About Michael Burke: Michael unlocks human potential so small businesses break through ceilings with less burnout and without delay. He has expertly coached hundreds of business owners, executives, and their leadership teams across the United States. His unique insight into what it takes to break through is forged in experience as a former "Turn-Around" specialist, marathoner, and thriving decades beyond his life expectancy. In this episode, Ryan and Michael Burke discuss: Unlocking human potent...
Jul 09, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 113
About Joe LoPresti: Joseph F. LoPresti is the founder and CEO of ClearPath Family Office and Arlington Wealth Management, bringing nearly four decades of experience in wealth advisory. Disillusioned by Wall Street’s sales-driven culture early in his career, Joe developed a proprietary investment methodology focused on wealth preservation, proactive planning, and business exit strategies. Over the past 25+ years, he has helped business owners and families align their wealth with business strategy...
Jul 02, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 112
About Christopher Filipiak: Christopher Filipiak helps CEOs succeed at their own sales work by building Sales Ready Organizations that generate consistent, profitable revenue. With a background in engineering, data analytics, and Fortune 100 consulting, he combines strategy, execution, and mindset transformation to drive measurable growth. Drawing on his expertise in sales, entrepreneurship, lean systems, and personal development, Christopher has helped businesses 12x their sales, increase deal ...
Jun 25, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 111
About Josh Ramsey: Joshua Ramsey, owner and operator of both JRcmo and a full-stack marketing agency, has developed principles and strategies for businesses since 2001. During this time, Joshua has successfully created and executed more than 80,000 successful campaigns across the US. Joshua is a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, author, and highly regarded speaker. As someone with experience in speaking since 2005, Joshua teaches executives and business owners exactly how to cut costs and impr...
Jun 18, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 110
About Alay Yajnik: Alay Yajnik, MBA, is a nationally recognized law firm growth expert, speaker, and the author of Staffing Up: The Attorney’s Guide to Hiring Top Talent . As the founder of Law Firm Success Group, he helps attorneys grow their income, take more time off, and dramatically reduce their stress by building what he calls the “Perfect Practice.” Drawing on his background leading a $ 100 M+ service business and building a $ 5 M+ business from the ground up, Alay brings a Silicon Valley...
Jun 11, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 109
About Stacey Brown Randall: Stacey Brown Randall is the multiple award-winning author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking , host of the Roadmap to Referrals podcast, and teaches business owners how to generate referrals naturally without manipulating, incentivizing, or even asking. She has been featured in national publications like Entrepreneur magazine, Investor Business Daily, Forbes, and more. She received her Master’s in Organizational Communication and is married with three kid...
Jun 04, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 108
About Rose Moran: Rose is a legal marketing strategist who bridges business development with strategic marketing communications. She’s led business development and strategic marketing efforts for one of the fastest-growing Am Law 100 firms and now partners with firms at the firm, practice, and individual attorney level for all areas of B2B law. In this episode, Ryan and Rose Moran discuss: The importance of aligning content marketing with branding for law firms Challenges business owners face in...
May 28, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 107
About Molly McGrath: Molly McGrath is the founder of Hiring & Empowering Solutions, LLC, committed to helping law firms succeed in staffing, employee engagement, intrapreneurship, and retention. For 28 years, she has delivered results to over 5,000 law firms nationwide. She is a Top 10% Legal Podcaster, a 16-year legal blogger, and a 3x #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author of Intrapreneurs in an Entrepreneur’s World , Don’t Be a Yes Chick , and Fix My Boss . Molly brings 27+ years of experience in ...
May 21, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 106
About Dom Loffredo: Dominic “Dom” Loffredo joined MDS in 2019 and became Director of Operations in 2020. He manages member service, onboarding, event coordination, and oversees HR for several firms, including recruiting, hiring, development, and employee handbooks. Dom is a SHRM-certified HR professional and a certified Kolbe Consultant and Team Specialist, helping align individuals’ natural strengths with their roles to boost performance and fulfillment. Committed to ongoing learning, Dom uses ...
May 14, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 105
About Ron Latz: Ron Latz is the founder of LegalFenix, a marketing consulting firm that’s shaking up the way law firms approach their growth strategies. With over 15 years of experience in the legal marketing industry, Ron has been the trusted guide for countless law firms navigating the complex world of marketing. Known for his honesty, vendor-neutral approach, and commitment to delivering results, he’s helped firms align their strategies, optimize their budgets, and rebuild trust in agency rel...
