Best Forrest and Monica Podcasts (2025)

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Monica Duggal and John Discuss how She Scaled and Exited Her Business 24:00

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11d ago24:00

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Monica Duggal is an entrepreneur who learned many lessons when she at first couldn't sell her business. One lesson was, get the business ready to sell from day one. She stepped back and realized she had to: Get out of the day-to-day Put in systems Grow Achieving the above she was able to make a successful and lucrative exit. As part of it, she goes…

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John Gallagher and The 7 D's of Leadership 27:09

18d ago27:09

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I love John's line, "Excellence Only Happens on Purpose." We discuss the above plus: How John coaches execs and owners for better performance via inspiration and encouragement Developing leaders, their team, and their processes Creating sustainable growth His 7-step problem solving process The 7 D's of success So good I sent it to a client (CEO) wi…

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John Martinka & Nick Anderson Monthly Discussion - June 2025 46:34

25d ago46:34

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Nick Anderson is the CEO of OneAccord and Nick and I have started a monthly podcast, alternating the hosting, plus alternating monthly articles for our blogs, websites, newsletters, etc. In this episode we discuss Nick's recent article, From Growth to Scale: Building Enterprise Value Beyond the Founder. We discuss the "common" principles a company …

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Doug Gray on Leadership and Using AI 32:08

1M ago32:08

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Doug Gray is a business psychologist who has used AI to springboard what he does to support leaders in family businesses. In this episode he discusses he's adapted the traditional 360 review for family businesses and their leaders plus what he does to aid succession. Fascinating discussion from someone truly devoted to improving leadership. John Ma…

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90% of Businesses Don't Sell - Learn About the Ones That Do Sell 4:29

1M ago4:29

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Want to Exit with Style, Grace, and More Money®? This podcast discusses some of the features of those that create a good liquidity event compared to all the (advertised junk) companies that don't sell. Combine this short episode with the interview with Jeffrey Feldberg on his Deep Wealth Nine-Step Roadmap and Create a Large Exit for Your Small Busi…

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The Deep Wealth 9-Step Roadmap with Jeffrey Feldberg 48:33

2M ago48:33

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Entrepreneur Jeffrey Feldberg turned down a seven-figure offer for his business, created the Deep Wealth Roadmap, implemented it for his company, and two years later got a nine-figure liquidity event. Enough said. In this episode we discuss the basics of the Deep Wealth Roadmap and what it can do for other business owners. To reach Jeffrey, email s…

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Business Lessons from Non-Profit Work 7:19

2M ago7:19

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Since 2005 I (John) have led 19 Rotary projects titled, Improving Education Through Technology. The Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club along with the Cisco Networking Academy at Newport High School partner to donate computers and setup Wi-fi networks in schools, the last 16 projects in Antigua and Barbuda. So far we've donated over 10,000 computers and…

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Marketing in 2025 with Marketing Guru Todd Schuchart 31:23

3M ago31:23

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Todd Schuchart (www.razorridge.com) is an entrepreneur who has figured out marketing to generate leads. He discusses this plus give the following wisdom: Do your homework. Know what you want and with whom. There's tremendous value in your industry knowledge. Establish your voice, regularly. You know your business better than anyone. Don't try to pl…

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Succession Planning 101 5:17

3M ago5:17

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Learn large companies have similar succession planning issues as small ones. The owner/CEO has to address the issue. Who, what, when, why, and how are important. Know your options. A company making $1 million a year probably won't sell to a professional buyer (PE or Family Office) and one making $5 million probably has to sell to a professional buy…

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The Sciatica Pain Map 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Are you struggling with sciatica pain and not sure what’s really causing it? In this episode of Health-Full, we break down true sciatica vs. pseudo-sciatica, helping you understand the real causes of sciatic nerve pain and why some conditions get misdiagnosed. We’ll cover: - What is true sciatica? (Pinched sciatic nerve, herniated discs, spinal ste…

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Everything You Want to Know About Franchising (in ~25 minutes) with Adam Goldman 26:38

3M ago26:38

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Adam Goldman is, The Franchise Coach and sees a big part of his mission as de-mystifying franchising. Adam owned a Vanguard Cleaning and Restoration master franchise for 8.5 years and sold it when he received an unsolicited offer. He is now a franchise coach and consultant who places about 30 people per year in over 100 territories. He works with a…

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John is the Special Guest on the BCF ORG Podcast 13:11

3M ago13:11

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Listen as John discusses key factors to increase value so owners can Exit With Style, Grace, and More Money®. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/ https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903…

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Lisa Forrest on SBA Loan Changes and Tips to Buyers and Sellers 28:04

