Podcasts by Profit By Design

Profit By Design

You work hard in your business.
On the Profit by Design Podcast, we ask the BIG question:
What has your business done FOR YOU lately?

Join Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist™ and founder of Tap the Potential weekly, as she brings you tips, tools and strategies to support YOU in making intentionally profitable AND sustainable business decisions to live the lifestyle you desire. After all, work supports life, not the other way around. Dr. Sabrina is the author of the The 4 Week Vacation® and the How to Hire the Best Series.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Further podcasts by A Tap the Potential Production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group

Podcast on the topic Management

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250: How to Take a 4 Week Vacation® Part 3 from 2023-06-22T07:00

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249: How to Take a 4 Week Vacation® Part 2 from 2023-06-15T07:00

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248: How to Take a 4 Week Vacation®️ Part 1 from 2023-06-08T07:00

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247: Is Your Business Taking Over Your Life? from 2023-06-01T07:00

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246: Your Mental Health Matters from 2023-05-25T07:00

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245: Why is Leadership So Hard? from 2023-05-18T07:00

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244: Jumpstart Your 4 Week Vacation® from 2023-05-11T07:00

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243: How to Explode Your Profitable Revenue from 2023-05-04T07:00

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239: Breaking Free from the Survival Trap from 2023-04-06T07:00

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237: Making Time for What Matters Most from 2023-03-23T07:00

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235: Investing in Your A-Players from 2023-03-09T08:00

What is your plan for retaining A-players on your team?

A-players are very valuable in our businesses, but attracting them is only the beginning; you need a solid, workable plan for their...

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233: Advancing with Key Performance Indicators from 2023-02-23T08:00

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230: How to Be a Savvy Investor in Yourself from 2023-02-02T08:00

Many of the questions we hear at Tap the Potential center around the topic ...

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229: How to 10x Your Profit with A-Players from 2023-01-26T08:00

At Tap the Potential, we are known for getting spectacular results for ou...

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228: Be a Better YOU in 2023 from 2023-01-19T08:00

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had many conversations with business owners who are tired, rundown, and pretty frazzled. Does it sound like I’m describing you? ...

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227: How to be a Better Human at Work with Dr. Jennie Byrne from 2023-01-12T08:00

Welcome to our first episode of 2023! My plan is for this year to be different and better in every way, and I wish the same for you! We are starting with an episo...

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226: Strategic Planning Series Part 4 of 4 Designing for Profit in 2023 from 2023-01-05T08:00

Happy New Year! Here we are in 2023, ready to take on the challenges that come with a new year. We want your business to be profitable this year, and it won’t hap...

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225: Strategic Planning Series, Part 3 of 4: Visioning Your Business from 2022-12-29T08:00

Continuing our annual Strategic Planning Series, today’s episode, Part 3, is about designing your compelling business vision to support your life. If you haven’t ...

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224: Strategic Planning Series Part 2 of 4 - Be a Gift to Yourself from 2022-12-22T08:00

Today’s show continues with Part 2 of our Strategic Planning Series, an annual tradition normally reserved for our Tap ...

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223: Strategic Planning Series, Part 1 of 4: Practicing Resilience from 2022-12-15T08:00

Today’s show kicks off our Strategic Planning Series. This series is normally reserved for our clients at Tap the Poten...

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222: How 1:1 Meetings with Team Members Bring More Trust, Efficiency, and Profit from 2022-12-08T08:00

Do you want more engagement from your team members? Getting to work from their strengths is the #1 driver for employee engagement. How do you, the business owner,...

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221: How to Talk to Your Team About Profit from 2022-12-01T08:00

Each person matters! Team members play a significant role in making and keeping a company profitable. To be profitable, a company has to make more than it spends,...

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220: Why We ALL Need to Practice More Gratitude from 2022-11-24T08:00

As Thanksgiving is upon us, I’m filled with gratitude for our Tap the Potential Listen

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219: What Thriving Entrepreneurs are Doing Differently From Those Who are Burning Out from 2022-11-17T08:00

What are you doing NOW to set yourself up for success in 2023? Imagine yourself one year from now in the same place, facing the same struggles and feelings of bur...

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218: Explode Your Profitable Growth in 2023 from 2022-11-10T08:00

Overcomplicating things is a common problem for business owners. We get in our own heads when we consider ways to grow our businesses in our attempts to bring in ...

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217: Jumpstart Your Way to a 4 Week Vacation® from 2022-11-03T07:00

How does a four-week vacation sound? Does it sound impossible and far out of reach for you? The reality is that it can be achieved with a few small, but consisten...

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216: Using Systems and Innovation to Create an Exceptional Client Experience from 2022-10-27T07:00

What kinds of experiences are your clients and customers having as they interact with your business? This is an important aspect of our business that we need to e...

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215: Celebrating Wins and Successes in BIG Ways Airs from 2022-10-20T07:00

At Tap the Potential, we celebrate EVERY win, big or small. Being in busi...

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214: Meditation for Success in Business and Life with Rob Dube from 2022-10-13T07:00

Business owners are built to react, but sometimes we need to find ways to keep our emotions in check. Meditation is one practice that can help on multiple levels ...

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213: Creating the Right Culture in Your Business from 2022-10-06T07:00

How would you describe your business culture right now? Is it working to attract the right A-players who are a good fit for your team? 

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212: Great Place to Work Spotlight with Ean Price Murphy from 2022-09-29T07:00

Joining Dr. Sabrina today is Ean Price Murphy, the newest business owner being featured in our Great Place to Work Spotlight. Ean is the founder of Moxie Bookkeep...

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211: Maximize Your Strategic Growth and ROI with Christeen Era from 2022-09-22T07:00

Welcome to today’s episode! Dr. Sabrina is joined today by Christeen Era, who has been on the podcast several times, most recently to celebrate the launch of her ...

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210: Get Out of the Survival Trap and Love Your Business and Your Life Again! from 2022-09-15T07:00

The irony of being a business owner is that sometimes we look happy and successful on the outside while we are maxed out and struggling to keep up with the demand...

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209: View and Run Your Company Like a Financial Asset from 2022-09-08T07:00:22

This podcast is designed around bringing the best thought leadership around business to small business owners, and we want to bring value by covering a wide and d...

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208: Beat Burnout and Improve Your Quality of Life! from 2022-09-01T07:00:15

Every successful business owner goes through a time when it feels like the business has taken over their life. When you have steady income generation, there is a ...

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207: Prevent Quiet Quitting with a Results-Oriented Work Environment from 2022-08-25T07:00

COVID has brought numerous changes to the workplace, most notably the huge uptick in the number of people working remotely. It’s time to let go of our outdated co...

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206: Are Your Employees Quiet Quitting? from 2022-08-18T07:00

How’s the culture in your business? It’s a precious and vital asset, and it’s your job, as the owner, to grow, nurture, and protect your culture. Today we are tak...

