If you’re a SaaS Consulting Partner earning low to mid six figures—and wearing every hat from sales to delivery—this podcast is your shortcut to scaling smarter. Each week, I talk to successful Partners of Salesforce, Zoho, NetSuite, Monday.com, and HubSpot partners who’ve cracked the code to bigger deals, better systems, and more freedom. No fluff. Just sharp lessons from the field. Subscribe and join 600+ episodes of real, raw, and proven advice for SaaS Consulting Partners ready to scale ...
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Welcome to the Success Made Simple Podcast with Dr Dave Martin. This podcast is designed to help make success simple for your life. Dave is a world renowned speaker, motivator, author, and the founder of Dave Martin International. For additional information, visit davemartin.org
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George Dfouni is a hotelier, artist, author, director, and asset manager. The businessman George Dfouni has experience in a variety of industries. He is an extremely kind & motivated person. George is a Chief Operating Officer at Independent Hospitality. As Chief Operating Officer, George Dfouni oversaw all aspects of Amsterdam Hospitality Group which consisted of eleven existing boutique hotels, two residential properties in New York City, one residential property in Miami, and one commerci ...
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Imagine if you could learn the success secrets of Global leaders. What would you ask them? Our "How to Spark Success" podcast lets you listen in on conversations with leaders to steal some of their success secrets. In each episode host Liz Hamlet (Coach, Speaker & Founder of Spark Succeed) welcomes a different guest from all business arenas to find out their career journey, leadership success habits and what's been integral to their success. Don't miss this podcast! Steal some success secret ...
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Spending 60+ hours a week on client work and wondering why your pipeline is empty? In this episode, I break down why being brilliant at delivery is actually keeping you stuck. You'll learn the four-step framework I use to help consultants escape the delivery trap and start tracking the metric that actually matters: growth hours. If you've built a j…
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Heading into the new year without a clear focus for your consulting business? In this quick episode, I reflect on 2025 and encourage you to use any downtime to dig into the podcast archives. Whether you're looking for episodes on AI, positioning, partnerships, pricing, or escaping delivery, there's something here for you. I'd also love to hear from…
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Episode 59: Talent Opens Doors, Discipline Keeps Them Open | The Wisdom of Discipline | Dr. Dave Martin
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9:57Discipline isn’t flashy, but it’s powerful. In this episode of The Dave Martin Show, Dr. Dave Martin breaks down why discipline is one of the greatest expressions of wisdom and the true difference between those who dream and those who achieve. From Daniel’s unwavering faith to the relentless work ethic of Kobe Bryant, this message reveals why consi…
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Did you hit your targets in 2025? Or are you still stuck chasing clients and trying to figure it out alone? In this solo episode, I get brutally honest about my own struggles, including when I couldn't see what needed to change from inside my own business and had to bring back my mentor to push me. I share how one client, Jack, made the WHO and WHA…
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Stuck waiting for your platform's marketplace to send you your next lead? In this episode, I break down the three traps that keep SaaS partners grinding on low-margin implementations, and what happened when a Monday.com partner finally made the WHO and WHAT decisions he'd been avoiding. We dig into how he went from competing on price with thousands…
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Episode 58: The Wisdom of Failure | Turning Failure into Your Future | Dr. Dave Martin
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12:22Failure is uncomfortable. It’s messy. It’s painful. But here’s the truth—wisdom sees failure differently. Failure isn’t final. It’s feedback. It’s a classroom. It’s the fertilizer that helps your future grow. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✨ Why successful people aren’t the ones who avoid failure — but the ones who learn from it ✨ How biblical wis…
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654 - How to Build Automations That Actually Scale With Your Business with Jared Weiss
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35:13Why you should listen Learn the specific signals that indicate a client is ready for automation support, including the "cusp of scale" indicators Jared uses to identify businesses where systems work can deliver immediate ROI. Get the scoping questions Jared asks before every automation project, from "Is this always going to be assigned to this pers…
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653 - Why Plumbers Get Paid More Than Most Consultants
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5:54Tired of hearing "let me think about it" after every proposal? In this episode, I break down why most tech consultants are stuck grinding on $3K projects while plumbers are one of the highest paid trades. I share the story of David, a CRM consultant who was targeting the right companies but solving the wrong problem, and how one shift took him from…
