Profits With Purpose

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 35: Volk Packaging Corporation: Green Before "Going Green" was Cool

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Derek Volk is the owner of Volk Packaging Corporation, a third-generation family-owned and operated corrugated box manufacturer in Biddeford, Maine. He has been working at Volk Packaging since high school and has been running the company for nearly 30 years. Derek and his wife Amy also founded a contract packaging company, Volk Paxit, in 2021.

Derek is a Maine businessman, best-selling author, former radio personality, and nationally recognized public speaker. He is a grateful supporter of veterans’ organizations and created the Volk Packaging Heroes Wall as a way to honor members of the US Armed Forces, past and present. Along with his family, Derek was named the 2015 Spurwink “Humanitarian of the Year.” That same year, Maine Biz named Derek to their NEXT List, recognizing him as one of Maine’s business trailblazers. In 2020, Derek was inducted into the Manufacturer Association of Maine’s “Manufacturer’s Hall of Fame.”

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Derek Volk about growing generational businesses, staying sustainable, and applying real-life experiences to professional outputs.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Volk Packaging Corporation got started and grew on to be able to be passed down from generation to generation
The importance of not micromanaging your team
How Derek developed Volk Paxit in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenges of expanding the business around helping other companies and communities through this difficult time
Why writing a book (on anything, essentially) increases your credibility
Insight on Derek’s upcoming book, based on his lessons learned coaching girl's softball, as well as his current book; Chasing the Rabbit – A Dad’s Life Raising His Son on the Spectrum as he advocates for spreads awareness for Autism
The Volk Packaging Heroes Wall and how Derek actively participates on the Maine Business Leadership Network; focusing on giving back to veterans and employees with disabilities
The challenges Derek faced in finding labor and corrugated materials for products

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Derek Volk was so generous to share with us about growing generational businesses, staying sustainable, and applying real-life experiences to professional outputs.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Derek:

Websites:

www.volkboxes.com

www.volkpaxit.com

Socials:

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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/volkboxes

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 34: Reconnecting Individuals and Gaining Knowledge: How Spokeo is Creating Easier User Interfaces While Giving Back

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 034 with Harrison Tang

Harrison Tang is the co-founder and CEO president of Spokeo, which he created in 2006 with a group of four friends from Stanford University. They envisioned a new way to approach social networks by providing an easy user interface to keep track of friends’ activities online. Since then, Spokeo has grown into a leading people search engine, reconnecting individuals to others all across the United States

Spokeo and Harrison have both received multiple accolades acknowledging the company’s growth and success. Harrison was a recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Los Angeles in 2015, and the company has been featured on a variety of “fastest growing” and "most promising" lists including “Los Angeles Business Journal,” “Forbes,” “Deloitte” and “Inc.”

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Harrison Tang about, knowledge-based business, leveraging data for good, and unit economics

In this episode, we discuss:

How Harrison convinced his friends to join him in creating Spokeo and how the company grew from the original idea of being a social network aggregator
Explaining unit economics
The purpose of Spokeo as a knowledge-based business and how they stand out from the competition by being transparent and vertically integrated
How staying disciplined and efficient time management helps Harrison balance his multiple endeavors while running multiple businesses
Why the most important thing that a person can do in their life is choose what problems to solve
How Spokeo is influencing the leverage of data for good
Harrison's father’s advice to him when he ran out of cash

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Harrison Tang was so generous to discuss knowledge-based business, leveraging data for good, and unit economics

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Harrison Tang:

Website: https://www.spokeo.com/

Socials-

Twitter: @theCEODad | @Spokeo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theceodad/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/spokeo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCEODad/

Instagram: @Spokeo

Connect with Marc Freedman:

https://www.Maverick1000.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

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

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Ep 33: The Secret to Business Growth: Success Requires Time

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:35:00 GMT

Jonathan has been in business financing for 14 years and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get over $500 million in funds. He founded Integrated Business Financing, a small business lending marketplace that specializes in getting businesses into the best financing programs they qualify for.

From solopreneurs to medium size companies, growing startups to disaster relief funding, Integrated Business Financing helps simplify financing for businesses of all sizes. Jonathan lives in Tampa with his wife and 2 kids, an entrepreneur that enjoys helping other business owners grow and scale their businesses. Jonathan owns 2 gyms, and multiple real estate investments, and actively invests in digital assets hobbies include playing ice hockey, boating, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family. Jonathan offers business coaching and has helped my other entrepreneurs achieve results.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Jonathan Fodera about helping small businesses and growing innovative financial program companies.

In this episode, we discuss

Why Integrated Business is different from other financing companies such as banks or brokers
How Jonathan brings in business for people they feel are lost for solutions and what influenced him to get to where he is today
Explaining their “Strategy Sessions” with their clients
The biggest challenges Jonathan faced and still face with growing his business and how he has adapted to correct them; specifically finding and keeping the right team
The importance of having a repeatable, repeatable task in your business

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Jonathan was so generous to share with us his insight on helping small businesses and growing innovative financial program companies

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Jonathan:

Website: https://www.integratedbusinessfinancing.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fodera-391a98a1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.fodera.3/

Instagram: @jonathan.fodera

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 32: How Working in Your Wheelhouse Can Create Massive Change in the World

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Jeff Mains is an expert at turning ideas into enterprises. He has built five companies totaling over $200 million in combined revenue, and four have been acquired by strategic buyers. He is the founder and CEO of healthcare SaaS Intelligent Contacts headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Fanatical about helping entrepreneurs build stellar companies, Jeff is the founder and CEO of SaaS growth accelerator Champion Leadership Group where he mentors business leaders to navigate complex challenges and “futureproof” their business models to weather the inevitable storms of life and markets. He is the author of Small Fish, Big Pond: Building a World-Class Business That Swims Circles Around Competitors.

Jeff also started the Podcast; SaaS Fuel and we're currently working with a number of SaaS founders & CEOs, hearing origin stories and perspectives are fun and inspiring.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Jeff Mains about working within your wheelhouse and surrounding yourself with determined communities.

In this episode, we discuss:

What some of the challenges experienced by entrepreneurs are when trying to expand your business
How to balance running multiple endeavors
What motivated Jeff to write a book and how it helps business
What prompted him to sell or exit his businesses
The driving motivation behind creating Champions Leadership Group and what the goals of the business would be

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Jeff Mains was so generous to share with us how to work within your wheelhouse and be part of something bigger than yourself.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Jeff Mains:

Website: http://championleadership.com

Twitter: @JeffKMains

Instagram: @JeffKMains

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

www.jeremyryanslate.com

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

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

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Ep 31: Differentiating the Message: How to Grow Your Business, Skill Set, and Team

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Ryan Slate is an entrepreneur, media expert, author, CEO, and founder of Command Your Brand. He studied literature at Oxford University and is a former champion powerlifter that helps visionary founders to impact the world and better mankind through podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. Podcast Magazine just included Jeremy on their 2022 40 under 40 in Podcasting list.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Jeremy Slate about how to manage your business based on statistics and not how you feel, while still giving back to others.