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205: How a Coaching Culture Can Change Everything in Your Business from 2022-08-11T07:00

Are YOU the bottleneck in your business? If nothing gets accomplished until YOU move something forward, then the sad truth is clear. If you are the bottleneck, yo...

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204: Great Place to Work Spotlight with Dr. Nancy Trimboli from 2022-08-04T07:00

In today’s Great Place to Work Spotlight, we feature a business owner who s...

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203: Using Icebreakers and Team Development to Create Your Job Culture from 2022-07-28T07:00

Business owners are busy! One area that often gets overlooked and pushed aside is team development. We have found some simple ways to work on team development wit...

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202: Rethink Your Hiring Process from 2022-07-21T07:00

Who is your ideal team member? What are their characteristics? How can working for you be exactly what they are looking for in achieving their hopes and dreams? W...

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201: Are You Making These Costly Mistakes When Onboarding New Team Members? from 2022-07-14T07:00

Almost 9 out of 10 entrepreneurs are experiencing symptoms of burnout. They think their business cannot run effectively without them and have no system for attrac...

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200: Great Place to Work Spotlight with Sarah Martin from 2022-07-07T07:00

Wow! Here we are, celebrating Episode 200 with today’s Great Place to Work Listen

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199: What A-Players Really Want From You from 2022-06-30T07:00

Today’s episode continues our focus on hiring. This has become a monumental challenge right now for business owners who are feeling the pain in many ways. Small b...

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198: A-Player Problems: How to Attract Them, Train Them, and Keep Them from 2022-06-23T07:00

Many Profit Designers like you are struggling to hire, grow, and retain their best team members. You are not alone! Business owners are in a desperate state to hi...

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197: Creating the Life You Want as a Family Business Owner with Andrew Tvardzik from 2022-06-16T07:00

Andrew Tvardzik of Cedar Ridge Log Homes has just graduated from Tap the Potential’s Listen

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196: Invest in Yourself for Entrepreneurial Success from 2022-06-09T07:00

I have often wondered what distinguishes successful entrepreneurs from those who continue to flounder in survival mode. This distinction is essential to understan...

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195: Visioning Your Future Success in Business and Life with Sir Steven Wilkinson from 2022-06-02T07:00

The biggest difference between business owners who thrive and those who continually struggle is a clear and compelling vision. My guest today is sharing how to de...

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194: Know Your Endgame from 2022-05-26T07:00

Every business journey brings bumps and bruises along the way, but keeping your end goals in mind brings clarity in the face of distractions. In today’s episode, ...

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193: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour Part 3 from 2022-05-19T07:00

Welcome back for part three of this four-part series! In the last two episodes, I shared how to avoid the most common and costly missteps when working on your bus...

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192: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour (Revised and Expanded) Part 2 of 3 from 2022-05-12T07:00

In Part 1 of this three-part series, I shared the $10,000 an hour mindset and the downloadable chart of $10,000 an Hour Activities. Visit Listen

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191: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour, Part 1 from 2022-05-05T07:00

This episode takes a deep dive into a popular topic within our community of Tap the Potential business owners: how to make your time worth $10,000 an hour. I have...

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190: Are Your A-Players Burning Out? from 2022-04-28T07:00

Let’s talk about you. How are you doing with managing your stress? Right now, world events bring a lot of anxiety and stress, and we are still recovering from the...

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189: The Secret to Retaining A-Players from 2022-04-21T07:00

As a business owner, you know that A-players love to learn, grow, and be challenged. Don’t expect to have A-players if you keep them in a stagnant role where they...

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188: Branding, the Soul of Your Business with Mallika Malhotra from 2022-04-14T07:00

Branding means everything in today’s business world. Branding done the right way will force you out of your comfort zone–and that’s OK! Dr. Sabrina is thrilled to...

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187: Narrowing Your Focus to Build a Better Team with Erich Kolb from 2022-04-07T07:00

Today’s episode highlights another “Great Place to Work.” My guest learned the ugly truth of entrepreneurship the hard way, so he made a big pivot and changed eve...

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186: Be Different with Full Circle Marketing with Wayne Mullins from 2022-03-31T07:00

We are diving into all things marketing with today’s guest, but this is not your typical marketing conversation. He is a friend who has inspired me, and he has re...

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185: How to Leverage Your Wins and Successes from 2022-03-24T07:00

At Tap the Potential, we understand that being an entrepreneur is tough! So we always look for opportunities to do the happy dance! Today, I will be sharing what ...

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184: Becoming the Employer of Choice for A-players with Adam McKee from 2022-03-17T07:00

We are shining the Great Places to Work spotlight on Adam McKee and Contemp...

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183: Creating a Work Environment for A-players with Rob Minnick from 2022-03-10T08:00

As we highlight another “Great Place to Work,” we are joined by a repeat guest on the podcast. He is using metrics with his team members and implementing the prin...

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182: Why Moore Green is a Great Place to Work from 2022-03-03T08:00

We love working with business owners who are dedicated to creating “Great Places to Work.” They are committed to creating opportunities for their team members and giving back to their communitie...

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181: This is Real Life Business from 2022-02-24T08:00

I’m talking to a friend and colleague today about her book and how Profit First principles can apply to any business. Struggling business owners breathe an audibl...

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180: Rethinking Your Cash Flow System from 2022-02-17T08:00

Financial security and time/money freedom: these are the things that every business owner wants to achieve. As with most financial concepts, there is so much that...

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179: Small Business Success with Systems with Josh Fonger from 2022-02-10T08:00

Are you a stressed-out entrepreneur who feels overworked and underpaid? Putting systems into place is the key to the life you want. Today’s guest shares how imple...

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178: The Surprising Key to Workplace Relationships with Dr. Marty Nemko from 2022-02-03T08:00:25

Today’s show is packed with practical wisdom to help ground us in the middle of these stressful times. You’ll learn why “do what you love” is NOT the best career advice, why being a workaholic shou...

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177: Transform Busy-ness into Strategic Action with Lisa Crilley Mallis from 2022-01-27T08:00

Today’s guest promised herself she would change her ways and diligently studied productivity concepts, developing her A.W.E. structure to keep herself on track. N...

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176: 2022 Strategic Planning Series BONUS: How Are You Doing? from 2022-01-20T08:00

One of the gifts we like to share here at Tap the Potential at the end of each year is a four-part series based on the in-depth strategic planning that we take ou...

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175: Take Your Interviews to the Next Level with Ryan Englin from 2022-01-13T08:00

Today’s guest shares a professional passion with our very own Dr. Sabrina, and that is hiring the right people for small business. He brings a great perspective a...

