In this episode of Coaches Corner, host Mike Strickland sits down with Joel Grushkin, a leading expert in cost segregation with more than 20 years of experience. Joel explains how his boutique firm helps property owners accelerate depreciation, boost cash flow, and uncover major tax savings by reclassifying building components that shouldn’t be stuck in the standard 27.5- or 39-year schedules.

Joel shares real-world examples—including doctors who uncovered $600,000 in tax benefits through a lookback study—and highlights why many CPAs overlook these opportunities. From commercial office buildings to medical facilities and even short-term rental properties, listeners will learn how cost segregation works, when it applies, and why working with certified professionals is essential.

Mike Strickland sits down with Randy Sadler of CIC Services to unpack how “captive” insurance lets successful companies set up and own their own insurer. Randy explains who qualifies (often $5M+ in revenue) and how captives can control costs, expand coverage, protect assets, and build profit through favorable tax treatment. You’ll hear practical ways captives fill gaps that commercial policies miss—like IP theft, key-person loss, and government shutdowns.

From construction and manufacturing to fast-growing tech, Randy shares real outcomes—including $15M in pandemic claims paid that kept 150 client businesses afloat. He clears up group-captive misconceptions, outlines reinsurance backstops, and shows why “keeping premiums in the family” can be a strategic advantage. If you’re a growing, profitable business, this intro will help you decide whether owning your insurance company belongs on your risk-management roadmap.

In this episode of Coaches Corner, host Mike Strickland sits down with Scott Grotjan, owner of Get Silverback, a firm specializing in profit improvement and cost remediation. Scott shares real-world stories of helping businesses uncover hidden savings—even when they were sure they were already getting the best deals.

From a doctor who thought his vendor relationship guaranteed him the lowest prices (only to discover a $48,000 annual savings), to a company that turned a $65,000 trash bill into a profit center, Scott demonstrates the power of looking “under the hood” at everyday expenses. The conversation highlights how organizations can reduce costs without sacrificing quality, and why assumptions about “good deals” can be costly.

Tune in for practical insights on cost reduction, profit optimization, and why there’s often more “meat on the bone” than business owners realize.