In this episode, we discuss:

What to expect when starting a business podcast
How finding passions and working towards something involves experiencing failure
What running, retraining, and growing your business entails and why it’s important in our modernized, remote work settings
How KPIs, stable finance management, and building a better work environment help with handling the ups and downs of the sales world

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Jeremy Slate was so generous to share with us how to manage your business based on statistics and not how you feel, while still giving back to others.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Jeremy Slate:

Websites: www.commandyourbrand.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyRyanSlate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeremyryanslate/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-ryan-slate-bb7b284a/

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 30: Finding Balance in Making Money and Doing Good

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Bessi Graham is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money back together. From the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners and Pacific Islands to the UN headquarters in Geneva. Working with those who have “made it” but haven't found fulfillment, Bessi helps people put their time, talent, and treasure into their work in ways that align with their values and passions; allowing them to create a legacy they can be proud of.

In this episode, we discuss:

How doing good and making money can go hand-in-hand and some good examples of setting the tone for it in our personal and professional lives
What incubator programs are and how they work for business investments and measurability efforts
How for-profits will differ from non-profits, depending on the goals of each business
What businesses are doing to incentivize the right behavior from their employees and partners

Connect with Bessi Graham:

Website: www.bessigraham.com

LinkedIn: @BessiGraham

Instagram: @BessiGraham

Facebook: @BessiGraham

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

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

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Ep 29: Post-Pandemic Tax Credit Amendments for Businesses

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 29 with Marc Freedman

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we do things a little differently this week as Marc discusses the latest amendments to the Employee Retention Credit, Paycheck Protection Program, and Consolidation Appropriations acts and what you need to know as a business owner.

In this episode, Marc discusses:

Employer Retention Credit Act Amendment and what has changed
Extensions to know about for the Consolidation Appropriations Act
PPP Loan forgiveness and how PPP effects ERC
What eligibility qualifications have changed
Evolved Profits can help you figure out if you qualify, and how to maximize benefits
Learn about the many companies Evolved Profits have helped, saving them millions of dollars

I hope you find this special episode with Marc very informative and helpful. If you want to know more about how Evolved Profits can help YOU, contact us today!

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email: support@evolvedprofits.com

Website: https://evolvedprofits.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 28: Conscious Capitalism: Making Profits While Making A Difference

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:11:05 GMT

Jeff Risley is the Chief Growth Officer at Saxum, an issues-obsessed agency delivering strategic campaigns and digital solutions for a changing world. The team at Saxum is unapologetically committed to a better world, and Jeff loves nothing more than helping business audiences make meaningful change within their own organizations through smart and efficient investments in smart marketing strategies and new technologies

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Jeff Risley about conscious capitalism.

In this episode, we discuss:

· Conscious capitalism as the future

· Pressures from investors and customers driving positive social impact

· How technology can help businesses be more purpose driven

· Using data to gain insights that can bring you to market in a smarter way

· Making sustainability a priority for your business

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Jeff was so generous to share with us how to be more conscious as a business to promote positive social impact.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Jeff Risley:

Email: jrisley@saxum.com

Website: www.saxum.com

Twitter: @risleyranch

Linkedin: @jeffrisley

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

https://www.bioclimatic.com/

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

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

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Ep 27: Helping The World Breathe Easier: Positive Impact In Business and In the Community

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Steve Levine is the CEO of Atmos Air with a mission to bring and restore to every indoor environment possible the same clean and pure quality of air that is typically only found at higher mountain elevations. After a successful career in the commercial alarm business he decided he wanted to do follow his passions and improve health and wellness, so in 2004 he founded the Clean Air Group with a commitment to bring products and technologies to market that improve the quality of our environments. It was in 2007 that Steve used his decades of executive experience to start Atmos Air whose customers include Wells Fargo, Hyatt and Sheridan Hotels, TD Garden in Boston, and Los Angeles International Airport among others.

In addition, Steve has spent the past 17 years serving as Chairman of the Pro Sports Challenge, a fundraising event that has raised over $1,000,000 for individuals with special needs at the Lower Fairfield Center of Norwalk, Conn.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Steve Levine about he helps make the world better.

In this episode, we discuss:

Investigating what we can’t see and testing the air that we breathe
The technology of bi-polar ionization and how it is used to clean our air
A business culture of helping others to foster success
Promoting corporate initiatives to improve the lives of the disabled
Attitude, belief, commitment, discipline, and enthusiasm to realize your dreams

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Steve was so generous to share with us how helping others is a winning strategy.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Steve Levine:

Websites: https://www.atmosair.com/

Phone: 203-335-3700

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 26: Making Things Easy: Increasing Profits, Creating Culture, And Giving Back

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Richard Palarea is the CEO of Kermit, a Baltimore-based healthcare cost reduction and spend management company bringing automation and insight to the high-spend category of implantable medical devices within hospitals and health systems. Since its founding in 2011, Kermit has saved hospitals more than $200 million and manages 40% of the implantable device spend transacting in Maryland. Kermit has been recognized in multiple years as an Inc. 5000 company and by the Baltimore Business Journal as a Fast 50 company and a Top Software Company ranked by local revenue, as well as SmartCEO’s Future 50. Kermit is the recipient of industry awards, including the Federation of American Hospitals’ Heartbeat of Healthcare for its work as an innovative partner helping hospitals manage costs during a global pandemic.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Richard Palarea about demystifying your bills and increasing profits.

In this episode, we discuss:

· The intersection between data and lack of transparency from vendors

· Demystifying how pricing works

· Negotiation as a path to both parties fulfilling a need

· Advancements in technology to create customized applications with relative ease

· Branding and creating a sense of personality

· Honoring a work-life balance

· Team building and giving back to the community at the same time

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Richard was so generous to share with us how we can make things easier and make a difference at the same time.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Richard Palarea:

Website: https://www.kermitppi.com/

Linkedin: @kermit

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep: 25: Reversing Inequities In The Housing Market

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:38:00 GMT

Sammy Lyon is a real estate agent and project manager for residential sales and commercial development projects in Los Angeles. Sammy brings over a decade of experience in project management to the field of real estate and loves collaborating with others to think outside the box. Sammy is also the founder of GoodRents, a social impact project investing in buy-and-hold real estate investments and commits 5% of all gross profits from real estate to environmental, social and racial justice causes.

