Is Your Business Scalable?
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Is Your Business Scalable?

Every business owner wants to maximize profitability and cash flow. But, many owners don’t know where to start or what to do. Confusion sets in. Which levers do we pull to improve profitability and cash flow? The uncertainty leaves many confused, frustrated, and sometimes paralyzed. It shouldn’t be so hard to manage a business. Many…

Have You Outgrown Your Management?
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Have You Outgrown Your Management?

Every business owner wants to build their company with big profits and good cash flow. But when it comes to how, many owners don’t know where to start or what to do leaving them confused, frustrated, and sometimes overwhelmed. There are only so many hours in the day. Every CEO/business owner deserves a growing business that…

ProfitSense Episode 44: Beth Miller, Executive Velocity & Eric Handler, Handler
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ProfitSense Episode 44: Beth Miller, Executive Velocity & Eric Handler, Handler

On this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott welcomed Beth Miller, President and Founder of Executive Velocity, and Eric Handler, CEO of Handler. Beth discussed how Executive Velocity develops leaders, the challenges of succession planning, coaching as a care leadership skill, and much more. Eric talked about Handler’s uniqueness in the market, its values and purpose, its…

Celebrating 14 Years: A Message From The Profitability Coach

Celebrating 14 Years: A Message From The Profitability Coach

This month, The Profitability Coach celebrates our 14th anniversary. Started in 2009, we went from helping business owners negotiate bank loans at the height of the Great Recession to helping them interpret their financial statements, taking them from financial confusion to financial clarity, and grow into the company of their dreams.  Every business owner has…

Has Your Revenue Growth Stalled?
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Has Your Revenue Growth Stalled?

Every CEO/business owner wants to maximize cash and profitability to maximize shareholder value. However, many don’t know where to start or what to do, which leads to confusion and frustration. It takes a guide with a plan to identify the hurdles getting in the way.  Doug Tatum’s book, “No Man’s Land”, chronicles where mid-size companies…

How to Build and Maximize Your Reputation
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How to Build and Maximize Your Reputation

Every business owner wants to build and maintain a good reputation in the marketplace by providing great customer service that adds value to their client base. However, when it comes to building a brand that is impossible to resist, many business owners don’t know where to start or what to do, leaving them confused and…

“Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast”
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“Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast”

When it comes to adding people to grow a business, many owners are reluctant due to the increased cost, and then are frustrated and confused on how they can drive revenue and profitability higher without adding to staff. Further, owners don’t understand that when they don’t focus on building a culture based on the company’s…

Do You Want a High-Performing Company?
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Do You Want a High-Performing Company?

Monitoring employee performance and holding people accountable makes many business owners uncomfortable. Many owners don’t provide job descriptions for their coworkers and spell out functions for each position. This leaves everyone confused and frustrated. Owners ask why this person doesn’t perform and employees are asking what does the boss expect them to do.  Patrick Lencioni…

ProfitSense Episode 43: Mark Beal, Instead of Flowers
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ProfitSense Episode 43: Mark Beal, Instead of Flowers

On this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott welcomed Mark Beal, CEO of Instead of Flowers. Mark discussed the story behind Instead of Flowers and how he came into his role, what makes Instead of Flowers unique, who his typical customers are, why a gifted meal from Instead of Flowers is received with such joy, and…

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work, but…
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work, but…

When it comes to delegation or transitioning decision-making to the next level of management, it can be difficult for business owners to let go or know where to start. The dynamics of a top executive team can make or break a company. John Maxwell said, “Teamwork makes the dream work, but vision becomes a nightmare…

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