Join us as Jack Skeels dives into the fascinating world of 'unmanagement' and redefines the role of managers in today's organizations. In this engaging conversation, Jack challenges traditional notions of control and instead, champions authority and empowerment. He introduces us to the four pivotal moments every manager should master: why, what, go, and grow. By clearly communicating the 'why' behind tasks, Jack argues that managers can ignite purpose and improve decision-making across their tea...
May 17, 2024•48 min•Ep. 166
Alright, buckle up for this episode! Mark and Ben are joined by the one and only Sarah Noel Block, the brain behind Tiny Marketing. They dive into the nitty-gritty of why having solid systems and processes in your business is like adding rocket fuel to your success rocket. Sarah spills the beans on her Tiny Marketing Framework, breaking it down into streamlining, systematizing, automating, and outsourcing - the holy grail for growth. But wait, there's more! They dish out on the perks of outsourc...
May 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 165
Kyle McDowell takes us on his journey from a cramped cubicle to leading a massive team, focusing on a shift towards 'we'-oriented leadership. He really hammers home the idea that making a difference and nurturing genuine connections matter more than just climbing the success ladder. McDowell dives into the struggles leaders often face, like battling with ego and feeling the pressure to fit a certain mold. He's big on owning up to mistakes and having each other's backs. McDowell draws inspiration...
May 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 164
Welcome to another episode of The Friday Habit! Today, Mark and Ben chat with Richard Weylman, the mastermind behind '100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life.' Richard's journey from selling cookware door-to-door to becoming a guru in speaking and customer experience is truly inspiring. He emphasizes the power of connecting with people and nurturing relationships in business. We delve into the 'great reevaluation' phenomenon, where folks are seeking businesses that exude thoughtfuln...
Apr 26, 2024•56 min•Ep. 163
The Friday Habit: Megan Gluth Bohan's Journey from Law to Leadership This episode of The Friday Habit features Megan Gluth Bohan, an award-winning entrepreneur, CEO & Owner of Catalynt Solutions, Inc. (formerly TRInternational, Inc.) and owner of ChemBlend of America. Megan shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a small town with a single mother to becoming a successful multinational corporation CEO. She discusses the challenges and pivotal moments in her life, including battling al...
Apr 22, 2024•36 min•Ep. 162
Welcome back to The Friday Habit! In part two of our interview with Jeremy Ryan Slate, we continue our exploration of how embracing the concept of "good enough" can lead to greater success for businesses and teams. Jeremy expands on the idea that the pursuit of perfection in every detail can actually hinder growth and effective delegation. Instead, he suggests focusing on measurable outcomes based on customer satisfaction. By shifting the focus from perfection to achieving results that satisfy t...
Apr 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 161
Welcome to another episode of The Friday Habit! Today, we've got the one and only Jeremy Ryan Slate, CEO of Command Your Brand, joining us for an enlightening chat. Jeremy is here to unravel the joys and challenges of the entrepreneurial journey, shedding light on how the Friday Habit philosophy can drive both business growth and personal satisfaction. He's dishing out some invaluable insights on strategic planning and smart investments – essential ingredients for any successful venture. But Jer...
Apr 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 160
Episode Summary: Join Mark Labriola II in this insightful episode of The Friday Habit as he dives into the freelance revolution with Brittany Brewer, a senior account executive at FreeUp. Discover Brittany's journey from renovating a school bus for a digital nomad lifestyle to her pivotal role in the freelancing world. This episode covers the impact of COVID-19 on freelancing, the unique approach of FreeUp, and the benefits of leveraging freelancers for business growth. Key Takeaways: Brittany's...
Feb 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 159
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Friday Habit, hosts Mark Labriola and Benjamin Manley sit down with Ian Campbell, CEO of Nucleus Research. Ian shares his extensive experience and insights into the world of investigative research and how businesses can leverage the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) to enhance sales, improve services, and ultimately win more deals. Whether you're a small business owner, a freelancer, or a creative, this conversation is packed with valuable advice on ho...
