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Management Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda325: 5 Steps to Closing the B2B Revenue Gap with Ethan Giffin https://youtu.be/9jLLr7IPej0 Ethan Giffin, Founder of Groove Commerce and author of Closing the Digital Revenue Gap, is driven by deep curiosity, a passion for technology, and a desire to help businesses solve problems that directly impact revenue. With over two decades of experience in eCommerce, Ethan now focuses on helping manufacturers and distributors build scalable digital revenue channels that complement their sales teams and improve overall business performance. We explore Ethan’s Revenue Framework for Manufacturers and Distributors, a practical system for building and scaling digital revenue channels in complex B2B environments. The fr...
2026-03-2326 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda325: 5 Steps to Closing the B2B Revenue Gap with Ethan Giffin https://youtu.be/9jLLr7IPej0 Ethan Giffin, Founder of Groove Commerce and author of Closing the Digital Revenue Gap, is driven by deep curiosity, a passion for technology, and a desire to help businesses solve problems that directly impact revenue. With over two decades of experience in eCommerce, Ethan now focuses on helping manufacturers and distributors build scalable digital revenue channels that complement their sales teams and improve overall business performance. We explore Ethan’s Revenue Framework for Manufacturers and Distributors, a practical system for building and scaling digital revenue channels in complex B2B environments. The fr...
2026-03-2326 minIf The Public Only Knew- Behind Every Success, a Story Worth Telling
If The Public Only Knew- Behind Every Success, a Story Worth TellingSteve Preda: Eradicating “Business COVID” with Summit OSAbout Steve Preda: Steve Preda was born and raised in Hungary, where his early curiosity for business and leadership inspired him to build his first company—an investment banking firm that he later grew and successfully sold. Seeking new challenges, he moved with his family to the United States, where he began coaching Vistage CEO peer groups and discovered his passion for guiding entrepreneurs. His journey led him to become an EOS Implementer, a Pinnacle Business Guide, and eventually the creator of Summit OS® and Strategy OS®, two business operating systems that help leaders scale their companies with clarity, disc...
2026-03-1129 minSuccession Stories
Succession StoriesBuilding Value Beyond the Founder: The Structural Capital Advantage, Steve Preda"Profitability rewards the founder. Transferability rewards the future." In many founder-led businesses — especially those under $10 million — the owner is the strategy, the rainmaker, and the decision-maker. But what happens when the business can't operate without you? In this episode of Succession Stories, Laurie Barkman is joined by Steve Preda, Founder, Summit OS Group, to explore the role of structural capital in succession planning and exit readiness. They unpack the difference between building a profitable business and building a transferable one — and why reducing owner dependence is critical to increasing enterprise value. You'll learn: What s...
2026-03-0830 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda318: Take 5 Steps to Satisfy Customers with Josh McMahon https://youtu.be/knpxJ7KATsU Joshua McMahon, President of McMahon Custom Homes and a business coach, is driven by a purpose he discovered the hard way: money wasn’t his ‘Why.’ His real ‘Why’ is lifting others—helping people find clarity around their purpose, unlock their potential, and gain traction toward it. We explore Josh’s journey from C-suite construction leadership and integrator roles to building his own company as an “evolved visionary.” Josh shares his Satisfaction Pyramid, explaining how customer experience is created upstream through brand awareness, team support, trade partner support, and training, which together produce the outcome every buil...
2026-02-0230 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda314: 4 Ways to Expand Your Vision with Edward Francis https://youtu.be/5rB45BEXQLU Edward Francis, executive coach, IBM alumnus, and doctorate holder in Management Consulting, is driven by four lifelong commitments—family, faith, the city of Atlanta, and experiential learning. That fourth commitment fuels his mission: helping leaders bridge the gap between theoretical competency and real-world performance through outcome-based, measurable coaching. We explore Edward’s distinctive EMF Coaching Framework, which integrates authenticity, mindfulness, equanimity, and neuroplasticity to help leaders develop soft skills for next-level leadership. Edward explains why authenticity protects your future self, how mindfulness deepens connection and listening, why fulfillment (equanimity) must replace “I don’t...
2025-12-1522 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda314: 4 Ways to Expand Your Vision with Edward Francis https://youtu.be/5rB45BEXQLU Edward Francis, executive coach, IBM alumnus, and doctorate holder in Management Consulting, is driven by four lifelong commitments—family, faith, the city of Atlanta, and experiential learning. That fourth commitment fuels his mission: helping leaders bridge the gap between theoretical competency and real-world performance through outcome-based, measurable coaching. We explore Edward’s distinctive EMF Coaching Framework, which integrates authenticity, mindfulness, equanimity, and neuroplasticity to help leaders develop soft skills for next-level leadership. Edward explains why authenticity protects your future self, how mindfulness deepens connection and listening, why fulfillment (equanimity) must replace “I don’t...
2025-12-1522 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda313: How to Break Ceilings in America with Ian Leaman https://youtu.be/ivElg53993A Ian Leaman, Summit OS® Guide, former investment banker, senior finance executive, and investor, is driven by a mission to help entrepreneurs build, scale, and successfully exit their businesses by applying the hard-won lessons he’s learned from more than 100 exit journeys. We learn about Ian’s path from growing up around small family businesses in the UK, to training with Deloitte, advising entrepreneurs through hundreds of M&A processes, co-founding a SPAC, and ultimately relocating to the United States to embrace a more optimistic and opportunity-driven business culture. Ian explains his Can-Do Frame...
2025-12-0823 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda313: How to Break Ceilings in America with Ian Leaman https://youtu.be/ivElg53993A Ian Leaman, Summit OS® Guide, former investment banker, senior finance executive, and investor, is driven by a mission to help entrepreneurs build, scale, and successfully exit their businesses by applying the hard-won lessons he’s learned from more than 100 exit journeys. We learn about Ian’s path from growing up around small family businesses in the UK, to training with Deloitte, advising entrepreneurs through hundreds of M&A processes, co-founding a SPAC, and ultimately relocating to the United States to embrace a more optimistic and opportunity-driven business culture. Ian explains his Can-Do Frame...
2025-12-0823 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda312: Match Your Client’s Intensity with Corinne Gavlinski https://youtu.be/jtNEdTVPrwE Corinne Gavlinski, high-impact leadership and team development coach and creator of the Executive Table Read (XTR) method, is on a mission to help leaders improve communication, understand their people, and drive stronger team performance by transforming how leaders read, interpret, and utilize the strengths of their teams.  We explore Corinne’s Executive Table Read framework: table read the script, understand the actors, get how to utilize them, and optimize team performance—a method that helps executives gain clarity, reduce friction, and build alignment inside leadership teams. Corinne shares why many leadership issues stem from...
2025-11-2425 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda305: Build Nimble Relationships with Jon Ferrara https://youtu.be/dQWQko3fGZ8 Jon Ferrara, CEO of Nimble, has devoted his career to helping people grow their businesses by turning contacts into lasting, valuable relationships. We explore Jon’s journey from creating GoldMine, one of the first successful CRMs, to founding Nimble, a relationship-focused CRM that brings contact management back to its roots. Jon shares his personal “Why” — to grow his soul by helping others grow theirs — and explains why relationships, not technology, are the real key to business success. He introduces his signature frameworks: the Five F’s of Relationships (Family, Friends, Food, Fun, a...