4M ago28:04

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Lisa Forrest with Live Oak Bank is a regular guest. Given there were only a few, but extremely important, changes in the latest SOP she shares: Tips to buyers when dealing with a bank (FYI, don't just throw a CIM or financial statements at them and ask how much they'll lend) Buyers need to look at more than the financial statements, i.e., the non-f…

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A Man of Many Talents - Jim Stevenson with Lessons for All Businesses 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Jim Stevenson offers a lot and discusses it here. He helps people with: Fundraising M&A - know your objectives and be flexible Strategy Transformation (restructuring, growth, getting ready to exit) We discuss mistakes owners make and how he helps fix them. He's also affiliated with Medimusic, a company using imbedded music to help dementia patients…

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Mitch Francis - Author of Bad-Ass Solutions on Overcoming Roadblocks and Finding Opportunities 24:18

4M ago24:18

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Mitch Francis is truly a visionary. He shares how he sees opportunity where others don't. This has allowed him to take companies from startup to going public. He is also an inventor with seven patents. Listen as he discusses overcoming roadblocks and successfully solving problems. He is the author of Bad-Ass Solutions, a non-partisan primer on solv…

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John is a Guest on "The Exit Plan" with Barnaby Cook 26:55

4M ago26:55

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On this episode of "The Exit Plan" John discusses the Seven Key Factors to Increase Value and a lot more about Exiting With Style, Grace, and More Money. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/ https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.yout…

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La Tonya Roberts - Fractional COO on Using AI to Scale and Easy to Fix Mistakes Owners Make 26:52

5M ago26:52

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After a career with Deloitte and Booz Allen La Tanya Roberts went solo as a fractional COO. She not only helps business owners on operational matters she helps them use AI to scale. Listen as she also shares three mistakes many owners make, which keep them from growing. You can reach La Tonya at www.harmonyconsultinggroup.org John Martinka Jessica …

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Adam Koos with Elevate and Exit on Building a Transition Plan (and More) 29:04

5M ago29:04

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Adam Koos is the founder of Libertas Wealth Management Group and Elevate and Exit, which helps owners build a 12-step transition plan. Given studies show: 80% of a majority of business owners wealth is the value of their business and, 80% of businesses don't sell (FYI, this is not true for mature, profitable, and fairly priced businesses). Any incr…

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Listen to John as a guest on The People Dividend Podcast 20:37

5M ago20:37

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John discusses increasing value, selling a business, and it's all centered around the importance of the business' people. Why founders need to rely on others, the best use of great employees, why relationships rule, and more. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://n…

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Ken Rusk - Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Shares Thoughts on Business and Life 21:16

5M ago21:16

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Ken Rusk is the founder and president of Rusk Industries, which owns and runs multiple construction companies with over 200 employees. Ken shares his thoughts on business and leadership including how a true owner needs to be a visionary, working in clouds not the trenches. To build value, and you've surely heard this before, he says to get as unnec…

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Super Entrepreneur Matt Tait Shares Secrets to Scaling a Business 22:07

5M ago22:07

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A fascinating discussion with Matt Tait, who: Is a recovering lawyer Comes from a family of entrepreneurs Is a multiple time entrepreneur Is currently the CEO of Decimal Hosts a podcast titled, "After the First Million," which is for startups, those in the "messy middle" of growth, and people in a large company At Decimal he leads a team of over 10…

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John & Todd Greenbaum Discuss Scaling a Business to over 200 Employees 25:29

6M ago25:29

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Todd Greenbaum is the founder of Input 1, goto Premium Finance, and Aja Winery. Todd's advice includes: Never give up; run through the wall Don't keep too much (responsibility) to yourself, i.e., delegate You have to always work on staying ahead of the competition You will face challenges, it's what you do to overcome them Always hire smart(er) peo…

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Listen to Michael McLean with the Bad Ass Brotherhood 30:18

7M ago30:18

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Michael McLean has owner numerous businesses and now works with men to help them achieve fulfillment in life. He's a former professional hockey coach turned into an 8 figure entrepreneur. He's also a marketing expert, helping many clients scale their business. Key takeaways include: Many successful people worry more about legacy than money. They do…

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Discussion with Lior Arussy on Growing and Selling a Business 22:09

7M ago22:09

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Lior Arussy left the corporate world to start his own business focusing on better serving clients. His firm had well over 100 employees and helped many major corporations. We discussed: Only taking on the right clients (my saying is, the only thing worse than no client is a bad client) Don't be jealous of the big guys - have a better product and ag…

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If You Don't Invest You Collapse 6:07