Jason Neville is the co-founder of, Building Blocks a turnkey accessory dwelling unit design-build firm in Los Angeles. Jason has worked as a redevelopment and planning professional for over 12 years in both the public and private sector, including with both the Los Angeles and New Orleans Redevelopment Agencies.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Sammy Lyon and Jason Neville about promoting home ownership in underserved communities.

In this episode, we discuss:

· Looking to make a positive change in a community with real estate investment

· Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) and how they are changing the housing landscape

· Moving from the public sector to the private sector in business

· Focusing on small-scale affordable housing

· The power of a great working partnership

· Creating empowering pathways to first-time ownership

· Taking less to give back more

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Sammy and Jason were so generous to share with us how we can make a better world taking less and giving back more.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Sammy Lyon:

Website: www.lyonideas.com

Email: sammy@lyonideas.com

Phone: 424-246-5912

Connect with Jason Neville:

Twitter: @nevitate

Email: jasons@gmail.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 24: Making An Impact By Designing Better Spaces

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

As the founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu is an accomplished interior designer that has led more than 100 projects in the last three years. Originally founded in Toronto, Canada and now head-quartered in New York, The Design Group has now expanded with an office in Miami. The Designers Group’s diverse project portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, and Inc. Magazine ranked The Designers Group no.15 among the top fastest-growing private companies in the New York Metro Area in 2021. As a key industry leader, The Designers Group is at the forefront of cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end interior spaces for commercial, residential, and healthcare portfolios.

In addition to her work in the design world, Blima is invested in the community and in supporting women in the construction industry. She launched TDG Gives Back, an initiative to offer complimentary design services to non-profits and charities. She serves as a Women in Construction ambassador and her business is a certified Women-owned Business Enterprise.

Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot on Globest’s Women of Influence in 2020.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Blima Ehrentreu about creating environments that promote our well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

Proving your value in a male dominated industry to make gender irrelevant
Growing your business across borders to expand your reach
A unique and individualized approach to each project
A diverse workforce to be able to approach each project from every angle
Using your business as a platform to make the world a better place
Fostering entrance into your industry by mentoring and showing the ropes
Giving back to the community by matching unwanted furniture with those in need
How space and environment can impact your experience and well-being

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Blima was so generous to share with us how we can design a better world.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Blima Ehrentreu:

Email: blima@thedesignersgroup.com

Website: www.thedesignersgroup.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

http://www.yogafit.com

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

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

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Ep 023: Creating Healthier Minds, Bodies, Businesses, and Communities

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 23 Beth Shaw

Beth Shaw is the CEO and Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Inc. She is the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. A pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America, and started the global mind-body education school, YogaFit.

Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business, and consumer publications Beth is a frequent speaker at universities, conferences, and Fortune 500 Corporations. Beth educates others on Health & Mindfulness in the workplace and conscious business.

In her latest book, Healing Trauma With Yoga & Mind-Body Techniques, Beth provides tools and techniques drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. She offers a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological, and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, with techniques to survive and thrive through these sometimes-debilitating conditions.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Beth Shaw about creating healthier minds, bodies, businesses, and communities.

In this episode, we discuss:

Food as mood and why nutrition is so important
Corporate wellness programs and keeping employees healthy
The lack of vested interest in health and wellness
Truly caring for your clients and customers
Roadblocks to selling a message of health and wellness
Supporting communities and giving back
The obesity epidemic in America and how to fix it
Fighting unhealthy cultural pressures

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Beth was so generous to share with us how we can make a healthier world.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Beth Shaw:

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

LinkedIn: @bethshawyoga

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaLean/videos/

Email: beth@yogafit.com

Websites: http://www.bethshaw.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 22: Give Me A Break: Finding Tax Advantages That Grow Your Business And Giving Back To Your Community

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Give Me A Break: Finding Tax Advantages That Grow Your Business And Giving Back To Your Community

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 22 Julio Gonzalez

Julio Gonzalez, is the founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services, Inc. and a national tax reform expert. Julio’s focus was to bring specialized engineering tax studies to mainstream America, which historically had only been available to Fortune 500 and public companies through the National Accounting Firms. Julio founded Engineered Tax Services, to marry the science of engineering with the principles of tax and accounting. He wanted to bring specialty tax services to mainstream America that were previously only available to public companies through the Big 4 accounting firms.

Named one of the Top 100 most influential people in Accounting by Accounting Today, Mr. Julio Gonzalez acquired The Growth Partnership, The Rosenberg Survey and ABLE CRM in 2020 to establish the largest specialty tax and consultative firm to the CPA community nationwide. Additionally, he also received an award for “The 10 Most Innovative Business Leaders to Look Out For in 2021”

Mr. Gonzalez works weekly in Washington D.C. to work with the administration, Congress and Senate to advise on tax reform and is the go-to tax expert representing many national organizations and associations. He is a regular public speaker on a national level regarding tax reform and tax sophistication for wealth preservation.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Julio Gonzalez about getting every tax advantage you can to grow your business and give back to your community.

In this episode, we discuss:

Starting a business to give small companies the same tax advantages as the big companies
How complicated it is to take advantage of certain tax programs
Leaning on mentors to overcome the challenges of starting a business
Continuing to evolve to differentiate your business from the competition
The importance of finding an accounting firm that knows your industry
Culture as a vital component of a successful business
Using your business to be a good steward of your community
Advising the government to create a more equitable tax code in the future
Raising awareness and helping to solve the drug over-dose epidemic

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Julio was so generous to share with us his knowledge on tax advantages and how they can help your business and your community.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Julio Gonzalez:

Website: www.engineeredtaxservices.com

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Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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Ep 21: Defining Your Core Values To Make Business Decisions Easy

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Defining Your Core Values To Make Business Decisions Easy

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 21 Todd Miller

Todd Miller has spent his entire career in the metal building products manufacturing industry. He is president of Isaiah Industries, an organization recognized as one of the world’s leading metal roofing manufacturers. Todd is currently Vice President of the MRA (Metal Roofing Association) and a Past Chair of MCA (Metal Construction Association). Through his website, he strives to raise the bar on standards and practices to provide property owners with the best possible products for successful roofing projects.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Todd Miller about creating core values to make business decisions easy.

In this episode, we discuss:

A decision to stay in the family business
Engineering metal roofing to mimic the look of other materials
Fostering a culture to keep your team together for years
Using faith to define core values that help make future decisions easy
An emphasis on personal relationships to build a loyal customer base
Giving back to the community with some life’s necessities
Believing in your product

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Todd was so generous to share with us how values can make running a business easy.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Todd Miller:

Website: http://www.asktoddmiller.com/

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

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

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Hot Takes - Episodes 16-20

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Check out these hot takes from episodes 16-20 of Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver!

