Episodes

  • Building Success with AI: Practical Insights for Business Growth
    Nov 22 2024

    Curious how AI can create real, measurable results for your business? Today on Automation Nation, we’re joined by Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree Studio, an AI agency transforming ideas into award-winning products for top brands and startups alike. With over 12 years of experience, Andrew knows exactly how to turn AI potential into profits that impact the bottom line fast. 🚀

    Andrew Amann, is an AI-driven entrepreneur and co-founder of NineTwoThree Studio. From advising Fortune 500s to launching 14 companies of his own, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge on how to leverage AI for practical business growth. In this episode, Andrew will share:

    - How to identify AI solutions that solve real business problems
    - Key strategies for building AI products that deliver rapid ROI
    - Lessons from creating 150+ successful digital products
    - The biggest misconceptions about AI in the business world
    - How to maximize efficiencies and streamline workflows with automation

    Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in AI and automation!

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    30 mins
  • Securing Your Business’s Future: Expert Planning for a Smooth Exit
    Nov 19 2024

    Ever wondered what happens if you’re forced to leave your business unexpectedly? This week on Automation Nation, we dive deep with Dianne (Kelley) Nygard, CEPA, an industry veteran who’s made it her mission to protect business owners from the unexpected. With a unique journey from legal assistant to insurance and succession planning expert, she’s got the insights you need to safeguard your company’s future. 🚀

    Join us for a valuable episode with Dianne, a seasoned expert with over 35 years in the insurance and employee benefits space. Dianne’s mission is clear: helping business owners avoid the costly mistakes of poor planning.

    We’ll explore:

    - The importance of business succession and exit planning
    - How to identify unaddressed risks that could jeopardize your business
    - A simple 4-step process for comprehensive financial security
    - Real solutions for business valuations, HR, compliance, and legacy planning

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    24 mins
  • Demystifying Finance: Turning Numbers into Simple, Strategic Growth
    Nov 12 2024

    🎙️ Ever feel like your business’s financials are a confusing black box? This week on Automation Nation, join us for a conversation with Jayson O. Mamaclay, who specializes in helping entrepreneurs turn financial chaos into clarity.
    With his unique blend of creativity and analytical skill, Jayson will show you how to simplify your financials, focus on what really matters, and build systems that give you peace of mind and room to grow. 🚀

    With experience as a CPA, talent management consultant, and creative game designer, Jayson empowers entrepreneurs to move beyond financial stress and build data-driven systems that work.

    Tune in to learn:

    -How to simplify and clean up your financials for strategic growth

    -Key steps to building repeatable systems that demystify cashflow

    -Creative and effective ways to blend structure with innovation for better results

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    25 mins
  • Elevating Your Marketing Strategy with Customized Success Plans
    Nov 8 2024

    Ready to stop throwing spaghetti at the wall and start building a marketing strategy that actually works?
    This week on Automation Nation, we’re joined by digital marketing expert and strategist Sophie Zollmann, who’s spent 20 years helping businesses thrive with innovative, customized marketing plans! 🚀

    Join for an inspiring conversation with Sophie Zollmann, a best-selling author and speaker with a passion for crafting marketing strategies that help service-based businesses grow and succeed. She’ll share her expert insights on why cookie-cutter marketing just doesn’t cut it and how tailored strategies can make a real difference for your business.

    Tune in to discover:

    How creative, customized marketing strategies drive real results
    Why a solid marketing strategy is the foundation of business growth
    The key steps to developing a marketing success plan that fits your unique goals.

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    27 mins
  • Reignite Your Business: Growth & Profitable Exit Strategies
    Oct 15 2024

    🎙️ Feeling like your business is stuck in the grind? Ready to reignite growth and position yourself for a successful exit?

    This week on Automation Nation, we’re sitting down with Damon Pistulka √, an expert in driving business value and profitability. Whether you're looking to streamline operations or prepare for a future sale, his no-nonsense approach will help take your business to the next level. 🚀

    Join us on Automation Nation for an insightful conversation with a co-founder of Exit Your Way and Co-host of the Manufacturing eCommerce Success show.

    With over 30 years of experience, Damon has helped businesses across various industries grow their value, increase profitability, and prepare for smooth, profitable exits.

    Discover:
    - How to grow your business’s value and create a lasting legacy
    - Strategies to streamline operations, free up time, and reduce stress
    - Key steps to position your business for a successful sale


    Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned business leader who’s helped companies generate hundreds of millions in value!

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    30 mins
  • Advocacy and Growth: The Role of CPAs in Small Business Success
    Oct 8 2024

    Join us for an insightful episode of Automation Nation with Rachel Ellis, CPA, CISA, Founder & CEO in the financial services industry and a passionate advocate for the CPA profession. Rachel will share her thoughts on the critical role CPAs play in helping small businesses scale and thrive, while also discussing the importance of advocacy to increase diversity in the field.

    Tune in to discover:

    -Why Small Businesses Need CPAs: Learn how CPAs can help small businesses grow, scale, and manage their finances effectively.

    -Diversity in the CPA Profession: Understand the importance of advocacy and how to address the lack of diversity in the accounting field.

    -Expert Insights: Hear from Rachel on how to navigate the complexities of accounting for business success.

    Take advantage of this opportunity to learn key insights into how CPAs drive business growth.

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    29 mins
  • AI and Automation: Boosting Revenue and Growth for Business Leaders
    Sep 24 2024

    Join us on Automation Nation for an exciting episode featuring Tony Nicolaidis the Chief Commercial Officer at Origin AI.
    With over 15 years of experience in B2B SaaS sales and marketing, Tony will explore how AI and automation can drive revenue growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and solve real-world business problems. Tune in to learn:

    - AI and Automation in Sales and Marketing: Discover how AI and automation are reshaping the sales and marketing landscape with customer-centric, data-driven strategies.

    - Revenue Architecture: Learn about designing scalable revenue models and how automation aligns with business growth objectives.

    - Building High-Performing Teams: Hear Tony’s strategies for hiring and developing teams that leverage automation to drive results.

    - Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies: Get insights into effective GTM initiatives that integrate automation to accelerate success in the SaaS industry.

    - Automation and Partnerships for Growth: Explore how automation can optimize partnerships, expand reach, and maximize revenue.

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    25 mins
  • Automating Sales and Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges
    Sep 19 2024

    Ready to take your manufacturing business to the next level? This week on Automation Nation, Heidi Melton, a powerhouse in sales and operations, is here to share her insider strategies for driving growth and overcoming the unique challenges in the manufacturing industry. 🚀

    Join us for an insightful episode of Automation Nation as we welcome Heidi Melton, a sales and operations expert with over a decade of experience helping manufacturing companies grow and thrive.

    With a proven track record of increasing revenue and optimizing operations, Heidi will dive into how automation plays a critical role in overcoming challenges and maximizing success in the industrial sector. Tune in to learn:

    - Strategic Growth Plans for Manufacturing: Discover how to develop and implement growth strategies that address the unique demands of the manufacturing industry.

    - Automation in Manufacturing Sales: Learn how automation tools can streamline processes, enhance sales performance, and drive results.

    - Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges: Get expert advice on tackling common obstacles in manufacturing customer acquisition and sales.

    - Aligning Sales and Operations in Manufacturing: Understand the importance of integrating sales, operations, and production teams to achieve cohesive success.

    - Real Success Stories: Hear how Heidi drove a 308% revenue increase in a manufacturing role within just five months using automation and process optimization.

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    35 mins