7M ago6:07

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From the headlines: Cuba's electrical grid went down and the whole country went dark. There are lessons in this for lower middle market companies, including: You must make capital expenditures before they're needed If you have FFE&V you need to spend money to grow EBITDA is misleading where there are fixed assists The episode ends with some great q…

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The People Dividend - A Discussion with Mike Horne 20:48

8M ago20:48

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Mike Horne leads the "People Dividend" movement and is the host of The People Dividend Podcast. His new book is aptly titled, "The People Dividend." He joins John to discuss: Work in the new era What exactly is The People Dividend Why dignity, kindness, and respect are keys to success His work helping fix people, teams, and organizations Mike works…

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The Art of the Question with Special Guest Sean Grace 21:40

9M ago21:40

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Sean Grace is the author of, "The Art of the Question." Sean is the owner of Peak LUMA (www.peakluma.com) and an advisor and coach to people in all levels of business. He offers comprehensive training sessions on using questions (and more) to help people advance their careers and improve their business operations. During our discussion we cover: Th…

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Growing a Family Business with Jim Creagan, President of CRossingWell Consumer Health 22:27

9M ago22:27

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Jim Creagan is a second generation owner who has grown the business organically and by acquisition. He discusses: Joining (buying) the business from his dad (and working with dad) Learning management on the fly Acquiring other companies Outsourcing with industry partners How his risk profile has changed Fascinating discussion with tips for any and …

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Building a Business That's Ready for Sale (and more) with Joshua Monge 26:30

10M ago26:30

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Fascinating discussion with Joshua Monge who does fractional COO work for small businesses (up to about $10 million in sales. We cover: Empowering Business Owners to Step Away from the Day-to-Day How Fractional COOs Can Transform Mid-Sized Businesses The Role of Technology in Scaling Service-Based Businesses Building a Business That’s Ready for Sal…

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Debt, Financials, and Pay Attention (to them) 6:27

10M ago6:27

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There's a Seattle area school district in a deep financial hole, as per the state auditor and their own management team. I don't know the whole story but often well meaning people like the mission and don't understand the workings. Large business, small business, school district, or non-profit, you can't spend more than you take in (for very long).…

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What an Owner Should Do and Not Do to Increase Value 6:14

10M ago6:14

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Business buyers look for areas where they can improve and add value. Business owners should be looking to see where they can add value. Too many owners do too many things below their pay grade. Listen to learn: Things buyers look for that they can do better than the current owner (and easily add value). Eight common areas an owner works on that are…

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Seven Things an Owner Should Think About Before Selling (and a Buyer Should Want to Know) 7:26

11M ago7:26

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In our soon to be released book, Exit With Style, Grace, and More Money we cover things an owner should think about (besides getting the business soaring and in tip-top shape). Buyers should want the seller to think through these things because if no thought is given the chances seller remorse increase. Listen to learn and here some examples. John …

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Leadership for a Better Business and a Smoother Exit with Jonathan Bennett 29:14

11M ago29:14

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Jonathan Bennett did the corporate thing, started his own advisory firm, sold it to management, and now helps owners and C-level leaders improve. We discuss the following topics and get into detail on being emotionally ready to sell your business and preserve its legacy. Navigating the Emotional Journey of a Merger or Acquisition of Your Company Cr…

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Business Tips & Competitive Advantage Go Together 4:25

12M ago4:25

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It's easy to find good business tips and examples of great competitive advantages. Just as easy to find examples of mistakes and no competitive advantage (competing on price is one that is not-so-good). Listen to hear everyday examples of both. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out o…

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Discussion with Attorney Michelle Bomberger on the Changing World of Non-Compete Agreements 27:25

12M ago27:25

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It's the Wild West with non-compete agreements. Michelle explains what's going on with: Non-compete agreements Non-solicitation agreements In Washington state On the federal level Exempt versus non-exempt employees And much more A very timely and fast changing topic relevant to all business owners and buyers. This was recorded prior to July 3, 2024…

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Preserving Legacy - It's Not Just the Money 5:10

12M ago5:10

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Both the local (Seattle) and national press recently had articles on the drama around Rite Aid's buying of local favorite Bartell Drugs. FYI, it hasn't gone well with 1/3 of the Bartell stores closing in the few years since the acquisition. A majority of business owners I talk with comment on how they want their employees taken care of when they se…

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Exciting or Boring? Which Business is Best? 4:08

1y ago4:08

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There are a lot of exciting things in life, or at least there should be. But should it be your business (or the one you want to buy)? Listen and learn what makes the best business type to own or buy. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/ https:…