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174: 2022 Strategic Planning Series: Planning to Thrive for 2022 from 2022-01-06T08:00

One of the year-end traditions here at Tap the Potential is taking our Better Business, Better Life™ clients through in-depth strategic planning to prepare for th...

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173: 2022 Strategic Planning Series: Visioning Your Business from 2021-12-30T08:00

One of the year-end traditions here at Tap the Potential is taking our Better Business, Better Life™ clients through in-depth strategic planning to prepare for th...

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172: 2022 Strategic Planning Series: How to Be a “Gift to Yourself” from 2021-12-23T08:00

One of the year-end traditions here at Tap the Potential is taking our Better Business, Better Life™ clients through in-depth strategic planning to prepare for th...

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171: 2022 Strategic Planning Series: Practicing Resiliency from 2021-12-16T08:00

One of the year-end traditions here at Tap the Potential is taking our Better Business, Better Life™ clients through in-depth strategic planning to prepare for th...

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170: Freelancing, Freedom, and Flexibility with Laura Briggs from 2021-12-09T08:00

Would it surprise you to hear that there will be more independent contractors than there will be employees in the next ten years? Today’s guest, Laura Briggs, add...

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169: How Downtime Prepares Us for Greater Things with Darren Virassammy from 2021-12-02T08:00

One of our greatest opportunities as entrepreneurs is making a change when we’re feeling stuck or when we wish to go in a different direction, and as you’ll hear ...

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168: Building Better Businesses with John Jantsch from 2021-11-25T08:00

What does it mean to our customers to be successful and how do we set them up for that success? Furthermore, how do we grow with our customers?

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167: Growing Through Your Pain Points with John Bates from 2021-11-18T08:00

We have to write our relationship with our businesses, and not let the businesses take over our lives, but as successful as we can become as entrepreneurs, succes...

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166: Own What’s Possible for Your Business with Chuck Parmely from 2021-11-11T08:00

One of Dr. Sabrina’s very first coaching clients is today’s guest! Listen in to hear how, after working forty years building his business, Chuck Parmely had never...

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165: How to Ask for Help with Rodrigo Laddaga Lopez from 2021-11-04T07:00

Today, we take a look at Rodrigo’s story (which is featured in Dr. Sabrina’s newly-released book, The 4 Week Vacation™!...

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164: Sneak Peek of The 4 Week Vacation™ Audible Production from 2021-10-28T07:00

In today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina shares ALL of Chapter 1 of The 4 Week Vacation™ Listen

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163: Why I Wrote The 4 Week Vacation™ from 2021-10-21T07:00

Tap the Potential’s own Connect Team Lead, Melissa Swire, joins Dr. Sabrina in today’s episode of Profit By Design. 

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162: 3 Simple Steps to Attracting A-Players, Part 2 of 2 from 2021-10-14T07:00

The key to taking our life back from our business is to have a team of A-players, and one of the greatest challenges that we entrepreneurs experience is finding t...

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161: What it REALLY Takes to Attract A-Players to Your Team (Part 1) from 2021-10-07T07:00

If your business is growing, chances are you will be hiring either now or sometime in the very near future. In today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina shares the key to succ...

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160: Get Different with Mike Michalowicz from 2021-09-30T07:00

Our guest today is not only a listener favorite, but he was also the very first guest on the Profit By Design podcast!

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159: How Internet Marketing Can Change Your Life with Tom Antion from 2021-09-23T07:00

Today’s guest is not only an internet marketing rockstar, but he’s someone who has a heart for supporting individuals with physical disabilities. Tom Antion recen...

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158: So You Want to Be a Speaker? with Li Hayes from 2021-09-16T07:00

Today’s show is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of speaking and how to get booked for speaking engagements. 

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157: Finding Support through the Struggles with Steve Dale from 2021-09-09T07:00

Steve Dale is the author of The Profitable Contractor and we’re delighted t...

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156: Shifting Your Mindset from Scarcity to Abundance with Mary Pierce from 2021-09-02T07:00

Mary Pierce of Pierce & Company has been in Tap the Potential’s Better Business, Better Life™ program for about a year now, and she’s our featured guest today! Listen

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155: 3 Things You Must Know to Grow Profitably with Donna Leyens from 2021-08-26T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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154: Street-Smart Entrepreneurial Strategies with Tom Antion from 2021-08-19T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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153: Understanding Pricing and Value with Stephen King from 2021-08-12T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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152: Are You Maximizing Your Profit Potential? from 2021-08-05T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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151: The Value of Job Costing in Managing Your Gross Profit Margin with Diane Gilson from 2021-07-29T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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150: Building a High Performance Culture with Wayne Mullins from 2021-07-22T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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149: Little Known Secrets to Building a Profitable Business with Christine Rico from 2021-07-15T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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148: Systemize Yourself Out of Your Business with David Jenyns from 2021-07-08T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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147: The Secrets No One Told You About the Pumpkin Plan with Donna Leyens from 2021-07-01T07:00

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we’re taking this time to bring you some of our most popular ...

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146: The Fruits of Designing A Sustainably Profitable Business with Andrew Tvardzik from 2021-06-24T07:00

Andrew Tvardzik is today’s guest, and he and his family have been a part of the Better Business, Better Life™ program for s...

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145: Great Place to Work Spotlight with Adam McKee from 2021-06-17T07:00

Adam McKee is a client in our Listen

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144: Making Better Business Decisions with Simon Meadows from 2021-06-10T07:00

Simon Meadows of Sterling Coaching is our guest today. Dr. Sabrina was a featured guest on his podcast a couple of months ago, and today, he takes the hot seat. Listen

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143: Managing Credit and Collections with Katie Keich from 2021-06-03T07:00

When small businesses don’t manage credit and collections well, it has a big impact on us as business owners. It affects our ability to grow, it affects our abili...

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142: Developing a Consistent Reading Habit with Jeff Brown from 2021-05-27T07:00

Today’s guest, Jeff Brown, wears many hats, one of which is being the host of a podcast that has been a tremendous service to those of us who really desire to gro...

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141: Making More Time for What Matters Most with Ramon Ray from 2021-05-20T07:00

If you have ever struggled with stretching and growing as an entrepreneur while working from your gifts, while still being able to serve your clients, then don’t ...

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140: The Value of Community for Entrepreneurs from 2021-05-13T07:00

Tap the Potential’s Success Team Lead, Darren Hopman, joins Dr. Sabrina in conversation today regarding the loneliness and isolation that entrepreneurs often feel...

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139: Finding the Confidence to Take Big Leaps with Jeff McMenamy from 2021-05-06T07:00

Today’s guest, Jeff McMenamy, has quite a story to share, and in today’s interview, he and Dr. Sabrina journey all the way back to 2008, when he was on the cusp o...

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138: What You Wish Employees Would Do from 2021-04-29T07:00

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing a very important topic, and that is how to get your team members to make decisions and take initiative to solve problems o...