2025-09-2928 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda291: Tap into Performance Science with Carla Fowler https://youtu.be/Me3XLCOh1iM Carla Fowler, MD, PhD and CEO of THAXA Executive Coaching, is driven by a mission to help ambitious leaders perform at their best by applying the principles of performance science. We explore Carla’s journey from scientist to coach and explore her Performance Framework, a science-based model that guides high achievers through four core areas: strategy, execution, mindset, and physiology. Carla explains how strategic clarity and resource prioritization drive focused leadership, and how physiological resilience and mental perspective are essential to long-term success. She also shares how she applies scientific tools to...
2025-05-2729 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda287: Cover Your Blind Spots with Dave Molenda https://youtu.be/wn9XOB_H-as Dave Molenda, Business and Sales Coach, Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Host of the Positive Polarity Podcast, is driven by a mission to help business owners grow intentionally by strengthening their teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences. We dive into Dave’s journey and his ST+ICE=P Formula, which stands for Strengthen the Team + Improve the Customer Experience = Profit. Dave explains how focusing first on internal team engagement leads to outstanding customer experiences, which then fuels sustainable business growth. We also discuss lessons from his book Growing On Purpose, why most bu...
2025-05-1432 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda287: Cover Your Blind Spots with Dave Molenda https://youtu.be/wn9XOB_H-as Dave Molenda, Business and Sales Coach, Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Host of the Positive Polarity Podcast, is driven by a mission to help business owners grow intentionally by strengthening their teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences. We dive into Dave’s journey and his ST+ICE=P Formula, which stands for Strengthen the Team + Improve the Customer Experience = Profit. Dave explains how focusing first on internal team engagement leads to outstanding customer experiences, which then fuels sustainable business growth. We also discuss lessons from his book Growing On Purpose, why most bu...
2025-05-0232 minFiring The Man
Firing The ManThe Man Who Was Fired Becomes the Man to Follow with Steve PredaWhat happens when getting fired becomes the best career move you'll ever make? Steve Preda, founder of SummitOS and host of the Management Blueprint podcast, shares the remarkable story of walking across the street from the bank that just terminated him, opening his own office, and systematically winning back every client his former employer had.Steve's journey from his "golden cage" of prestigious corporate roles to entrepreneurial freedom offers powerful lessons for anyone feeling trapped in traditional employment. Despite coming from a family of professionals and earning impressive credentials including the rigorous CFA designation, Steve discovered his...
2025-04-2253 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda281: Supercharge Your Experts with Alistair Gordon https://youtu.be/C5kwtxOjOx4 Alistair Gordon, CEO of Expertunity, is driven by a mission to empower technical experts to reach their full potential by mastering enterprise skills that elevate their impact. We learn about Alistair’s journey into expert development and his creation of The Expert-ship Model, a framework that helps technical professionals move beyond subject-matter expertise to become influential leaders within their organizations. The model outlines nine core capabilities across three domains: Technical, Relationship, and Value—ranging from solving complex problems and transferring knowledge to collaborating across teams, engaging stakeholders, understanding the business, and leading chan...
2025-04-0723 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda280: Flex Your Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry https://youtu.be/8qOmMjL008Y Want to become a more adaptable and effective leader? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry—trainer, author, podcaster, and founder—shares powerful strategies from his latest book, Flexible Leadership. As a leadership expert dedicated to helping organizations, leaders, and individuals unlock their full potential, Kevin reveals how to flex your leadership style to navigate uncertainty, make smarter decisions, and empower your team. — Flex Your Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry Good day dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast. And my guest today is Kevin Eikenberry, a trainer, author...
2025-03-3121 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda279: Pursuit Value with Marcus Hamaker https://youtu.be/Fka2npq2Kjg Marcus Hamaker, CEO of [bu:st] USA, is driven by a passion for helping small businesses find their pursuit of value by simplifying projects, optimizing processes, and streamlining operations for sustainable growth. We learn about Marcus’s journey from growing up in a family business to leading [bu:st] USA, where he applies lean principles to help organizations improve alignment, communication, and execution. He explains the 5 Steps to Finding Value framework—Organizational Alignment, Communication, SOPs, Change Management, and Project Controls—guiding businesses to remove inefficiencies and drive sustainable growth. He also shares...
2025-03-2424 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda278: Layer Your Leadership with Lawrence Armstrong https://youtu.be/LvorRF-e2UQ Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of Ware Malcomb, is driven by a mission to help leaders layer their leadership by integrating creativity, strategy, and empowerment to build resilient, innovative organizations. We learn about Lawrence’s journey from architect to CEO, how he transformed Ware Malcomb into a leading international design firm, and why he developed the Layered Leadership framework. Inspired by architectural design, he explains how leadership, like architecture, involves synthesizing different layers—Light, Sound, Emotion, and Thought—to build strong, visionary organizations. He shares how leaders can apply these 4 Layers of Leadership to inspir...
2025-03-1922 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda277: Burn Your Boats with Ron Monteiro https://youtu.be/etlBrw4WKGw?si=NxtN4Gg1iZ02nmgV Ron Monteiro, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Author of Love Mondays, is driven by a mission to help professionals discover their purpose, build fulfilling careers, and burn their boats to fully commit to meaningful work.  We learn about Ron’s journey from a finance executive to an entrepreneur, speaker, and author, and how he embraced the Ikigai framework—a Japanese philosophy for finding meaning in work. He introduces the Path to Entrepreneurship Framework, a four-step approach that helps individuals transition from corporate life to a career they love...
2025-03-1128 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda276: Find Latin Talent with Rob Levin https://youtu.be/Q6-OaKXD2hU Rob Levin, Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow, is driven by a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses find top Latin American talent and scale efficiently. We learn about Rob’s journey from his early passion for entrepreneurship to launching WorkBetterNow, a company that connects SMBs with skilled professionals from Latin America. He explains the hiring process his company has developed—from sourcing top-tier talent to precision matching and seamless onboarding—allowing business owners to delegate more effectively and focus on growth. He also shares insights on the challenges of hiring in tod...
2025-02-2121 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda275: Know and Make Your Number with David Shavzin https://youtu.be/NPxN5HDgqHs David Shavzin, President of The Value Track, is driven by a mission to help business owners know and make their number when exiting their companies—maximizing financial returns and securing their legacies. We learn about David’s journey from corporate leadership to founding The Value Track, where he helps business owners strategically prepare for and execute their exits. He explains the What’s Your Transition Looks Like Framework, which guides business owners through understanding the M&A process, estimating transferable value, refining their advisory team, conducting due diligence, and enhancing business value before...
2025-02-1723 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda273: Find Your Dream Franchise with Adam Goldman https://youtu.be/j1K89s-x8D8 Adam Goldman, Franchise Coach, Consultant, and author of The Franchisee Lifestyle, is driven by a mission to help individuals find their dream franchise opportunities and align them with their goals for a fulfilling lifestyle. We learn about Adam’s journey into franchise coaching and his 3 Filters Framework, a tool he uses to match individuals with franchise opportunities. The framework evaluates three key factors: sales vs. execution, full-time vs. part-time engagement, and brick-and-mortar vs. service-based models. Adam explains how these filters guide potential franchisees to discover opportunities that fit their skills, pr...
