Points of Interest 02:02 – 02:20 – Ryan's Framework: Marcel explains how Ryan Tansom's "Independence by Design" framework has transformed his view on his own business. 03:32 – 05:03 – Owner-Operator Challenges: Ryan describes the challenges of owner-operators and the importance of achieving true independence through sustainable business practices. 05:09 – 06:47 – Systems for Independence: Ryan highlights various systems (EOS, scaling up, OKRs) that help owner-operators achieve freedom of time and money. 08:13 – 09:19 – Understanding the Game: Ryan discusses the importance of understanding the ..read more

Points of Interest 00:54 – 01:39 – Matt’s Journey: Matt Bodnar shares his background, mentioning his experience at Goldman Sachs and his move to Nashville in 2011, where he bought his first IT service company. 02:24 – 03:07 – M&A Realization: Matt explains how he stumbled into mergers and acquisitions and the importance of creative deal structures and the independent sponsor model. 05:00 – 06:29 – Independent Sponsor Model: Matt discusses the independent sponsor model, which involves raising capital on a deal-by-deal basis, allowing him to start doing deals without needing a large fund. 0 ..read more

Points of Interest 00:01 – 00:58 – Introduction: Marcel Petitpas introduces the episode and guest Nicole Greer, founder and CEO of Build a Vibrant CultureTM. 00:59 – 02:14 – Guest Background: Nicole shares her journey and experience, highlighting her work with notable brands like State Farm and The Ohio State University. 02:15 – 04:05 – Importance of Culture: Discussion on why culture is crucial for any organization and how it impacts team performance and business success. 04:06 – 06:27 – Defining Culture: Marcel and Nicole explore what culture means in a workplace context, emphasizing behavi ..read more

Points of Interest 00:01 – 00:40 – Introduction: Marcel Petitpas introduces Audrey Joy Kwan, a seasoned leadership coach and agency consultant, discussing her extensive experience in agency leadership development. Audrey shares her transition from law to marketing, leading to a significant career in agency leadership. 06:57 – 08:26 – Leadership Styles: Audrey discusses the selection of appropriate leadership styles for different agency scenarios, addressing common misconceptions. 10:24 – 12:33 – Practical Example: Audrey provides an example from event management to demonstrate how leadership ..read more

Points of Interest 00:01 – 00:40 – Introduction: Marcel Petitpas introduces the episode and guest Jamie van Cuyk, an expert in hiring and onboarding, who shares her extensive experience in helping entrepreneurs effectively grow their teams. 01:20 – 02:43 – Company Overview: Jamie describes her role and the objectives of her company, Growing Your Team, emphasizing its focus on teaching small business owners to hire like professionals. 02:43 – 05:12 – Hiring Challenges: The conversation shifts towards the challenges of hiring, the negative impacts of poor hiring decisions, and the potential pos ..read more

Points of Interest 00:01 – 00:58 – Introduction: Marcel Petitpas introduces the episode and guest Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach. Discussion about Kelly’s new book, “Heal to Lead,” and their approach to trauma, leadership, and consciousness. 01:03 – 01:21 – Kelly Campbell’s Professional Background: Kelly shares their professional journey from owning a digital marketing agency to becoming a trauma-informed leadership coach, focusing on the deeper motivations and fears that impact leaders. 03:03 – 04:38 – The Importance of Addressing Trauma in Leadership: Marcel highlights t ..read more

Points of Interest 00:01 - 00:21 - Introduction: Marcel introduces the episode and guest Chris Rudolph, a business coach specializing in helping agency owners grow their businesses and improve their lifestyles. 00:21 - 01:05 - Chris’s Background: Chris shares his journey from starting in the fitness industry to coaching agency owners, emphasizing his accidental entry into the agency space. 01:05 - 02:41 - Why Agencies?: Chris explains his focus on agencies, driven by their unique challenges and his passion for helping agency owners develop CEO skills they typically lack. 02:41 - 03:11 - Chang ..read more

Points of Interest 00:01-00:23 – Marcel kicks off the podcast by introducing Pete Everitt, a friend of the show, multi-agency owner, and coach specializing in helping agency owners with client acquisition and retention through recurring revenue. 00:24-02:04 – Pete details his professional journey, from agency work in the UK to launching SEO Hive during the pandemic, and his coaching role for agency owners. 02:04-02:25 – Discussion on the unique insights Pete offers by managing firms and coaching simultaneously. 02:25-03:31 – Pete shares his career trajectory, including his start in agencies p ..read more

Points of Interest 00:01 – 00:40 – Introduction to the Episode and Guest: Marcel introduces Michael Wark and his expertise in finance for agencies. 00:40-01:00 – Michael’s Background and Passion for Agency Finance: Michael shares his excitement for the topic and his background in financial services. 01:00-01:45 – The Role of a Virtual CFO for Agencies: Discussion on how Michael serves as a virtual CFO for agencies worldwide, blending operations with finance. 02:10-03:18 – Why Michael Started Trimline and Focus on Agencies: Michael’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, focusing on crea ..read more

Points of Interest 0:00-1:20 - Introduction to Craig Cody, a tax strategy expert focused on helping agencies pay less tax. 1:21-2:12 - The unique focus of tax planning for marketing agencies. 2:13-3:04 - The role of business model in tax planning for agencies. 3:05-4:29 - Understanding the tax code and the importance of tax planning. 4:30-5:45 - The importance of proactive tax planning and thinking year-round. 5:46-6:50 - The importance of tax efficiency and its impact on building wealth. 6:51-7:30 - Thoughtful decisions and tax efficiency for agency owners. 7:31-8:31 - The tension between ma ..read more