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PROFIT With A Plan

PROFIT With A Plan

By: Marcia Riner - Business Growth Strategist
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 Marcia & her guests share business growth ideas so that you can create strategies that increase your profit, drive your growth, and plan for your future sale. Our informative topics cover areas around increasing revenue, boosting profit, business management, leadership, team building, marketing, sales, and pre-exit planning. Join us each Tuesday for a half-hour conversation that is sure to give you a couple of ideas that you can add to your business right now. You can also check us out in video format on www.Youtube.com/ProfitWithAPlan We love to hear your comments & questions. Don‘t forget to subscribe to get updates on future shows. Thanks for joining us today!Copyright 2019-2025 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Simplify & Scale: The Power of a Clear Business Promise with Pete Mohr

    Simplify & Scale: The Power of a Clear Business Promise with Pete Mohr
    May 20 2025
    Simplify & Scale: The Power of a Clear Business Promise 🎙️ Guest: Pete Mohr – Certified Exit Planning Associate, Kolbe Certified Consultant, Host of Business Owner Breakthrough Host: Marcia Riner - Business Growth Strategist, Infinite Profit® 🔎 Episode Summary: If you’re stuck in the daily grind, it’s time to shift from Operator to Owner. In this episode, business strategist Marcia Riner sits down with systems expert Pete Mohr to uncover the most powerful piece of his 6 P’s framework—your business Promise. Learn how to clarify your message, align your team, and optimize your operations for lasting profit and value. Pete breaks down how simplifying your business model around a single, aligned Promise leads to greater profitability, scalable operations, and a company that can eventually run (and sell) without you. ⏱️ Timestamps & Key Takeaways: 00:03 – Introduction to Pete Mohr: From 30+ years in entrepreneurship to simplifying business ownership for stressed-out founders. 00:57 – What is the 6 P’s Framework? Pete introduces the core components: Promise Product Process People Promotion Profit 04:10 – Using the Kolbe Assessment to Build Aligned Teams Discover how Pete uses Kolbe to assess how team members make decisions, improving hiring and team dynamics for operational efficiency. 08:50 – Why the Promise Comes First Your Promise defines what problem you solve and how you lead your customer to a better life. It's the foundation of everything—from your marketing to your product delivery. 10:00 – Aligning the 5 P’s to Deliver on the Promise Product must solve the defined problem Process must deliver efficiently People must be capable of delivering Promotion must reflect the promise Profit is the result of proper alignment 13:10 – The “Look Great, Feel Fantastic” Tagline Example Pete shares a brilliant customer experience framework from his shoe business: clarity of promise that drives both buyer emotion and loyalty. 16:40 – Your Business Should Support Your Life Pete emphasizes the mindset shift from "propping up your business" to having your business support your desired lifestyle. 19:10 – How to Re-Evaluate an Old Promise Outdated offerings or assumptions can stall growth. Pete walks through how to use data and customer feedback to realign your brand promise. 22:20 – Using the 6 P's in Team Meetings and Planning The 6 P’s aren't just theoretical—they're used to structure weekly, monthly, and annual planning conversations. 25:00 – From Overwhelm to Action: Where to Start Pete shares the Love It or Leave It exercise to help business owners identify tasks they should delegate. 27:10 – Creating Visual Accountability Through Org Charts Use accountability charts to ensure everyone on your team knows their role in fulfilling the business promise. 29:00 – Final Advice: Don’t Wait You can’t build an exit-ready, profitable business overnight—but you can take the first step today. 📥 Resources Mentioned: Love It or Leave It Exercise https://pete-mohr.com Podcast: Business Owner Breakthrough LinkedIn: Pete Mohr 💰This episode is sponsored by Profit Booster® Podcast Monetization Hub. We turn your interviews into a lead-generating machine—so you can capture, nurture, and convert listeners into paying clients. Stop leaving money on the table. Get started today at https://ProfitBoosterPod.com 🚀 Free Growth & Marketing Audit Struggling to convert leads into loyal customers? It’s time to turn your customer reviews into profit! Get your FREE Growth & Marketing Audit at ProfitBoosterBiz.com and start scaling smarter today. 🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode! Find Profit With a Plan on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Stay tuned for more high-impact, profit-driven strategies in our next episode! 👤 About Marcia Riner Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and maximize business value. As CEO of Infinite Profit® and creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, she goes beyond advice—working alongside business owners to implement proven strategies that strengthen financial stability, optimize operations, and drive long-term success. Whether you’re looking to boost profits, expand, or prepare for a high-value exit, Marcia delivers the expertise and hands-on support to make it happen. Learn more at InfiniteProfitConsulting.com. Got questions? Reach out to Marcia and her team at (949) 229-2112 ♾️
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    37 mins
  • EP302: Simplify, Document, Scale: The 3-Step System for Process Excellence with Errol Allen