2025-01-3121 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda272: Think BIG with Mark Josephson https://youtu.be/dxdFmUiiQds Mark Josephson, Executive Coach, three-time CEO with three exits, Founder, Advisor, and Investor, is driven by a mission to empower leaders and think big to achieve clarity, purpose, and lasting impact in their organizations and lives. We learn about Mark’s journey from leading three companies to successful exits to coaching leaders and teams to unlock their potential. He explains the Wouldn’t It Be Great If framework, a four-step approach to setting ambitious goals: pushing away from the desk, asking bold questions, identifying what needs to be true to achieve them, and brai...
2025-01-2722 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda269: Get the Job Done with Kevin Torf https://youtu.be/IyjtkLD79tc Kevin Torf, Managing Partner of T2 Tech Group, is driven by a passion for getting the job done, transforming IT liabilities into valuable assets, and delivering success through innovative project management. We learn about Kevin’s journey from founding T2 Tech Group to becoming a leader in technology consulting, particularly in the healthcare sector. He explains the PROJECTS Framework—Planning, Reflection, Organization, Juggling, Empowerment, Communication, Transparency, and Standards—a comprehensive methodology designed to manage large-scale projects effectively. Kevin also shares insights on balancing traditional project management with Agile principles, empowering teams to succee...
2025-01-0725 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda267: Turn Your Weaknesses Into Strengths with Pete Scahill https://youtu.be/FBWm0877tRg Pete Scahill, Senior Manager of the Run Efficient Consulting Agency, is driven by a passion for helping individuals, teams, and organizations transform weaknesses into strengths and achieve their full potential. We discuss Pete’s Weaknesses to Strengths Framework, a framework designed to build trust, enhance self-confidence, and foster knowledge to unlock growth. He shares how this approach transforms challenges into opportunities, empowers teams to innovate, and drives sustainable success. He introduces the concept of “building boxes to think outside of,” a strategy that sparks creativity and scales organizational impact. He also highlights the im...
2025-01-0724 minSwarfcast
SwarfcastHow to Think Like an Entrepreneur and Not a Technician, with Steve PredaDo you ever ask yourself why the majority of businesses out there are struggling to survive while an elite handful are crushing it? On today’s podcast we are discussing that question. Our guest is Steve Preda, founder of Steve Preda Business Growth. He is also an author of three books and the host of the Management Blueprint Podcast. Steve coaches business owners to help them reach their ambitions, which often means scaling and maximizing their companies’ profitability or making business ownership a more pleasurable, fulfilling experience. Steve’s life mission is to eradic...
2025-01-011h 07Swarfcast
SwarfcastHow to Think Like an Entrepreneur and Not a Technician, with Steve PredaDo you ever ask yourself why the majority of businesses out there are struggling to survive while an elite handful are crushing it? On today’s podcast we are discussing that question. Our guest is Steve Preda, founder of Steve Preda Business Growth. He is also an author of three books and the host of the Management Blueprint Podcast. Steve coaches business owners to help them reach their ambitions, which often means scaling and maximizing their companies’ profitability or making business ownership a more pleasurable, fulfilling experience. Steve’s life mission is to eradic...
2025-01-011h 07Management Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda266: Grow Your GovCon in Both Directions with Kendall Lott https://youtu.be/X-3kplDKxfw Kendall Lott, CEO and President of M Powered Strategies, is driven by a mission to empower public service organizations to grow their GovCon in both directions, aligning client needs with skilled talent. We discuss the Tie Fighter (Bowtie) Framework, a strategic model Kendall developed to enhance growth by connecting business development, capture, and proposals (right wing) with networking, recruiting, and hiring (left wing), all bridged by training and development at the center. Kendall explains how this framework helps service-based businesses scale, maintain profitability, and empower organizations for long-term independence. He also shares...
2024-12-1325 minMillion Dollar Flip Flops
Million Dollar Flip Flops104 | The Power of Purpose with Business Growth Expert Steve PredaRodric Lenhart welcomes Steve Preda - a business coach, founder of Steve Preda Business Growth and author of Summit OS: One Business’s Journey To The Top Of The Mountain. They discuss what drives business success, the importance of finding your "why," and the importance of overcoming resistance to growth. Together, they also explore how purpose fuels sustainable achievement, avoiding the survival mode trap, and aligning your business with personal goals.From personal anecdotes, Steve shares insights into building a fulfilling life and career, highlighting the role of internal motivation and passion in shap...
2024-12-0630 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda265: Pull Out the Stops from Your Growth with Nic DeAngelo https://youtu.be/TM6kALhhIYM Nic DeAngelo, President of Saint Investment Group, is driven by a mission to empower individuals with health, wealth, and legacy by helping them pull out the stops from their growth through smart investments. We learn about Nic’s journey from business ownership to founding Saint Investment Group, a platform providing access to off-market real estate opportunities. He explains the Entrepreneurial Investment Framework, which includes educating yourself to grow, achieving $250k net income to become an accredited investor, investing in single-family mortgages for stability, and exploring alternative investments for diversification. He also highlights th...
2024-12-0627 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda264: Fuse Your Personal Brand into Your Business with Brandon Jones https://youtu.be/dfZXjxBb98c Brandon Jones, CEO of Delbert Adams Construction Group, is driven by a mission to close the knowledge gap in the construction industry, fusing his personal brand into a values-driven, sustainable business. We learn about Brandon’s journey to create a thriving construction business that leverages technology and data to enhance project management. He explains the Financial Forecasting Framework, a strategic methodology to project revenue, align it with individual and company capacities, and identify future resource gaps or overloads. This framework enables businesses to overlay opportunity volume projections and engineer strategies to close op...
2024-12-0325 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda263: Solve the Problem that Really Matters with Sathya Elumalai https://youtu.be/RByUM0fYtno Sathya Elumalai, Founder and CEO of Aidar Health, is driven by a mission to solve the problem that really matters: ensuring no one loses a loved one due to lack of access to timely care. We learn about Sathya’s journey from creating Aidar Health’s flagship product, MouthLab, inspired by his own family’s healthcare challenges, to developing a strategic approach to finding and refining his company’s target market. He explains his “How to Niche Your Business” Framework, which includes five key steps: starting with a shotgun approach, enabling potential customers to...
2024-12-0333 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda262: Manners-First Sales Emails with Sam McKenna https://youtu.be/4KzOOovNfSQ Sam McKenna, Founder of #samsales Consulting, is driven by a mission to elevate the sales profession through manners-first sales emails, authentic connections, and using her platform for positive impact. We learn about Sam’s journey to redefine sales, focusing on her Impact First Email Framework, a six-step methodology for crafting personalized and effective outreach. The framework includes creating unique, recipient-specific subject lines, using authentic preview text, transitioning seamlessly into addressing the recipient’s challenges, preemptively handling objections, and avoiding the presumptive use of calendar links. She also highlights how modern sales require emotional inte...