Feb 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 158
Wondering how businesses can make the most of their resources to boost earnings? Curious about the role of financial and tax management in the real estate sector? Well, you're in luck because we've got the answers for you in the latest episode of The Friday Habit. This is part two of our conversation with Dan Templin, where we're going to delve into the fascinating world of property utilization and explore how savvy entrepreneurs can use cutting-edge software solutions to offer flexibility and v...
Feb 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 157
Join us on an exciting journey into the world of real estate investment with your hosts, Mark Labriola II and Benjamin Manley. In this episode, we're here to not only help you grow your wealth but also lay the foundation for a lasting legacy. We're joined by a special guest, Dan Templin, a renowned business expert, to provide even more valuable insights. We'll uncover the secrets of the property market and draw on the wisdom of seasoned investors, including Dan Templin, to prepare you for the up...
Jan 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 156
Welcome back to part two of our 2-part episode of The Friday Habit! In this installment, we continue our exploration of project management with our special guest, Clint Padgett. We're picking up right where we left off, delving into the world of informed scheduling decisions, strategic resource utilization, and the critical role of engagement and transparency in building a sense of ownership among team members. Plus, we'll dive deeper into the exciting intersection of technology and project plan...
Jan 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 155
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Friday Habit! Today, we've got a fantastic guest lined up for you. We're catching up with Clint Padgett, a seasoned pro in the world of project management. Clint's not just any project management guru; he's also the president of Project Success, Inc. We'll be diving into some intriguing topics today, focusing on sustainable business growth and how project management plays a crucial role in achieving those long-term success goals. Now, let's start by hea...
Jan 12, 2024•26 min•Ep. 154
In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Ron Simmons, a seasoned entrepreneur and former politician. Ron's journey is filled with valuable insights and wisdom that every small business owner and aspiring entrepreneur should hear. Join us as we dive into a conversation about lifelong learning, the secrets to maintaining a successful long-term partnership, taking bold and uncomfortable steps, recognizing opportunities, and finding the perfect balance between faith and entrepreneurshi...
Jan 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 153
Welcome to The Friday Habit with your hosts Mark and Ben! In this episode, we have a special guest joining us, Ron Simmons, a seasoned politician who served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives. During his time in the House, Ron was a member of several crucial committees, including Appropriations, Transportation, Elections, Homeland Security, and Business & Industry. Join us as Mark, Ben, and Ron engage in an enlightening discourse about harnessing opportunities and maintaining ...
Dec 15, 2023•24 min•Ep. 152
In this episode, Mark Labriola II and Benjamin Manley interview Andre Dantzler from SociallyU. Andre shares his journey from working in the corporate world to starting his own business and the importance of systems and mindset in building a successful business. He emphasizes the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and the importance of finding alignment in your work. Andre also discusses the balance between work and family life and the process of discovering your identity and purpose. He ...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 151
Welcome to another episode of The Friday Habit, where your hosts Mark Labriola II and Benjamin Manley, along with guest Patrick Thean, guide you to strike the right balance between strategy and execution. Tune in as they elaborate on "# CEOs and the Crucial Role of Execution in Business Success." Uncover the deeper layers of effective execution, its pivotal role in transforming grand strategies into tangible results, and the importance of embedding it into your business operations. Learn to fost...
Nov 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 150
Though Patrick Thean’s list of accomplishments as a CEO, international speaker and best selling author is impressive, his humble attitude is what really draws clients to him. Growing up in Singapore, Patrick experimented early on with small business ideas, selling tape recordings of the World Cup to his friends in grade school. He later came to the United States and graduated from Cornell with an engineering degree, met his wife and founded his first company. Patrick’s business philosophy is bot...
Oct 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 149
In part two of the discussion with storyteller, author, and keynote speaker Mark Carpenter, he shares some of the strategies he employs in telling great stories people will remember. Before utilizing storytelling to teach, lead, sell or inspire, it is important to know the purpose behind telling that story. When the storyteller is clear on why they are sharing a story, they can choose important details to share or discard, and the pacing falls into place. They can also begin to look for experien...
Oct 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 148
Teaching and storytelling is in Mark Carpenter’s DNA. With decades of experience in corporate communications, marketing, writing, and consulting, Mark now helps people master the art of storytelling to communicate information with purpose. In his work with clients, he often hears objections to storytelling because people don’t believe they have any stories worth telling. As outlined in his book and through his insightful training techniques, Mark guides leaders in crafting extraordinarily powerf...