Be sure not to miss the full episodes!

Featuring:

David Wentzloff

Marc Freedman

Yanik Silver

Laura Spaulding

David Siegel

Rotem Eylor

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email: support@evolvedprofits.com

Website: https://evolvedprofits.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetopro...

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

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

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Ep 20: Using Success to Plant Seeds For A Brighter Future

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Using Success to Plant Seeds For A Brighter Future

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 20 Rotem Eylor

Rotem Eylor is an entrepreneur, forward thinker and the hands-on CEO of Republic Floor, a top-10 manufacturer and distributor of hard surfaces. Rotem has achieved success through hard work, dedication, and the right mindset. From his humble beginnings in a small desert city in Israel, to his years in a tactical Israeli military unit, to a top executive in the international diamond business, and founder of a rapidly growing manufacturing company, Rotem has achieved success in several diverse areas.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Rotem Eylor about taking control of every aspect of your business and creating a better future.

In this episode, we discuss:

A military background and how it can contribute to success in business
Handling the means of production for your business
Building a team from outside your industry to provide fresh perspective
Providing the same experience to all of your customers no matter where they are
Cutting out the middleman
Planting seeds for a brighter future
Hiring passion over experience

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Rotem was so generous to share with us how taking control of your business can create a brighter future.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Rotem Eylor:

Website: www.republicfloor.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 19: The Impact of Community

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 019 David Siegel

David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue growth, and digital traffic acceleration. Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and before that, President of Seeking Alpha. David holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia University where he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He hosts the podcast Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community. David’s book, Decide & Conquer, (HarperCollins) lays out the framework for decision-making that leaders can use to ensure organizational and personal success.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with David Siegel about the importance of community.

In this episode, we discuss:

Finding the intersection of business and a life’s purpose
A mission to cure the loneliness epidemic
Creating communities to share passions, activities, and identities
How impactful community is in business and life
How technology can both bolster and hinder community
Success found through building a strong team around you
Contemplating mortality and making the most of your time here
The struggles of a business built on community during the pandemic
Another roaring twenties?
Pausing to be happy in your pursuit of happiness

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. David was so generous to share with us the story of his mission to foster community.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with David Siegel:

Website: www.meetup.com

LinkedIn: @DavidMSiegel

Twitter: @Davidmeirsiegel

Instagram: @Davidmeirsiegel

Email: david@meetup.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 18: Making Crime Pay: Franchising Crime Scene Clean-Up and Giving Back

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Making Crime Pay: Franchising Crime Scene Clean-Up and Giving Back

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 18 Laura Spaulding

Laura Spaulding is the founder of, Spaulding Decon, the first nationally franchised decontamination service to offer crime scene, hoarding, and meth-lab cleanup throughout the United States. The business was born from a desire to help families in need. While serving as a police officer in Kansas City, Laura Spaulding witnessed the devastation caused by crime. The already grieving families were shocked to discover that the police were not responsible for cleaning up the scene. At that moment, Laura decided to work with the family herself to get their home cleaned up.

It was in 2016 that Spaulding Decon moved into a franchise model and investing in real estate has been another dimension added to the model. Every job is approached with the same goal that sparked their creation, to help people in need.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Laura Spaulding about……

In this episode, we discuss:

Working undercover in narcotics and asking yourself if you want to be risking your life every day
Providing opportunities with a franchise to those who might not otherwise have an opportunity
The fragmented competition in the crime scene cleanup sphere
Finding opportunities within your business to pivot to things like real estate
Making mistakes and profits at the same time
The varied personalities and backgrounds that come with running a franchise
Paying more for labor because of hazards faced on the job
Changing the workplace to make a happy productive workforce
Using social media to educate your network for the greater good
Finding the franchise that is right for you
The cumbersome process of starting a franchise
Thanking those who serve by giving away a franchise every year
Providing free cleanups to those in need

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Laura was so generous to share her take on finding a niche and franchising it.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Laura Spaulding:

Website: www.crimescenecleaning.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/CrimeSceneCleaning

Instagram: @crimescenecleaning

TikTok: @crimescenecleaning

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 17: The Inside Scoop: Marc and Yanik Talk a Partnership of Purpose

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

The Inside Scoop: Marc and Yanik Talk a Partnership of Purpose

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 17 Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver

Marc Freedman is a serial entrepreneur, CEO of Evolved Profits, and best-selling author who loves helping people. He has 40+ years of experience and an extensive network of experts who help businesses answer an important question that each one runs into at one point or another—am I paying more than market price? Sometimes the answer is no. But when the answer is yes, Marc and his team help businesses free up cash so that it can be reinvested into helping employees, growing the business, and creating Social Impact!

Yanik Silver is an entrepreneur, author, and well-known digital marketing expert. He redefines how business is played in the 21st century at the intersection of more profits, more fun, and more impact. Yanik is the creator of the Cosmic Journal, author of Evolved Enterprise and the founder of Maverick 1000, a global network of top entrepreneurs & visionary entrepreneurs making a serious difference in the world, without taking themselves too seriously.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where our two hosts talk about their partnership based on purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

Getting honest and finding a new professional purpose
Bringing together entrepreneurs for growth, impact and fun
Driving revenue and new opportunities with positive social impact
Switching your business model to a success-based model based off of your strengths
Saving over a billion dollars for your clients
Approaching expenses from an outside-the-box perspective
The invaluable pricing information that 25,000 client audits gives you
The 50 different categories of expenses where you can find huge savings
Making true heroes of clients with a partnership to create positive impact
Integrating positive impact through the fabric of a business
Customer’s interest in brands with a greater purpose and authentic mission

I hope you find this episode informative and exciting!

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 16: On The Technological Frontier of a Healthier Planet

Thu, 19 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

On The Technological Frontier of a Healthier Planet

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 016 David Wentzloff

David Wentzloff is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Everactive. Everactive has been at the forefront of environmentally responsible high-tech battery less solutions, ushering in the 4th Industrial Revolution in the greenest way possible. This technology can mean a more sustainable world for businesses and consumers in the near future. David is also a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research focuses on RF integrated circuits, with an emphasis on ultra-low power design.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with David Wentzloff about a future without batteries.

In this episode, we discuss:

A journey from electrical engineering to teaching, to research, and entrepreneurship
Taking an idea all the way from idea to market
Working to revolutionize how we do computing
A brief history of the breakneck pace of the technological evolution of the past 30 years
The similarities of conducting research and entrepreneurship
A motivation to reduce power consumption
Using body heat and body motion to replace batteries as a source of power
The applications of battery-less power in the healthcare world and industrial world
The nuances of the relationship between a university, grant money, and intellectual property
Defining a culture based on transparency
Everactivism days and making positive community impact a business priority
The positive environmental impact Everactive is working to create
The incredibly exciting future of battery-less power

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. David was so generous to share his take on an exciting future and how it can create a better world for us all!

