Crux, the un-agency that fuels business growth. Our podcast features exclusive interviews with successful business leaders across the country to highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and share how marketing can transform an organization. Through thought-provoking conversations that get to crux of it, we’re helping businesses elevate their brand and amplify their mission.

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The Revenue Room™, by H2K Labs

Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO, H2K Labs

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Welcome to The Revenue Room™, brought to you by H2K Labs. Our podcast is designed for CEOs and their revenue-critical executive teams leading media, events, data/info, and marketplace businesses. We focus on boosting revenue, enhancing profitability, and elevating enterprise value. Each episode delves into cutting-edge data-driven strategies to accelerate revenue, manage risks, and establish scalable, predictable processes. We also discuss elevating revenue to the core of operational excelle ...

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Inside MFG

Bart Taylor

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Companies and People Leading US Manufacturing

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Johan @ Lean Dimensions International

Johan Majlov

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Thoughts, experiences and make take on Operational Excellence. Always with a people focus.

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Build Together Thrive Forever Creating an Employee Owned Future with John Abrams 31:59

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What happens when a small crew of "hippie carpenters" grows into a nationally admired, employee-owned company that changes lives, families, and communities? In this inspiring episode, Fletcher sits down with John Abrams, founder of Abrams+Angell, formerly of South Mountain Company, who spent 50+ years proving that business can be both profitable an…

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604: How Design Thinking Rebuilt IBM and Reached 400,000 Employees 58:03

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Phil Gilbert led one of the most significant cultural transformations in corporate history, as IBM's General Manager of Design, he helped the 400,000-person company reinvent how it thinks, listens, and builds products. In this in-depth interview, Phil shares the playbook behind "Irresistible Change", his approach to scaling design thinking, transfo…

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Create Constancy of Purpose: The First of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management 22:22

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Explore the meaning behind "constancy of purpose," the first of Dr. Deming's 14 points for management transformation and learn why it is important to team-based continuous improvement.By Endeavor Business Media

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968. Q&AF: Misunderstood By Family, Convincing The Unmotivated & Scaling Smart 1:03:31

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On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to navigate the situation when your family doesn't understand your ambition and drive, how to inspire change in unmotivated close ones, and how to build bulletproof systems to support a fast-growing business.

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10‑Minute Thanksgiving Week Staff Briefing That Prevents Service Meltdowns 12:57

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The night before Thanksgiving? You already know it's gonna be chaos. Servers stressed, kitchen buried, and everyone's moving a little too slow for the volume about to hit. But if you’ve got 10 minutes before doors open, I’ll show you exactly what to say to keep the shift tight and the team moving like they actually trained for this. No rambling mee…

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Nurturing community and connection with Buunni Coffee 30:51

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Sarina Prabasi, Co-founder of Buunni Coffee – a business of two community-driven cafés and a wholesale roastery based in New York City. Sarina has had a remarkable journey from her native Nepal via Ethiopia to New York City. She’s also had impressive career in social justice and sustainability, especially in her …

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More Money, More Time, More Life with Donna Krech: Episode 251 56:20

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In this episode,we sit down with Donna Krech — Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, Best-Selling Author, and International Speaker — who has spent over 35 years building and coaching multi-million-dollar businesses in wellness, personal development, and entrepreneurship. From struggling to feed her child to becoming a global thought leader, Donna’s journey…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 45 - Kim Frost 37:41

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard talks with Kim Frost, founder of Frost Connections and Managing Principal at OneAccord, about the truth behind why hiring feels harder than ever. Kim breaks down what most leaders get wrong—not a hiring problem, but a clarity problem—and how alignment, transparency, and preparation turn g…

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Check-Out Fridays: NYC Trip, QVC Holiday House & Holiday Hustle 38:29

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Happy Friday and welcome back to Check-Out Fridays on Check-In with Bryan This week, Bryan is coming to you from New York City, catching up with Executive Producer Tyler Alexander for an end-of-week debrief that’s equal parts travel diary, holiday preview, and behind-the-scenes hospitality talk. In this Check-Out Fridays episode, Bryan recaps a whi…

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Inside Luxury Hospitality & Travel Trends w/ Sarah Dandashy 42:14

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We’re officially kicking off a brand-new season of Check-In with Bryan — and we couldn’t start with anyone better than global concierge, travel expert, and best-selling author Sarah Dandashy. Sarah is one of the most recognizable voices in luxury hospitality today. She’s worked with iconic properties like The London West Hollywood, Four Seasons Was…

