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Hello and welcome to the Margin Max Minute . I’m Paul Ayres, your host. In this week’s episode, we'll discuss being the "Best you can be". This topic was inspired by Pat Simmers, the well-known NDSU football coach, who was a previous guest on Thefitprofessional1 Podcast and whose catchphrase "Head down and lean forward" served as inspiration. Coach Pat Simmers' wisdom, knowledge, and insights will...

Welcome back to TheFitProfessional1 Podcast , your ultimate source for inspiration and personal growth. I’m Paul Ayres , your host. Today, I am thrilled to have a very special guest joining us - none other than my incredible daughter-in-law, Emily Taylor Ayres . She is not only a devoted mother but also a successful athlete, and she's here to share her inspiring journey on achieving that elusive t...

Welcome to the Margin Max Minute , where we bring you valuable insights and actionable tips every week. I’m Paul Ayres , your host. In this captivating video, we discuss the significance of your discretionary time. We all have choices regarding how to spend or invest a significant part of our day outside of rest and work. Based on concepts from Napoleon Hill’s, ‘Think and Grow Rich’ I introduce my...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Margin Max Minute! I'm Paul Ayres, your host. In this video, we'll explore the concept of “Entropy”. We’ll take a closer look into how entropy manifests itself in our everyday lives, influencing everything from our personal spaces to our mental states. By understanding entropy, you'll gain a newfound perspective on the importance of managing your r...

Welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! I’m Paul Ayres , your host. In this enlightening discussion, you will hear our quest, Cam Jackson , a former student-athlete, volunteer, high school coach, and professional counselor discuss the subject of leading change through the development of emotional control in yourself and team members. Cam’s practical advice and real-life examples...

Welcome to the Margin Max Minute! Today, we invite you to join us on a thrilling expedition as we revisit the "Top five Margin Max Minute videos" that left an indelible mark on our audience. From game-changing professional development to insightful market predictions, these moments epitomize the essence of our mission: to equip you with the tools to maximize your margin, optimize your team, and re...

Hello and welcome to our weekly episode of the Margin Max Minute! I’m Paul Ayres, your host. In Part Two of Margin Max Minute, “The Solution Series”, through this insightful discussion of “Deconstruct Supply Chains” we will provide valuable insights into optimizing supply chain operations. But why is understanding supply chains important? Well, by deconstructing these intricate systems, we can ide...

Welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! I’m Paul Ayres , your host. In this captivating episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast , we are going to bring you candid conversations with two esteemed guests, Pat Simmers and Pete Boldon , both from North Dakota State University (Alumni). Learn how these exceptional professionals have managed to make a lasting impact on their teams, fos...

Hello and welcome to our weekly episode of the Margin Max Minute! I’m Paul Ayres , your host. In this insightful discussion, we provide valuable insights and practical knowledge about “Factorial Design” that will aid your business in comprehending complex data and making informed decisions to propel your ventures forward. Join me in this brief but informative video, where I'll share some advice an...

Welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute! I’m Paul Ayres , your host. In this discussion, I draw inspiration from Cal Beyer, VP of Workforce Development for Holmes Murphy Consulting Company , who shares invaluable insights on workplace safety. This episode is specifically tailored to enhance the overall experience in industrial settings, ensuring both safety and efficiency. Join me, to...

Hello and welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast ! I’m your host, Paul Ayres . Today, we’re going to explore the essential skills and strategies required to “Lead Up” and succeed in any professional environment. Join me in this episode, as I discuss the value of “listening” and explore the art of executing your ROLE to the best of your abilities and really developing the discipl...

Welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute! I’m Paul Ayres, your host. I’m thrilled that you’ve decided to spend some time with me today to maximize your margin, optimize your team, and rescue your time. In this week’s episode, we’re going to discuss “Deliberate Practice.” I hope you’ll have a deep understanding of deliberate practice and how to use it to become a master in any field. Aga...

Welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute ! I’m Paul Ayres , your host. In this week’s episode, I'd like to continue the discussion that I started last week about Asset Management. Now, I want to focus on "Service Business," a sector where we also encounter "Asset Obsolescence." You can come up with a plan of action that will maximize your margin, optimize your teams, and rescue your tim...

Welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! I’m Paul Ayres , your host. Today, I’m excited to introduce to you our two special guests who are renowned US Army, Brig. Gen. Scott Legwold and Colonel Brian Yolitz. These gentlemen have dedicated their lives to serving our country and have a wealth of knowledge and experience that we are excited to tap into. In this episode, we’ll dive i...

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute . I’m Paul Ayres , your host. I’m grateful that you’ve joined me today. For this week’s episode, I’d like to discuss "Assets". Assets by their nature breakdown over time. Do you have a solid plan that minimizes impact to your income statement with respect to replacing assets? Allow me to share some time-tested advice that you can use to...

Welcome for joining me for another episode of the Margin Max Minute! I'm Paul Ayres , your host. In this episode, I’ll discuss likely the single best shortcut to performance improvement in every aspect of your life. Yes, that’s right! Every aspect. It could be. We have heard this before, but do you actually do this? If you do, can you do more? There is a direct relationship between just how well y...

Welcome to TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! I’m Paul Ayres , your host. I am super excited to have you with us today. My special guest today is Bret Tangley , President & CEO at Sterling Culligan Water of Western Wisconsin. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the transition from being a student-athlete into a fit professional . This discussion is for people of all ages and regardless of the st...

Welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute ! I’m Paul Ayres, your host. In this episode, we examine optimizing teams. When organizations have a tendency to dwell on problems, issues may arise creating unproductive use of time, inaction on the part of team members, and an overall stagnation of progress toward goals. I call this state, "zero solution pollution" and it can be tough on organi...

Thank you for tuning in to the Margin Max Minute! In this episode, we'll be highlighting Peter Drucker's Daily Drucker once more this week. I have selected a specific section titled "The Management Revolution." Join me in this episode to learn some advice on how to apply the lessons of the management revolution to your professional and personal lives. Stay tuned!

Welcome to another episode of TheFitProfessional1 podcast. I’m your host Paul Ayres. In this episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast my Guest, Alex Ayres , Technology Manager for The Korte Company, an innovative and segment leading successful general contractor in the construction industry. Alex and I will discuss the changing world of Information Technology and its impact on your business. You won...

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute! I'm Paul Ayres , your host. In this episode, we are going to focus on rescuing time . How many of you have travel coming up? So many FitProfessionals travel at least a small amount for their careers. Today we’ll briefly discuss the concept of time utilization with intention. How many of us realize that we should utilize travel time mor...

Welcome to the 4th episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! In this episode, Rob Lee , a retired professional cyclist, and coach discusses how to accelerate success by understanding how sport enhances other aspects of your life including business, career, family, and more. Through great stories outlining Rob’s career, you will definitely get actionable takeaways whether you are just starting out or...

Welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute! This short version of my podcast comes out weekly and is aimed at providing one actionable bit of information that is designed to Maximize your margin, Optimize your team, Rescue your time , or all three! Today we will discuss the art of setting expectations with the objective of optimizing results. We’ll discuss the well-researched 'Pygmalion E...

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Margin Max Minute. I’m Paul Ayres , your host. This week we are going to discuss the impact to alignment of employee’s attitudes through reviewing an excerpt from Peter Drucker’s book, ‘The Daily Drucker.’ I believe you’ll find this episode thought provoking and useful. So stay tuned.

Welcome to the 3rd episode of TheFitProfessional1 Podcast! I am your host, Paul Ayres. I'm thrilled to bring you my guest today, a world-class athlete named Rob Lee. He was a world champion, cross country mountain biker, and now he's a coach of Olympians and pros, and we get to spend some time with him understanding the concept of toughness and mental toughness as it relates to sport and how it mi...