Episodios

  • #83 The Economics of Automation and Labor Efficiency w/ Michael Brown, Chairman & CEO, Skyline Robotics
    Nov 18 2024

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    Michael Brown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brownr1/), the Chairman and CEO of Skyline Robotics, boasts an impressive career spanning over 35 years, with a primary focus on business services and distribution roll-ups. His track record includes leading two previous companies, each with revenues exceeding $400 million, both of which were eventually acquired by publicly traded companies.

    In this episode, Joe and Michael discuss:

    1. Empathy as the Key to Automated Success

    2. The Hidden Challenges Slowing Automation's Progress

    3. Solving Labor Gaps with Scalable Automation Solutions

    4. The Safer, Smarter Future: Robotics in High-Risk Industries

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brownr1/

    Website: https://www.skylinerobotics.com/

    Twitter: https://x.com/MrBrownaloni

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    1 h y 13 m
  • #82 The Snow Business Model w/ Christopher Thacker, President & CEO, Mr. Mow It All Corp. │ Purple Rentals
    Oct 21 2024

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    Christopher Thacker, based in Toronto, ON, CA, is currently the President and CEO of Purple Rentals (https://www.linkedin.com/company/purple-rentals/). The company specializes in renting Landscape and Snow Removal equipment, primarily servicing Southern Ontario. He went from being a 12-year-old kid with a shovel to running one of Toronto’s largest snow removal operations. Clearing nearly 550 commercial properties last season in the downtown core, his company, Mr. Mow It All, specializes in urban snow removal.

    In this episode, Joe and Christopher discuss:

    1. Pay More to Fewer People Through Strategic Automation

    2. Why Only 1% of People Will Truly Understand You

    3. Separating Equipment Ownership and Leasing

    4. Leveraging Automation to Solve Labor Shortages

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-thacker-55502734

    Purple Rentals LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purple-rentals/

    Website: https://mowitall.com/

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    1 h y 20 m
  • #81 Why Entrepreneurs Need to Embrace Uncertainty w/ Jerry Schill, President & CEO, Schill Grounds Management
    Oct 14 2024

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    Jerry Schill (https://www.schilllandscaping.com/) founded Schill Grounds Management in 1993. As CEO, he sets the company's strategic vision and makes executive and financial decisions that drive profitable growth and scale. Beginning in 2020, Jerry partnered with Argonne Capital to proactively drive consolidation in the highly fragmented commercial grounds management and snow and ice removal industry by acquiring independent privately held businesses that add contiguous geographic expansion for SGM.

    In this episode, Joe and Jerry discuss:

    1. Building a Business That Fits Your Life

    2. Adapting for the Future

    3. When and How to Start Thinking About Your Exit

    4. Scorekeeping in Business: How to Track and Adjust for Success

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-schill-2b010b1a

    Website: https://www.schilllandscaping.com/

    Twitter: https://x.com/SchillGrounds

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/schillgroundsmanagement/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schillgrounds/

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    1 h y 10 m
  • #80 Accelerating Automation Growth w/ Benjamin Houssa, Vice President (Robotics), ECHO Incorporated and Jake Vollbeer, Sales Manager, ECHO Incorporated
    Oct 10 2024

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    Benjamin Houssa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-houssa-2724406/) is the Vice President for Robotics of Echo Incorporated, and Jake Vollbeer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-vollbeer-04a56383/) is the Sales Manager at Echo Incorporated. Echo Incorporated has been a worldwide leader in professional-grade outdoor power equipment for more than 40 years. Through forward-thinking market research, engineering expertise, and acknowledgment of customer needs, they’ve innovated upon and pioneered ground-breaking products—moving sports-turf and driving-range management into a new era.

