Join David Finkle in this week's episode of The Business Coach Podcast presented by Maui Mastermind. Discover the often overlooked and commonly maligned sales strategy of cold calling, and learn how it can help grow your sales by 50%, 100%, or even 200%. Get practical cold calling scripts, understand the importance of follow-ups, and learn about the 'research approach' to turn cold calls into meaningful conversations. Ideal for businesses overwhelmed by email and social media ads, this episode offers actionable insights for revitalizing your sales using tried and true old-school techniques.

00:00 Introduction to Cold Calling
00:20 Challenges with Modern Marketing
01:34 Revisiting Cold Calling
03:11 Cold Calling Scripts and Techniques
09:15 Effective Follow-Up Strategies
16:28 The Research Approach
20:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Discover how Maui Mastermind's expert business coaching can propel your business growth and help you achieve true entrepreneur freedom. This session provides essential business advice and insights, fostering the right business mindset for lasting success. Learn more at our website!
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In this episode of the Business Coach podcast, host David Finkel discusses the importance of speeding up various business cycles to boost profitability and efficiency. He delves into examples such as reducing sales and production cycles, improving onboarding processes, and optimizing collection practices. David shares actionable insights and real-life examples from clients to highlight the tangible benefits of these changes. Tune in to learn how to save time, reduce overhead costs, and ultimately make your business more successful and profitable.

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Reducing Sales Cycles
00:35 Welcome to the Business Coach Podcast
01:02 Understanding and Accelerating Business Cycles
02:08 Optimizing Sales and Production Cycles
03:19 Deep Dive: Onboarding Cycle
03:59 Case Study: Speeding Up Sales Cycles
05:41 Improving Production Cycles
06:12 The Business Growth Toolkit
07:00 Case Study: CPA Firm's Production Cycle
09:11 Strategies for Faster Collection Cycles
15:00 Case Study: Harold's Onboarding Cycle
20:00 Conclusion: Choosing Your Next Steps
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Want practical advice for your business? This video shares valuable business tips and insights from a seasoned business coach. Learn key strategies for effective leadership and cultivating a strong business mindset as an entrepreneur. Discover how to implement a winning business strategy to propel your venture forward and achieve lasting success.
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In this episode of The Business Coach podcast, host David Finkel is joined by Mark Watson, a former coaching client and successful serial entrepreneur. Together, they delve deep into effective team management strategies. The episode highlights the importance of asking the right questions, listening from the right framework, and the distinction between 'role players' and 'grow players.' They share insights on how to motivate and hold team members accountable, avoid common management mistakes, and celebrate team victories. Join us to learn about practical solutions for building a more profitable business without sacrificing personal freedom.

00:00 Introduction to Effective Leadership
00:46 Meet Mark Watson: A Serial Entrepreneur
01:15 Diving into Effective Team Management
01:26 The Mirror Myth in Management
01:40 Personal Accountability and Motivation
02:01 Challenges in Managing Diverse Teams
04:20 The Importance of Affirmation in Leadership
04:55 Lessons Learned from Past Mistakes
08:57 Role Players vs. Grow Players
14:26 The Power of Positive Reinforcement
16:47 Business Growth Toolkit Announcement
17:56 Celebrating Team Victories
19:56 Core Values and Celebrating Victories
21:00 Big Rock Reports and Celebrating Success
23:46 Role Players vs. Grow Players
29:02 Underestimating Team Members
33:45 Final Coaching Suggestions
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In this episode of The Business Coach podcast, host David Finkel dives into the crucial financial KPI, gross profit margin. He explains how understanding and leveraging this metric can significantly increase business profitability. David shares real-life examples, practical advice, and actionable strategies for identifying the most profitable products, clients, and services. He also highlights the importance of benchmarking and how to set up your accounting software to track gross profit effectively. Don't miss out on this essential guide to making smarter business decisions and maximizing profit.

00:00 Introduction to Gross Profit Margin
00:38 Welcome to The Business Coach Podcast
01:04 Understanding Gross Profit Margin
02:59 Calculating Gross Profit Margin
05:31 Comparing Products and Services
09:40 Real-World Examples and Applications
14:31 Using Accounting Software for Gross Profit Analysis
16:37 Benchmarking and Leading Indicators
19:21 Components of Cost of Goods Sold
22:58 Actionable Steps for Business Owners
24:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this special episode of The Business Coach Podcast, host David pays tribute to his late friend and mentor, Jason Jennings, a renowned author and business consultant. David reflects on Jason's impact and shares valuable insights from Jason's acclaimed book 'Less is More.' He discusses the power of integrating strategy into company culture and offers practical examples of how these ideas have transformed his own business and that of his clients. The episode emphasizes the importance of living a fulfilling life while successfully scaling a business. Tune in for actionable advice and a heartfelt homage to Jason Jennings.

00:00 Introduction and Impact of Extra Patients
00:52 Tribute to Jason Jennings
03:13 Review of 'Less is More' by Jason Jennings
04:18 Implementing Key Strategies in Business
10:45 Practical Examples of Business Strategies
16:55 Final Thoughts and Life Reflections
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