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Restaurateur Will Guidara on Delivering Unreasonable Hospitality 37:38

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World-famous restaurateur Will Guidara is back with his latest project — and it’s not a restaurant, it’s a book. Will was made famous by the over the top service he provided at Eleven Madison Park and, as it turns out, there was a method to the madness. In this episode, Will and I sit down to discuss the formulaic way that he set expectations for h…

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Making Learning Stick: Strategic Reflection Activities for Enterprise L&D 41:43

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Training that doesn't transfer is training that wastes budget. Katrina Kennedy joins IDIODC with a solution that addresses every L&D leader's biggest challenge: proving learning works. Her systematic reflection methodology turns ineffective training into measurable business impact through strategic design choices. Kennedy's "Learning That Lasts" fr…

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967. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Demands Arrest Of Dem 'Traitors', Surveillance Video Of Charlie Kirk's Alleged Assassin Is Missing From Sheriff's Office & COVID Vaccine Under Scrutiny 1:51:35

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump demanding the arrest of Democratic traitors who urged the military to refuse illegal orders, surveillance video of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin missing from the Sheriff's office, and the COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks.…

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Office Hours: Firing Isn’t Failure; It’s Maintenance 7:45

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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…

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Values in a Crisis: Trust, Transparency, and the Culture That Endures 48:58

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Send us a text What if the hardest part of quality isn’t finding the right answer, but making the right action unmistakable for the people who deliver care? That’s the thread we pull with Dr. Hilary Babcock—infectious disease physician, longtime infection prevention leader, and now chief quality officer helping steer a 12-hospital system of 33,000 …

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Canva's strategic approach to internal developer tools and why they should spark joy 30:29

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Tyler Davis, a software engineer at Canva, joins Ganesh Datta to explore how internal tools can be a source of joy and leverage for engineering teams. Tyler shares Canva's multi-year journey building their internal developer portal on Backstage, the moment they realized scorecards could transform operational excellence, and the eye-opening decision…

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Do Manufacturers Dream of 'Digital Workers'? 17:08

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Industrial AI software heavyweight IFS chose its New York show to debut virtual agents equipped with 50 skills that autonomously manage high-volume tasks. For this episode of the Great Question podcast, Smart Industry's Scott Achelpohl and Plant Services' Tom Wilk were there to chat about the product, IFS Loops, with its CEO, Somya Kapoor.…

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Skyrocket Sales with Free PR Strategies! with Melanie Rembrandt: Episode 250 55:31

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In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Rembrandt — award-winning author, copywriter, ghostwriter, speaker, and the original direct response publicist. With decades of experience helping entrepreneurs amplify their message, Melanie has become a trusted voice in the worlds of marketing, PR, and business growth. Her insights have been featured in l…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 44 - Nick Knutsen 36:45

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard talks with Nick Knutsen, founder of Tahoma Tech and principal at OneAccord, about how conversation intelligence is changing the way B2B sales teams operate. With a background spanning Amazon Web Services, Zoom, and AI innovation, Nick explains how recording, analyzing, and automating meet…

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The M&A Playbook: How to Build $2B+ Without Venture Capital 45:43

5d ago45:43

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Most people chase investors. Tom Shipley built billion-dollar businesses by buying them instead. In this episode of Founder to Founder, I sit down with Tom — serial entrepreneur, Special Forces vet, and founder of multiple $2B+ brands — to break down how acquisitions, not VC, can create generational wealth. From $100 startups to $100M roll-ups, thi…

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Restorative Justice to Conflict in the Workplace: What Gen Z Learned from RJ... and What They Didn't 20:49

5d ago20:49

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In this episode, Rebecca turns the mic toward Adam for a candid conversation rooted in his years as a Restorative Justice (RJ) coach in K–12 schools. What began as a well-intentioned approach to repairing harm and strengthening community eventually drifted into something different: a system where accountability blurred, consequences disappeared, an…

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603: A $3.6B CEO on the "Poverty of Dignity" in Corporate America 1:01:21

6d ago1:01:21

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Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, explains how he built a $3.6 billion company by placing human dignity at the center of leadership. He describes the moment he recognized that "our history does not give us the future that we deserve," and how this led to a disciplined focus on balance, diversifying customers, industries, and technologies to crea…

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S01 E01 | Rediscovering Joy in Entrepreneurship | LeAnn Lyon on FoundHer Rising 27:19