    EP302: Simplify, Document, Scale: The 3-Step System for Process Excellence with Errol Allen
    May 13 2025
    Simplify, Document, Scale: The 3-Step System for Process Excellence EP302 Profit Withe a Plan Podcast Released May 13, 2025 Guest: Errol Allen, Process Expert, Founder of Errol Allen Consulting Host: Marcia Riner, Business Growth Strategist, CEO of Infinite Profit® 📋 Episode Description: If your business is stuck in chaos, inconsistent execution, or employee confusion, the root issue might be your undocumented processes. In this episode of PROFIT With A Plan, host Marcia Riner is joined by Errol Allen, operations expert and founder of Errol Allen Consulting, to break down the three critical steps of process documentation every business needs to scale smoothly. Errol shares how business owners can drive productivity, increase team morale, and improve collaboration—just by documenting what’s already being done. Whether you're growing fast or just tired of putting out fires, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to operational clarity. Plus, don’t miss Errol’s exclusive bonus offer for listeners below 👇 ⏱️ Key Timestamps & Takeaways: 00:00 – Introduction Marcia Riner tees up the conversation around the business case for process documentation and introduces Errol Allen. 00:44 – The #1 Reason Businesses Need Process Documentation Discover why undocumented processes lead to confusion, rework, and inconsistency—and how documenting them provides a foundation for scalable success. 01:47 – The First Step: Discovery & Engagement Errol explains the importance of interviewing your team to understand what’s actually happening on the ground floor. 03:15 – Collaboration Boosts Morale Documenting processes isn’t a solo project—it’s a team sport. Errol shares how collaboration builds buy-in and increases engagement across departments. 04:39 – The Team-Oriented Flowcharting Methodology Visualizing your processes with team involvement creates clarity. Errol reveals how flowcharts can uncover redundancies and inefficiencies in real time. 06:28 – Don’t Skip to SOPs Too Soon Most businesses rush to write SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) without fully understanding the workflow. Errol breaks down why SOPs are the final step—not the first. 08:11 – Who Owns the Process Documentation Journey? The answer might surprise you. Errol explains the leadership mindset required to drive documentation forward with full commitment. 09:40 – The Overlooked Component: Process Reviews It’s not a “set it and forget it” process. Learn how often you should revisit your documentation to keep operations fresh and effective. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Why process documentation is essential for sustainable growth How team engagement leads to better outcomes Why visual flowcharts are the key to operational clarity How to avoid common mistakes when creating SOPs The secret to getting team buy-in and execution consistency 🎁 Listener Bonus: Errol is offering a FREE 1-hour process flowcharting session to the first listener who contacts him. 📧 Email: www.documentyourprocesses.com 🔑 Keywords: Process documentation, standard operating procedures, business systems, operations consulting, team collaboration, process flowcharting, Errol Allen, operational excellence, SOPs, business scalability, workflow optimization, business efficiency, process improvement, employee morale, business growth systems 💰This episode is sponsored by Profit Booster® Podcast Monetization Hub. We turn your interviews into a lead-generating machine—so you can capture, nurture, and convert listeners into paying clients. Stop leaving money on the table. Get started today at https://ProfitBoosterPod.com 🚀 Free 30 Day Trial of The Profit Booster Marketing Hub If you're ready to simplify your marketing and start getting better results, grab your free 30-day trial of the Profit Booster® Marketing Hub. No credit card. No tech headaches. Just smart, streamlined marketing that works. 👉 Head over to ProfitBooster.biz and get started today. 🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode! Find Profit With a Plan on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Stay tuned for more high-impact, profit-driven strategies in our next episode! 👤 About Marcia Riner Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and maximize business value. As CEO of Infinite Profit® and creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, she goes beyond advice—working alongside business owners to implement proven strategies that strengthen financial stability, optimize operations, and drive long-term success. Whether you’re looking to boost profits, expand, or prepare for a high-value exit, Marcia delivers the expertise and hands-on support to make it happen. Learn more at InfiniteProfitConsulting.com. Got questions? Reach out to Marcia and her team at (949) 229-2112 ♾️
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    36 mins
  • EP301: Curiosity- The Key To Operational Excellence with Jon Bassford