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with David Wentzloff:

Websites: http://www.everactive.com/

LinkedIn: @Everactive

Twitter: @Everactive_inc

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

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

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Hot Takes - Episodes 1-15

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:03:00 GMT

Check out these hot takes from the first 15 episodes of Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver!

Be sure not to miss the full episodes!

Featuring in order:

Trevor Blake

Rob Cornilles

Gregory Kovsky

Joseph Appelbaum

Peter Hans

Rogers Healy

Richie Kendall

Bryan Clayton

Rick Perez

Reinhard Mabry

Beth Smith

David McKean

Julie Auslander

Katie Burkhart

Dave Cantin

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email: support@evolvedprofits.com

Website: https://evolvedprofits.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetopro...

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

www.davecantingroup.com/dcg-media

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

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

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Ep 15: An Addiction to Philanthropy and The Success that Follows

Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

An Addiction to Philanthropy and The Success that Follows

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 015 Dave Cantin

Dave Cantin is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the President & CEO of Dave Cantin Group. His passion and dedication to exploring innovative sales opportunities led him in taking a small local car dealership to become the largest single point car dealership in the world.

In 2017, Dave closed the second-largest auto buy/sell in U.S. history; Prime Motor Group, consisting of over 30 dealerships. The largest deal of its kind ever done by a broker, it is the second-largest automotive acquisition behind Warren Buffett’s 2015 acquisition of the Van Tuyl Group which eventually became Berkshire Hathaway Automotive.

Motivated by beating a diagnosis of Leukemia in 2011, Dave is inspired to give back. Dave has pledged extensive time and effort in the pursuit of finding a cure for childhood cancer. Through programs with his former dealership and external fundraising events, he is unwavering in his commitment to funding pediatric cancer research. Dave has been a board member for several foundations including Hope & Heroes Columbia University Medical Center, Project Ladybug, and Hyundai Hope on Wheels, where he served as the Vice-Chairman. He has been instrumental in raising over 100 million dollars towards curing pediatric cancer.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Dave Cantin about

In this episode, we discuss:

Philanthropy and being better at giving than receiving
Beating cancer and being dedicated to ending the battle for everyone
A young boy’s passion for cars manifesting itself into a business empire
Focusing on one deal and one client at a time and watching great success follow
The challenges of managing several brands and companies
A company’s greatest asset as its people, and its culture as the reason for it
Expecting your employees to put their passion in life before your business
Balance as the key to success

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Dave was so generous to share his take on how a culture of giving back and prioritizing your passions can lead to success.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Dave Cantin:

Websites: www.davecantingroup.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 14: Evolving How You Work To Deliver On Your Purpose

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Evolving How You Work To Deliver On Your Purpose

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 014 Katie Burkhart

Katie Burkhart puts a point on business. She’s the mastermind behind MatterLogic, the simple system for running a purpose-driven business and has quickly become one of the go-to experts in the space.

She’s also a serial entrepreneur building the Matter ecosystem, including Matter 7 and MatterPulse. Defining matter as worth the time, these companies deliver critical focus, perspective, and alignment while distilling the big picture into pointed actions.

Katie speaks worldwide as a keynote speaker, podcast guest, and workshop facilitator. She’s an Entrepreneur contributor, and her work has been published in The Startup, UX Collective, and Boston Content.

She’s a thorough pragmatist intent on being useful, a language extractor eliminating jargon and empty labels, and an officially registered Jedi who also loves Star Trek and LOTR.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Katie Burkhart about putting the point on your business.

In this episode, we discuss:

Being thoughtful about how you live the one life that you have
The difficulties of actually aligning your business with your purpose
The great resignation as less about stepping away from something and more about stepping into one’s authentic self
Evolving how we work to create the purpose that we are aligned with
Focusing your intentions with your business on how you improve someone’s life and watching profits follow
Expressing your message and purpose in a way that others understand
Not only developing the purpose of your business but identifying how to actually make it happen
Knowing that you are in the wrong room if you are the smartest one in it

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Katie was so generous to share her take on how to create more profits with purpose by evolving how we work.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Katie Burkhart:

Website: http://www.matterlogic.co/weekly

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharineburkhart/

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 13: Creating a Culture Of Corporate Citizenship to Change the World

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Creating a Culture Of Corporate Citizenship to Change the World

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 13 Julie Auslander

Julie Sue Auslander is President, or as she likes to put it, Chief Cultural Officer or Corporate Evangelist of Couranto, a customizable, end-to-end information, contract, and license management solution for businesses. Couranto helps companies increase insights, offer access, cut costs, and mitigate risks, providing teams with perspective and control over every aspect of their content. Julie avoids the traditional “President” persona.

Year after year, her leadership earns Couranto national recognition, including a spot on Inc 5000 and “Top 50 Women Owned Business” in New Jersey. She was also named a WBENC National Star in 2012. Auslander was honored with the “2008 Enterprising Woman of the Year” recognition and made the Women’s Enterprise list of 2008 top businesses in the U.S. She earned her MA and MEd from Columbia University and a BS from Pace University in New York.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Julie Auslander about creating a culture of corporate citizenship.

In this episode, we discuss:

From managing friends’ subscriptions to helping businesses control every aspect of their content
Not being taken seriously as a woman entrepreneur
Staying one step ahead of the market to identify future business needs
What knowledge management is and how it can help you save money
Having constant conversations with team members and clients to always adapt to change
Finding you niche and doing it better than anyone
The responsibilities of corporate citizenship
Working as a business to make positive changes to your community and the world
Defining your business culture to make positive change

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Julie was so generous to share her take on finding your niche in business and creating a culture that gives back.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Julie Auslander:

Email: jsauslander@couranto.com

Website: www.couranto.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

www.discoverymapfranchise.com

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

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

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Ep 12: Fostering a Team To Reach New Heights In Business

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Fostering a Team To Reach New Heights In Business

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 012 David McKean

David McKean has over 35 years of experience in high level business development encompassing media, software, the global hospitality industry, and most recently in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry.

After spending 10 years in sales for the Discovery Channel, David co-founded The Knowland Group in 2004. Today, Knowland is the largest provider of group sales data in the world for the hospitality industry with more than 3,000 client hotels and 50,000 users globally.