2024-11-2528 minBusiness Growth Talks
Business Growth TalksMastering The Art Of Delegation: Empower Your Team For Exponential Growth with Steve PredaOn this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes seasoned business coach Steve Preda to delve into transforming businesses through systemized frameworks. With a storied career starting in Hungary with investment banking, the episode explores Steve's journey to the US, facing challenges of adapting business strategies, and his evolution into a prominent coaching figure. The conversation provides entrepreneurs with actionable insights into scaling businesses through well-designed processes, strategies, and mindset shifts necessary for elevating company performance and market standing.In an engaging exchange, Steve shares his philosophical and practical grounding in aiding business growth using...
2024-11-1850 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda258: Stop the Crazy Waste with Ron Crabtree https://youtu.be/bwd1bPIT3KA Ron Crabtree, CEO of MetaExperts, is driven by a mission to stop waste in organizations by addressing digital transformation, labor shortages, and operational excellence. We learn about Ron’s journey in supporting businesses, especially in manufacturing, to navigate these critical issues. He explains his framework for transformation, focusing on three pillars: digital transformation with practical applications of AI and automation, workforce development to address labor shortages, and Lean Six Sigma practices to eliminate waste and optimize processes. He highlights the importance of value stream mapping and applying the Pareto principle to ta...
2024-11-1121 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda257: Leverage AI-Generated Personas with Cary Lawrence https://youtu.be/bohMQ4yRp6Q Cary Lawrence, CEO of Decile, is driven by a passion for decoding human behavior to help businesses market to AI-generated avatars, build loyalty, and drive growth through data. We discuss Cary’s four-step framework for customer engagement: collecting first-party data, identifying high-value customers, tailoring customer journeys, and tracking behaviors over time. She explains how Decile leverages AI to create detailed marketing personas, allowing brands to engage customers more effectively and optimize marketing spend. She emphasizes the importance of understanding customer nuances to build genuine connections, enabling brands to achieve sustainable growth by...
2024-11-0726 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda256: Drive Project Efficiency with Christian Espinosa https://youtu.be/5BYS4BIBBk0 Christian Espinosa, Founder and CEO of Blue Goat Cyber, is driven by a mission to ensure medical device security while helping his team drive project efficiency through innovative compensation structures. We learn about Christian’s journey from overcoming a life-threatening health scare to founding Blue Goat Cyber, focusing on medical device cybersecurity. He explains his approach to designing security into medical devices from the start, rather than trying to fix issues later. He shares his Efficiency Driver framework, which incentivizes his team to become more efficient by tying compensation to project outcomes. He...
2024-11-0721 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda255: Get Your Head Right First with Janet Metzger https://youtu.be/jjgNbq0UbPA Janet Metzger, Business Strategist and Network Marketing Expert, is driven by her desire to help others achieve success by focusing on simplicity and consistency, and by always getting your head right first to stay motivated and clear. We learn about Janet’s journey from corporate executive to expert in network marketing, where she now mentors others in achieving their business goals. She explains her simple and structured success formula, which includes building consistent daily habits, practicing gratitude, and focusing on personal development. She emphasizes the importance of simplifying business processes, staying accountable, an...
2024-10-2823 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda253: Rekindle Your Growth with Ryan Kauth https://youtu.be/UYCjT5YBTHs Ryan Kauth, Business Coach, Facilitator, and Coleman Chair in Entrepreneurship at Marquette University, is driven by his mission to rekindle growth in family enterprises and serial founder-led businesses by helping owners develop strategic leadership. We learn about Ryan’s journey from educator to business coach, working with family business owners and serial entrepreneurs to overcome growth plateaus and succession challenges. Ryan explains his five-category framework for rekindling growth, which includes leadership development, customer creation, culture, finance, and operations. He emphasizes the importance of moving from functional roles to strategic leadership, empowering teams, an...
2024-10-2824 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda252: Execute Like Hell in 45 Days with Peter Santry and Summit OS® https://youtu.be/QR9oaNhtxyg Peter Santry, Summit OS Guide and Value Builder Licensee, is driven by a mission to help leadership teams execute like hell in 45 days, aligning their core business strategies to achieve rapid growth and profitability. We discuss the Core Business Lens™ tool, which helps companies identify their key strengths, most profitable customers, and core competencies. Peter explains how this tool allows businesses to sharpen their focus and drive profitability by narrowing in on what they do best. He also highlights the importance of Summit OS’s 45-day Execution Momentum, a system designed to achi...
2024-10-1527 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda251: Multiply Who You Are with David Achata https://youtu.be/PNqjNp2YGFA David Achata, Founder of Achata Coaching, Inc., is driven by his mission to help leaders multiply the best of who they are by fostering self-awareness and intentional growth. We learn about David’s journey from high-energy workaholic to leadership coach, shaped by personal challenges and a deep desire to help others become healthier, more effective leaders. The guest explains his Four Disciplines of Retreating framework, which includes going away alone, with a guide, with your team, and with your family. David emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, cultivating social resilience, and building strong pe...
2024-10-1531 minReggie James - Perspectives
Reggie James - PerspectivesManagement Blueprint Podcast - Steve Preda, interviews Reggie JamesHey B2B tech leaders! 📣 If you’re serious about scaling your business, sharpening your strategy, or preparing for a future exit, you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Management Blueprint Podcast, dropping mid-October! In this episode, Steve Preda welcomes tech industry veteran Reggie James, who shares his incredible story of building and exiting two successful tech startups. They dive deep into how Reggie leveraged strategic frameworks to drive growth and his leadership experience leading Yahoo Inc.’s EMEA ad sales division. 🔍 What you’ll learn: How to scale your tech bu...
2024-10-0825 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda250: Accelerate Tech Growth with Reggie James https://youtu.be/sIyideof-rw Reggie James, Founder of Digital Clarity, is driven by his passion to accelerate tech growth by sharing his experiences—both successes and failures—to help technology leaders achieve sustainable business growth. We discuss the Revenue Acceleration Framework, which includes four key steps: Diagnose, Workshop, Strategize, and Execute. Reggie explains how this framework helps companies identify bottlenecks, craft actionable strategies, and achieve sustainable growth. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing client relationships with education and genuine content, rather than relying on traditional sales tactics.  — Accelerate Tech Growth with Reggie James ...
2024-10-0724 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda249: Debrief Daily with Christian Boucousis https://youtu.be/9Oxw0Qr6LXI Christian Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner, is driven by a mission to bring the fighter pilot mindset into business, helping leaders debrief daily and achieve high-impact performance through structured reflection and action. We discuss the ORCA Debrief framework, which consists of Objective, Result, Cause, and Action. This framework allows teams to expand their comfort zones and improve performance by focusing on small, actionable steps and learning from each experience. Christian shares how debriefing, a core fighter pilot practice, can accelerate learning, enhance accountability, and drive meaningful progress in any organization. He emphasizes...