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137: How She Turned Her Business Around During COVID with Cathy Anesi from 2021-04-22T07:00

Today’s guest is Cathy Anesi, a member of Tap the Potential’s Better Business, Better Life™ program.  She has an incredible story to share, and just wait until yo...

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136: How to Restore Focus and Your Digital Well-Being with Mark Ostach from 2021-04-15T07:00

In today’s episode, Mark Ostach joins Dr. Sabrina in a conversation centered on digital wellness.

Mark helps people ...

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135: The Value Proposition for Your Business with Nick Pavlidis from 2021-04-08T07:00

We often talk about how we, as entrepreneurs, are A-players, and how our businesses benefit from hiring A-players, so who could possibly think that there’s a dark...

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134: Veggies First: Is Your Business Giving You the Quality of Life You Deserve? from 2021-04-01T07:00

Over the last fifteen months at Tap the Potential, we have been surveying entrepreneurs that take the Listen

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133: How to Make Your Life Better By Having An Executive Assistant with Melissa Swire, Part 2 from 2021-03-25T07:00

Welcome to the second part of a two-part series featuring Melissa Swire, Dr. Sabrina’s executive assistant!

Today, D...

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132: Why an Executive Assistant Should Be Your First Hire to Free Up Your Time with Melissa Swire from 2021-03-18T07:00

An executive assistant can make a huge difference in your life as an entrepreneur, as Dr. Sabrina can attest. Her own EA, Melissa Swire, joins her in this eye-ope...

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131: Creating An Exceptional Culture with Galen Emanuele from 2021-03-11T08:00

Grab your pen and paper, because in this insightful conversation, today’s special guest, Galen Emanuele, will be sharing plenty of golden nuggets of wisdom around...

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130: The Importance of Entrepreneurial Community - Roundtable from 2021-03-04T08:00

It is through our connections with others that we are able to grow continually. When we meet those who have made it through the school of hard knocks, and those p...

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129: Making Sense of Marketing Differences with Rob Minnick from 2021-02-25T08:00

We know that different is better when it comes to marketing and standing out with our businesses, especially in competitive industries where our customers and cli...

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128: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour (Part 3) from 2021-02-18T08:00

Welcome to the third and final episode of a special 3-part series on “how to make your time worth $10,000 an hour”, a wildly popular topic among Tap the Potential...

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127: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour (Part 2) from 2021-02-11T08:00

Welcome to the second episode of a special 3-part series on “how to make your time worth $10,000 an hour”, a wildly popular topic among Tap the Potential’s family...

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126: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour (Part 1) from 2021-02-04T08:00

One of the most popular topics of conversation among Tap the Potential’s family of business owners is “how to make your time worth $10,000 an hour”, and we’re goi...

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125: From Struggling Solopreneur to Success with Andrea Walker from 2021-01-28T08:00

Watching today’s guest grow her business over the last five years or so has been a real pleasure. Andrea Walker joins us in a conversation about the struggles she...

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124: Leading with Curiosity and Vulnerability with Dov Baron from 2021-01-21T08:00

Please welcome one of our most popular guests back to the show! Dov Baron is here to share more of his thoughts on loyalty and building culture, and his work is f...

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123: Strategic Planning Series: Designing for Profit in 2021 from 2021-01-14T08:00

At Tap the Potential, we are keenly aware that your business is happening within the context of your life, and what a challenging year 2020 has presented for many...

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122: Strategic Planning Series: Design Your Compelling Business Vision to Support Your Life from 2021-01-07T08:00

At Tap the Potential, we are keenly aware that your business is happening within the context of your life, and what a challenging year 2020 has presented for many...

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121: Strategic Planning Series: “Gift to Yourself” Exercise from 2020-12-31T08:00

At Tap the Potential, we are very aware that your business is happening within the context of your life, and what a challenging year 2020 has presented for many o...

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120: Strategic Planning Series: Building Your Resiliency from 2020-12-24T08:00

At Tap the Potential, we are keenly aware that your business is happening within the context of your life, and what a challenging year 2020 has ...

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119: Making Your Business a Great Place to Work with John Briggs from 2020-12-17T08:00

Today we’re joined by John Briggs of Incite Tax. John is featured as a case study in Dr. Sabrina’s latest book, Listen

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118: Building the Team Who Supports You with Donna Leyens from 2020-12-10T08:00

Dr. Sabrina’s latest book in her How to Hire the Best series, Listen

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117: Finding Joy in the Success of Your Team Members with John Hanson from 2020-12-03T08:00

John Hanson and his team have built a phenomenal company culture with the guidance of Dr. Sabrina’s first book in her ...

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116: Gratitude, Networking,&Onboarding Your A-Players from 2020-11-26T08:00

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115: Building the Work Culture That Inspires A-Player Loyalty with Steve Bousquet from 2020-11-19T08:00

Dr. Sabrina invited Steve Bousquet back to the show to hear more about how he has grown his team from twelve team members to twenty-seven team members over the la...

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114: Being the Leader You Need to Be from 2020-11-12T08:00

When you think about hiring someone to work for you, do you consider them employees or team members? In this Chapter Five sneak preview of Listen

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113: Building a Sustainable A-Player Pipeline from 2020-11-05T08:00

If you’re stumped on how to create that consistent and dependable pipeline that brings those A-players to your team, don’t miss this exciting (and informative!) c...

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112: Transitioning to a Sustainable Business with Don Zerby from 2020-10-29T07:00

Dr. Sabrina’s guest today is Don Zerby, who owns Ecolawn. Don has been following the Listen

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111: Culture: The Untapped Potential from 2020-10-22T07:00

If you’re interested in learning how work culture can improve profitability by 756% over a ten to eleven-year period, don’t miss this exciting discourse of the fi...

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108: Vision 2021 with Stacey Seguin from 2020-10-01T07:00

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105: SYSTEMology with David Jenyns from 2020-09-10T07:00

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104: Authentic Negotiating with Corey Kupfer from 2020-09-03T07:00

On today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina and Mike Bruno sit down with Corey Kupfer for a paradigm-shifting conversation. Listen in for powerful questions that will change your mindset and get you thinkin...

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103: The 4—No, Wait!—7 Week Vacation! Why It’s Possible (and Important) to Step Out of Your Business from 2020-08-27T07:00

On today’s episode, join Dr. Sabrina and Mike Bruno as they reconnect after Dr. Sabrina’s seven-and-a-half week vacation. Listen in as they discuss the positive outcomes of the vacation and<...

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102: The Mental Health Benefits of Organization with Andrea Walker from 2020-08-20T07:00

In Episode 6 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, welcomes Andrea Walker of Smartly Organized, and together they will be d...