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652 - Building a Top 3% HubSpot Partner Through Vertical Focus and Culture-First Leadership with Gemma Price
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38:34Why you should listen Gemma shares how she turned a £7 million stack of paper inquiries into a thriving HubSpot consultancy—proof that seeing inefficiency others ignore can become your biggest opportunity. Understand why narrowing your focus during uncertainty can accelerate growth faster than diversifying. Discover how building a culture focused o…
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Episode 57: The Wisdom of Favor | Why Some Rise Faster Than Others | Dr. Dave Martin
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13:08Unlock the force that can take you further than hustle ever could. In this episode of The Wisdom Factor, Dr. Dave Martin reveals how favor — not luck — accelerates your destiny. Discover how wisdom, integrity, and alignment with God’s principles position you for doors only favor can open. 🔗 Links & Resources 👉 Website: https://davemartin.org 👉 Dr. …
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651 - Platform-Agnostic Consulting: Why SaaS Partners Are Making the Switch to AI with Leandra Nisbet
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30:46Why you should listen Discover the simple formula for calculating ROI on AI tools before you implement them, so you stop wasting money on platforms you'll never use. Leandra reveals how she helps burnt-out business owners fall back in love with their companies while scaling revenue—without adding more to their plate. Learn why the most effective au…
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650 - How to Turn a Quiet List into a Revenue Machine
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7:59You've got a database of hundreds, maybe thousands of leads sitting there not converting, and you're stuck wondering if you should keep chasing new leads or finally fix your positioning. I recently worked with a business owner who had this exact problem—thousands of people in their database, strong team, solid systems, but fuzzy messaging. In this …
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649 - The Real Reason Your To-Do List Never Gets Done (It's Not What You Think) with Kelly Fifield
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38:11Why you should listen Kelly Fifield shares her practical approach to using AI for productivity without getting lost in complicated automations that waste weeks of your time. Discover the critical difference between using AI as a task-focused executive assistant versus a strategic business coach—and why you need both to avoid getting trapped in rese…
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Episode 56: The Wisdom of Influence | How to Leave a Mark that Lasts | Dr. Dave Martin
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12:48Today we’re diving into a powerful truth: everyone has influence — the real question is what kind of influence are you leaving? In this episode, Dr. Dave unpacks how influence isn’t about titles, fame, or popularity. It’s about impact. Through biblical wisdom, real-life stories, and practical insight, you’ll discover how to use your influence inten…
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648 - Skating to Where the Puck is Going: AI Transformation for Service Providers with Mark Emond
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31:55Why you should listen Mark Emond shares his strategic pivot from traditional marketing automation to AI transformation services, offering a proven roadmap for consultants looking to evolve their positioning before the market forces them to. Discover how to identify and attract visionary clients who are ready to invest strategically rather than just…
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Ever feel like you're burning through tactics (LinkedIn, conferences, outbound) with nothing sticking while your spouse picks up the financial slack? You're smart enough to execute anything, but you're making million-dollar decisions about equity, offshore teams, and pipeline strategy completely alone. Your peer group can't help because they're sti…
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646 - Why This Consultant Targets Job Postings Instead of Cold Outreach (And Gets Better Results) with Andy Culligan
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33:04Why you should listen Discover why targeting companies posting job ads on LinkedIn crushes cold outreach, and how Andy positions himself to connect directly with decision-makers actively looking for his expertise (no complex funnels required). Learn how podcasting opens doors. Andy shares how it gets him in front of impossible-to-reach prospects, p…
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Episode 55: The Wisdom of Courage | Why Playing It Safe Is the Riskiest Move | Dr. Dave Martin
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10:55In this episode of The Wisdom Factor, Dr. Dave Martin reveals how fear — not failure — stops more dreams than anything else. Learn why playing it safe is actually the riskiest move you can make, and how true wisdom partners with courage to unlock your God-given potential. From the story of Joshua’s call to lead Israel, to the faith of Noah, Abraham…
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645 - How to Build AI Automations That Actually Make You Money with Jason Alberti