6d ago27:19

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Welcome to the first episode of FoundHer Rising! In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with LeAnn Lyon, the Chief Joy Officer of JoyMinder Solutions. She is a show host, a sales leader, and the "Chief Joy Officer" of Joy Minder Solutions, a platform that equips entrepreneurs with trusted tools and curated coaches to help them…

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Why Discounts Don’t Work: The Secret Customer Retention Strategy That Boosts Bar Profits by 40% 28:29

5d ago28:29

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Getting people through the door is hard, but getting them to keep coming back? That’s where most bar owners drop the ball. Discounts might feel like the move, but they’re quietly killing your margins and not building real loyalty. This episode breaks down a smarter, cheaper way to lock in regulars by actually making them feel seen, no gimmicks, no …

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Christina Muller: Clinical Consultant (Workplace Mental Health and Leadership Psychology) 29:34

6d ago29:34

29:34

Christina Muller, a licensed clinician and workplace mental health expert, explains how organizations can build psychological safety, reduce burnout, and improve performance through trauma-informed leadership, practical tools like her SEA model, and strategic stress management. She also warns against overreliance on AI, which can fuel anxiety, impo…

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Why Communication Is a Strategic Advantage: Joshua Altman 51:14

6d ago51:14

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In this episode, Sam dives deep into the power of communication as a growth driver — not a buzzword. Joshua Altman, former Capitol Hill journalist and now pioneer of the Fractional Chief Communications Officer (CCO) model, explains how smart communication shapes perception, accelerates decisions, builds trust, and connects every part of a business …

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Dramatic Perioperative Gains … Sustained 29:00

5d ago29:00

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In this episode, host Ken Segel talks with Donise Musheno, Vice President of Perioperative Services at Lancaster General Hospital (Penn Medicine), about leading large scale operational transformation through trust, culture, and systems thinking. When she began, her team faced a 30% instrument defect rate and 9% case delays, issues that undermined e…

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Why Dr. Deming and Why Today? 26:21

6d ago26:21

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Delve into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, statistician, management consultant and often referred to as the father of the quality movement.By Endeavor Business Media

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Investing During a Polycrisis with Executive Director George Suttles 25:16

6d ago25:16

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Commonfund Institute Executive Director George Suttles shares with NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields why he's taking on an Ed.D. in education and innovation on top of leadership and board service roles. Diving into trends in independent school investment strategies, they look back at NBOA's 20-year partnership with Commonfund Institute to study i…

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Bridging the Gap Between Purchasing and Sales | Executive Sessions Podcast 49:37

6d ago49:37

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On MiddleGround’s twenty-fifth episode of Executive Sessions, John Stewart, our Founding and Managing Partner, joins industry experts John Miller and Victor Roos to explore the relationship between purchasing and sales, and why alignment between these two functions is critical to every manufacturing operation. This episode covers: 1. How communicat…

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From Trauma Surgeon to Taco Tycoon: Mohammad Farraj on Risk, Reinvention, and Experience-First Growth 36:52

6d ago36:52

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What if the stable path isn’t the right one? Mohammad Farraj was on track to be a trauma surgeon. Instead, he left medicine to launch a taco truck—against family expectations, cultural pressure, and common sense. That truck became Talkin’ Tacos, a fast-casual franchise now operating in seven states. In this episode, Mohammad shares what pushed him …

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Me, My Customer, and AI: Scaling Customer Relationships with AI 29:00

6d ago29:00

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AI is reshaping how companies build and scale customer relationships. In this episode of The Modern Customer podcast, learn how to use AI to strengthen customer trust, speed up execution, and prepare for voice-driven and multimodal CX. Nicholas Thorne, co-author of Me, My Customer, and AI, breaks down practical strategies for modern leaders. Nichol…

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Ep 464: Hiring A Director Of Talent To Shape The Development Of Next Generation Advisors (And The Lead Advisors Who Train Them) with Katie Calagui 1:30:00

7d ago1:30:00

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Attracting and retaining top talent is one of the greatest challenges for growing advisory firms. As teams expand, success depends not just on recruiting, but on creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. This episode explores how intentional talent development and leadership coaching can help firms build thrivin…

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“Use the Equity, Not the Gut” Where the Data Says Your Car Will Sell Next | Yolanda Biswah, President of Canadian Black Book (CBB) 26:29

7d ago26:29

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How should Canadian dealers REALLY be using data to price, appraise, and move inventory in 2025? In this episode of The Dealer Playbook, Michael sits down with Yolanda Bishwah, President of Canadian Black Book (CBB), the data backbone behind used vehicle valuations and residual forecasts for OEMs, lenders, and retailers across the country. With 65+…