As the Owner/CEO of Sherpa Chai LLC, David is taking his business acumen and applying it to building Sherpa Chai into becoming the national leading chai brand in the United States.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with David McKean about his foray into the consumer-packaged goods industry and taking Sherpa Chai to new heights.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dave’s investigation into Sherpa Chai after he couldn’t keep enough in the house for his family
Looking into the numbers for a business and becoming an investor
Finding the people to provide the answers in business that you don’t have
Sherpa Chai’s authentic, fresh approach to brewing chai and how it separates them from the pack
Growing at a pace that works for you and not shooting yourself in the foot
Fostering a strong team by having lunch together
Always searching for answers and solutions to experience continual success
Giving back to far flung communities and changing a way of life

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. David was so generous to share his journey to success in business and giving back.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with David McKean:

Email: dave@sherpachai.com

Website: www.sherpachai.com

Websites:

www.discoverymap.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 11: A Team Of Giants: How Relationships, Self-Expression, and Fun Equals Success

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

A Team Of Giants: How Relationships, Self-Expression, and Fun Equals Success

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 0011 Beth Smith

Beth Smith is the CEO of Sticker Giant. Since joining StickerGiant as COO in 2017, Smith (pronouns:they/ their) has helped guide the company’s fast growth and has more than doubled their annual sales. Smith also successfully ushered StickerGiant through the challenges of the pandemic, managing a hybrid work force and implementing new safety protocols for Giants. Smith identifies as gender non-binary and their passion for social justice and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging fits with the forward thinking, human-centric business culture of StickerGiant.

Smith has broad experience in a variety of industries, formerly serving as the Director of Operations at Intrado and in several sales and customer service leadership positions for UPS. Smith’s exceptional relationship skills and talent for connecting the links between people, processes, and technology have earned them a proven expertise in building employee/customer focused cultures. Smith is also the founder of Boulder Mindful Living and has served on the board of Out Boulder County. They hold master’s degrees from George Washington University and Naropa University.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Beth Smith about results through relationships.

In this episode, we discuss:

How a history of varied experiences can contribute to future success
Getting creative to face challenges in business that come your way and being the better for it
Knowing how to scale and keep pace with a fast growth business
Being personal about who you are as a trait of strong leadership
Encouraging self-expression in your workforce and reaping the rewards
Learning to work together and connect with others in the best ways
Making fun a cornerstone of your business
Disrupting an industry by combining the highest quality with the quickest fulfilment
Suppliers as key strategic partners not vendors

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Beth was so generous to share their take on creating results through relationships in business.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Beth Smith:

Websites: http://www.stickergiant.com/

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

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 10: A Purpose Driven Business Creating Community, Outreach, and Jobs for The Visually Impaired

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT

A Purpose Driven Business Creating Community, Outreach, and Jobs for The Visually Impaired

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 0010 Reinhard Mabry

Reinhard Mabry is the president and CEO of Alphapointe. Alphapointe is the national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Manufacturing tens of millions of products annually, Alphapointe is one of the largest employers of people who are blind in the U.S. with nearly 400 employees, more than half of whom are blind or visually impaired. Alphapointe also provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to thousands of children, adults and seniors annually.

Mabry is also a leader in the field of vision loss as he serves as the president of the Board of Directors of The National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind and on the board of the National Industries for the Blind. He has served on the Kansas Advisory Committee for Blind and Visually Impaired since 2010, including as chair, and formerly served on the board of directors of VisionServe Alliance.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Reinhard Mabry about his mission driven business, Alphapointe.

In this episode, we discuss:

Blind people as capable professional members of the workforce
How most jobs can be adapted for the blind
The common misconception that non-profits are not meant to be profitable
Why the percentage of the blind who are not part of the workforce has not changed in a century
The opportunities that come along with having a multi-faceted business
Manufacturing products that help others in a meaningful way
Merging with a struggling company to save jobs, create success, extend your reach, and further your mission
The importance, as an employer, of a personal connection with your employees
Selling who you are, your principles, your values, and the DNA of your organization

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Reinhard was so generous to share his take on not for profit businesses and his mission of creating jobs for the visually impaired.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Rob Cornilles:

Websites:

www.alphapointe.org

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Ep 09: Working Together To Create a More Sustainable and Innovative Future

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Working Together To Create A More Sustainable And Innovative Future

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 009 Rick Perez

As Founder and CEO of Avangard Innovative, Rick Perez drives the overall strategic vision of this diverse company that consists of the largest waste and recycling company in the Americas. Perez’s primary focus is on transforming the waste and recycling industry. This company has proven itself to be a leader in the industry, showcasing its ingenuity in recycling and waste optimization while introducing a technology-based process.

Mr. Perez also understands the importance of serving the community in which you build your business. He devotes much of his time to supporting the Greater Houston area by serving on multiple boards such as the Greater Houston Partnership, and Boys and Girls Club, and is a member of the esteemed YPO Real Leaders global organization, as well as the Advisory Board of Houston Methodist Hospital. He was recently named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018.

Through thoughtful leadership, Rick guides a stellar lineup of dynamic team members, all driven to delivering on the company’s mission of creating lasting partnerships that will benefit the environment by helping clients treat waste intelligently and properly. The focus is driving waste and recycling optimization, utilizing technology to create sustainable solutions that are economically sound, environmentally friendly, and socially acceptable.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Rick Perez about creating a more sustainable future.

In this episode, we discuss:

The path towards a zero-waste future
Applying technology and data to an old business model to make gains
The collaborative effort to create a more sustainable future
Creating a corporate culture to save the world
Capital markets moving away from companies without an environment positive initiative
Educating consumers on the best way to recycle
Giving back by connecting our younger generations to more of the world

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Rick was so generous to share all the ways his company is leading the way to a more sustainable world.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Rick Perez:

Website: www.avaicg.com

Email: rperez@avaicg.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

www.discoverymapfranchise.com

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

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

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Ep 08: Aligning Your Life's Passion With the Purpose of Your Business

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Aligning Your Life's Passion with the Purpose of Your Business

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 008 Bryan Clayton

Bryan has been in the lawn care industry his entire working life starting with mowing neighbor’s lawns in high school to ultimately founding Peach Tree Inc, a market leading landscape company in the southeast and growing the firm to over 125 employees. In 2013 he navigated the successful acquisition of Peach Tree to Landscapes USA a national provider of commercial landscape services. The inspiration for GreenPal is born out of the frustration Bryan observed while operating the landscape business, and how difficult it is for homeowners to find, schedule, and pay a reliable small lawn care professional. Bryan is in charge of GreenPal’s strategic direction and growth to become the platform that powers the lawn care industry.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Bryan Clayton about aligning your life’s purpose with the purpose of your business.