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38:19Why you should listen Jason Alberti reveals his complete end-to-end automation system built on N8N that transforms website leads into qualified prospects with research reports, generates customized proposals from call transcripts, and eliminates the hours you're wasting on repetitive client work. Discover why strategically keeping humans in the loo…
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644 - From $10K Deals to $200K Deals: A Business Model Story
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10:15You're spending thousands on outreach agencies, cold email tools, and marketing tactics—but your revenue is stuck. You keep trying new strategies, but nothing seems to move the needle. Here's the hard truth: the problem isn't your tactics. It's your business model. And you can't see it because you're inside the jar. In this episode, I share two rea…
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643 - From Tech Chaos to White-Label Software in 90 Days with Robin Alex
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42:46Why you should listen Robin Alex shares the exact problem that led to creating GoHighLevel—and how solving your own biggest pain point can become an 8-figure business opportunity Learn why the most successful agencies focus on outcomes instead of showcasing their impressive tech stacks, and how to reposition your business accordingly Discover the e…
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Episode 54: The Wisdom of Decisions | How One Choice Can Shift Everything | Dr. Dave Martin
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15:26Your destiny isn’t determined by your conditions — it’s shaped by your decisions. One “yes” can open doors you’ve prayed for. One “no” can save you from years of regret. And one moment of indecision can cost you more than you think. In this episode, Dr. Dave Martin breaks down how a single choice can shift the entire trajectory of your life. Learn …
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642 - Stop Being a Platform Expert - Why Business Growth Advisors Win in the AI Era with Sarah McDevitt
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38:37Why you should listen Sarah McDevitt shares insider insights from HubSpot's Partner Experience team, revealing what separates successful partners from those stuck in license-selling mode Learn why data quality is the hidden bottleneck preventing partners from delivering on AI promises—and how to fix it before it destroys client trust Discover HubSp…
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641 - How to Escape the Delivery Trap Without Sacrificing Revenue Growth
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10:21If you're drowning in delivery work, putting in 80-hour weeks, and feeling like your business controls you instead of giving you freedom, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the story of one of my clients who was completely maxed out—working across multiple SaaS partner relationships, positioned as an hourly contractor, and so exhausted he looked …
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640 - How to Stop Being Invisible to Microsoft's 30,000-Person Sales Force with Rob Fegan
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Episode 53: Wisdom Over Hustle | Dr. Dave Martin
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16:57In this episode, Dr. Dave challenges the myth that hard work alone is enough. Hustle without wisdom will leave you exhausted, but wisdom multiplies your effort and leads to lasting results. From biblical truths to modern-day examples like Apple and Tom Brady, Dr. Dave shows why wisdom is the true key to success in business, relationships, and life.…
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639 - How to Stop ChatGPT from Lying to You (AI PhD Reveals the Fix) with Garima Agrawal
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41:03Why you should listen Garima Agrawal bridges the gap between PhD-level AI research and practical consulting applications—she understands both the Formula One engine and how to help you drive the car better. Learn the layered prompting technique that eliminates most hallucinations and turns ChatGPT into a thinking partner rather than a content gener…
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Episode 52: The 10 Habits That Will Build Your Legacy Network | Your Connection Action Plan | Dr. Dave Martin
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31:15In this final episode, we’re going beyond theory. You’ll walk away with a step-by-step strategy to build a meaningful, lasting, and legacy-level network. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The 10 Essential Habits of Master Networkers ✅ The Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rhythm of Connection ✅ How to Build a Personal Relationship System ✅ Why Connection is the Fou…
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Ever freeze up when a perfect prospect asks, "What makes you different from the other consultants we're considering?" You know you deliver incredible results, but when it comes to explaining your approach, you sound just like everyone else. I struggled with this exact problem until I discovered the game-changer: mapping your scattered expertise int…
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637 - The Full-Cycle Advantage: Refusing to Be Just Another Zoho Consultant with George Easton