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101: From Hiring Challenges to Growth Opportunities with Sarah Martin and Erin Longmoon from 2020-08-13T07:00

If you’ve ever had significant challenges in your business that keep you from growing, you’ll want to listen in for a good dose of inspiration!

Dr. Sabrina and her co-host, Mike Bruno, ar...

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100: The Magic of Differentiation with Mark Levy from 2020-08-06T07:00

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Profit By Design Podcast! 

Mark Levy joins Dr. Sabrina and Mike Bruno for a discussion about connection, dif...

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99: The Value of Job Costing in Managing Your Gross Profit Margin with Diane Gilson from 2020-07-30T07:00

Diane Gilson joins Dr. Sabrina and Mike Bruno on today’s episode to discuss the value of using job costing to manage your gross profit margin, which translates into more money that you keep.

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98: Understanding Pricing and Value with Stephen King from 2020-07-23T07:00

On today’s episode, Stephen King, president and CEO of GrowthForce, joins Dr. Sabrina and her co-host, Mike Bruno, for an illuminating conversation around pricing.Listen

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97: Lead Your Business, Lead Your Family with Darren Hopman from 2020-07-16T07:00

Darren Hopman, Success Team Lead at Tap the Potential, joins Dr. Sabrina in conversation with an inside look at Tap the Potential and how they walk their talk with the things they teach their cl...

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96: Done in Five Years: Securing Your Financial Future with Linda Stapf from 2020-07-09T07:00

On today’s show, Dr. Sabrina sits down with Linda Stapf, CPA  and Financial Advisor with Stapf Financial Services.

Linda is a Breakthroughs on t...

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95: The Right Clients Bring Peace and Personal Growth with Andrew Tvardzik from 2020-07-02T07:00

On today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, introduces us to Andrew Tvardzik. Andrew and his family have been a part of the Listen

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94: Stealth Health: Take Back Your Power and Unravel the Mystery of You with Dr. Nancy Trimboli from 2020-06-25T07:00

In Episode 7 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, sits down for a conversation with Dr. Nancy Trimboli, a significant pers...

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93: Be Fulfilled with Tony Grebmeier from 2020-06-18T07:00

In Episode 4 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, chats with Tony Grebmeier, Founder of the Be Fulfilled community.

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92: Fix This Next with Mike Michalowicz from 2020-06-11T07:00

One of our favorite guests, Mike Michalowicz, joins Dr. Sabrina in today’s episode to talk about his latest book Fix This Next. 

Mike w...

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91: When Adversity Meets Resiliency with Kieran Lynch from 2020-06-04T07:00

On today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, welcomes her guest, Kieran Lynch, back to the podcast. About a year ago in Listen

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90: Intentional Leadership with Pumpkin Plan Strategies with Steve Bousquet from 2020-05-28T07:00

In Episode 9 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, welcomes Steve Bousquet, a Tap the Potential client and owner of America...

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89: Pumpkin Plan Your Biz: A New and Stronger Normal with Donna Leyens from 2020-05-21T07:00

Dr. Sabrina welcomes Donna Leyens to the show to discuss reimagining what’s possible for our businesses as we come through the coronavirus pandemic and transition from surviving to thriving, cre...

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88: Your Tele-Presence is Your Leadership Presence from 2020-05-14T07:00

In Episode 3 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, addresses what we are going through as business leaders and entrepreneur...

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87: Protecting Your Greatest Assets: Your Mindset and Your Business with Sir Steven Wilkinson from 2020-05-07T07:00

In Episode 2 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina, The Business Psychologist™, addresses being very protective of your headspace. Her guest, Sir Steven...

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86: Mindset and Mental Health Framework for Entrepreneurs from 2020-04-30T07:00

In Episode 1 of this special series on self-care and strategy for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sabrina lays down a framework regarding the importance of our mindset and mental health. She encourages us to...

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85: Seizing Opportunities in Anticipation of an Economic Turn-Around with Erin Longmoon from 2020-04-23T07:00

In light of the Corona Virus event that is currently going on, many companies are finding it necessary to downsize during this economic slump and have unanswered questions about what might be co...

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84: The Importance of Creating a Sustainable Business from 2020-04-16T07:00

Natural selection: What does this mean for us as entrepreneurs? Many businesses are in a constant state of survival, and that’s never been more apparent than observing the current impact of the ...

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83: Getting the Most from Business Coaching with Barb Wade from 2020-04-09T07:00

On today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina and Mike chat with Barb Wade, one of Dr. Sabrina’s coaches. 

You’ll get an in-depth look at the coaching indust...

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82: Strategic Marketing with Spencer Powell from 2020-04-02T07:00

On today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina and Mike chat with digital marketing expert, Spencer Powell, whose company, Builder Funnel, helps grow businesses through thought leadership, content marketing, l...

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81: The Power of Mindset in Managing Fear During Troubled Times from 2020-03-26T07:00

On today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina and Mike are joined by Monica Coleman to talk about the power of our mindset and how we manage our energy, especially during a time of disruption such as we are a...

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80: Work Supports Life from 2020-03-19T07:00

Letting go of shame: shame over businesses, marriages, kids, and families. That’s what took place recently at The Entrepreneurs’ Retreat Center during the Breakthroughs on the Bayou 4 Week Vacat...

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79: Navigating the Dynamics of Family Business from 2020-03-12T07:00

The majority of small businesses are family-owned. Complex dynamics come into play as family members navigate business decisions while seeking to enjoy leisure time together.Listen

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78: Veggies First: Doing Good Things on a Daily Basis from 2020-03-05T08:00

Welcome to this episode of Profit by Design, a Tap the Potential production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group!

Today’s subject is a rather juicy one: personal diet and...

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77: The Iconist: The Art and Science of Standing Out with Jamie Mustard from 2020-02-27T08:00

Do you ever feel as though your marketing messages are lost in a sea of digital overwhelm for your clients and customers? If you aren’t being heard, your message dies. This has significant impli...

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76: Are You Maximizing Your Profit Potential? from 2020-02-20T08:00

Dr. Sabrina invites a valued member of the Tap the Potential team to join her on today’s podcast. 

As a Tap the Potential strategist, specializ...

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75: 3 Simple Steps to Take Your Life Back from Your Business from 2020-02-13T08:00

If you’re working too hard for too little return and struggling with entrepreneurial burnout, you don’t want to miss today’s episode with Dr. Sabrina. Dr. Sabrina reveals 3 simple steps to take ...

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74: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour from 2020-02-06T08:00

If you’re finding yourself wading through the weeds of your business and finding it difficult to follow through with your intentions, then this episode is for you!

Dr. Sabrina shares insi...

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73: The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship with Rochelle Rizzi from 2020-01-30T08:00

If you’ve ever felt alone or lost your way during your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll want to listen to this riveting and inspiring conversation between Dr. Sabrina and her guest, Rochelle Rizz...