    EP301: Curiosity- The Key To Operational Excellence with Jon Bassford
    May 7 2025

    Curiosity-Driven Leadership: The Operational Edge EP301 Profit With A Plan Podcast Released May 6, 2025

    Guest: Jon Bassford, Operations Expert, founder of Lateral Solutions Host: Marcia Riner, Business Growth Strategist, Infinite Profit®

    🎧 Episode Summary:

    In this thought-provoking episode, Marcia Riner talks with Jon Bassford—TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and operations strategist—about how curiosity can be your company’s most overlooked competitive advantage. Jon unpacks how a curious mindset can fuel innovation, streamline systems, and help leaders build resilient, scalable organizations. If you're a business owner or leader looking to improve operations without burning out your team or yourself, this episode is packed with strategies you don’t want to miss.

    🔑 Key Takeaways:

    • Why curiosity is a superpower in leadership and operations

    • How to cultivate a “curious culture” in your organization

    • The connection between psychological safety and performance

    • Avoiding the most common operational roadblocks that kill growth

    • The role of experimentation and questioning in long-term success

    ⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights:

    00:00 – Introduction Marcia introduces the episode theme: scaling smarter through curiosity.

    01:45 – What is Curious Leadership? Jon explains how curiosity became the foundation of his leadership style and operational success.

    05:12 – From Law to Leadership Hear Jon’s unconventional journey from law school to startup operations.

    08:30 – What Is Operational Excellence? Jon defines operational excellence and its impact on growth, scale, and team alignment.

    13:15 – Curiosity in Culture Creating a workplace that encourages questions, experimentation, and team buy-in.

    17:00 – Psychological Safety in Teams Why leaders must create environments where teams feel safe enough to challenge, ask, and improve.

    21:45 – Common Pitfalls in Operations Jon outlines the biggest mistakes he sees leaders make—and how curiosity can solve them.

    27:10 – A Case Study in Change Jon shares a real-world story where a curiosity-first approach reshaped a company’s operations and outcomes.

    33:40 – Rapid-Fire with Marcia Lightning-round insights on systems, curiosity, and how to step into operational greatness.

    36:00 – Final Advice for Entrepreneurs Jon’s closing thoughts on being a curious leader and building sustainable success.

    🔗 Connect with Jon Bassford:

    📧 ProfitBoosterBiz.com and start scaling smarter today.

    🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode! Find Profit With a Plan on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Stay tuned for more high-impact, profit-driven strategies in our next episode!

    👤 About Marcia Riner

    Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and maximize business value. As CEO of Infinite Profit® and creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, she goes beyond advice—working alongside business owners to implement proven strategies that strengthen financial stability, optimize operations, and drive long-term success.

    Whether you’re looking to boost profits, expand, or prepare for a high-value exit, Marcia delivers the expertise and hands-on support to make it happen. Learn more at InfiniteProfitConsulting.com.

    Got questions? Reach out to Marcia and her team at (949) 229-2112 ♾️
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    37 mins

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