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35:42Why you should listen George Easton shares his journey from executive recruiter to building North America's largest Zoho partner by headcount (60 team members), offering invaluable lessons for scaling service-based businesses. Learn his "full-cycle business management consultancy" model that serves manufacturing, legal, healthcare, and home service…
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636 - The Systematic Approach to Building Bigger AI Consulting Deals with Taireez Niswander
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36:21Why you should listen Taireez reveals how AI consultants can identify specific automation opportunities worth significant annual savings for any client role, transforming vague "AI implementation" conversations into concrete ROI discussions. Learn the systematic approach to expand your share of client value beyond single platform implementations, p…
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Episode 51: Legacy Networking: How to Build a Network That Outlives You | Dr. Dave Martin
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16:27In this episode, we’re diving into the idea that real success isn't what you accomplish — it's who you empower. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or visionary thinker, this episode is your blueprint to building a network that becomes a legacy. One that doesn't just benefit you — but multiplies your impact through others. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why…
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635 - Why Your Sales Problem Isn't Actually a Sales Problem
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14:02You're working 60+ hours a week, racking up business debt from marketing that isn't working, and you haven't even put yourself on payroll. Every time you try to scale, you hit the same ceiling—more clients means more personal delivery time, which means less time for marketing, which means your pipeline dries up. In this episode, I walk you through …
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634 - Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Leaders Instead with Rachel Plowman
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29:29Why you should listen Rachel Plowman shares her authentic 9-month journey transitioning from project manager to COO at radianHub, offering real-world insights for anyone considering or navigating a leadership promotion in their consulting business. Learn practical strategies for managing P&L responsibility, project profitability analysis, and time …
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633 - From 10% to 50% LinkedIn Acceptance Rates with Oleg Sobolev
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28:42Why you should listen Oleg Sobolev reveals his proven warmup formula that increased LinkedIn connection acceptance rates from 10% to 50% in a controlled test of 1000 prospects, with 15-20% of warmed prospects reaching out first via DM. Learn how to build a systematic approach to social selling that scales for your team without relying on generic "j…
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632 - From Podcast Listener to Client: The Journey That Changed Everything
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15:29Have you been consuming business content for months, picking up tips here and there, but still feeling like there's something crucial you're missing to break through to the next level? In this episode, I share the story of Jay, who went from being a podcast listener just like you to becoming a client, and what made all the difference in that pivota…
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631 - From Scattered Docs to AI-Powered Knowledge with Aaron Edwards
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31:20Why you should listen Aaron Edwards reveals how to create custom AI agents for customer support that achieve 60-70% resolution rates out of the box, dramatically reducing support team workload and costs. Learn how DocsBot provides a flexible, cost-effective alternative to expensive enterprise solutions like Salesforce's AgentForce. Discover innovat…
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Episode 50: Relationship ROI: How to Measure, Multiply, & Manage the Value of Your Connections | Dr Dave Martin
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21:19Are you tracking the most valuable assets in your life — your relationships? In this episode, of the Connecting The Dots series, Dr. Dave Martin shares a transformational framework for building intentional, trust-filled relationships that create long-term value in your life, leadership, and legacy. You’ll learn: - Why relationships are like bank ac…
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630 - The Death of Hourly Consulting From Time-Selling to Value-Selling in the AI Age with Isar Meitis
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41:04Why you should listen Isar Meitis reveals why small businesses are actually falling behind enterprises in AI adoption—despite predictions they'd run circles around big companies. Learn the critical difference between tactical AI (saving 2 hours on marketing) and strategic AI (transforming your entire business model) and why leadership buy-in determ…
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629 - Why I Still Have a Coach - Lessons from the Inside
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6:42As a consultant who's been mentoring others for years, I caught myself in the same trap I help my clients escape—overcomplicated everything. Despite helping hundreds of consultants build profitable businesses, I found myself spending more time on tactics than strategy, chasing clients instead of having them come to me. In this episode, I share why …