Sep 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 147
When podcaster, author, and lifelong entrepreneur Justin Jackson co-founded Transistor, a podcast publishing platform, he already had years of experience building a business. As a child and young adult, Justin experimented with writing code and starting businesses in industries that interested him. When he and his wife started their family, the pressure to achieve financial security increased. Though some of his ventures failed, all these experiences were setting him up for his next big achievem...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 146
CFO, author, and entrepreneurial expert Susanne Mariga builds her work around the Profit First system. Profit First allows businesses to scale in ways that increase revenue and keep the cash flowing. This system uses a series of individual bank accounts that are created for specific purposes, such as profit, salary, taxes, and operating expenses. The first bank account to receive funds is the profit account while the last is the operating expenses. Many business owners make the mistake of doing ...
Sep 15, 2023•24 min•Ep. 145
When Susanne Mariga began helping out at her father’s accounting firm at age 14, she never could have imagined she would end up here. Now, Susanne is a CFO specializing in high net worth strategies for entrepreneurs and is the first millionaire in her family. Her passion is providing business owners with strategies for restructuring their companies with strategies, automations and systems so that profit flows easily. In collaboration with author Mike Michalowicz, Susanne specialized her financia...
Sep 08, 2023•20 min•Ep. 144
Brandishing his youth as one of his greatest assets, social entrepreneur, inventor, and author Milan Kordestani can’t be contained to a single industry. A business visionary from a young age, Milan began his first financial endeavor in middle school by breeding and selling rare species of turtles. From there he continued following his natural interests which extended into writing and creating space for people to talk about challenging topics. He founded a series of startups including a freelanci...
Aug 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 143
CEO and culture creator Meredith Monday Schwartz is passionate about investing in her employees and building a work environment that feels like family. At her wedding venue company, Here Comes the Guide, she works tirelessly to not only hire the best people for her teams but to create a sense of equality amongst them. According to Meredith, the value of an employee is not measured by how much time they spend working. Through clearly communicated key performance indicators, the leadership team at...
Aug 18, 2023•39 min•Ep. 142
Meredith Monday Schwartz began her career at the women-powered wedding venue company Here Comes the Guide in 1997 as their first employee; now she’s the CEO. Before onboarding with the company, she was working in a highly stressful environment at a Top 10 legal firm as a paralegal. Seeking more life/work balance, she joined the fledgling team where she put her problem solving skills to work. In the early days, she played every role and learned how to do all the jobs she would eventually hire peo...
Aug 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 141
In part two of the discussion with independent filmmaker Stimson Snead, he shares what it takes to succeed in the film industry. His advice to younger generations seeking to pursue creative endeavors is to leverage your unique gifts and resources. Don’t trust anyone who tries to sell you a one-size-fits-all formula for success because everyone walks a different path using their own tools and networks. Stimson’s wisdom, gleaned from years of failed attempts that eventually led to profitable achie...
Aug 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 140
Stimson Snead is an award-winning film director and writer who brings his unique artistic perspective to various creative endeavors. In an industry notorious for its cutthroat culture, Snead has experienced many failures on his path to success as an independent filmmaker. But none of the creative or financial obstacles prevented him from stubbornly refusing to give up on his dream. As a visionary in his field, Snead’s snarky persona and sardonic humor delight coworkers and audiences alike. Surro...
Jul 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 139
In part two, leadership coach and vulnerability advocate Chris Meroff shares his four pillars for creating powerful teams through service-minded leadership. Many leaders want to begin by making swift decisions for the company as a whole. Chris believes that should be the last step and instead begins with casting visions of the future. The goal is to help others take ownership of their vision and to invest in people so that they invite your influence. This works both in business and in personal r...
Jul 21, 2023•34 min•Ep. 138
CEO and serial entrepreneur Chris Meroff helps companies build an employee-centric culture where team members are valued for who they are, not just for what they contribute. A leadership coach, inspirational speaker, and best-selling author, Chris draws on his personal experiences from over 25 years in business. He began working in the family business where he built a strong foundation for account management and problem-solving systems. When he stepped out on his own in 2011 to start his own com...
Jul 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 137
