The Optimize Podcast
Find a business problem that sounds familiar. Listen to Jay Abraham and Nick Sonnenberg work through it.
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Anthros is going head-to-head with Herman Miller — and they’re betting that science, not legacy, will win. Our hot seat this week: Steven DuFresne and Eric Murphy, co-founders of Anthros, have spent decades designing elite wheelchair seating systems — the kind used in top rehab hospitals around the world. Now they’ve brought that biomechanical precision
View EpisodeMAG Insulation is scaling rapidly across Michigan, but to keep up with demand, Dan needs Nick and Jay’s help optimizing bids, increasing field capacity, and rethinking recruiting from the ground up. Our hot seat this week: Dan Murphy, President of MAG Insulation, is running one of Michigan’s top-performing commercial and residential insulation companies. But with
View EpisodeAlair Homes are looking to be the pre-eminent leader in construction, but they need Nick and Jay to help streamline complex construction processes and transform their marketing. Our hot seat this week: Chad Hackmann, the Regional Manager of Alair Homes in the Arlington area, is well on his way to becoming the preeminent leader in
View EpisodeThe Roofing and Solar Reform Alliance is tackling a corrupt industry, but it needs help from Nick and Jay. Our hot seat this week: Adam Bensman, the “Roof Strategist” created the Roofing and Solar Reform Alliance to tackle the deep corruption and fraudulent practices he discovered when he first joined the roofing industry. The RSRA
View EpisodeHow to create an offer so desirable that customers have no choice but to work with you. Our hot seat this week: Matt Eller is the founder of Pro Commercial, a leading building consulting and construction company specializing in restoration projects for buildings damaged by fire, floods, and even tornadoes. What sets Matt’s company apart
View EpisodeHow to expand into new territories, generate more referrals and create profitable partnerships with other companies. Our hot seat this week: Justin Bartley is the President of Next Door & Window Company, based in Chicago. It’s an age-old business model, installing and fixing windows and doors, and whilst Justin and his team have found success,
View EpisodeCreating a Productized Coaching Business. Our hot seat this week: Sasha Tripp is the owner of Story House Real Estate, a thriving company in Charlottesville. Despite its success, Sasha worries about the future for real estate agents. To address this, she aims to build a coaching business to share her knowledge on becoming successful in
View EpisodeExpanding a business that enables private jet owners to lease their aircraft. Our hot seat this week: Nik Tarascio is the CEO of Ventura Air Services, a private jet charter company that brings a new model to the industry. His business model enables jet owners to lease their aircraft, earning income for each flying hour,
View EpisodeCreating opportunities to increase revenue for seasonal businesses. Our hot seat this week: Mark Choe is the President and Co-Owner of The Pines Resort, known as the only lakefront resort in the Yosemite area. With over 110 cabins & suites, a market, 2 restaurants and 185 employees, the resort is bustling during the summer months,
View Episode“We’re not worried about our growth rate, we’re worried about the quality of our growth.” Our hot seat this week: Justin Breen and Mark Fujiwara are on a mission to connect visionaries via a mastermind to serve humanity. This mastermind is called BrEpic and they charge people $10,000 a year to be a part of
View Episode“We don’t manage money in the millions, we manage money in the billions. People come to us to create generational wealth.” Our hot seat this week: This company helps over 4000 entrepreneurs manage their wealth, and not just manage it, but turn it into generational wealth. Mark B. Murphy’s company, Northeast Private Client Group, stands
View EpisodeThis supplement company sells their products at a 400% higher price than their competitors, how? Our hot seat this week: How does a supplement company sell their products at a 400% higher price than their competitors, and still do $30MM/year? BIOptimizers & Nootopia’s CEO, Matt Gallant has the answer to that question, but he doesn’t
View EpisodeHow to bring a new business model to a trusted industry and become a leader in that space. Our hot seat this week: Is it possible to apply the franchise model to any industry? Max Emma is testing this idea by expanding his bookkeeping company, BooXkeeping Corp., into a franchise. However, persuading investors to join
View EpisodeHow to hone your marketing, create a referral-generating machine, and become the thought leader in your space. Our hot seat this week: Selling over $1 Billion in real estate and handing over 11,000 keys to new homeowners is no easy feat, but imagine the possibilities if this company’s marketing strategy had not been what the
View EpisodeEric’s cloud computing management company has been around for over 20 years, but he needs help generating more leads to overcome churn issues — Nick and Jay are here to help. Our hot seat this week: Eric Kuefler is the President and COO of KS2 Technologies, a company that focuses on integrating and managing cloud
View EpisodeCould a simple pivot help this stagnating company break through its growth ceiling? Our hot seat this week: Sidney Tarver is the founder of People First Logistics, a trucking company that specializes in delivering Amazon packages. Whilst the company has been a success, Sidney finds he has reached the ceiling for potential growth and needs
View EpisodeDanielle is bringing a new look to the optometry industry, but needs help optimizing her business to open up new stores and eventually be acquired — Nick and Jay are here to help. Our hot seat this week: Danielle Winstone is the Founder of OCULA, a New Zealand based optometrist chain that provides a bespoke
View EpisodeShawn is trying to make his company attractive to prospective buyers — Nick and Jay are here to help. Our hot seat this week: Shawn Hart is the Co-Founder of Post Purchase PRO, a company that optimizes the customer base of Amazon sellers through follow-up sequences. Shawn’s had success in selling his companies in the
View EpisodeLearn effective strategies for getting decision-makers to invest in a new product. Our hot seat this week: Aydin Mirzaee is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fellow.app, a digital agenda tool that helps make meetings effective and efficient for everyone. He’s currently grappling with how to grow his business and effectively educate his customers and prospects
View EpisodeRyan is trying to launch his products into major retail chains and expand MIT45 into a global brand—Nick and Jay are here to help. Our hot seat this week: Ryan Niddel is the CEO of MIT45, a prominent brand in the Kratom industry. Kratom is an energy-boosting plant that is exploding in popularity, but faces
View EpisodeUnlocking the Power of Competitive Analysis, Targeted Client Acquisition, and Conversion Strategies for Growth. Our hot seat this week: After successfully selling his previous company Peach New Media, Dave Will co-founded PropFuel, a first-of-its-kind conversational engagement platform that aims to increase client engagement inside large organizations. While PropFuel has achieved early success in scaling up,
View EpisodeLearn the impact communication can have on company profits. Our hot seat this week: Bradley Noel, President of Dual Temp Company, a prominent HVAC business that handles system design and installation, faces critical communication challenges that are resulting in millions of dollars in lost revenue. Join Nick and Jay as they discuss strategies to enhance
View EpisodeHow to optimize your marketing and attract long-term clients. Our hot seat this week: When Ian Clark faced several life-threatening health issues, he set out to find a solution. Through his search, he discovered natural supplements that transformed his life, inspiring him to create Activation Products. His company offers the same life-changing supplements that Ian
View EpisodeEver think about building a sales team for your fundraising endeavors? Our hot seat this week: Tim Nelson is a physician scientist and the founder of Heartworks, a clinical stage nonprofit that is developing technology to cure congenital heart disease. He has received FDA permission to launch the world’s first autologous heart tissue transplant but
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