In this episode, we discuss:

The difference between doing business in the States and in other parts of the world
The new significance of peer to peer marketplaces
Avoiding becoming trapped by your business
CEO as allocator in chief and making the best bets when allocating capital
Making everyone on your team accountable to the customer and the solution to their problems
Setting aside the time for things that are important but not necessarily urgent
Customers input as free research and development
Giving ten times more value than what you get out of a transaction
How much easier it is to make a million dollars than to hold onto that million dollars

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Bryan was so generous to share his journey to success in business and giving back.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Bryan Clayton:

Instagram: @bryanmclayton

Website: www.yourgreenpal.com

Websites:

www.discoverymap.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 07: The Intersection of Business, Altruism, and Generosity

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT

The Intersection of Business, Altruism, and Generosity

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 007 Richie Kendall

Richie Kendall is the co-founder of, Goodworld, the first social impact platform for nonprofits and companies that rounds up purchases to the nearest dollar for causes and enables hashtag donations on Facebook and Twitter. The all-in-one modern toolset includes team fundraising, charitable events and payroll giving alongside Text to Give, eCards and impact rewards. Richie envisions a world powered by generosity, collaboration and compassion where CSR, Cause Marketing, Influencer Impact and Next Generation Philanthropy collide.

Richie's company Cheerful Giving was acquired by Goodworld in 2019 and the platform has grown to power the social impact initiatives of many of the world’s largest companies and leading nonprofits. He now leads Goodworld's product and business growth efforts with a specialty in brand elevation and vertical innovation.

With 10+ years experience in tech, B2B Sales, UX design, film/media, identity and storytelling, Richie has worked with industry-leading brands including Mastercard, Forever21, Canon, New Belgium, Pentax, Marmot, Rawlings, Fruit of the Loom, Frontier Airlines + more and has collaborated with some of the nation’s leading advertising agencies including CP+B and Space150.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Ritchie Kendall about

In this episode, we discuss:

The identity of your business and why it goes to work
A company’s purpose driving the conversations about growth
Leaders creating value alignment between stakeholders and the organization
All the different ways, from the top down, that an organization can put their values into action
Structuring an organization’s social contributions as broad, niched down, or as uniquely tailored as you want
Why there is no reason social impact cant be part of your brand
Social impact initiatives as a lead generation tool
The approaching future of next generation philanthropy
The loyalty that millennials show brands that commit to social impact causes

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Ritchie was so generous to share his take on how business, generosity, and altruism can intersect and create more profits with purpose.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Richie Kendall:

Website: www.goodworldnow.com

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richie-kendall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richie.kendall.9

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

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

www.discoverymapfranchise.com

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

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

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Ep 06: Mapping Out Your Journey

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:18:54 GMT

Mapping Out Your Journey in Business

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 006 Peter Hans

Since 2005, Peter Hans has been the president of Discovery Map International, leading provider of curated guides to top tourist attractions in cities and towns throughout North America. The Waitsfield, Vermont-based franchisor has maps in 130 communities in North America and has 91 franchise owners.

Peter began his career as an investment banker in Switzerland for six years and following that with six more years in London. After working for a tech company in Vermont, Peter became the Resort Maps franchisor in 2005. He helped grow resort maps for the next several years and merged with Discovery Map in 2010.

Peter and the Discovery Map team have taken the franchise to its present numbers, making it the leading provider of curated guides to top tourist attractions in cities and towns throughout North America, incorporated an app with those locations, and will soon unveil a Local Loot, an incentive program for local merchants.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Peter Hans about enjoying the journey in business.

In this episode, we discuss:

The difference between doing business in the States and in other parts of the world
The paradigm shift in how we do business today and going forward
Merging with a competitor
Embracing what happens on the journey to success
Incentivizing your clients to give back to the community
Consumers becoming more local-oriented in their habits
The challenges that small businesses are facing with today’s new realities
Getting away from your computer and seeing things you’ve never seen before

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Peter was so generous to share his journey to success in business and giving back.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Peter Hans:

Websites:

www.discoverymap.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 05: Embracing Your Individuality To Find the Right Notes In Business

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Embracing Your Individuality to Find the Right Notes In Business

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 005 Rogers Healy

Rogers Healy is the CEO and Owner of The Rogers Healy Companies, a brand that started in the real estate sector, and has grown into a handful of successful other divisions under the Rogers Healy name. Rogers founded Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate in 2006 and turned it into one of the most successful independently owned real estate firms in the country. In 2008, Rogers founded Healy Property Management, which has grown to one of the most successful property management firms in Texas. In 2009, he founded Healy Global Real Estate + Relocation, which is the only global company of its kind that helps clients with all their real estate and moving needs, from anywhere to anywhere. Rogers, and his companies, provide a sense of community and comradery. Rogers runs his companies based on a people-first attitude, a mentality that led to record growth last year.

During Rogers’ tenure in business, he’s been the recipient of many notable awards, including REALTOR Magazine’s ’30 Under 30,’ The Dallas Millennial Club’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year,’ The Dallas Business Journal’s ’40 Under 40, The ‘Most Influential Leader in Real Estate,’ by Luxury Home Magazine. In 2018, Rogers was recognized as one of the Top 100 REALTORS in the country (out of over 2,000,000 people). With over $5,000,000,000 (Yes, that’s billion) in closed deals and counting, Rogers aims to always be at the top of the list.

Rogers is the real estate expert on national TV for FOX, FOX News, FOX Business News, CNBC, Yahoo!, TD Ameritrade Network, Cheddar and MSNBC. Rogers is also the host of Selling Mega Mansions.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Rogers Healy about working to your strengths and working with the strengths of others.

In this episode, we discuss:

Failure as a map to success
Faith in knowing that you have positively affected others with your business
Making money by creating a convenience for someone
Putting the people in your organization before your profits
Finding the intersection of the right personality and the right qualifications to make the perfect hire
How giving back helps the person giving as much as the person receiving
Investing in raw talent to end up with the employee that you want
Being yourself as the quickest path to success

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Rogers was so generous to share his take on understanding our differences to find success in business.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Rogers Healy:

Website:

www.rogershealy.com

Email:

info@rogershealy.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 04: A Window Into Seizing Opportunity

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT

A Window into Seizing Opportunity

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 004 Joseph Appelbaum

Joe is a lifelong entrepreneur and started his first business at the age of 13 in Manalapan, New Jersey. He founded Potomac Insurance in 1990 with one guiding principle: to build relationships with clients, to exceed their expectations by providing exemplary service, support, and expertise, and to become the comprehensive source for clients’ employee benefits needs. With those same principles in mind, Joe founded Calm HR last year, a full-service human resource outsourcing business that offers a full suite of custom services that relieve the day to day stress of business operations.

Joe is a subject matter expert on controlling healthcare costs, PPACA (healthcare reform), and HR issues. He speaks frequently at various trade association conferences and SHRM functions across the country. Joe is the thought leader, advisor, and chief analytics officer for all his clients.

