Interviews with CEOs and Entrepreneurs about the frameworks they are using to build and scale their businesses.
162: Invest in Relationships with Leonard Mazur - Leonard Mazur is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Citius Pharma, a late-stage biopharma company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class critical care products. In Episode 162, Steve and Leonard discuss the benefits of investing in your professional relationships. investment opportunities in biopharma, and ways to minimize the risks of… Read More
161: Scale Your Retail Brand on Amazon with Allan Marshall - Allan Marshall is the CEO of Upexi, Inc., a publicly listed investment platform that acquires profitable, data-driven Amazon and eCommerce brands. Steve and Allan discuss ways to scale your retail brand on Amazon, how to invest in an eCommerce business, and the right ingredients for launching an online brand. Listen to the… Read More
160: Supercharge Your Expertise Using ChatGPT with Mfon Akpan - Mfon Akpan is an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University. He is also an expert on ChatGPT and the host of the Understanding Accounting YouTube channel. We discuss using AI language models in business, how to ask smart questions on ChatGPT, and ways ChatGPT can supercharge your small business growth. Listen… Read More
159: Implement a Simple OKR System with Pete Wilkinson - Pete Wilkinson is the Founder and CEO of Reclaro 1-3-5, a company focused on helping ambitious CEOs and MDs accelerate their business results using beautifully presented software. Read how he discusses ways OKRs can speed up business success, how to develop persistence in business, and ways to build an unstoppable attitude. Listen… Read More
158: Focus on Growth, Security, and Brand with Tracy Gregorio - On this episode of The Management Blueprint Podcast Tracy Gregorio, Chief Executive Officer of G2 Ops, Inc., discusses the evolution of cybersecurity, how to evolve your business into a product company, and the three most important priorities in every business. Listen to the full podcast episode here. In this article, we will… Read More
157: Remove Investment Bias with Michael Episcope - Michael Episcope is the Co-CEO of Origin Investments, a private equity real estate firm designed for the needs of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and wealth management firms. Investing in real estate can be a daunting task, especially for individual investors who lack the resources and expertise of institutional investors. However, Michael Episcope,… Read More
156: Hire the Best People, Build a Strong Culture, and Make a Positive Impact: Lessons from Norhart CEO Mike Kaeding - Mike Kaeding is a residential real estate developer and the CEO of Norhart- a company focused on building exceptional apartments that create a better way for people to live. In Episode 156 of the Management Blueprint podcast, Kaeding and host, Steve Preda, discuss ways to attract amazing talent, the exciting future of… Read More
155: The Benefits of Outdoor Farming for High-Quality Cannabis: A Journey with Grasshopper Farms - Will Bowden is the Founder and Owner of Grasshopper Farms, a Michigan farm on a mission to grow and provide high-quality cannabis. Bowden shares his journey into the cannabis industry and how he started Grasshopper Farms. He also discusses his approach to building and managing his business, emphasizing the importance of building… Read More
154: The Unbundling of E-commerce: A Future of Flexibility and Control for Merchants - E-commerce has revolutionized the way we shop, but there is still a long way to go. The future of e-commerce and payments processing is the topic of discussion in the latest episode of the Management Blueprint podcast, featuring Jordan Gal, the founder of Rally. In this podcast, Gal shares his insights on… Read More
153: The Omn-ichannel Flywheel Concept with Tyler Sickmeyer - How the Omni-channel Flywheel Concept Can Help Your Business Achieve Greater ROI and Build Brand Loyalty with Tyler Sickmeyer, Marketing Thought Leader and Founder of Fidelitas. Fidelitas is a full-service marketing and advertising agency that serves clients worldwide. Tyler joined Steve Preda, host of the Management Blueprint Podcast, where they discussed the… Read More
146: Apply The Bezos Blueprint With Scott Dettman - Scott Dettman is the CEO of Avenica, an entry-level career-launching company focused on providing a better way to connect high-potential talent to meaningful career roles using data science, psychology, and empathy. We discuss ways to make entry-level hiring more efficient, the death of recruiting, and some controversial thoughts on talent. ---… Read More