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The Silent Industrial Crisis: The Need for Mental Health Awareness (Talking EHS) 17:48

7d ago17:48

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Discussion around mental health is still rare among industrial workers. It's a cultural issue that needs to be re-examined and made a workplace priority, says podcast guest Stephen Dummit, founder of Tradewinds Leadership.By Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group

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966. Andy & DJ CTI: Epstein Files Update, Egyptian Planes Tracking Charlie Kirk's Wife Erika & Chicago Public Schools 2:04:45

7d ago2:04:45

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss House republicans being set to vote unanimously for the release of the Epstein files, Candace Owens breaking the news of Egyptian planes tracking Charlie Kirk's wife Erika, and Chicago Public schools being caught spending millions on luxurious travel worldwide despite horrendous performance from students.…

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Lead with Empathy Growing People, Then Performance with Jim Robinson 32:09

7d ago32:09

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In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Jim Robinson, President & CEO of CGP Maintenance & Construction Services, leadership coach, and soon-to-be author of Lead With Empathy (co-written with Chris Voss). With 40 years in business, Jim has grown CGP into a people-first organization known for unmatched employee…

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602: Harvard's Scott Levy on His Path from Investment Banking to Public Education and Leading in Uncertain Times 53:20

8d ago53:20

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Scott Levy spent two decades as an investment banker at firms like J.P. Morgan, advising corporate boards and senior executives on risk, growth, and capital decisions. Then he pivoted, serving on a public school board, teaching at Harvard, and writing Why School Boards Matter. In this episode, we discuss: How Levy broke into investment banking and …

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The dos and don’ts of signing a lease 38:11

8d ago38:11

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In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the dos and don’ts of signing a retail property lease – from due diligence and heads of terms to rent reviews and exit strategies. We'll speak with a leading broker and two real estate lawyers in London and New York to uncover how operators can navigate the small print, negotiate a fair deal, and protect them…

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965. Q&AF: Over-Planning Vs Action, Saying No Without Guilt, and Leading Employees With Bad Attitudes 39:21

4d ago39:21

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On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to stop over-preparing and start taking action, how to honor your word while still protecting your time, and how to manage high-skill employees with poor attitudes.

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The 5-Minute Daily Habit for Restaurant Owners to Find Their Most Profitable Hours 10:41

7d ago10:41

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You can have a packed dining room and still be bleeding money, and most owners don’t realize it until it hurts. The real problem isn’t that you’re not busy, it’s that you’re guessing which hours actually pay the bills instead of looking at what the numbers are quietly trying to tell you. In this episode, I walk you through a simple 5-minute daily h…

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Turn Success Into Significance with Jimmy Hurtado: Episode 249 55:52

8d ago55:52

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In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy Hurtado — Founder and President of Returning Smiles, a nonprofit devoted to bringing hope, food, faith, and essential resources to children and families in need both locally and in Ecuador. With 19 years of leadership experience at Sweet Dreams Furniture & Mattress, Jimmy has built a reputation as a purpose-d…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 43 - Lawrence Lerner 16:20

9d ago16:20

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On this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson and Lawrence Lerner dig into one of the most critical—and most misunderstood—elements of leadership: trust. They unpack what real trust looks like between boards and executives, why “the job of the board is not to run the company,” and how communication, clarity, and clean agreements shape…

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Capturing the Invisible: Best Practices in Gas Grab Sampling 24:24

10d ago24:24

24:24

Join Matthew Dixon, Swagelok’s global technical lead for grab sampling, as he talks about the complexities of gas grab sampling—a critical, yet often misunderstood process in industrial operations. From the science behind phase changes to the design of safe and accurate sampling systems, Matt will share insights that help demystify the challenges o…

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How to Uncover Hidden Trade-Offs in High-Risk Work 16:12

10d ago16:12

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Welcome to Season 6 and the 131st episode of the podcast show HOP Into Action. In this episode of HOP Into Action, Brent Sutton explores the ETTO principle from Erik Hollnagel and how the tradeoffs we make at work and at home are normal, and how HOP and the 4Ds can help us to operationally learn and improve our systems to reduce the presence of tra…

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Why Legacy Brands Are Dying: Matt Egan on Surviving the New Era 35:33

10d ago35:33

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What if your $10 chicken taco isn’t competing with food—it’s competing with feeling? Matt Egan didn’t just open restaurants—he staged immersive experiences. Drawing from a background in film, Matt treats each concept like a set, every server like a character, and every moment like a scene that should stick with you. In this episode, we unpack how h…