2024-10-0725 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda248: Converse Expertly to Connect with Sayre Darling https://youtu.be/-hT2KboO_Gw Sayre Darling, a business coach and strategic advisor, is driven by her passion to help leaders converse expertly to connect and foster meaningful relationships. We learn about the difference between transactional business communications and true conversations, emphasizing how the latter fosters stronger connections, builds trust, and creates energy. Sayre introduces her 4-step Communication Framework, which encourages a shift from corporate jargon and rigid communication patterns to active listening, asking the right questions, and being fully present in each interaction. She also highlights the importance of “momentary surrender.” Learn how by listening to t...
2024-09-2827 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda247: Develop a Startup With Bo Abrams https://youtu.be/kpZMVdbBZ7U Bo Abrams, Co-Founder of Kommu, is passionate about creating solutions that empower people to develop a startup and share their homes with trusted friends and communities. We discuss his Marketplace Blueprint framework, which includes recognizing a personal problem, evaluating its impact on others, researching competitors, identifying gaps, and developing a viable business plan. Bo highlights how his own frustrations with the affordability of short-term rentals inspired Kommu’s development. By building a platform centered around trust and personal networks, Kommu offers an alternative to traditional short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, making travel mo...
2024-09-2830 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda246: Publish Your Book Like a Pro with Michele DeFilippo https://youtu.be/7HzvVqXWJ6g Michele DeFilippo, Founder of 1106 Design, is driven by a passion to help authors publish their books like a pro by correcting misinformation about self-publishing and offering professional guidance. We learn about Michele’s Professional Publishing Blueprint, which includes structural editing, copyediting, cover design, typesetting, proofreading, and the final print and e-book launch. She explains how this framework helps authors produce books that meet traditional publishing standards while retaining full control over their work and royalties. Michele emphasizes that professional publishing services ensure a polished, market-ready book, allowing authors to focus on their me...
2024-09-2326 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda243: Scale Your eCommerce Portal with Ethan Giffin https://youtu.be/fyf-eGIJcfI Ethan Giffin, Founder and CEO of Groove Commerce, is driven by a passion to help businesses scale their eCommerce portal by solving complex challenges through data-driven solutions. Sessions, Orders, Revenue, Average Order Value, and Conversion Rate. This framework helps businesses track their success and optimize their online presence. He also emphasizes the importance of leveraging these metrics to drive growth and offers practical strategies for improving website performance and increasing revenue. — Scale Your eCommerce Portal with Ethan Giffin Good day, dear listeners, Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Po...
2024-09-2327 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda242: Run Great Meetings With Thomas Rechtien https://youtu.be/ZI8nMFLWOJQ Thomas Rechtien, President of Nance Steel Sales LLC is driven by a passion to help people become the best versions of themselves and run great meetings that drive impactful results. We learn about Thomas’s framework, which helps leaders foster trust, improve communication, and drive results in their organizations. He emphasizes the importance of well-run meetings in achieving better team dynamics and organizational success, offering practical strategies for leaders looking to elevate their meetings and leadership practices. — Run Great Meetings With Thomas Rechtien Good day, dear list...
2024-09-2319 minInner Edison Podcast by Ed Parcaut
Inner Edison Podcast by Ed ParcautHow Steve Preda Conquers Business Challenges and SucceedsWelcome to another enlightening episode of the Inner Edison Podcast! Today, host Ed Parcaut engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Steve Preda, a self-described "recovering entrepreneur" with a wealth of knowledge in investment banking, business coaching, and business operating systems. In this episode, Steve shares his journey from building and selling an investment banking business in Hungary to becoming a passionate business coach in the United States. He discusses the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the importance of having a clear purpose, core values, and strategic plans, and the critical role of attracting and motivating the right people....
2024-09-1030 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda241: Still Your Lizard Brain with Steve Scanlon https://youtu.be/NdMFFzx8SC8 Steve Scanlon, CEO and Co-Founder of Rewire, Inc., is passionate about helping still your lizard brain and achieve authentic transformation through neuroplasticity. We discuss his REWIRE framework, which includes Rest, Enjoy, Wellness, Integrate, Release, and Execute. Steve emphasizes the importance of stilling the lizard brain, a concept he explores in his book, Still The Lizard, to transcend survival mode and foster sustainable positive change. His insights on the significance of sleep, wellness, and integrating coaching into the process provide valuable strategies for individuals and organizations looking to enhance their mental and emotional...
2024-09-0132 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda240: Make the Machines Get You with Jason Barnard https://youtu.be/OI_-jRvg7sM Jason Barnard, Founder and CEO of Kalicube, is driven by a passion to help “make the machines get you” by controlling how search engines and AI platforms perceive and represent you online. We learn about Jason’s transformation from being known as a cartoon blue dog to becoming a recognized digital marketing expert. He explains his Kalicube Process, a three-phase framework that includes Understandability, Credibility, and Deliverability. This process helps people and organizations build a consistent and accurate online presence. He emphasizes the power of controlling one’s digital footprint and provides...
2024-09-0133 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda239: Sell Your Product on Amazon with Mike Begg https://youtu.be/6cO_TMCZnXw Mike Begg, Co-Founder and CEO of AMZ Advisers, is passionate about helping you sell your product on Amazon with expert strategies. We discuss his Amazon Funnel Framework, which includes studying the ranking algorithm, building your funnel, and advertising strategically. Mike emphasizes the importance of bottom-of-the-funnel strategies to maximize conversions before expanding marketing efforts. His insights on optimizing product listings, obtaining reviews, and competitive pricing offer valuable guidance for brands looking to enhance their Amazon presence and performance. — Sell Your Product on Amazon with Mike Begg Go...
2024-08-2621 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda238: Turn Agreements to Alignment with Julie Williamson https://youtu.be/3vdi8cC2CZM Julie Williamson, CEO of Karrikins Group, is driven by a passion to turn agreements into alignment in organizations. We explore Julie’s journey of transforming businesses by aligning leadership actions with strategic goals. She highlights the importance of moving beyond mere agreement to actual implementation and execution. Julie introduces the Karrikins Diamond Triangle framework, which connects the “Why,” the “What,” and the “How.” By focusing on the “How,” she helps leaders make informed decisions that drive meaningful change and avoid the “failure gap,” where good ideas fall short due to lack of action. —
2024-08-2624 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda237: Get Control of your Business and Time with Brandon Gano https://youtu.be/FiWgX9chVDM Brandon Gano, Co-Founder of Whadif, is driven by a desire to fix problems and help business owners get control of their business and time. We learn about Brandon’s journey from being a slave to his business to becoming a true business owner, which inspired him to help others do the same. He introduces his HARMONIOUS Business Architecture framework, designed to help owners focus on impactful activities. Additionally, he discusses The Less is More framework, offering a roadmap for diagnosing problems, strategic planning, and executing efficiently to avoid overwhelm and maximize results....
2024-08-2627 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda235: Plant, Grow and Serve with Tim Whitmire https://youtu.be/yCAMnaZ41zM Tim Whitmire, Co-Founder of F3 and CXN Advisory, is driven by a desire to plant, grow, and serve groups, harnessing the synergy of people working together to achieve greater things. We learn about Tim’s journey from founding F3, the largest network of workout groups in America, to creating CXN Advisory. He shares how F3, which stands for Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, grew from a local workout group to a national movement impacting over 100,000 men. He explains his Tentpole Leadership Framework, which involves centering your tentpole around core principles and your ideal cu...