145: Hide Complexity From Your User With Charles Fry - Charles Fry is the Founder and CEO of CODE Éxitos, a product studio that helps entrepreneurs and innovators design, build, and launch digital products. We discuss the foundational aspects of building digital products, how to develop transformational digital products, and ways to successfully become an agile business. --- Listen to the… Read More
144: Learn Time-Marketing With Brad Ebenhoeh - Brad Ebenhoeh is the CEO and Managing Partner of Accountfully, a bookkeeping and accounting firm that helps businesses grow through smart and tailored financial solutions. We discuss the basics of time marketing, why you need to be friends with your clients, and ways AI is shaping accounting businesses. --- Listen to… Read More
143: Provide Free, Actionable Content With Sean Boyle - Sean Boyle is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Momentum 360, a premiere marketing company offering services in 3D virtual tours, photography, and videography. We discuss ways to grow your business using virtual tours, why you need to consistently provide free but actionable content, and how to make your clients feel… Read More
142: Put Your Remote Team In Your Pocket With Emma Giles - Emma Giles is the Co-Founder and COO of SoWork, a fast-growing startup on a mission to move the world of work from the Earth to the Cloud by building virtual spaces. We discuss the future of virtual work, tips on working remotely across different time zones, and what it's like to work… Read More
141: Attract Top Clients And Top Talent With Dave Beeler - Dave Beeler is the President of Beeler Construction, a third generation, family-owned commercial general contractor which runs projects across all industries from medical to retail to manufacturing. We discuss characteristics of successful family-owned businesses, how to grow your business using management blueprints, and ways to attract top talent and top clients.… Read More
140: Drive Sales Through Conference Speaking With Mark Bealin - Mark Bealin is the Founder and Principal of SearchLab, a rapidly growing internet marketing agency that helps local businesses grow through search engine optimization, paid search marketing, and website design. We discuss the evolution of SEO, how to drive sales through conference speaking, and ways to get more conference speaking opportunities. … Read More
139: Leverage Your Bitcoin Savings With Aki Balogh - Aki Balogh is the Co-founder and President of MarketMuse and the CEO of DLC.link, a platform that lets users lock their Bitcoin in escrow, supply Bitcoin as collateral, and earn a yield while maintaining full ownership. We discuss ways to leverage your Bitcoin to earn a yield, what a wider crypto… Read More
138: Fear Not To Share Equity With Ian Schnoor - Ian Schnoor is the Executive Director of the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI) and Founder of The Marquee Group, a leading financial modeling training, consulting, and accreditation provider. We discuss financial modeling essentials, the basics of giving equity to your employees, and effective ways to attract and retain good employees. --- Listen… Read More
137: Resurrect Your Direct Mail Campaign With Dave Fink - Dave Fink is the CEO and Co-Founder of Postie, a marketing technology company that has transformed Direct Mail by enabling it to perform like a digital channel. We discuss the new age of direct mail marketing, why customers prefer direct mail over other marketing channels, and the benefits of testing everything… Read More
136: Keep Your Employees And Customers For Life With Joyce Durst - Joyce Durst is the Co-founder and CEO of Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP), a leading nearshore software development company that partners with US-based clients to develop custom software applications. We break down what it takes to keep customers for life, how to run remote teams successfully, and ways diversity can be a… Read More
135: Learn The MVP Startup Blueprint With Ayush Singhvi - Ayush Singhvi is an experienced engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of Byldd. Byldd is a venture studio that helps early-stage founders build and launch revenue-generating platforms in under a month for less than $10K. We discuss proven ways to find a technical co-founder quickly, the basics of product validation, and how entrepreneurs… Read More
134: Lead Leaders And Manage Managers With Julian Chapman - Julian Chapman is the President of Forrest & Company, an organizational transformation firm that helps companies achieve strategic competitive advantage through consulting, coaching, and training. He is also the author of The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit. We discuss what it means to be a servant leader, the science… Read More