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72: Little Known Secrets to Building a Profitable Business from 2020-01-23T08:00

In keeping with the theme of “Designing for Profit in 2020”, Dr. Sabrina sits down with her guest, Christine Rico, to shed some light on things that we may not be thinking about in our business ...

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71: Developing Emotional Intelligence as a Business Leader from 2020-01-16T08:00

Developing emotional intelligence as leaders, and specifically the ability to master our thinking, is critical as small business owners.

If there’s an area in your business or your life w...

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70: Designing for Profit in 2020 from 2020-01-09T08:00

If we aren’t designing our businesses and our lives in the direction that we want to go in, it’s too easy to let the business run everything.

If this is a rut you’ve fallen into, or a rut...

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69: 2020 Strategic Planning, Part 3 from 2020-01-02T08:00

Welcome back to Dr. Sabrina’s end-of-year strategic planning series!

This episode is all about your life! At Tap the Potential,  we believe work...

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68: 2020 Strategic Planning, Part 2 from 2019-12-26T08:00

Too many small businesses are suffering due to a lack of strategy. Too many small business owners are working way too hard due to a lack of strategy. ...

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67: 2020 Strategic Planning, Part 1 from 2019-12-19T08:00

You’re invited to join Dr. Sabrina on a strategic planning journey on the podcast over the course of the next 4 weeks.

Dr. Sabrina and Mike have an episode lined up for January around “De...

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66: Fiercely Loyal: Retaining A-Players with Dov Baron from 2019-12-12T08:00

What are the secrets to retaining A-Players? It comes down to loyalty. In today’s episode, Dr. Sabrina interviews loyalty expert Dov Baron to uncover the keys to building loyalty among our most ...

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65: The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur with John Jantsch from 2019-12-05T08:00

Author of several entrepreneurial classics, John Jantsch joins Dr. Sabrina on today’s show to discuss his latest book, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur. This book reflects on John’s own en...

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64: Finding Success with the Unconventional Pumpkin Plan Strategies with Steve Dale from 2019-11-28T08:00

Steve Dale has a story that you very likely will be able to relate to. Steve had mentors but easily admits that none taught him how to run a profitable business. He missed out on hours of family...

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63: The Insider’s Guide to Writing a Book with Paul Brodie from 2019-11-21T08:00

If you’ve ever wanted to write a book, you’ll want to listen in as Dr. Sabrina and Mike give the inside scoop of the back-end of the book publication process, sharing an inside peek into what ac...

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62: The Secrets to Tapping Into the A-Player Network with David Burkus from 2019-11-14T08:00

When it comes to attracting A-Players to your business, tapping into the networks of A-Players is key. But, what if you have exhausted your contacts? Then what? In her latest edition in the How ...

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61: Building a Team that Works from their Strengths from 2019-11-07T08:00

Chasing top-line revenue can be a path to self-destruction for entrepreneurs. What happens when you lose sight of your business sweet spot to chase revenue?

On today’s episode, Darr...

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60: Being the Leader Who Creates a Great Place to Work from 2019-10-31T07:00

How are you showing up as a leader today? Ronda Conger calls us to be the leader we wish we had and challenges us to be intentional about how we are leading. Ronda Conger is Vice President of CB...

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59: Book Launch Day: The Tap the Potential Solution from 2019-10-24T07:00

It’s LAUNCH DAY for Dr. Sabrina’s new book, How to Hire the Best Contractor’s Edition!!

Listen in as Dr. Sabrina gives Mike Bruno the inside scoop about the inspiration behind th...

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Bonus 04: What is an A Player? - How to Hire the Best Sneak Peek from 2019-10-23T07:00

Join us for this special preview of Dr. Sabrina's new book, How to Hire the Best: The Contractor's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees

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Bonus 03: Crucial and Costly Mistakes Many Business Owners Make When Hiring - How to Hire the Best Sneak Peek from 2019-10-22T07:00

Join us for this special preview of Dr. Sabrina's new book, How to Hire the Best: The Contractor's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees

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Bonus 02: What’s the Word on the Street About Your Business? - How to Hire the Best Sneak Peek from 2019-10-21T07:00

Join us for this special preview of Dr. Sabrina's new book, How to Hire the Best: The Contractor's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees

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Bonus 01: Stop Doing What’s Not Working - How to Hire the Best Sneak Peek from 2019-10-20T07:00

Join us for this special preview of Dr. Sabrina's new book, How to Hire the Best: The Contractor's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Employees

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58: How to Implement Hire the Best™ Strategies from 2019-10-17T07:00

The Contractor’s Edition of How To Hire The Best is just a week away from launch and is now available for pre-sale on Amazon!

Dr. Sabrina and Mike sit down with Chad and Diane Ha...

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57: The WHY Behind How to Hire the Best with Mike and Dr. Sabrina from 2019-10-10T07:00

Dr. Sabrina is in the hot seat in today’s episode! Her co-host, Mike Bruno, interviews her about her BIG NEWS, and that’s the upcoming release of her new book, How to Hire the Best Contracto...

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56: Tapping the Potential in Your Business with Jake Lipman from 2019-10-03T07:00

Entrepreneurship is the most rigorous personal development program we can undertake and today’s guest, Jake Lipman is embracing this. Jake shares how he is up-leveling his life and business thro...

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55: Think Big to Avoid Playing Small with Geraldine Carter from 2019-09-26T07:00

Thinking BIG! That’s what my guest, Geraldine Carter, and I will be talking about on today’s show. We’re having a conversation about where we play small, how to think bigger, and the importance ...

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54: Systemize Yourself Out of Your Business with David Jenyns from 2019-09-19T07:00

Freedom in your business: is this important to you? It’s so important to today’s guest, David Jenyns, that he systemized himself out of his business and will be hosting the upcoming Business Sys...

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53: The Secrets No One Told You About the Pumpkin Plan with Donna Leyens from 2019-09-12T07:00

There’s a secret hiding in plain sight in The Pumpkin Plan and Dr. Sabrina welcomes back popular guest, Donna Leyens, to reveal the impact this secret has on creating explosive, organic...

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52: Insights and Discoveries from Taking a 4 Week Vacation with Dr. Jennie Byrne from 2019-09-05T07:00

What’s it like to leave your business in the capable hands of others while you take a 24-hour break? What about a week’s vacation? Can you imagine being gone for 4 whole weeks?Listen

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51: Building a High Performance Culture with Wayne Mullins from 2019-08-29T07:00

What are the ingredients for a high performance culture? Vision, mission, and values...Holding yourself accountable to the same standards of performance as those around us...Differentiating betw...

