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  • Building Wealth Outside Your Operating Company | The Business Coach - Episode 87
    Dec 2 2025

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    Discover how Maui Mastermind's expert business coaching can propel your business growth and help you achieve true entrepreneur freedom. This session provides essential business advice and insights, fostering the right business mindset for lasting success. Learn more at our website!
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    54 m
  • Why You Need To Speed Up Your Sales, Production, Collection, and Onboarding Cycles | Episode 86
    Nov 24 2025

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    In this episode of the Business Coach podcast, host David Finkel discusses the importance of speeding up various business cycles to boost profitability and efficiency. He delves into examples such as reducing sales and production cycles, improving onboarding processes, and optimizing collection practices. David shares actionable insights and real-life examples from clients to highlight the tangible benefits of these changes. Tune in to learn how to save time, reduce overhead costs, and ultimately make your business more successful and profitable.

    00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Reducing Sales Cycles
    00:35 Welcome to the Business Coach Podcast
    01:02 Understanding and Accelerating Business Cycles
    02:08 Optimizing Sales and Production Cycles
    03:19 Deep Dive: Onboarding Cycle
    03:59 Case Study: Speeding Up Sales Cycles
    05:41 Improving Production Cycles
    06:12 The Business Growth Toolkit
    07:00 Case Study: CPA Firm's Production Cycle
    09:11 Strategies for Faster Collection Cycles
    15:00 Case Study: Harold's Onboarding Cycle
    20:00 Conclusion: Choosing Your Next Steps
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    24 m
  • Succession Planning Steps Every Business Owner Must Take Today | The Business Coach - Episode 85
    Nov 17 2025

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    Want practical advice for your business? This video shares valuable business tips and insights from a seasoned business coach. Learn key strategies for effective leadership and cultivating a strong business mindset as an entrepreneur. Discover how to implement a winning business strategy to propel your venture forward and achieve lasting success.
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    45 m
  • Secrets To Managing Your Staff Better | The Business Coach - Episode 84
    Nov 11 2025

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    In this episode of The Business Coach podcast, host David Finkel is joined by Mark Watson, a former coaching client and successful serial entrepreneur. Together, they delve deep into effective team management strategies. The episode highlights the importance of asking the right questions, listening from the right framework, and the distinction between 'role players' and 'grow players.' They share insights on how to motivate and hold team members accountable, avoid common management mistakes, and celebrate team victories. Join us to learn about practical solutions for building a more profitable business without sacrificing personal freedom.

    00:00 Introduction to Effective Leadership
    00:46 Meet Mark Watson: A Serial Entrepreneur
    01:15 Diving into Effective Team Management
    01:26 The Mirror Myth in Management
    01:40 Personal Accountability and Motivation
    02:01 Challenges in Managing Diverse Teams
    04:20 The Importance of Affirmation in Leadership
    04:55 Lessons Learned from Past Mistakes
    08:57 Role Players vs. Grow Players
    14:26 The Power of Positive Reinforcement
    16:47 Business Growth Toolkit Announcement
    17:56 Celebrating Team Victories
    19:56 Core Values and Celebrating Victories
    21:00 Big Rock Reports and Celebrating Success
    23:46 Role Players vs. Grow Players
    29:02 Underestimating Team Members
    33:45 Final Coaching Suggestions
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    41 m
  • The Most Under-leveraged Financial KPI | The Business Coach - Episode 83
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode of The Business Coach podcast, host David Finkel dives into the crucial financial KPI, gross profit margin. He explains how understanding and leveraging this metric can significantly increase business profitability. David shares real-life examples, practical advice, and actionable strategies for identifying the most profitable products, clients, and services. He also highlights the importance of benchmarking and how to set up your accounting software to track gross profit effectively. Don't miss out on this essential guide to making smarter business decisions and maximizing profit.

    00:00 Introduction to Gross Profit Margin
    00:38 Welcome to The Business Coach Podcast
    01:04 Understanding Gross Profit Margin
    02:59 Calculating Gross Profit Margin
    05:31 Comparing Products and Services
    09:40 Real-World Examples and Applications
    14:31 Using Accounting Software for Gross Profit Analysis
    16:37 Benchmarking and Leading Indicators
    19:21 Components of Cost of Goods Sold
    22:58 Actionable Steps for Business Owners
    24:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    24 m
  • Less Is More By Jason Jennings | The Business Coach - Episode 82
    Oct 28 2025

    In this special episode of The Business Coach Podcast, host David pays tribute to his late friend and mentor, Jason Jennings, a renowned author and business consultant. David reflects on Jason's impact and shares valuable insights from Jason's acclaimed book 'Less is More.' He discusses the power of integrating strategy into company culture and offers practical examples of how these ideas have transformed his own business and that of his clients. The episode emphasizes the importance of living a fulfilling life while successfully scaling a business. Tune in for actionable advice and a heartfelt homage to Jason Jennings.

    00:00 Introduction and Impact of Extra Patients
    00:52 Tribute to Jason Jennings
    03:13 Review of 'Less is More' by Jason Jennings
    04:18 Implementing Key Strategies in Business
    10:45 Practical Examples of Business Strategies
    16:55 Final Thoughts and Life Reflections
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    19 m
  • You're Not Building Employees, You're Building Owners | The Business Coach - Episode 81
    Oct 20 2025


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    28 m
  • Four Legal Fires All Business Owners Must Avoid | The Business Coach - Episode 80
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode of The Business Coach podcast, host David Finkel is joined by special guest and seasoned business attorney Gassman. They discuss the key legal fires that high-revenue companies (50-150 million USD annual revenue) face, and how to mitigate these risks. Topics include addressing accidents, compliance issues, disputes, and divorce. Alan shares insights from his 41-year career in business law to help business owners protect their ventures and personal assets, emphasizing the importance of prevention and strategic planning. Whether you're a growing business or an already established enterprise, this episode provides valuable advice for ensuring long-term success and stability.

    00:00 Introduction: Flying Under the Radar
    00:43 Welcome to The Business Coach Podcast
    01:11 Special Guest: Alan Gasman
    02:08 Legal Fires for High-Revenue Companies
    03:45 Protecting Your Business from Legal Risks
    08:22 Accidents and Their Impact on Business
    15:29 Compliance Issues and Government Scrutiny
    22:24 Disputes and Legal Battles
    25:15 The Hidden Costs of Divorce
    28:27 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice
    32:59 Conclusion: Take Action Today
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    35 m