May 07, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 104
About Kristen David: Kristen David is a former trial lawyer who transformed her career after working 85 hours a week and taking home far too little from her law firm. She successfully built her firm into a million-dollar-plus business that thrived independently of her. After selling the firm, Kristen dedicated herself to empowering business owners to build profitable, self-managed companies. Today, she runs her virtual business from around the world—spending one-third of her time in Seattle, Was...
Apr 30, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 103
About Mark Khazanovich: Mark Khazanovich is Director of Operations at KORE Accounting Solutions, a future-focused bookkeeping and management accounting firm that helps cloud-based law firms stay compliant and run more profitable practices. As Clio Gold Certified Consultants, QuickBooks Online Elite ProAdvisors, and legal accounting experts, Mark and the KORE team use their experience to help small, tech-forward law firms build systems that support efficient and successful operations. Outside of ...
Apr 23, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 102
About Adam Ouellette: Adam practiced law for 23 years before making the move from Florida to North Carolina—where he decided to step away from another bar exam and into a new role: empowering law firm owners to reclaim control of their lives. As a published author and experienced coach, Adam has helped over 500 lawyers in the past decade break free from the overwhelm that so often comes with running a law firm. Through his one-on-one consulting and group coaching programs, he provides the tools,...
Apr 16, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 101
As we reach the milestone of our 100th episode, we're wrapping up the series with the last three of our top ten most downloaded episodes. Part 3 brings some of the most valuable insights, diving into the intersection of operations, finances, and strategic growth—key elements for driving meaningful business progress. We’ll hear from seasoned experts across industries, from law firms to entrepreneurial ventures, each offering practical wisdom on scaling, overcoming challenges, and building long-te...
Apr 09, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 100
We’re continuing our 100th episode celebration with Part 2 of our milestone series—revisiting three of the top ten most downloaded episodes. These standout conversations have delivered game-changing financial insights that have resonated with entrepreneurs and business owners alike. From legal safeguards to smart financial planning, we’re diving deep into the key lessons that have helped businesses protect and grow their financial future. Whether you’re hearing them for the first time or refresh...
Apr 02, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 100
From John Hinson: Marketing Mastery for 2025: Balancing Growth and Efficiency for Small Businesses (Ep. 92) Investing at least 10% of revenue into marketing is crucial for sustainable growth, rather than treating it as a fixed expense. Businesses should balance "hunting" (lead generation) and "farming" (nurturing existing clients and referrals) to maximize long-term success. From Michael DeLon: Creating Your Book....Without Writing a Word (Ep. 06) Writing a book can be a game-changing marketing ...
Mar 27, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 100
About Ivy Slater: Ivy Slater is the CEO of Slater Success, a coaching & consulting company focused on the intersection of strategic planning and succession planning and its impact for long term sustainable growth. Ivy is an author, podcast host of Her Success Story and TedX speaker. In this episode, Ryan and Ivy Slater discuss: The necessity of early succession planning Strategic planning for sustainable growth Building a business that runs without you Turning goals into actionable, measurab...
Mar 19, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 99
About Gary Mitchell: Gary is a highly regarded author, business coach, and consultant dedicated to helping lawyers enjoy the career they have only dreamed of and achieve unparalleled success by whatever measure they are guided by. With nearly 20 years of experience coaching lawyers, he has developed a deep understanding of the complex business issues facing lawyers and law firms in today's volatile economy. In this episode, Ryan and Gary Mitchell discuss: Shifting from lawyer to business leader ...
Mar 12, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 98
About Janet Falk: Janet Falk is a strategic communications professional with over 30 years of experience in public relations and marketing communications across law firms, financial services, businesses, and nonprofits. She helps attorneys, executives, and consultants gain media coverage, attract clients, and strengthen their professional visibility through targeted PR strategies. Known for her expertise in media relations, networking, and content marketing, Falk offers tailored guidance to posi...
Mar 05, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 97
About Frank Rekas: Frank Rekas is a Partner and Financial Planner at Palm Wealth Partners, specializing in tax-efficient wealth strategies for attorneys, law firm owners, and business professionals. With over 30 years of experience, he focuses on minimizing taxes, managing risk, and building long-term financial security through a highly personalized approach. A member of the Personal CFO Network (PCFO) and an active AHEPA board member, Frank is known for simplifying complex financial concepts an...