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50: The Surprising Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs with Mike Michalowicz from 2019-08-22T07:00

Mike Michalowicz joins Dr. Sabrina on this episode to discuss the surprising secrets of successful entrepreneurs. HINT: “work harder” is not among them. Dr. Sabrina and Mike give you an inside p...

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49: The Coach Approach with Lisa Kramer from 2019-08-15T07:00

Do you have a coaching culture in your business? If not, would you like to find out how to develop one? Today, we bring you a conversation with Lisa Kramer, Dr. Sabrina's very first coach. Lisa ...

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48: Freelance to Freedom with Vincent Pugliese from 2019-08-08T07:00

From $140,000 in debt to living debt-free, and enjoying freedom. This is Vincent’s story.  Vincent Pugliese was an award-winning photographer who beli...

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47: Using Systems to Build Integrity in Your Business with Andre Ong from 2019-08-01T07:00

What does integrity mean to you? Why is integrity important? And how do your business systems and your team members support the integrity of your business? These are some important consideration...

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46: Emotional Intelligence for Business Owners with Anne Beaulieu from 2019-07-25T07:00

What’s your EQ? What impact is your emotional intelligence having on your team? your strategic planning? your sales? and your closest relationships? Dr. Sabrina interviews Anne Beaulieu, an Emot...

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45: Affluent Marketing for Contractors with David Hawke from 2019-07-18T07:00

Would you like to be more effective with your marketing? Dr. Sabrina interviews David Hawke, about affluent marketing for contractors. If you're not a contractor, use this as an opportunity to d...

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44: Work the System with Josh Fonger from 2019-07-11T07:00

Do have dysfunction in your business? Are there things in your business that just aren't running smoothly, or in the way they should? If so, today's show might just blow your mind because Mike a...

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43: Overcoming Hiring PTSD with Erin Longmoon from 2019-07-04T07:00

It can be easy to take business personally, but it’s vital to learn to separate the two. Today Dr. Sabrina, Mike and Erin Longmoon discuss the importance of self-reflection when dealing with emp...

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42: Take Back Your Life and Health with Dr. Nancy Trimboli from 2019-06-27T07:00

Just a few years ago, Dr. Nancy Trimboli endured extreme levels of stress as she managed her bustling chiropractic practice across two locations and 40 employees. She knew she needed a change. S...

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41: The Hidden Role on Your Organizational Chart with Sir Steven Wilkinson from 2019-06-20T07:00

Dr. Sabrina interviews Sir Steven Wilkinson founder of Good and Prosper, and co-founder of the Small Giants Community. Sir Steven believes there is a role that is hidden on our organizational ch...

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40: SPECIAL FATHER'S DAY EDITION: Blending Entrepreneurship and Fatherhood from 2019-06-13T07:00

Welcome to our special Father's Day edition of the Profit by Design Podcast! Today, we are exploring the blend of fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Mike Ciavolino, the owner of Shore Creative, is...

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39: Using Systems to Gain Freedom in Your Business with Randall Soules from 2019-06-06T07:00

Did you know that systems will make you successful?  Randall Soules is a systems guy. He has always had a profitable business and attributes this to h...

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38: "A" Players in Great Places to Work from 2019-05-30T07:00

Do you work really hard? And are you giving your all to support the business you're working for and wondering what's in it for you? In today's episode, we're talking about how work supports life...

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37: Changing the Story of Entrepreneurship from 2019-05-23T07:00

Do you feel that you don't deserve to have fun, or to be kind to yourself because you have a business? And do you feel as if you always need to do better, and more? This is something many of us,...

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36: Removing Friction to Create an Exceptional Client Experience with Roger Dooley from 2019-05-16T07:00

You wouldn’t purposely frustrate your top clients. Yet, many of us inadvertently do just that. Today Dr. Sabrina and Mike are talking to author, Roger Dooley. Roger’s new book, Friction, highlig...

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35: Special Mother's Day Edition: Entrepreneurship and Kids with Danielle Hayden from 2019-05-09T07:00

How are you showing up as a parent and an entrepreneur? Today, we have a special Mother's Day edition of the podcast as Dr. Sabrina and returning guest, Danielle Hayden, talk about two of their ...

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34: What are You Bringing in the Door of Your Business with Chad Hatfield from 2019-05-01T07:00

Today, Dr. Sabrina and Mike bring Chad Hatfield, owner of Hatfield Builders and Remodelers in Plano, Texas, back onto the show. Chad was previously interviewed early on in the Profit by Design P...

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33: Creating Company Culture To Attract and Retain A-Players with Kieran Lynch from 2019-04-25T07:00

If you had to hire 10 A-Players this year, how would you do it? Dr. Sabrina has an interesting conversation with Kieran Lynch, the VP of Lynch Power, a very successful electrical contracting com...

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32: Strapping Your Monkey Mind In to Bring Out Your Awesome with John Bates from 2019-04-18T07:00

Do you have an important story to share? And would you like to become more powerful and effective in the way you communicate it? In today's episode, Dr. Sabrina and Mike have a conversation with...

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31: Don't Let Your Money Blocks Keep You From Making Good Decisions with Lindsay Darby and Danielle Hayden from 2019-04-11T07:00

Would you like to know if there's something that you may be doing that is sabotaging you getting good financial advice from your accountant or bookkeeper?  Listen

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30: The Battles We Fight Start Between Our Ears from 2019-04-04T07:00

Did you know that your mindset is a critical issue? And that it affects your business in several key areas? In today's episode, Dr. Sabrina and Mike have an interesting conversation with Tom Reb...

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29: Recruiting the Perfect A-Player for Your Small Business with Erin Longmoon from 2019-03-28T07:00

Have you ever worked in a toxic work environment? If so, you're going to love today's guest, Erin Longmoon, of Zephyr Recruiting. Erin is on a mission to eradicate toxic workplaces. She is doing...

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28: It’s Bold and It’s True! Tax Accountant takes 4 Week Vacation in the Height of Tax Season with John Briggs from 2019-03-21T07:00

Would you like to take a 4 Week Vacation™? John Briggs, owner of Incite Tax Works took the 4 Week Vacation™ challenge. In today's episode, he will share with us how he got there and what he has ...

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27: Tapping the Potential of Strengths in Your Small Business with Darren Virassammy from 2019-03-14T07:00

Are you clear about where your strengths lie? In today's episode, we're sharing our interview with Darren Virassammy, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of 34 Strong. Darren blew Dr. Sab...

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26: Connecting to Learn from 2019-03-07T08:00

What does connected to learning mean to you? For Mike and Dr. Sabrina, it's been valuable to discover new things on this podcast, and to learn, grow, and evolve through the experience. ...

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BONUS: Dr. Sabrina interviewed by Tom Antion on Screw the Commute Podcast from 2019-03-04T18:31:35

Just back from a 4 Week Vacation, Dr. Sabrina Starling wants to inspire you to tap your potential. She runs her business only 25 hours per week, that's most weeks, and she's a single mom and aut...

