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09/01/2026

Processes: The Inside Track on Internal Documentation on Profit from the Inside®

Owen McGab Enaohwo is the CEO and Co-founder of SweetProcess, an easy-to-use software that enables company executives and their employees to collaborate together to quickly document and/or improve their standard operating procedures, processes, and policies.

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Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

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09/01/2026

Crisis: The Inside Track on Leveraging Culture to Avert Disaster on Profit from the Inside®

Anthony (Tony) Kaufman is a trusted consultant and senior business leader with a distinguished career in leading commercial and legal strategies within the global hospitality industry. Tony is well-known for his integrity, building trusted relationships, strong work ethic, leading high-performing teams and establishing ethical, inclusive cultures of care, openness and trust. He is recognized for envisioning and executing complex business plans, managing new and difficult business challenges, and conceiving and implementing innovative solutions that create competitive advantage and drive continuous improvement.

https://lnkme.us/PFTI-AKaufman

Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

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08/29/2026

Outbound Messaging: The Inside Track on Harnessing New AI on Profit from the Inside®

Vocodia co-founder and CEO Brian Podolak is an experienced and visionary contact center innovator. His background in electronic and mechanical engineering brought him into the world of IT-based marketing, where he naturally began solving the problems faced by enterprise-level call centers and sales departments.

https://lnkme.us/PFTI-BPodolak

Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

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08/27/2026

Enterprise Sales: The Inside Track on Putting the Customer First on Profit from the Inside®

Dr. Stephen Timme is the founder and president of FinListics Solutions. He is also the co-author of the Amazon Best Seller, Insight-Led Selling; Adopt an Executive Mindset; Build Credibility; Communicate with Impact. Before founding FinListics, Stephen was a Professor of Finance at Emory University and several other universities.

https://lnkme.us/PFTI-STimme

Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

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08/26/2026

In this episode of Your Advantage Play®, host Joel Block, dives into the competitive advantages that set Falcon Plastics' president, Jenn Barlund, apart in the fiercely driven manufacturing landscape. Here are the five main points from Jenn:

1. Complex Injection Molding Expertise: Falcon Plastics specializes in handling complex injection molding projects, including thin wall and large parts, along with advanced techniques like automated assembly, over molding, and in-mold labeling. This technical prowess positions them uniquely in the market.
2. Deep Customer Understanding: The company places significant emphasis on understanding and anticipating customer needs, even those that might not be explicitly stated. Regular meetings to discuss growth opportunities and service quality help maintain strong client relationships.
3. Technological Advancement and Automation: To stay competitive amidst labor market challenges, Falcon Plastics focuses on automation and upskilling existing employees. This strategy not only addresses labor shortages but also keeps the company at the cutting edge of technological advancements.
4. Strong Leadership and Employee Well-being: The leadership team's dedication to servant leadership ensures a caring and supportive work environment. Benefits such as well-being coaching, financial assistance, and affordable health insurance enhance overall employee satisfaction and productivity.
5. Strategic Refresh for Sustainable Growth: The company constantly invests in technology and high-quality partnerships, aiming for sustainable growth. Despite global competition, their focus on high-quality products, reliable on-time delivery, and continuous improvement (captured by their motto "stay edgy") drives their competitive edge.



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08/26/2026

Green Debate: The Inside Track on Carbon Neutral on Profit from the Inside®

Frank Dalene is president and CEO of Telemark Inc., a construction services business he co-founded with his brother Roy in 1978. Over the past four decades, Telemark has become known for being a national leader, embracing the latest in energy efficiencies. Dalene is innovating the manner in which companies can assess their carbon footprint. Through his ICEMAN (International Carbon Equivalent Mechanism Attributed to Neutrality) methodology, companies can get an accurate snapshot of their product’s carbon emissions on a standardized scale.

https://lnkme.us/PFTI-FDalene

Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

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08/25/2026

Artificial Intelligence: The Inside Track on Using Your Data on Profit from the Inside®

Over the last fifteen years, Luke Arrigoni has worked with some of the top brands in the United States building machine learning and data science programs, even before there was such a term. He worked with companies such as UPS, J&J, Getty, AT&T, Stryker, Goldman Sachs, CAA, FOX, Sephora along with others.

https://lnkme.us/PFTI-LArrigoni

Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

08/23/2026

Marketing: The Inside Track on Making it Work on Profit from the Inside®

Will Perry is the CEO and CMO of Orlando-based Reason Agency, a direct response ad agency that helps 7-figure & 8-figure DTC brands reduce CPA with their AI-Driven Split Testing process, specializing in apparel, health and wellness, and healthy food spaces within e-commerce. Companies often come to REASON in order to take their current advertising efforts to an elite level in order to discover new growth.

https://lnkme.us/PFTI-WPerry

Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

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08/20/2026

The Inside Track on Economics on Profit from the Inside®

John H. Johnson, PhD is president and CEO of Edgeworth Economics, a professional economist, expert witness, internationally renowned speaker, and author of EVERYDATA: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Everyday.

https://lnkme.us/PFTI-JohnJohnson

Profit from the Inside® is Joel Block's weekly show for leaders of medium and small companies with strategies and insights to give their businesses the Inside Track. To suggest a business leader as guest on the show or to inquire about bringing Joel to your company for a keynote, or advisory services, reach out to Joel directly at [email protected].

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08/19/2026

Join Joel Block as he sits down with Jason Grady, the new CEO of DSS Inc., to uncover the strategic pivots and resilient mindset required to turn a fragmented portfolio into a synchronized powerhouse. From focusing on core strengths to leveraging synergies, discover the essential lessons for driving long-term success in a multi-faceted business world.

1. Synergy Focus: Jason acknowledges past mistakes of acquiring fragmented companies without synergy. Moving forward, the focus will be on creating synergies across DSS Inc.'s portfolio to enhance overall business efficiency and impact.
2. Basics and Discipline: Emphasizing the fundamentals, Jason highlights the importance of basics—doing what is promised, showing up on time, actively listening to stakeholders, and offering personalized experiences. Discipline and repetitiveness in executing these basics are key to long-term success.
3. Pain Mitigation Business Model: DSS Inc. differentiates itself by focusing on ""pain mitigation"" for customers. This goes beyond standard qualities like customer service and price, and includes offering solutions such as migrating from PET plastics to sustainable paperboard materials and optimizing design for better functionality.
4. Strategic Human Capital: Jason values complementary skill sets within his team and prefers hiring capable individuals to manage tasks independently. This approach minimizes micromanagement and ensures that the management team's strategies are supported effectively.
5. Adaptability and Measurement: Jason uses a combination of intuition and key performance indicators (KPIs) like cash flow and EBITDA to make informed decisions. The company aims to make subtle adjustments based on comprehensive data to stay aligned with market trends and sustainability goals.

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