The DoneMaker Podcast
The DoneMaker Podcast invites guests who are business experts, from marketing to scaling a business, to how to develop a strong leadership team.
In every episode, our guests dive deep into business growth strategies, productivity improvements, marketing and social strategies, and personal or leadership development techniques.
Your entrepreneurial journey doesn't have to be a lonely one - we're all in this together.
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Podcast Episodes
Without Faith, You’ll Do Anything for Money: Building Core Values That Anchor Leadership, Family, and Purpose
Success measured only by titles, income, or attention is brittle. Pressure, distraction, and the relentless pull of short-term gain will bend anyone who lacks a strong moral spine. At the center of durable leadership and fulfilled family life are two things that refuse to be fads: clear core values and
Your Consent Forms Are Worthless Without This
Table of Contents Why consent language alone won’t save you What really happens after someone hits Submit Data enrichment and identity graphs: how one email becomes everything How leads get handed off so fast The legal landmines: TCPA, demand letters, and nuisance suits Small mistakes that cost big money Why
The Marketing Game Has Changed: Your AI Underperforms — Do This Instead
Personalize your AI. That’s not a trendy slogan; it’s the single most important move a business owner can make this year. Generic prompts, copy-paste AI outputs, and one-size-fits-all chatbots are failing to win attention or trust. The real edge comes from blending human context and personality with smart automation so
Non-Dilutive Funding Strategy That Companies Are Missing
Non-dilutive funding is the rocket fuel founders ignore at their peril. It lets you scale, hire top talent, buy equipment, and chase big milestones without handing over equity. This article breaks down how grants and tax credits work, how to stack them for maximum impact, where to look, and a
The Work-Life Balance Secret No One Talks About | Father of Autistic Twins
Work-life balance is often sold as a tidy checklist: set boundaries, schedule a date night, take one vacation a year. Reality? Messy, loud, beautiful, and stubborn. When parenting intersects with intensive caregiving and entrepreneurship, balance stops looking like an ideal and starts looking like a craft you learn by doing—fast,
The Red Flag Nobody Sees Coming in New Hires
Hiring is the most expensive gamble most companies make—and the biggest failure often isn’t raw talent. It’s a mismatch between the person’s skills, the role’s real requirements, and the team’s communication style. The red flag that rarely shows up on a resume is poor alignment: someone who can perform individually
36 Months to Build a Predictable Business Before Your M&A
I help founders turn shaky growth into steady, bankable momentum. Too many businesses celebrate revenue spikes while cash quietly slides out the door. If you want to exit, raise capital, or scale without chaos, you need a plan that starts years before the press release. Table of Contents Why 36
Your Tech Roadmap Is Broken Without This
Most organizations treat technology roadmaps like feature wish lists or vendor catalogs. That approach is the fastest route to wasted budget, missed outcomes, and avoidable risk. The piece missing from almost every failed project is a client-first framework that marries real business needs with pragmatic vendor selection and a security-first
STOP Overpaying! 4 Essential Payment Processing Facts Every Business Owner Needs
Every dollar you leave on the table matters. Payment processing looks simple until it starts stealing margin month after month. The truth: many popular platforms promise convenience but quietly raise costs, hold funds, or lock you into equipment and pricing that no one notices until it is too late. Table
Master B2B Sales Negotiation: Stop Selling Price, Start Selling Risk
Negotiation that wins isn’t a last‑minute magic trick. It is the natural outcome of a disciplined sales effort, razor‑sharp discovery, and a negotiation plan that actually follows from what you learned in the selling process. A strong sales process creates the potential to negotiate well. Pair that with a clear
Stripe, Square or PayPal Fees Are Costing You More Than You Think
Merchant fees are not a fixed cost. They are a leaky pipe draining thousands from small businesses and millions from larger ones. But there is a legal, proven strategy called dual pricing that can stop that leak, restore margins, and improve the customer experience at the same time. This article
Why Are So Many AI Experts Actually Fake?
There is a bizarre, almost comic distortion happening in the world of business strategy and AI: experts popping up overnight who promise miraculous results, tools that claim to replace thinking with a button press, and projects that gobble budgets while delivering little. The field that should be helping companies grow
MIND BLOWING Truth About AI Impact on SEO and Google Rankings
Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword you file away for later. It has become the engine that decides who shows up when a customer types or speaks a search. Call it Artificial Intelligence Optimization or AIO — whatever label you pick, the implications for local businesses are massive. Keywords
From Struggle to Success: How I Built a $10 Million Agency by Choosing Focus, Metrics, and Authenticity
People often imagine a linear path to business success: a great idea, a lucky break, and suddenly a shiny office and big revenue numbers. The real story is messier. There were missteps, late nights, spreadsheets that made my stomach drop, and a lot of deliberate choices about what to keep
5 Simple Secrets to Crafting a UNIQUE Selling Proposition
There are only three reasons people buy anything: they need it, they want it, or they like you. To make a sale you only need two. That simple rule is the backbone of how to position your business so it stops blending in and starts converting. Too many offers drown
Critical Mistakes to Avoid in Video Marketing Strategy
I moved from being the 13th chiropractor in a big family to building a full-service video production and digital agency. Along the way I learned that visuals beat text, that storytelling beats flashy endorsements, and that leadership matters as much as creative talent. Below is a practical, nuts-and-bolts conversation about
5 Critical Mistakes CEOs Make When Implementing AI — and How to Fix Them
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. It is changing how companies operate, what customers expect, and how teams get work done. But with rapid adoption comes risk. Many organizations rush into tools without strategy, governance, or a clear plan, and the result is costly failure. This guide lays
5 Secrets to Unlocking Business Agility with AI
In the DoneMaker conversation, I walk you through how Business Agility becomes real when you apply AI the right way. I’m Alakh Verma — CEO of B-Centric, former director at Oracle and Microsoft, and strategic advisor at PwC on AI and emerging tech, and in this piece I’ll take you
Why Social Media is a Privacy Nightmare for Businesses
In a recent conversation I had with DoneMaker, I unpacked why Social Media is not just noisy and distracting, it’s a regulatory, ethical, and operational hazard for businesses and professionals. If you depend on Social Media to reach customers, run promotions, collect leads, or train AI models, this guide is
4 Ways Employees Are Really Leaving Your Company and What You Must Do Now
In a frank conversation with DoneMaker, I unpack practical strategies that help you understand why Employees walk away, and what you can do differently as a leader. You will get clear steps to stabilize your culture, reduce churn, and make your company the place top talent wants to stay. Below