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Vulnerability in a Professional Health Setting 1:01:30

1y ago1:01:30

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In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss vulnerable situations that have happened in their personal experiences through their clinical practices. They speak about taboo subjects such as therapists passing gas in the treatment room, comparing themselves to other practitioners, dealing with uncomfortable patient-practitioner dynamics, …

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Discussion with Phillip Hogan of Signing Services of America on Building a Business 24:03

1y ago24:03

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After serving 4 years in the US Navy, he earned his Masters in Social Work and founded Housing Matters of NY, an organization that provided transitional housing to formerly incarcerated male nonviolent offenders. With a vision to continue his family’s legacy of entrepreneurship, Phillip went on to redefine the signing service industry when he found…

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What's the Multiple (of Earnings)? 7:40

1y ago7:40

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What's the multiple is a common question. There's a lot more to it than just picking a number. In this episode we cover: Multiple versus price/earnings ratio Terminology for earnings Why multiples don't come out of the air Sanity checks Historic ranges The multiple is really how you calculate return on investment, so pay attention. John Martinka Je…

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The Struggles of Grief 1:41:19

1y ago1:41:19

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In this episode, Monica and Forrest discuss their own personal stories related to grief, bereavement, sadness - and navigating life amidst these difficult feelings. They discuss their own journeys in showing up for clinic while mourning loss, and strategies they've learned to support others through the grief process. Transference and countertransfe…

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Discussion with Trever Acers of Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation 37:11

1y ago37:11

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Trever Acers joins John to discuss: Trends in M&A Getting a business seller a higher value and price Biggest mistake owners make with being solicited by buyers How sellers can motivate the best buyers to take action Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is a leading investment banking and valuation firm that services middle market…

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The Most Important Question for a Business Seller 6:34

1y ago6:34

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The most important question a business buyer can ask a seller is: Why are you selling? The trite answer, "To pursue other interests" doesn't cut it. It just raises skepticism. List for the best and worst answers, i.e., reasons to sell. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos…

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The Wonders of Childbirth ~ How to Stay in Alignment During Labor and Delivery 1:49:50

1y ago1:49:50

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Childbearing. childbirth, labor, and delivery, are all pivotal stages in a female's life experience. Whether you are expecting a child yourself, or, helping a loved one through the process of birthing - this episode is for you! We are thrilled to host special guest Patti Blomme on this show: a maternal nurse, perinatal educator, private care doula,…

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Five Things Sellers Should Do Because This is What Business Buyers Want 8:19

1y ago8:19

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Too many business owners run the business for themselves (lifestyle, immediate cash flow, etc.) when they should run it for their eventual buyer. I cover five very important things all owners should be doing and doing correctly to make their business more attractive to buyers - all types of buyers from the individual to private equity to strategic.…

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Poor Posture and Chronic Pain ~ Part 2 in Series 1:09:00

1y ago1:09:00

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In this Health-FULL podcast, we discuss biomechanical chronic pain holding patterns in the body. This is part 2 in the series of Biomechanics, so if you haven't checked out part 1 - we highly recommend it. In this episode, we dive into common compensatory patterns that lead to chronic neck and back pain. We hope you enjoy the episode! For more info…

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Newton's 3rd Law of Motion Applies to Business 4:37

1y ago4:37

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Sir Isaac Newton's 3rd Law of Motion is, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In this episode we discuss how it applies to business, specifically: Supply and demand and price elasticity Growing a business Reaction to government actions In a buy-sell deal Take a listen, it's under 5 minutes. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contac…

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A Solid Team = Victory in Sports and Increased Value in Business 4:46

1y ago4:46

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Sports teams are just that, a team. It's rare one player can do it all. Even Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tom Brady, etc, didn't win every year. In business a solid team that reduces the owner's role (no owner dependency) is a key value driver. Listen for some examples and stories about great teams and strategies. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Co…

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Alignment and Posture ~ Part 1 in Series 26:11

1y ago26:11

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In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss aspects of alignment/body mechanics, and how it leads to chronic pain. Gait is also a prominent topic as it greatly pertains to overall body structure and alignment. Forrest chimes in with some great insight about orthotics, since he has added orthotic design to his list of talents clinically.…

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Discussion with Nick Anderson, CEO of OneAccord on Increasing a Business' Value 23:28

1y ago23:28

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Nick Anderson is the (fairly new) CEO of OneAccord in Kirkland, WA. His task is to streamline their value proposition, which is now helping companies increase value. They do it through fractional C-level people, coaching, and strategic planning. Each client gets a "Success Manager" in addition to their on-the-ground advisor. This assures accountabi…

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