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Out of the HourglassRe-Release Ep. 199: Scaling your Business with Overseas Talent: Sharing Insights & Approach from Michael MurrayThis week we are re-releasing an episode originally published in May of 2024 with Michael Murray, he Founder and President at Textbook Painting in Cleveland, OH. As we thinking about planning and budgeting for 2026, we thought it was timely to revisit the topic of hiring overseas talent and how you can build that into your organizational growth to support your scaling teams. Be sure to check out the show notes for tools & hiring platforms below from the podcast!Job Postings & VA Hiring Serviceshttps://www.onlinejobs.ph/
2025-09-1758 min
The Commercial Painting PodcastHow to Scale Your Painting Business with Virtual Talent and Fractional CFOsFEATURED GUESTAnnie NewtonABOUTIn this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Annie Newton shares her journey from running a successful painting company in Washington to leading ProfitWorks, a firm that helps painting and service-based businesses grow through fractional CFO services and remote staffing solutions. With over two decades of experience in the trades, Annie offers profound insights on scaling smart, building effective financial back offices, and leveraging remote talent the right way.She breaks down the differences between controllers and CFOs and when a business needs each. Annie als...
2025-08-0448 min
The Show Goes OnAlex Freytag’s Secrets to EOS-Powered GrowthAlex Freytag, an expert EOS implementer and author of ProfitWorks, shares his journey from improv actor to business coach. He reveals how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) transforms leadership teams.Learn how to align vision, delegate effectively, and design incentive plans that drive profit, all while overcoming imposter syndrome and fostering resilience.Key Takeaways:How improv skills translate to business coaching and facilitationThe power of EOS for scaling businesses with discipline and accountabilityWhy sharing financials with employees boosts ownership thinkingCombatting imposter syndrome with gratitude and self-awarenessSleep hacks and routines for peak performance
2025-06-0346 min
The Real Estate Espresso PodcastBOM - Stretch Not Snap by Alex FreytagAlex Freytag's "Stretch Not Snap" is a business fable that addresses a common challenge faced by entrepreneurial companies: how to transform the employee mindset into one of ownership, engagement, and shared vision, particularly through the strategic implementation of incentive plans.The book builds upon the foundation laid in another business fable book by Gino Wickman and Mike Paton's "Get A Grip”. Freytag revisits the characters of Vic and Eileen, the leaders of Swan Services, as they navigate the next phase of their entrepreneurial journey.The story opens with Vic and Eileen facing a growing frustration. Whi...
2025-06-0106 min
PaintED PodcastOffshore Services for Painting Companies: Painter Marketing MastermindFind More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/painter-marketing-mastermind
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In this episode of the industry partner series, we host guest Annie Newton of
ProfitWorks. Annie ran a 2-location painting company with her brother out of Washington state called Four Seasons Color for 18 years. She now runs ProfitWorks, a company that offers offshore services as well as controllership for painting companies.
2024-08-0550 min
The Secret Art of BusinessParlez-vous de Profit?Expert implementer, Alex Freytag is the Visionary and owner of ProfitWorks. ProfitWorks helps companies create cultures of employees who think and act like owners. They help entrepreneurs design simple, self-funded incentive plans that are supported with business literacy and financial acumen training and reinforcement. But Alex is a lot more and we discuss it all in this podcast, including how his path started in philosophy, French, and painting. To learn more about ProfitWorks and get a copy of Alex's latest book, click this link here: https://www.profitworksllc.com/
2024-06-0430 min
Painter Marketing Mastermind PodcastInterview with Annie Newton of ProfitWorksIn this episode of the industry partner series, we host guest Annie Newton of ProfitWorks. Annie ran a 2-location painting company with her brother out of Washington state called Four Seasons Color for 18 years. She now runs ProfitWorks, a company that offers offshore services as well as controllership for painting companies.
2024-05-2749 min
The Sparking Entrepreneur ShowEmpowering Your Team to Think and Act Like Owners with Peter Keim🚀 Unlock the untapped potential within your company! Join us on this episode as we delve into the world of incentive plan design, training, and coaching with Peter Keim, the mastermind behind ProfitWorks®. If your incentive plan feels more like an entitlement than a driver of value, Peter's unique approach is the remedy you've been searching for.
🛠️ Is your incentive plan causing more confusion than motivation? Peter specializes in simplicity. Discover how ProfitWorks® creates incentive plans and training programs that are easy to explain, understand, and administer. Say goodbye to complex structures and hello to clarity in driving employee engagement.
💡 Transform your incentiv...
2024-02-1922 min
Exit Is Now - Plan Accordingly With Scott SniderThe life of an EntrepreneurOn this week's episode of Exit Is Now: Plan Accordingly, Scott Snider is joined by Alex Freytag, Founder of ProfitWorks and Expert EOS Implementer. Scott and Alex talk about the path of an entrepreneur and how EOS and the Value Acceleration Methodology impact business value. Want to learn more? Go to: https://linktr.ee/theexitplanninginstitute Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-snider-epi/ ============================================ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-is-now-plan-accordingly-with-scott-snider/id1663050204 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iXzdvQN1ApWPOk3rVytFR ============================================ CONNEC...
2023-05-2551 min
This Is ConcreteHow to Create the Best Incentive Plan for Your CompanyTom Bouwer is the Co-founder and Partner of ProfitWorks LLC, a company that helps organizations apply the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Tom is a Certified EOS Implementer and esteemed international and Vistage speaker. He is the Co-author of the books What the Heck is EOS? and Profit Works, among many others. Tom has over 25 years of international and nationwide experience helping companies simplify, clarify, and achieve their vision. He has worked with leaders and teams to achieve optimal success at a range of companies, from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Tom has nearly three decades of global management a...
2021-04-1649 min
The Sales and Marketing PodcastProfitworks: Engineering the Future Of Digital Marketing The value of digital marketing isn't in just how pretty it looks. Discover why in today's podcast.
2021-03-0102 min
Columbus Academy Alumni Career Advice PodcastCA Alumni Career Advice Podcast | Ep. 2, Sept. 25, 2020 | Continuing the Quest with Mike Schlonsky '84, Alex Freytag '87 & Victoria Foreman '07A program designed to pair advice-seekers with expert advice-givers, Continuing the Quest gives participants the chance to discover something new through enlightening professional development talks. "The Right Talent" panel discussion focused on best practices for job searching, recruiting and retaining talented employees, and leveraging the Academy network. Hear from panelists Mike Schlonsky '84, EVP of Human Resources at Big Lots, and Victoria Foreman '07, Recruiting Lead at Mix talent, as well as moderator Alex Freytag '87, Co-Founder and Partner at ProfitWorks.
2021-02-2358 min
The Institute's Leading Edge54 - Marketing StrategyIn a year unlike any before it, marketing was a huge part of being successful. This episode covers everything to consider when creating your marketing strategy as Cecil talks with Chris from Profitworks Small Business Services, Inc. and the Institute's own Lex Tingey. If you've got a question on marketing for next year, this podcast has your answer!
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