133: Groom Self-Managing ”Sell-Cells” With Enrique Alvarez - Enrique Alvarez is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics, which is dedicated to changing the world through the supply chain. We discuss the benefits of having financial transparency in an organization, how the self-managing "sell-cells" at Vector work, and the secrets of great results in an organization. ---… Read More
132: Leverage A Communication Canvas With Caleb Gardner - Caleb Gardner is a sought-after speaker and founding partner of 18 Coffees, where he helps leaders navigate change and get a foothold in the future. He is also the author of the recently released No Point B: Rules for Leading Change in the New Hyper-Connected, Radically Conscious Economy. We discuss the rules for… Read More
131: Build A Remote Org On A Written Culture With Abhishek Nayak - Abhishek Nayak is the CEO and Founder of Appsmith, the first open-source, low-code platform that helps businesses with all types of custom internal applications. We discuss business models for open-source software, the steps to creating a remarkable product, and the main tenets of a solid remote culture. --- Listen to the… Read More
130: Turn Strangers Into Evangelists With Wayne Mullins - Wayne Mullins is a passionate entrepreneur and the CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing, a digital agency whose core business is to deliver results for growth-oriented businesses. We discuss the benefits of exceeding customer expectations, how businesses can turn strangers into raving fans, and why company culture is your competitive advantage. ---… Read More
129: Create A Piece Of Mind Legal Framework With Dara Rosenbaum - Dara Rosenbaum is the founding partner of Rosenbaum & Taylor, a boutique law firm specializing in the high-quality legal representation of businesses throughout New York. We discuss the "Set It and Forget It" management blueprint, what to do when people underestimate you, and how to handle power imbalances in a negotiation.… Read More
128: Make Your People Happy With Danny Cohanpour - Danny Cohanpour is the CEO of Trove Tourism Development Advisors, a New York-based digital strategy and marketing agency that helps tourism authorities, boards, associations and tour companies improve international visitor growth through innovation. We discuss the ingredients to successfully market a tourist destination, how to run a global tourism team, and… Read More
127: Create A Content Engine With TJ Bonaventura - TJ Bonaventura is the Co-Founder of StudioPod, a full-service podcast media and production company based in Mexico City. We talk about the processes of using podcasts to create a content engine, how to repurpose your podcast content and the best ways to promote your podcast. --- Listen to the podcast here https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/itcipq/MBP_Ep127_Audio.mp3… Read More
126: Draw Your Business Success Triangle With Victor Gichun - Victor Gichun is the Co-Founder of Excess Logic, the number one reverse logistics company which helps over 500 companies remarket and dispose of electronic equipment they no longer need. We discuss the key elements in the Business Success Triangle, the power of visualization, and how to work in the US on a… Read More
125: Practice Psychological Management With Abdullah Boulad - Abdullah Boulad is the Founder and CEO of The Balance, an exclusive luxury rehabilitation and recovery treatment center specially designed for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, VIPs, and celebrities. He is also the author of Living a Life in Balance. We discuss the basics of psychological management, how to live a life… Read More
124: Create A Care Culture With Brandon Peterson - Brandon Peterson is the COO of DPA auctions and CEO of Geokey Inc, a cloud-based mobile access solution for doors, gates, elevators, padlocks, and more. We discuss the 3 Cs of marketing, how to create a care culture in your business, and what it takes to build a competition-proof business. --- Listen… Read More
123: Apply Sequential Function Release With Rob Ashton - Rob Ashton is the founder and former CEO of Emphasis, a global leader in the professional writing consultancy space, having served some of the biggest tech companies in Silicon Valley and high-ranking government agencies. We discuss how entrepreneurs can release functions in their businesses, critical considerations before hiring your first salesperson, and… Read More
122: Big Picture Marketing And PR With Megan Nivens-Tannett - Megan Nivens-Tannett is the founder and CEO of Flourish, an agency that helps businesses thrive through strategic marketing and public relations solutions. We discuss big-picture marketing, the benefits of having a strategic business partner, and how stupid questions challenge assumptions. --- Listen to the podcast here https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/puzpue/MBP_Megan_Nivens-Tannett_Audio9cc3u.mp3 Big Picture Marketing And… Read More