2024-08-1433 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda234: Sell Your Business & Keep Your Legacy with Scott Eisenberg https://youtu.be/FniQ7bnxnJQ Scott Eisenberg, Founder of Franklin Capital Advisors, is driven by a deep desire to help people and solve problems collaboratively, shares his insights on how to sell your business and keep your legacy.  We learn about Scott’s journey as an award-winning investment banker, restructuring and transaction financing specialist, and serial entrepreneur. He explains his framework for selling a business like Gino Wickman. This framework involves grooming strong leadership roles, setting clear expectations for your post-sale role, and choosing a buyer aligned with your vision and values. Scott emphasizes the importance of emp...
2024-08-1427 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda233: Start a Spinout Venture with Andre Laplume https://youtu.be/e1ZHic5SQqM Andre Laplume, Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, is driven by a deep understanding of how employees start a spinout venture. We discuss the key moments that spark employees to leave their corporate roles and start their own ventures. From strategic disagreements and personal conflicts to ethical dilemmas and liquidity events, he sheds light on the diverse reasons behind these entrepreneurial leaps. He introduces his framework, which focuses on preparations and considerations, addresses strategies and challenges faced during the transition, and highlights post-launch steps for...
2024-08-0731 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda232: Create a Remarkable Effect with Ton Dobbe https://youtu.be/KAHuSkrurDo Ton Dobbe, Founder of Value Inspiration, is driven by his passion for technology and a mission to help SaaS companies create a remarkable effect with predictable growth in their businesses. We learn about Ton’s journey from his career in enterprise software and product marketing to founding Value Inspiration. He explains his framework for the Remarkable Effect, focusing on how SaaS companies can stand out, attract the right customers, and ensure sustainable growth. He shares insights on the three levers of his framework: the value lever, the viability lever, and the volume lever. He...
2024-08-0628 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda230: How to Build a Talent Pipeline with Matt Verlaque https://youtu.be/q96HDq2gItg Matt Verlaque, COO of SaaS Academy, is driven by his passion for service and helping entrepreneurs succeed. “Build a Talent Pipeline” is central to Matt’s approach as he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals. We explore his journey from fireman to software entrepreneur and now COO, where he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals. He shares his Talent Pipeline Process, treating talent acquisition like a sales process. His framework includes generating demand to attract top talent, using a one-minute video filter to assess candidates, conduc...
2024-08-0428 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda228: Crown Your Cash with Peter Kingma https://youtu.be/6pt4XOIZa7Y Peter Kingma, Head of Working Capital Practice at EY Parthenon Americas, is driven by his curiosity and passion for solving problems to help leading companies crown their cash and master cash management. In “Cash is King,” he emphasizes how effective cash flow management, distinct from revenue generation, is vital for sustained business growth and resilience. We discuss his framework for converting revenue into cash: Collect Receivables Faster to boost liquidity and reduce dependency on credit, Pay Customers Slower to optimize cash utilization, and Accelerate Inventory Turns to minimize holding costs and enha...
2024-07-2623 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda227: Productize Your Services with Eisha Armstrong https://youtu.be/Nb-R5SuzLjs Eisha Armstrong, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Vecteris, is motivated by making a difference and fostering an inclusive, balanced work environment. Her focus is to productize your services to drive success. We discuss her journey in co-founding Vecteris, a consulting firm helping B2B services organizations productize their offerings. Eisha shares her insights on scaling businesses through technology, standardization, and addressing urgent customer problems. Her framework includes productizing services, bundling additional services, and developing SaaS products. She emphasizes the importance of innovation and leveraging generative AI to improve service delivery.  —...
2024-07-2421 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda226: Build a 10,000 Puzzle Piece Business with Nelson Nigel https://youtu.be/q6cUewqk6d8 Nelson Nigel, Founder and CEO of Kidmoto Technologies, is driven by his passion for entrepreneurship and creating innovative products that improve lives. We explore Nelson’s vision of business as a puzzle, stressing the importance of a clear vision and strong foundation. He discusses Kidmoto’s mobile app, allowing parents to pre-book rides with pre-installed child car seats, ensuring safety and convenience with professional chauffeurs.  He also talks about expanding to serve niche markets often overlooked by larger companies, highlighting the significance of planning for growth and continuously adding piece...
2024-07-2218 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda225: Stack Your Lead Generation with Chris Prefontaine https://youtu.be/-FNd6IGR1Vk Chris Prefontaine, Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, is motivated by creating experiences that money cannot buy. We learn about Chris’s journey from the 2008 real estate crash to establishing Smart Real Estate Coach in 2014. He developed an interactive model for creative property deals without banks, cash, or credit, enabling students to work with them across North America. Chris’s frameworks include owner financing, lease purchases, and subject-to deals, helping students avoid financial exposure while achieving their goals. He also shares his LeadGen Stacking framework, which involves swapping email list...
2024-07-2020 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda224: Learn Strategy from Pirates with Dr. Don Thomas https://youtu.be/Q9Y0FO3j_WA Dr. Don Thomas, Strategy Expert, is driven by the idea that there’s always something better we can do strategically. His approach includes strategy from pirates to enhance traditional methods. We learn about his journey from software developer to strategic leadership expert, emphasizing vision-driven leadership. Don highlights the importance of casting a vision and making it attainable. He also addresses multi-generational communication in the workplace, offering insights from his Cross-Generational Communication Framework. Additionally, he shares unique leadership lessons inspired by historical pirates from his book, The Pirate’s Guide to S...
2024-07-1825 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda223: Help Your People Find Meaning with Barry LaBov https://youtu.be/5uzWB0H3AiE Barry LaBov, owner of LaBov and Beyond Marketing, is driven by his passion for originality and helping people achieve their potential. From rock musician to marketing entrepreneur, Barry’s journey is marked by creativity and perseverance. He founded his marketing firm to channel his love for creativity into helping companies discover their unique strengths. Barry’s five-step brand re-engineering process—Brand Assessment, Technical Immersion, Design Brand Strategy, Execute, and Celebrate & Launch—focuses on leveraging a company’s inherent qualities. His book, The Power of Differentiation, aims to inspire companies to win hea...
2024-07-1624 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda222: Shape Value for the Government with Shirley Collier https://youtu.be/3b_vxuEzFQY Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market LLC, is fueled by a passion to help businesses succeed in the federal marketplace. We learn about Shirley’s journey and her powerful DAVIE framework (Data Analysis Value Investment Execute and Evaluate) that guides companies through the complexities of federal contracting. She explains how to leverage data, build relationships, and strategically position businesses to win lucrative government contracts. She also emphasizes the importance of innovation and staying competitive to maintain a foothold in the federal market. — Shape Value for the Government with Shir...
