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.
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Podcast Episodes
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
7 Proven Steps from a Marketing Expert to Double Your ROAS
In this guide, produced alongside DoneMaker, you get the exact framework a seasoned Marketing Expert uses to turn website traffic into measurable revenue. If you’re building or scaling a business online, you’ll learn why the foundation matters, where to invest first, and how a Marketing Expert sequences SEO, web design,
7 Steps Every SaaS Founders Need to STAND OUT: A Founder-Led Demand System
In a recent conversation on my channel DoneMaker, I sat down with Chris Downey, CEO of Reverb Strategic Marketing, to unpack a simple but powerful idea: how SaaS Founders can convert the trust they already have into real revenue. If you’re building a B2B product—especially in SaaS or cybersecurity, you
10 Ways AI Helped Turn a Hobby into a SaaS Product in Weeks
You’re about to read a practical, candid founder story that shows how AI can become your partner from naming a company to launching a live SaaS product. In a short conversation with DoneMaker, Devan Flaming, founder of SourceIt, explains how he used AI, ChatGPT, and no-code platforms to take a
7 Proven Steps from a Marketing Expert to Double Your ROAS
In this guide, produced alongside DoneMaker, you get the exact framework a seasoned Marketing Expert uses to turn website traffic into measurable revenue. If you’re building or scaling a business online, you’ll learn why the foundation matters, where to invest first, and how a Marketing Expert sequences SEO, web design,
7 Steps That Fix Why Your PR Strategy Isn’t Getting Results
This article is adapted from a conversation with Don McLean, CEO of Plain Media and author of The In Crowd for LinkedIn Mastery. If you’re frustrated because your PR Strategy doesn’t deliver the headlines, leads, or credibility you expected, you’re in the right place. In the web of paid, earned,
Brand Building That Converts: Lessons from an NFL Athlete Turned CEO
If you want Brand Building that actually converts, real customers, steady revenue, and the freedom to scale, you need practical tactics, not hype. In a candid conversation with DoneMaker, Sidney Tarver (CEO of People’s First Content and former NFL player turned logistics CEO) shared the playbook he used to go
10 Practical Ways Virtual Assistants Can Save You 20+ Hours a Week (and How to Hire the Right US & Canadian Team)
If you watched the DoneMaker episode with Erin Thompson, CEO of Thompson Virtual Assistants, you already know one thing: you don’t have to do everything yourself. Erin breaks down how US and Canada-based Virtual Assistants help entrepreneurs reclaim time, streamline their back office, and get the kind of consistent, high-quality
7 Reasons Business Owners Are Switching to Podcasts for Real Results: Business and Podcast Strategies That Work
If you care about how you build trust, grow an audience, and compete with the giants, you should watch the conversation produced by DoneMaker featuring Akshobh Giridharadas. In that discussion Akshobh, a former broadcast journalist turned geopolitical analyst and podcaster, explains why Business and Podcast strategies are becoming the default
Why Good Design Needs Psychology
In the DoneMaker interview you watched, Gabrie’le Eato lays out a clear, human-forward argument for why Psychology and Design belong together. If you want a website that does more than look pretty, if you want one that actually reflects who you are, attracts the right people, and converts visitors into
7 Email Marketing Fixes That Generated $130K in 30 Days: How You Can Fix Broken Email Marketing and Double in 90 Days
This post is based on a conversation between DoneMaker and EJ Saunders, CEO of Blaze Digital Solutions. In the original video, EJ explains how a proper email marketing overhaul turned an underused list into $130,000 in 30 days and outlines a scoring system to help you determine if your business