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25: Stop Playing Small with Christeen Era from 2019-02-28T08:00

Are you an entrepreneur and need help getting yourself and company out of the weeds? Today our guest shares the tools and systems that she uses. A woman on the go, Christeen Era is constantly im...

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24: From Weeders to Leaders – Tapping into Your Team’s Greatness with Jeff McManus from 2019-02-21T08:00

How do you tap into your team’s greatness? Creating a great workplace culture is a struggle for many of us and it’s one Jeff McManus knows all too well. Author of the book Growing Weeders In...

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23: Overcoming Resistance to Change from 2019-02-14T08:00

Do you get all fired up after discovering a new system for your business only to find that you lack the confidence to implement the necessary changes? After listening to the previous podcast, wi...

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22: Stop the Profit Bleed with Vicki Suiter from 2019-02-07T08:00

Do you know if you have a profitable business? You may think you do, and only find out at the end of the year that you’re barely breaking even. Today’s guest emphasizes that we need to build pro...

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21: Designing for Profit in 2019 from 2019-01-31T08:00

Mike is back with us on the show again! For Mike and Dr. Sabrina, success in business, in your personal life, and with your goals, is all about small wins. So in today's episode, Mike and Dr. Sa...

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20: Street Smart Entrepreneurial Strategies with Tom Antion from 2019-01-24T08:00

On today's Profit by Design, you're going to get some great ideas that are really going to get your wheels turning. Dr. Sabrina will be talking to Tom Antion, an internet multi-millionaire who h...

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19: Become a Savvy Consumer of Business Coaching Services from 2019-01-17T08:00

How do you select a business coach? This is a great question for all business owners! It is not an easy task but there are best practices and things to look out for in choosing the right coach. ...

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18: Ask Dr. Sabrina: Help! I Need a Process for Hiring from 2019-01-10T08:00

Today Dr. Sabrina is answering a question from Heidi Adams, one of our listeners in rural Wyoming. Heidi’s business has been growing faster than she expected and she needs a process for hiring. ...

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17: Hire Better with Psychological Assessments Dr. Christine Allen from 2019-01-03T08:00

The guest on today's episode of the Profit by Design is Dr. Christine Allen, a Workplace Psychologist and Executive Coach. Dr. Chris and Dr. Sabrina discuss what small business owners need to kn...

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16: Why Your Business NEEDS you to Take a 4 Week Vacation from 2018-12-27T08:00

Dr. Sabrina is getting ready to leave for her 4 Week Vacation! She's been preparing since early March, and systemizing her business to run without her for the next four weeks. This means that he...

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15: Making Sustainably Profitable LIFESTYLE Decisions with Nathan Shields from 2018-12-20T08:00

The guest on today's episode of the Profit by Design Podcast is Nathan Shields, the host of the Physical Therapy Owners Club podcast. Nathan has made some really interesting choices whe...

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14: Getting Out of Your Own Way in Business with Steven Bousquet from 2018-12-13T08:00

Steven Bousquet joins Dr. Sabrina on today's episode of Profit by Design Podcast after returning, very relaxed, from a 4 Week Vacation vacation. (He made the 4 Week Vacation Pledge at t...

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13: How to Write a Simple, One Page Business Plan with Dave Sullivan from 2018-12-06T08:00

Are you a business owner that would like to retire one day and be able to pass off an excelling company? Then today’s show is just for you! Creating a one-page business plan that any business ca...

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12: What it REALLY takes to be a ‘Great Place to Work’ from 2018-11-29T08:00

Wouldn’t it be nice to be a part of a working team that feels like family? On today’s Profit by Design Podcast, Dr. Sabrina speaks with Chuck Parmely and Scott Mason of Overhead Door Co...

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11: Marketing Isn’t Just for Getting Customers, It’s Important for Employee Recruitment Too from 2018-11-22T08:00

Attracting the best employees requires some ninja strategies in today’s tight labor market. On today’s Profit by Design Podcast, Mike Ciavolino joins Dr. Sabrina and Mike to discuss how...

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10: Learn the Language of Your Ideal Clients from 2018-11-15T08:00

On today’s Profit by Design Podcast, our guest is Jeffrey Shaw, author of the book Lingo. In order for a business to attract more and more ideal clients and customers, we have ...

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09: Stop Pushing Paper and Start Prioritizing People with Rhamy Alejeal from 2018-11-08T08:00

On today’s Profit by Design, Dr. Sabrina has a conversation with Rhamy Alejeal. Rhamy opens our eyes to the subtle micro-transactions that create friction between a business and its tea...

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08: Live, Lead and Work On Purpose with Dr. Ken Keis from 2018-11-01T07:00

On today’s Profit by Design, Dr. Sabrina and Mike speak with Dr. Ken Keis. Not only is he an author, speaker, podcast host, and coach,  but he...

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07: The Emotional Side of Managing Employees with Mike and Dr. Sabrina from 2018-10-25T07:00

Are you waging emotional battles that may be blocking you from managing your employees properly? The whole “people side” of running a business can be baffling, especially if emotions cloud what ...

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06: 3 Things You Must Know to Grow Profitably with Donna Leyens from 2018-10-18T07:00

On today’s Profit by Design, Dr. Sabrina Starling talks with her good friend Donna Leyens.  Donna is the President and Co-Founder of the Prov...

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05: Ask Dr. Sabrina: I Work 60 Hours a Week, How Do I Even Find Time to Work ON My Business? from 2018-10-11T07:00

What has your business done for you lately? Is your business running you rather than you running your business? On today’s Profit By Design, Dr. Sabrina Starling hosts a special Ask...

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04: You Can't Make This Stuff Up with Chad Hatfield from 2018-10-04T07:00

On today’s Profit By Design, we are excited to have Chad Hatfield, owner of Chad Hatfield Builders and Remodelers in Plano, Tx. Chad and his team have won many awards, and recently won ...

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03: Hiring the Best to Set Your Business Up to Run Without You with Dr. Sabrina Starling from 2018-09-27T07:00

On today’s Profit By Design, Mike interviews co-host, Dr. Sabrina Starling. Dr. Sabrina is The Business Psychologist™  and author of ...

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02: Using Systems in Your Business to Allow You to Pursue Other Interests with Mike Bruno from 2018-09-27T04:00

Maybe you’re an entrepreneur just starting out or, like Mike Bruno, perhaps you’ve been doing it the past 27 years. Today, Mike and I talk about a few examples of where your business can be once...

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01: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know to Avoid Entrepreneurial Poverty with Mike Michalowicz from 2018-09-19T16:41:56

It’s exciting to start a business, but most business owners don’t anticipate cashflow problems and the time poverty that can come along with owning a business. Your business doesn’t have to take...

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