2024-07-1323 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda220: Leverage Co-Branded Collaborations with Chad Jenkins https://youtu.be/roN1bWZxOPg Chad Jenkins, President and CEO of SeedSpark, is motivated by natural curiosity and a passion for creating exponential value through unconventional thinking and collaboration. We learn about Chad’s journey from serial entrepreneur to the head of SeedSpark, where he helps businesses grow exponentially. Chad explains his Before/After Collaboration Framework, which involves identifying services that create a need for your product and shares his “Just Add a Zero” philosophy, emphasizing the importance of rethinking and maximizing existing resources to achieve exponential growth. — Leverage Co-branded Collaborations with Chad Jenkins Good d...
2024-07-0331 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda219: Answer Your Customer’s Problems with Robert Brill https://youtu.be/6s4SzbShRQY Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media, is driven by a passion for business growth and personal development. His entrepreneurial journey is fueled by a desire for success and resilience, inspired by his modest upbringing, relentless drive to improve, and love for the “game” of business. We learn about Robert’s journey from four failed businesses to founding Brill Media, where he excels in media buying and digital advertising. Robert thoroughly explains his two versions of the Meta Framework, which involves mining niche problem statements, testing to find the most relevant ones, turning them i...
2024-07-0121 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda218: Tap Into Non-Bank Funding with Joe Camberato https://youtu.be/8mskBrgBmdY Joe Camberato’s Why is to simplify the financing process for entrepreneurs. He was inspired by the struggles he witnessed self-employed clients face with traditional banks, to launch National Business Capital, a platform that connects business owners with non-bank lenders to foster sustainable growth. Joe outlines the National Business Capital Framework, which involves understanding client needs, reverse-engineering the right lending partner, and building a mutually efficient lending process.  — Tap Into Non-Bank Funding with Joe Camberato Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Manag...
2024-06-2821 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda217: Turn White-papers into Videos with Ryan Atkinson https://youtu.be/lF_SkLQ4mhY Ryan Atkinson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spacebar Visuals, that specializes in animated videos that make your sales funnel convert better. We discuss how Ryan co-founded Spacebar Visuals, a video marketing agency, by utilizing his background and interest in media. He also explains the importance of high-quality video content for sales funnels and shares a strategy used to personalize outreach and enhance sales efforts, which helped grow Spacebar Visuals to a six-figure business. — Turn White-papers into Videos with Ryan Atkinson Good day, dear listeners. St...
2024-06-2522 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda215: Build a Trophy Business with Colin Sanburg https://youtu.be/qCDKDP52dVg Colin Sanburg, the Founder and Visionary of FinElevate, a company that works with small business owners and their leadership teams to drive the business to new heights of profitability. We discuss Colin’s journey founding FinElevate, driven by his experience overcoming financial challenges as an entrepreneur, eventually creating a framework to optimize growth, profit, and cash flow with the ultimate goal of empowering entrepreneurs to create valuable, trophy businesses. — Build a Trophy Business with Colin Sanburg Good day, dear listeners, Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint podcast, and...
2024-06-1225 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda214: Create an Irresistible VSL with Jackson Calame https://youtu.be/EfaSTmwR_FE Jackson Calame, the Founder of First Class Business, helping visionary entrepreneurs build businesses by bridging their gaps in marketing, sales, and fulfillment. We explore Jackson’s journey founding First Class Business, driven by his vision to integrate marketing, sales, and fulfillment. He shares frameworks for boosting engagement and conversion, highlighting the significance of fostering championship teams with defined career paths. — Create an Irresistible VSL with Jackson Calame Good day, dear listeners, Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my guest today is Jackson Calame, the Founder of F...
2024-06-1025 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda213: Lead Nurturing Masterclass with Dustin Bogle https://youtu.be/dCGWnRrPYHI Dustin Bogle, the CEO of Gym Reinforcements, a company that helps gym owners hire, recruit, and train high-level virtual assistants so that gyms can create the impact they were destined to make. We explore how Dustin’s system supports gym and business owners, focusing on strategic lead nurturing with platforms like GoHighLevel, while also offering advice on recruiting skilled virtual assistants in the Philippines and optimizing online ads for engagement. — Lead Nurturing Masterclass with Dustin Bogle Good day, dear listeners, Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast and my g...
2024-06-0729 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda212: Outsource, Automate & Accelerate with Jaime Nacach https://youtu.be/F1AQhT4vVoc Jaime Nacach, the Founder and CEO of Virtual Latinos, the first platform focused on connecting entrepreneurs, teams and agencies from the US, Canada, and the world with virtual assistants and virtual marketers from Latin America. We discuss outsourcing, automation, and business growth with Jaime, who sheds light on tapping into Latin American talent and leveraging automation tools like Zapier. He highlights the potential for small businesses to enhance competitiveness and foster growth in the evolving global workforce landscape. — Outsource, Automate & Accelerate with Jaime Nacach Good day, dear li...
2024-06-0526 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda211: Elevate From Founder To CEO with Scott Ritzheimer https://youtu.be/-6l9OWJHEvI Scott Ritzheimer, the Founder and CEO of Scale Architects, a company that helps founders and leaders design and build scalable organizations that achieve predictable success. We explore the crucial steps for founders transitioning to CEOs and scaling their businesses effectively, highlighting the shift from making policy decisions to focusing on building a strong executive team and emphasizing strategic leadership over day-to-day operations. — Elevate from Founder to CEO with Scott Ritzheimer Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my guest today is...
2024-06-0330 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda210: Care For Customers In Crises with Chris Dane https://youtu.be/G45awXIFjzQ Chris Dane, President of Hickory Global Partners, an industry-leading global alliance for corporate travel organizations and corporate travel departments. We discuss invaluable insights into navigating the intricacies of travel operations. From crafting robust crisis management frameworks to redefining the role of travel advisors in the digital age, a compelling exploration of the evolution of the travel industry and strategies for success in a constantly evolving landscape. — Care for Customers in Crises with Chris Dane Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my...
2024-05-3118 minManagement Blueprint | Steve Preda
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda209: Focus On Your Team’s Energy with JJ Ghatak https://youtu.be/sJCbREzvTjo JJ Ghatak, CEO and Co-founder of OnLoop, a habit-forming, genAI powered goals and feedback platform for high functioning teams. JJ is based in Singapore. We explore the Collaborative Team Development Framework, its functionality, application, and potential approaches to maximize its effectiveness within the team. — Focus On Your Team’s Energy with JJ Ghatak Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast. And my guest today, right from Singapore, is JJ Ghatak, the CEO and Co-founder of OnLoop, a habit-forming, Gen AI-powered goals and feedback platf...
2024-05-2930 minThe Binge Factor
The Binge FactorHow Having A Management Blueprint Can Help You Monetize Your Show More With Steve Preda Of Management Blueprint PodcastEveryone wants to shortcut their way to success. What better way to do that than untangle all those complications and simplify the process? Be it for your business or for your podcast. In this episode, Tracy Hazzard invites a guest who has been doing just that! Steve Preda is a Leadership Team Coach and the host of the Management Blueprint podcast, a show dedicated to exploring business shortcuts to help growth-minded entrepreneurs and their teams reach their business pinnacles. Here, Steve shares a couple of those with us, particularly how you can monetize your show. He breaks down the different stra...
