The DoneMaker Podcast

The 12-step system a P&G-trained leader uses to turn a toxic, dysfunctional team into one people actually beg to join 🔧 Jennifer Backer spent years fixing broken teams at Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and USAA — and she's distilled it into a repeatable 12-step process any founder can run. In this episode, you'll learn why your first move as a new leader should be doing nothing...

If you're closing way more than 30% of your sales calls, you're underpricing your business, and that's just the start of what Neil breaks down here. This episode features Neil Persaud, Head of Growth at Mad Hub — a marketing pro with 25 years in the game who's scaled 8 agencies, sat on 12 boards, and driven 60M+ in sales revenue. You'll learn why "I don't want to be yo...

Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- He scaled his agency to 15 people and stopped doing the work — here's exactly how he hired, let go, and found his role as CEO. In this episode, Zivko sits down with Erik Rubadeau, CEO of YeeBoo Digital — an agency that's spent 15 years helping non-profits raise revenue through digital...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Working harder isn't the problem; here's what's actually keeping you stuck. In this episode of The DoneMaker Podcast, Zivko sits down with Razmig Malkhassian, CEO of BDH Growth Strategies, to break down why...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-callFree Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- In this episode of The DoneMaker Podcast, Zivko sits down with Nicholle Stacy, CEO of Altitude B2B, to dismantle the myth that AI is replacing SEO. You'll discover why Google is actively de-ranking AI-gen...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Did you know that over 50% of the time, an employee struggling at work doesn't actually need more training? In this episode of The DoneMaker Podcast, we sit down with Marci Araki to uncover why tradition...

Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call --------------------------------- Curtis Brooks reveals why successful men still feel trapped, disconnected from their families, and the critical role of core values in guiding our life choices and preventing us from being swayed by external...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Scott Heistand, CEO of FormClue, reveals the compliance nightmare killing businesses quietly: Most companies are one lawsuit away from disaster when buying and calling leads. Here's what keeps business o...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ ---------------------------------Jason Hunt, fractional CMO and co-founder of Merged Media, just revealed why most businesses are failing with LinkedIn and AI. Jason breaks down the CRIT Method for prompt engineering, why personalized AI (lo...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Businesses can leverage government grants and tax credits for funding. Naren Balakrishnan from Doane Grant Thornton reveals how to stack non-dilutive grants like IRAP (50-80% engineer salaries subsidized) wi...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Ever wonder how some manage to build a business empire while navigating significant family responsibilities? Bob Poe shares his journey of achieving a delicate "work life balance" as a business own...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Many organizations often misunderstand their own hiring process, leading to misaligned expectations. Most founders are sabotaging their team before day one – not with bad hires, but with bad communication. C...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Growth exploding but cash flow tanking? You're not alone—most founders miss these financial guardrails until it's too late! Bob Church, Founder of Sentinel CFO Services, reveals his Sentinel 5-5-5 Sy...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Dean Gartelos flips the script—acting as YOUR broker to slash costs and secure smarter tech deals. There's a lot of energy around "artificial intelligence" today, but the results are mixed, especially if you...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Matt Robertson, CEO of M&M Merchant Services and a 30-year veteran, exposes why relying on PayPal, Stripe, or Square could be silently draining your profits. Unlike these flat-rate platforms that "lock y...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Ron Hubsher, CEO of Sales Optimization Group and author of “Closing Time: The 7 Immutable Laws of Sales Negotiation,” reveals that in B2B sales, companies don't buy price—they buy risk. Winning means reducin...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- JC Lukens, CEO of Summit National Advisors, reveals how dual pricing can eliminate hidden merchant fees and boost your business profitability by rolling all costs into one transparent price that customers ac...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Michael Olenick, CEO of VSTRAT AI, shares how AI can revolutionize your business strategy through interactive tools inspired by Blue Ocean, Marketing, and Competitive strategies. Discover why generic AI tool...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Jon Karkowski, CEO of True Rank Digital, reveals how Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO) is making keywords less relevant and why your Google Business Profile (GBP) is now the ultimate battlefield for...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Learn how Katie Dunsworth, co-founder of TalkShop Media! grew her marketing agency from zero to $10 million in revenue by mastering media relations, executing strategic acquisitions, and building a culture f...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Michael Mollenhauer, president of 1to1 Network and host of “Make It Easy For People To Give You Money,” reveals why most businesses fail to craft a TRUE Unique Selling Proposition—and how focusing on outcome...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Adam Kucera, CEO at Leader at Large, breaks down what true scalability looks like and why many businesses fail when they grow too fast. We talk about the systems every company needs before hitting $10K/month...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Will Feldman, Founder of Garlic Media Group, Emmy-nominated Director and Producer, and host of Regenerative Inspiration. Will shares his 16-year journey building a...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Amanda Jacobs, Founder of Ethos AI, helping businesses transform through Ethical AI, AI Governance, and Trust Mapping. Amanda breaks down the five pillars of AI im...

Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Kimberly Erwin, Executive Director at OneUniversal Media, author, radio show host, and entrepreneur. Kimberly shares her journey from author to business leader, an...