Management Blueprint
 

Management Blueprint

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Interviews with CEOs and Entrepreneurs about the frameworks they are using to build and scale their businesses.

Episodes

231: How to Let AI do the Work with Ajay Malik

Friday Jul 26, 2024

Friday Jul 26, 2024

Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind.AI, is driven by his passion for leveraging AI to improve efficiency and productivity. Letting AI do the Work is the guiding principle at Secomind.AI, which helps incorporate AI into products, workflows, and customer support using their Enterprise AI platform, StudioX.

 

We delve into Ajay’s journey into AI, from his college days to his deep involvement at Google, and now leading Secomind.AI. He shares his AI Culture Framework, which has dramatically boosted productivity in his company: establishing an AI policy to mandate AI usage company-wide, leading by example, encouraging shameless and open use of AI, and continuously improving AI skills and applications. 

 

He also emphasizes the importance of curiosity and the ability to distinguish quality as key skills for effectively using AI. He recommends using multiple AI tools, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others, to get diverse perspectives and improve problem-solving abilities.

 

(0:46) Ajay’s personal Why

(4:01) Getting into AI

(5:21) The AI Culture Framework

(10:25) How to turn AI into a skill

(21:54) Top AI tools

(26:00) Future of using AI

(28:24) Learn more about Ajay

 

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230: How to Build a Talent Pipeline with Matt Verlaque

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024

Matt Verlaque, COO of SaaS Academy, is driven by his passion for service and helping entrepreneurs succeed. "Build a Talent Pipeline" is central to Matt’s approach as he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals.

 

We explore his journey from fireman to software entrepreneur and now COO, where he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals. He shares his Talent Pipeline Process, treating talent acquisition like a sales process. His framework includes generating demand to attract top talent, using a one-minute video filter to assess candidates, conducting quick screening interviews and assessments, and assigning a paid test project to evaluate practical skills.

 

He also introduces his upcoming book, "Software as a Science," which reveals growth strategies for SaaS companies and provides actionable frameworks to overcome revenue plateaus. The book shares SaaS Academy's proven playbooks, helping founders solve their growth challenges with a scientific approach.

 

(0:40) Matt’s personal Why

(2:43) The Talent Pipeline Process

(9:26) Attracting A-Players

(21:35) Software as a Science by Matt Verlaque

(28:48) Find out more about Matt

 

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229: "Homer-Simpson" your Website with Matt Stafford

Friday Jul 19, 2024

Friday Jul 19, 2024

Matthew Stafford, CEO of Build Grow Scale, is passionate about empowering business owners to succeed. His expertise lies in e-commerce and conversion rate optimization, emphasizing on "Homer Simpson" your website for effective conversion, not just traffic.

 

Matt's Quick Wins Framework focuses on maximizing existing traffic by enhancing search functionality and optimizing filter pages. He highlights the importance of clear navigation and customer-centric design in boosting conversion rates for both product and service-based websites. He also advocates for simplicity and understanding customer needs to build trust and drive sales.

 

(0:26) Matt’s personal Why

(1:17) Conversion rate optimization

(3:32) Quick Wins Framework

(15:38) Sustainable conversion tactics

(17:59) Product company vs. Service company

(21:13) Your website’s potential

(25:03) Find out more about Matt

 

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228: Crown Your Cash with Peter Kingma

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024

Peter Kingma, Head of Working Capital Practice at EY Parthenon Americas, is driven by his curiosity and passion for solving problems to help leading companies crown their cash and master cash management. In "Cash is King," he emphasizes how effective cash flow management, distinct from revenue generation, is vital for sustained business growth and resilience.

 

We discuss his framework for converting revenue into cash: Collect Receivables Faster to boost liquidity and reduce dependency on credit, Pay Customers Slower to optimize cash utilization, and Accelerate Inventory Turns to minimize holding costs and enhance operational efficiency. These strategies not only streamline financial processes but also fortify businesses against market uncertainties, ensuring robust financial health and agility.

 

(0:43) Peter’s personal Why

(1:48) Revenue vs. Cash

(6:51) The Revenue to Cash Framework

(16:17) Cash Is King by Peter Kingma

(19:29) Building the perfect business 

(23:20) Learn more about Peter

 

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227: Productize Your Services with Eisha Armstrong

Friday Jul 12, 2024

Friday Jul 12, 2024

Eisha Armstrong, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Vecteris, is motivated by making a difference and fostering an inclusive, balanced work environment. Her focus is to productize your services to drive success.

 

We discuss her journey in co-founding Vecteris, a consulting firm helping B2B services organizations productize their offerings. Eisha shares her insights on scaling businesses through technology, standardization, and addressing urgent customer problems. Her framework includes productizing services, bundling additional services, and developing SaaS products. She emphasizes the importance of innovation and leveraging generative AI to improve service delivery. 