2024-03-2726 minChasing The Insights
Chasing The InsightsSteve Preda on How to 5X Your Business in 5 Years with 5 PrinciplesIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to author, speaker, and business coach Steve Preda. Steve talks to us about How to 5X Your Business in 5 Years with 5 Principles. Steve is the CEO of Steve Preda Business Growth (SPBG) and has written three Amazon best sellers: Buyable, Pinnacle and Strategy OS, and he hosts the Management Blueprint podcast. Steve's "Why" is to eradicate Business Covid™, by helping entrepreneurs reach their Ideal Lives through building great businesses. He built and sold an investment banking firm in Europe before moving to th...
2023-12-1537 minPR After Hours with Alex Greenwood
PR After Hours with Alex GreenwoodScaling Heights: The Steve Preda Blueprint for Business TransformationYou hear it all the time: starting and running a business is a journey—and I can attest to that. Listener, you may be contemplating just such a journey—or in the midst of one—that is why joining us today is the remarkable Steve Preda, a mover in the world of business growth and transformation. Steve's journey from founding and selling an investment banking firm in Europe to empowering businesses in the United States is nothing short of inspirational. He's not just a business coach and EOS Implementer, but also a Pinnacle Business Guide, helping businesses evolve...
2023-12-1327 minDo Good Work
Do Good WorkA Conversation with Steve Preda, Author of Buyable, Pinnacle and Strategy OSRaul talks with business coach Steve Preda who explains his methodologies for business growth and achieving success. Discussing his career transition from investment banking to business coaching, Steve details his business operating system, Pinnacle, and his personalized strategy approach, Strategy OS, which focuses on businesses ready to strategize. He uses real-world examples such as IKEA and Ryanair to demonstrate strategic planning. Steve emphasizes the importance of using business as a vehicle for achieving personal goals and encourages business owners to scale their businesses. Who’s The Guest? He built and sold an investment banking firm in Europe be...
2023-10-0924 minThe Limitless MD
The Limitless MDHow to 5X Your Business in 3 Years with Steve PredaEver thought about the possibility of 5X-ing your business in just 3 years? It's not a myth, and it's not just reserved for the lucky few. With the right strategies, you could be the next success story.If you're ready to amplify your business, unlock its untapped potential, and unleash a wave of growth, this episode is for you. Today's guest, Steve Preda, is here to share insights that could revolutionize your approach to growth.Steve has been at the helm of helping countless businesses succeed a...
2023-08-2930 minSet Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast
Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan PodcastSteve Preda - writer, podcaster, Springsteen Fan!Steve Preda @StevePredaCom built and sold an investment banking firm in Europe before moving to the United States. Since 2012, he has helped over 100 businesses grow their teams, revenues, and profits as a business coach, EOS Implementer, and Pinnacle Business Guide. In today’s episode Jesse and he discuss Steve’s love of Bruce Springsteen and also explore the “Why” of this podcast!  Find out more about Steve’s books, his coaching and his podcast by going to https://stevepreda.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-0352 minThe Binge Factor
The Binge FactorHow Having A Management Blueprint Can Help You Monetize Your Show More With Steve Preda Of Management Blueprint PodcastEveryone wants to shortcut their way to success. What better way to do that than untangle all those complications and simplify the process? Be it for your business or for your podcast. In this episode, Tracy Hazzard invites a guest who has been doing just that! Steve Preda is a Leadership Team Coach and the host of the Management Blueprint podcast, a show dedicated to exploring business shortcuts to help growth-minded entrepreneurs and their teams reach their business pinnacles. Here, Steve shares a couple of those with us, particularly how you can monetize your show. He breaks down the diff...
2022-12-1422 minExperts Speak
Experts Speak5X Your Business in 5 Years with these 5 Principles (with Steve Preda)If you want to "scale your business," stop listening to the people selling courses and listen to my guest, Steve Preda. Steve's Amazon Best-Selling book, PINNACLE, outlines the 5 Principles you can apply to take your business to the Top of the Mountain you are climbing. This is an in-depth interview where Steve unpacks these 5 Principles and shares how they can change your business and your life. Learn more at StevePreda.com
2022-12-0620 minOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
Own Your Choices Own Your Life442 | 5X the Value of Your Business with 5 Principles with Steve PredaIn this episode, we are speaking with Steve Preda. Steve is a Leadership Team Coach whose passion is to help emerging privately owned businesses grow, thrive and increase their value. He pursues it by simplifying and teaching management and strategy concepts used by large companies, and elite consulting firms. His new book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain, which became an instant bestseller upon its release in May 2022.In this episode we discuss:1) The principles of powerful entrepreneurship, and Steve broke them down in detail. People, powerful purpose, playbooks to systemize your...
2022-09-0153 minOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
Own Your Choices Own Your Life442 | 5X the Value of Your Business with 5 Principles with Steve PredaIn this episode, we are speaking with Steve Preda. Steve is a Leadership Team Coach whose passion is to help emerging privately owned businesses grow, thrive and increase their value. He pursues it by simplifying and teaching management and strategy concepts used by large companies, and elite consulting firms. His new book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain, which became an instant bestseller upon its release in May 2022.In this episode we discuss:1) The principles of powerful entrepreneurship, and Steve broke them down in detail.  People, powerful purpose, playbooks t...
2022-09-0153 minThe Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth In Business and Life
The Deep Wealth Podcast - Unlock Your Deep Wealth In Business and LifeSteve Preda On 5 Principles To 5X Your Business Value In 5 Years (#147)Send us Fan MailSteve Preda is a Leadership Team Coach whose passion is to help emerging privately owned businesses grow and thrive. He pursues it by simplifying and teaching management and strategy concepts used by large companies, and elite consulting firms. His new book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain is coming out in May.Click here to subscribe to The Sell My Business Podcast to save time and effort.SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE
2022-08-0143 minTech Pro Unicorn Podcast
Tech Pro Unicorn PodcastPinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain - Steve PredaSend us a textSteve Preda is a Leadership Team Coach whose passion is to help emerging privately owned businesses grow and thrive. He pursues it by simplifying and teaching management and strategy concepts used by large companies, and elite consulting firms. His new book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain is coming out in May. https://amzn.to/3MsOetDMichael and Steve really break down the five principles and even dive into the 3 sub components and how they make it all happen. Yes there are 15 f...
2022-06-0747 minGEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp
GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 561 - Use These 5 Principles to Skyrocket Your Business with Steve PredaDo you want to skyrocket your business? If so, we will share 5 principles to help you do just that. In this segment, Steve Preda shares How to Get Your Business to the Top of the Mountain with the pinnacle approach. By coaching Leadership Teams to help them 5X their business in 5 years with 5 principles: People, Purpose, Playbooks, Perform and Profit. See video here - https://youtu.be/tUtNNNrYqnY WHO IS STEVE? Steve Preda is a Leadership Team Coach whose passion is to help emerging privately...
2022-06-0728 minThe Climb
The ClimbEp #92 - Buyable with Steve PredaEp #92 - Buyable with Steve Preda - Jon speaks with author Steve Preda about making your business buyable.  In another production of The Climb produced by The Digital Mastermind, Jon and Dave discuss goals and aligning your business in order to be buyable, join us!
2022-04-2049 minThe Climb
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