Outsource to Profits Podcast

Episode: 144 A manufacturing leadership team hits a wall during a sudden demand surge, convinced that hitting new production targets simply isn't possible. Bringing in outside expertise exposes a deeper divide: one group treats it as a lifeline, the other as a threat to their competence. The conversation digs into why pride and trust, not capability, are usually what keep teams stuck.   ABOUT THE...

Episode: 144 Change is inevitable, but most founders are too deep in the day-to-day to see it coming until it's already disrupting everything. This episode unpacks why leaders have to transform themselves before they can transform their teams, and what it actually takes to build a business that sustains growth through constant uncertainty.   ABOUT THE HOST:  Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levr...

Episode: 143 Handing a business from one generation to the next sounds messy, but it doesn't have to be. This episode breaks down how a son spent 16 years earning the right to lead, what made the transition nearly seamless, and the financial and cultural moves every founder should be making long before succession ever becomes a conversation. ABOUT THE HOST:  Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levr...

Episode: 142 Getting airdropped into an existing team is one of the hardest leadership challenges a founder or executive will ever face. This episode breaks down how to earn trust before asserting authority, how to surface what's really going on beneath the surface, and how a single sales principle from another industry closed a $1.3 million deal in one meeting.   ABOUT THE HOST:  Jamie Shanks is...

Episode: 141 Most founders aren't losing because they lack effort; they're losing because they're doing things in the wrong order. This episode unpacks why credibility has to come before trust, trust before loyalty, and why, without that sequence, every marketing dollar you spend is just expensive noise. ABOUT THE HOST:  Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profits. A...

Episode: 140 In a world of DMs, paid ads, and digital funnels, most founders have quietly deprioritized the one growth strategy that still can't be automated. This episode makes the case for why face-to-face networking remains one of the highest-leverage moves a founder can make and what most people get completely wrong the moment they walk in the room.   ABOUT THE HOST: Jamie Shanks is the founde...

Episode 139 Chasing growth without a clear reason is one of the fastest ways to build a business that exhausts everyone and rewards no one. This episode breaks down how to reverse-engineer a growth plan from your core purpose, why discipline and accountability have to come before vision, and what separates founders who scale sustainably from those who just get bigger. ABOUT THE HOST:  Jamie Shanks...

Episode: 138 Most founders underestimate how much their presence, not their words, shapes the way their team and customers follow them. This episode digs into the nonverbal signals, blind spots, and audience awareness that separate leaders who command rooms from those who lose them without ever knowing why. ABOUT THE HOST:  Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profits....

Episode: 137 Most founders treat hiring as a reactive rather than a strategic approach, and it quietly becomes the ceiling on their growth. This episode breaks down how to build a talent system that attracts the right people, keeps them engaged, and compounds into real enterprise value long before you ever think about an exit. ABOUT THE HOST:  Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and host of O...

Episode: 136 Most founders think their team is aligned just because they’re nodding along. This episode breaks down how "The Invisible Executive" (AI) tracks the real-time sentiment and participation levels you miss while you're busy leading the meeting. About the Host: Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profits. By utilizing offshore talent, automated systems, and o...

Episode: 135 Most founders pride themselves on being able to "do it all," but that’s exactly what keeps their business from growing. In this episode, Rani Dabrai breaks down the "Visionary vs. Integrator" conflict and explains why staying in the trenches is actually a prison of your own making. Learn how to identify when you’ve hit a ceiling and the tactical steps to hand over the "carrot chopping...

Episode: 134 Rafael Eljou exposes the real pressure behind entrepreneurship. This episode challenges the money myth, reveals why founders need thick skin, and helps listeners self-diagnose if they are truly built for the entrepreneurial journey. About the Host: Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profits. He helps founders scale faster through offshore talent, systems...

Episode: 133 Adrian Dayton reveals why founders must “shed their skin” to scale. This episode breaks down the mindset shift from entrepreneur to CEO, letting go of control, and building teams that run the business without you. About the Host: Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profits. He helps founders scale faster through offshore talent, systems, and operational l...

Episode: 132 In this episode of Outsource to Profits, Charles Wolfe reveals how emotional intelligence directly impacts leadership and performance. He shares simple ways founders can recognize, diagnose, and shift their emotional state to make better decisions and lead with clarity. About the Host: Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and the host of Outsource to Profits. He helps founders sca...

Episode: 131 In this episode of Outsource to Profits, Chris Corgnati breaks down why founders unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in their business. He shares practical delegation frameworks that help leaders free their time, empower teams, and scale without burning out. About the Host: Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profits. He helps founders scale through...

Episode 130 In this episode of Outsource to Profits, Justin Boling breaks down why cash flow problems aren’t caused by low sales. He shares practical ways founders can fix pricing, labor, and cash flow cycles to unlock cash and scale profitably. About the Host: Jamie Shanks is the founder of Get Levrg and the host of Outsource to Profits. He helps founders scale through offshore talent, operationa...

Episode 129 Evan Marks, founder of M1 Performance Group, reveals how leaders, founders, and executives can harness mental performance techniques to pause, reflect, and respond intentionally. Learn how to create mental space for smarter decisions, manage emotions under pressure, and transform your leadership approach for higher productivity and impact. About the Host: Evan Marks is a mental perform...

Episode 128 Steve Sapato reveals how founders and small business owners can captivate audiences, tell powerful stories, and turn speaking opportunities into real business growth. About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully esta...

Episode 127 Joanna Horton McPherson is a leadership coach and Forbes Business Council contributor who helps leaders build legacy, boost team performance, and drive growth through self-awareness and elite practices. About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout...

Episode 126 Michael D’Aleo, Founder of SalesOrg Solutions LLC, shares practical strategies to help small and mid-sized companies improve sales performance, shorten sales cycles, and close deals more efficiently through coaching, training, and proven sales frameworks. About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience i...

Episode 125 Most leaders inherit a culture they did not design. Buddy Thornton explains how to understand the people, uncover real pain points, and guide a team toward better habits. This episode shows how to reshape culture intentionally rather than by force. About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entre...

Episode 124 Most founders don’t get stuck because of strategy. They get stuck because of their mindset. Phil Masiello breaks down why comfort zones, fear, and unclear positioning stop brands from growing. He shares real founder stories, painful lessons, and the mindset shifts needed to scale past your limits. About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to P...

Episode 123 Daniel Hammond joins Jamie to discuss why founders isolate themselves and how mentorship can help them see their blind spots. He shares how a third-party perspective helps leaders think bigger and make better decisions. This episode breaks down what it takes to build a servant-led company and grow into a well-rounded CEO. About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg a...

Episode 122 Most founders don’t have a strategy problem. They have a boundary problem. Stephanie McAuliffe explains why your habits, your pace, and your energy set the rules for everyone around you. If you improve how you present yourself, your team starts moving faster.   About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experi...

Podcast 121 Meegan Kriley-Mackay, founder of Artes pro Vita Academy (AVA), shares insights on how leaders can effectively balance artificial intelligence with human intelligence. She explains why emotional awareness, integrity, and compassion are crucial for effective leadership in an AI-driven world. About the Host: Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, h...