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628 - From SI to CX Advisor Building a Profitable Salesforce Practice Without Competing on Price with Cyril Louis
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33:40Why you should listen Cyril Louis shares how Mavericx transformed from a typical Salesforce implementation partner into a trusted CX advisor, offering a proven blueprint for boutique firms looking to escape the commodity trap. Learn how building and leading local communities for 10+ years became a powerful lead generation and recruitment strategy t…
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Episode 49: The Network Effect: Unlock Influence & Opportunity Without Chasing It | Dr. Dave Martin
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21:50In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful forces for transformation in your life: your network. Every person you meet could unlock a door you didn’t know existed. The question is: Are you building contacts, or connections? In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to create a network that works for you — even when you're not in the room ✅ W…
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627 - SMS Isn’t Spam It’s Your 98% Open Rate Gold Mine with Chris Brisson
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36:26Why you should listen Chris Brisson reveals how SMS achieves 98% deliverability rates compared to declining email open rates, giving tech consultants an unfair advantage in client communication. Learn the "Textize Your Business" framework that turns every touchpoint in your client journey into a conversation starter, from lead generation to getting…
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Episode 23: George Dfouni Hotelier Talks About the Role of Inclusion in Guest Satisfaction
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3:07In this episode, George Dfouni Hotelier explores the vital role of inclusion in enhancing guest satisfaction. He discusses how understanding diverse backgrounds, training inclusive teams, and designing accessible spaces create meaningful guest experiences that drive loyalty. A powerful conversation for anyone in the hospitality industry.…
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626 - Are You Building a Business or Just Buying Yourself a Job?
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9:33As a tech or AI consultant who's built your business to mid-six figures, you might think you're sitting on a valuable asset. But here's the brutal reality: if your business wouldn't survive without you, you don't have a business—you've bought yourself the world's most expensive, stressful job. In this episode, I share the exact framework buyers use…
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Episode 22: George Dfouni Hotelier Talks About Cultural Sensitivity vs. Global Hospitality Standards
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3:32George Dfouni Hotelier, highlights the importance of balancing cultural sensitivity with global hospitality standards. He shares real-life experiences that show how understanding local customs can transform a guest’s stay. True hospitality goes beyond rules, it’s about making people feel seen, respected, and at home.…
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625 - The Salesforce Partner's AI Dilemma with Sanjeet Mahajan
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28:58Why you should listen Sanjeet Mahajan shares his journey building AgentForce agents and custom AI solutions, revealing the critical prompt engineering techniques that eliminate hallucinations and deliver real ROI. Learn the decision framework for when to use AgentForce versus building custom agents with LangChain and CrewAI, plus real case studies …
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Episode 48: The ASK That Gets a YES: Unlock Doors with One Bold Move | Dr. Dave Martin
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16:18In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most underestimated success skills: The Ask. Whether you're asking for: A meeting An introduction A referral Or an opportunity... How you ask can determine whether the door swings open… or slams shut. In this episode, you'll learn how to turn a simple request into a game-changing connection — and why as…
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Episode 21: George Dfouni Hotelier Talks About Building a Strong Hospitality Brand
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3:14George Dfouni shares his insights on what it truly takes to build a strong hospitality brand. From guest experience to staff culture, reputation, and storytelling—he breaks it down in simple terms. A must-listen for hotel owners, managers, and anyone in hospitality.
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624 - How to Turn Client Cloud Platform Pain Into Profitable Migration Projects with Jon Topper
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32:41Why you should listen Jon Topper reveals how to transform client cloud platform complaints into profitable migration projects, including access to substantial AWS funding programs most consultants don't know exist. Learn the real truth about AWS partnerships - why they don't deliver leads as promised and the relationship strategy that actually work…
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