    In this episode, Brian, Benjamin, and Jake discuss:

    1. Why Automation Can Never Stand Still

    2. Automation Isn’t New

    3. Harnessing Feedback: The Key to Evolving Automated Systems

    4. Why Smaller, Smarter Automation Beats Big Machines

    5. Solving Automation Pain Points, Not Just Selling Solutions

    Website: https://echorobotics.com/en-us/

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ECHOUSA/?_rdc=1&_rdr

    X (Former Twitter): https://x.com/EchoRobotics

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echorobotics

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9GQBF43mxU3i-A3MEPnJdg/videos

    Benjamin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-houssa-2724406/

    Jake’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-vollbeer-04a56383/

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    1 h y 14 m
  • #79 How AI is Reshaping Entrepreneurship w/ Arshad Hisham, Founder, CEO, & Chairman, inGen Dynamics Inc.
    Sep 16 2024

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    inGen Dynamics Inc. is the brainchild of Arshad Hisham (https://arshadhisham.com/), a serial entrepreneur and engineer/inventor with multiple degrees in Business, Engineering, and Projects, including an MBA. He has been a founder of Hardware Automation and enterprise software start-ups in the past. He is internationally published in Robotics and has also held senior roles at IBM, the government of Australia, and Toyota during his 10-year corporate career.

    In this episode, Joe and Arshad discuss:

    1. Keeping Others Aligned with Your Long-term Vision

    2. Automation Isn't Taking Jobs, It's Creating New Ones

    3. Optimism vs. Reality: Balancing Vision with Strategic Investment

    4. Avoiding the Wrong Investor: Importance of Culture and Mission Fit

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arshadhisham/

    Website: https://www.ingendynamics.com/

    https://arshadhisham.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arshadhisham_x

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingendynamics/?__d=11

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  • #78 Mastering Operational Efficiency w/ Aaron Partridge, Founder & CEO, Double A Landscaping, LLC
    Sep 2 2024

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    Aaron Partridge (https://doubleascapes.com/⁠ ) owns Double A Landscaping, a thriving landscape company that has grown from humble beginnings into a professional service provider for hundreds of clients annually. Aaron's journey in the landscape industry began as a teenager, mowing lawns for neighbors. His passion and dedication to the craft led to the evolution of Double A Landscaping into a full-service company known for its expertise and customer satisfaction.

    In this episode, Joe and Aaron discuss:

    1. Loving the Field, Leading the Team, and Delegation

    2. Why Knowing Your Numbers is Key to Successful Automation

    3. How Vision and Career Paths Attract Top Talent

    4. Keeping Top Talent: Vision and Long-Term Opportunities

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-partridge-20b7a723a/

    Website: https://doubleascapes.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aaronpartridge3277

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronpartridge47/

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012609522077&_rdc=1&_rdr

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  • #77 What Differentiates Successful Entrepreneurs w/ Peter Goldstein, Founder & CEO, Exchange Listing LLC & Emmis Capital LLC
    Aug 26 2024

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    Peter Goldstein (https://pgoldstein.co/) is a seasoned entrepreneur, capital markets expert, and investor with over 35 years of diverse international business experience. Throughout his career, he’s held pivotal roles, including CEO, chairman, investment banker, founder, board member, investor, and advisor to public, private, and emerging growth companies.

    In this episode, Joe and Peter discuss:

    1. Parenting Your Business: Entrepreneurship as Parenthood

    2. How Authenticity Drives Entrepreneurial Success

    3. Why Passionate Entrepreneurs Win

    4. Beyond Comfort: Scaling a Business with Purpose and Impact

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peter-goldstein-exchangelisting

    Website: https://exchangelistingllc.com/

    https://invest.emmiscap.com/

    https://pgoldstein.co/

    Twitter: https://x.com/petergipo

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    1 h y 2 m
  • #76 The Business of Building Brands w/ Howard Lim, President, HOW Creative
    Aug 1 2024

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    An award-winning business and branding architect™, sought-after speaker, author, and organization advisor since 1987, Howard A. Lim (https://x.com/howardalim) has earned his reputation as a “disruptive innovator,” and his boutique firm, HOW Creative, partners with CEOs and business leaders worldwide to develop and execute powerful and influential global Authentic Brands®.

    In this episode, Joe and Howard discuss:

    1. Why Your Business Name Matters

    2. Future-Proofing Your Business Name

    3. Creating a Core Philosophy for Business Success

    4. Differentiating Your Business through Unique Services

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howcreative/

    Twitter: https://x.com/howardalim

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/howardalim/?_rdc=1&_rdr

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0vAVsW03YG0z_UrgjwAPA/videos

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howardalim/?hl=en

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Branding-Howard-Lim/dp/0615345468

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    1 h y 10 m