Feb 26, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 96
You’ve heard me talk about business strategy, financial growth, and the importance of knowing your numbers—but today, I want to take a step back and share my own journey. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how I went from working in a traditional CPA firm to completely shifting my focus toward advisory services, a move that not only changed my career but transformed the way I help business owners. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to pivot, invest in yourself, and build a business that t...
Feb 20, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 95
About John Gumas: John Gumas, esteemed CEO of Gumas Advertising and renowned author, is a trailblazer in the branding industry, dedicated to empowering challenger brands with effective marketing strategies to overcome their larger competitors. With an illustrious career spanning decades, John's expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of the country's foremost authorities on Challenger Brand Marketing®. As a sought-after speaker, published author, and influential bo...
Feb 12, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 94
About Sonia Narvaez: Sonia Narvaez is an Operations Strategist with a passion for designing business systems that empower altruistic entrepreneurs and business leaders to achieve greater impact. As a first-generation Latina in the U.S. holding both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Public Health, she has uniquely merged her background in Public Health with her expertise in Operations. In 2017, Sonia founded Socially Passionate Consulting, which later evolved into Operation QOL. Operation QOL pa...
Feb 05, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 93
About John Hinson: John Hinson is the Administrative Director at Spotlight Branding, where he leverages nearly a decade of experience in editorial and marketing to help solo and small law firms grow their businesses through impactful content. A published author and podcaster, John has written humorous memoirs and historical nonfiction and hosts Our Weird World, a show exploring fascinating and strange stories from across the globe. As someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder, John is passionate abo...
Jan 29, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 92
As we kick off 2025, I’m thrilled to share my plans for The Net Profit Podcast and how this year is all about helping business owners like you achieve more. In this episode, I dive into simple but powerful strategies to reclaim your time, improve efficiency, and boost your bottom line. I’ll also share insights from my Amazon international bestseller, Bottom Line Profits , and how its principles can help you run your business by the numbers. With brand-new guests, fresh topics, and actionable adv...
Jan 22, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 91
About Cyndi Thomason: Cyndi Thomason is a renowned figure in the fields of e-commerce financial advising, e-commerce accounting, and mom entrepreneurship. She founded bookskeep nine years ago when she realized the potential of remote bookkeeping, allowing her to balance her career with homeschooling her daughter, who needed special tutoring due to dyslexia. Inspired by Mike Michalowicz's "Profit First" approach, she restructured her business to focus on helping clients achieve financial success,...
Jan 15, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 90
About Lisa Snow: Lisa Snow, a dynamic figure in employee wellness, is a public speaker, personal trainer, and provider at On the Mend Customized Fitness and Massage. As the founder of On the Mend, Lisa specializes in team building through wellness, offering a range of services such as lunch & learn talks, chair massage, and fitness & yoga classes, both onsite and via Zoom. With a focus on creating a sense of unity, whether teams are fully remote or back in the office, Lisa's mission is t...
Jan 08, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 89
About Michael DeLon: Michael DeLon is the leading authority in Credibility Marketing. As the President of Paperback Expert, he guides business owners in clearly communicating their brand and establishing themselves as credible experts in their field. He does this through strategies such as writing a book, becoming a bestselling author, and creating a successful podcast, enabling these business owners to acquire more clients, receive more referrals, and ultimately grow their revenue. He is the au...
Jan 01, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 88
About Lisa Thee: Lisa Thee, a distinguished thought leader and AI expert with over two decades of experience, is the CEO of AMP Solutions, focusing on innovative AI and technology solutions. As the Co-Author of "Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for the Enterprise" and the author of the groundbreaking book "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days," she is celebrated for her contributions to ethical technology. Lisa's passion for harnessing AI's potential for positive change is evident in her role a...
Dec 25, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 87
About Ron LaBeau: Ron LaBeau is the proud owner of Show Me Custom Gifts and Show Me Monuments, where they specialize in laser engraving. After spending over 25 years in the corporate world, Ron finally realized his dream of owning his own business, due to a sudden job loss in February 2020. He's truly passionate about assisting businesses and grieving families during their times of need. Ron understands the struggles of finding new customers and the frustrations of dealing with empty promises fr...
Dec 18, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 86