 

(0:42) Eisha’s path to Vecteris

(6:19) The Productization Spectrum framework

(10:16) Deadliest sins of productization 

(18:49) Eisha’s new book

(20:22) Learn more about Eisha

 

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226: Build a 10,000 Puzzle Piece Business with Nelson Nigel

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024

Nelson Nigel, Founder and CEO of Kidmoto Technologies, is driven by his passion for entrepreneurship and creating innovative products that improve lives.

 

We explore Nelson's vision of business as a puzzle, stressing the importance of a clear vision and strong foundation. He discusses Kidmoto's mobile app, allowing parents to pre-book rides with pre-installed child car seats, ensuring safety and convenience with professional chauffeurs. 

 

He also talks about expanding to serve niche markets often overlooked by larger companies, highlighting the significance of planning for growth and continuously adding pieces to the business puzzle to achieve long-term success.

 

(0:28) Nelson’s love for entrepreneurship

(7:58) Kidmoto as a business idea

(14:52) The 10,000 Puzzle Piece Business

(19:05) The future of KidMoto

 

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225: Stack Your Lead Generation with Chris Prefontaine

Friday Jul 05, 2024

Friday Jul 05, 2024

Chris Prefontaine, Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, is motivated by creating experiences that money cannot buy.

 

We learn about Chris's journey from the 2008 real estate crash to establishing Smart Real Estate Coach in 2014. He developed an interactive model for creative property deals without banks, cash, or credit, enabling students to work with them across North America.

 

Chris's frameworks include owner financing, lease purchases, and subject-to deals, helping students avoid financial exposure while achieving their goals. He also shares his LeadGen Stacking framework, which involves swapping email lists, writing books, building a YouTube presence, and hosting events. This diversified approach ensures a steady stream of leads and business growth.

 

(0:28) Chris’s entrepreneurial journey

(7:58) The LeadGen Stacking Framework

(14:52) Future of Smart Real Estate Coach

(19:05) Find out more about Chris

 

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224: Learn Strategy from Pirates with Dr. Don Thomas

Tuesday Jul 02, 2024

Tuesday Jul 02, 2024

Dr. Don Thomas, Strategy Expert, is driven by the idea that there's always something better we can do strategically. His approach includes strategy from pirates to enhance traditional methods.

 

We learn about his journey from software developer to strategic leadership expert, emphasizing vision-driven leadership. Don highlights the importance of casting a vision and making it attainable. He also addresses multi-generational communication in the workplace, offering insights from his Cross-Generational Communication Framework. Additionally, he shares unique leadership lessons inspired by historical pirates from his book, The Pirate's Guide to Strategic Leadership.

 

(0:39) Don’s journey to becoming a strategy expert

(2:54) What is strategic leadership?

(10:10) The Cross-Generational Communication Framework

(20:20) Pirates as strategists

(24:32) Find out more about Don

 

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223: Help Your People Find Meaning with Barry LaBov

Friday Jun 28, 2024

Friday Jun 28, 2024

Barry LaBov, owner of LaBov and Beyond Marketing, is driven by his passion for originality and helping people achieve their potential.

 

From rock musician to marketing entrepreneur, Barry's journey is marked by creativity and perseverance. He founded his marketing firm to channel his love for creativity into helping companies discover their unique strengths. Barry's five-step brand re-engineering process—Brand Assessment, Technical Immersion, Design Brand Strategy, Execute, and Celebrate & Launch—focuses on leveraging a company's inherent qualities.

 

His book, The Power of Differentiation, aims to inspire companies to win hearts, minds, and market share by engaging their people meaningfully. 

 

(0:38) Rock musician to entrepreneur

(5:43) The Brand Reengineering Framework

(9:50) What makes your business unique

(19:24) The Power of Differentiation

(22:00) What’s next for Barry

 

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222: Shape Value for the Government with Shirley Collier

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024

Tuesday Jun 25, 2024

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market LLC, is fueled by a passion to help businesses succeed in the federal marketplace.

 

We learn about Shirley's journey and her powerful DAVIE framework (Data Analysis Value Investment Execute and Evaluate) that guides companies through the complexities of federal contracting. She explains how to leverage data, build relationships, and strategically position businesses to win lucrative government contracts. She also emphasizes the importance of innovation and staying competitive to maintain a foothold in the federal market.

 

(0:34) Why work with the federal market

(1:23) The DAVIE Framework

(7:17) Entering the market

(15:56) Traps you should avoid and how to overcome them

(23:23) More about Shirley

 

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