Joe is an active member of the Association for Enterprise Growth (AEG) and is a founding sponsor of Executive Leaders Radio. Joe enjoys helping other CEOs and local business owners connect and collaborate with fellow leaders and is a longtime philanthropist for the Brain Tumor Society and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Joseph Appelbaum about seizing opportunity and giving back.

In this episode, we discuss:

The start of an entrepreneurial journey with a window washing service
Going into business to put your expertise into use helping others run their business more efficiently
Simplifying your processes so you and your staff can do what you are there to do
Taking care of your own in business and allowing latitude for mistakes
Being proactive rather than reactive and preventing pitfalls that decrease efficiency
The “selfish” act of mentoring and sharing with others because of how it feeds your own soul
Giving back to help prevent others experiencing the same hardships you have
Shutting your mouth and opening your ears

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Joe was so generous to share his take on seizing opportunity, sharing with others, and giving back.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Joseph Appelbaum:

Websites:

www.potomacco.com

www.calmhr.com

Email:

joe@calmhr.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 03: Experience, Integrity, and Giving Back In Business

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:19:32 GMT

Experience, Integrity, and Giving Back in Business

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 003 Gregory Kovsky

Gregory Kovsky is the President & CEO of IBA (International Business Associates), the Pacific Northwest’s oldest business brokerage firm. Mr. Kovsky has successfully negotiated the purchase & sale of over 300 privately held companies and family businesses in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California, North Carolina, and Massachusetts since joining IBA as a mergers & acquisitions intermediary in 1994. He has successfully facilitated transactions involving manufacturing & distribution companies; industrial, marine, and automotive businesses; technology & software companies; and service, education, and retail businesses. An approximately 30-year real estate professional, Mr. Kovsky commonly provides his clients with comprehensive representation in both the sale of a business and the associated real estate. As the President & CEO of IBA, Gregory Kovsky manages an experienced, knowledgeable team of highly skilled business sale intermediaries individually recognized as industry experts in areas ranging from manufacturing to education and from cannabis to the marine industry. Mr. Kovsky is a common author of industry relevant articles, seminar speaker, and has appeared on radio & television. Mr. Kovsky is a strong advocate for collaboration, the distribution of knowledge & information, and employment of “best practices” in the business brokerage industry.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Gregory Kovsky about his experiences in business and how he gives back.

In this episode, we discuss:

How money takes care of itself when you are good at what you do and happy to be there
Treating people the way you want to be treated in business
The menu of solutions to situations that years of experience provide
The benefits of coming into a business with fresh eyes and different solutions
Being paid based on performance
The importance of shopping your expenses
Why a tax return is your company’s most important document
Helping immigrants become entrepreneurs

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Rob was so generous to share his take on changing your game in regard to your sales technique.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Gregory Kovsky:

Websites:

www.ibainc.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

www.gamefaceacademy.com/

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

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

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Ep 02: Changing Your Sales Game

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:50:00 GMT

Changing Your Sales Game

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 002 Rob Cornilles

As the founder of Game Face, Inc, a consulting and training firm with roots in the sports business, Rob Cornilles has been invited to share his expertise inside more team front offices than any person in professional or collegiate sports, giving him unprecedented access to best practices in sports and business. Rob’s distinctive background benefits those he serves – whether as a business consultant, executive coach, skills trainer, best-selling author, podcast host, or educator.

His book, THE SALES GAME CHANGER, became a #1 international best-seller on Amazon in less than 10 hours. And as the host of GAME FACE EXECS PODCAST, Rob interviews and showcases today's best influencers and persuaders who have used sales to be more than successful - they're significant.

Currently an adjunct at BYU's Marriott School of Business, Rob is also a visiting instructor at the Rawlings Sport Business Management program at Maryville University in St. Louis. He has spoken at such distinguished institutions as Purdue’s Krannert School of Management, University of Texas, the Cary School of Business at ASU, Oregon’s Warsaw Sports Marketing Center, and Ohio University. Rob’s ideas have been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, ESPN.com and many local publications. He has appeared twice as a guest on FOX News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto, as well as countless local and national television and radio programs.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Rob Cornilles about changing your sales game.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why we all need sales skills in business to motivate, influence and inspire others
Sales as educating people
How great salesmanship is getting the prospect to talk and listening
Business as writing a prescription to heal a customer’s pain
Articulating your message to convey the mutual benefits of a professional relationship
The peculiarities of the sports business
Selling a solution as opposed to a product
Opening the sale, not closing it
Selling the way that you want to be sold to

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Rob was so generous to share his take on changing your game in regard to your sales technique.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Rob Cornilles:

Websites:

www.gamefaceinc.com

www.gamefacesales.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

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

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

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Ep 01: Finding Purpose in Business by Making a Positive Impact on People's Lives

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Finding Purpose in Business by Making a Positive Impact on People's Lives

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 001 Trevor Blake

Trevor G. Blake is currently founder and CEO of three companies in varied industries which he runs simultaneously. He has founded, managed and sold three companies since 2003 for a combined value of over $300 million. His unique business approach is based on a higher profitability, non-employee model, which also frees him to enjoy his other interests as a writer, coach, and animal welfare activist. Success with a balanced life is Trevor’s mantra and described in his free course The Practical Magic of the 5-hour workday.

Trevor is also a New York Times best-selling author of Three Simple Steps, A Map to Success in Business and Life (2012) and Secrets to a Successful Startup, A Recession Proof Guide to Starting, Surviving, and Thriving in Your Own Venture. (2020) He has also created two unique experiential courses in which he coaches in real-time for personal growth and business success.

Trevor has been featured in: Business Insider, CNN, Forbes, PBS (Between the Lines), KOMO news, Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Investor’s Business Daily, The Guardian, Inc. and is a regular radio and TV guest on both business and metaphysics shows.

Listen to this latest episode where we talk with Trevor Blake about how being driven to make a difference in the lives of others can create more profits with purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

Making a positive impact on people’s lives, having fun doing it, and sharing in the rewards
Identifying your traits as an entrepreneur and knowing when to move on from a company
Why it’s more important to get the best partner rather than the best price
Finding success in business by being purpose driven to fix a problem that needs fixing
Why a truly productive workday is less hours than you think
Having the self-confidence as an entrepreneur to cross functional train yourself in the areas of a business you don’t know, to save on hiring the experts

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Trevor was so generous to share his take on how to create more profits with purpose by creating a positive impact on the lives of others with his businesses.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Trevor Blake:

Website: www.trevorgblake.com

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorgblake/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrevorGBlake/

Connect with Marc Freedman:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/