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The DoneMaker Podcast
by Zivko Dodovski
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. New episodes launch every week.
Episodes
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The 4 Colors That Control Your Team’s Performance
Earl Hoeg, founder of PeopleFirst, Insights Discovery partner, and TEDx speaker, breaks down the colour energy system Canadian SME leaders use to cut “relational friction” out of their teams. You’ll discover why your hardest conversations aren’t always with your opposite, why a high performer can...
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The New Way To Build Startups In The Post AI World
Muhammad Salman is the CEO of DevSouq, helping SaaS founders ship faster with senior engineering teams.Before that, he went 1.5 years without a single client, paid a BDR and a lead gen agency for 6 months with nothing to show for it, then landed his first deal himself using LinkedIn Sales...
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Sales vs. Retention: Why You Need to Integrate Them Early
Brendan McAdams is a sales coach, author of Sales Craft, host of Let's Chat Health Tech, and founder of Kiinetics, where he helps health tech companies build long-term relationships with hospitals, health systems, and health plans. In this episode, you'll discover why he tells founders to qualify...
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How To Build A Brand AI Can’t Copy
Chris Fulmer, CEO of Brand Auditors with 17+ years in brand development and brand strategy, is back for part 2 to show you exactly how AI strips the uniqueness out of a brand one "yes, I agree" at a time. You'll hear the real story of a client whose AI-guided rebrand quietly erased his...
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One Podcast Episode = 100 Content Assets (The System)
One 30-minute podcast = 100 pieces of content — and 0 listeners still gets you almost all the benefit.Michael Mollenhauer, president of 1to1 Network, host of the nationwide "Make It Easy for People to Give You Money" radio show, and fractional CMO, is back for part 2 — and this time he lays out…
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He replaced a $1,200/mo tool, his VAs, and an entire QA role with Claude (But Drew The Line Here)
Jason Hunt is back on The DoneMaker Podcast. He's the co-founder of Merged Media and a fractional CMO for emerging brands, and since his last episode, he's rebuilt his agency around AI. Three screens, two Claude sessions running at once, scheduled tasks optimizing Meta campaigns and pulling…
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The future of advertising isn't AI. He got 17,000 verified views from ONE backpack in 2 hours.
17,000 verified views from ONE backpack in 2 hours — this founder is closing the loop between billboards and digital ads. Gastón Corbala — father, builder, tech junkie, and founder of The Backpackster — came out of two years in stealth with a CTO, stabilized hardware, an Intel edge-AI…
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The 4 Pre-Script Questions That Make or Break a Video
In this episode of The DoneMaker Podcast, Garris Booth, founder of The Booth (animation for marketers who lead with strategy), breaks down exactly how he built a motion design business and the framework he uses to create video that actually moves deals forward. You’ll learn why “About Us” and...
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Your Brand Guide Is Missing the Pieces That Matter
In this episode of The DoneMaker Podcast, I sit down with Elaine Kwak and Fabio Ferreira, co-owners of GoBanana, the Toronto empathy-driven creative agency that helps values-based businesses grow through brand and marketing. You’ll discover why AI only handles execution while real branding solves...
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One Test Reveals if It's a Training Problem or a Motivation Problem
70% of the mistakes on your team aren't training problems; they're broken processes (and training only makes them worse). Marci Araki, Chief Learning Officer at Clearest Course Consulting, spends her days helping companies stop throwing training at problems training can't fix. In this episode,...
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The 3-Question Checklist before spending on Meta & Google Ads
Most small business owners waste thousands on paid ads that never convert. Gabby Bellinger, founder and lead strategist at Honed Digital Strategy & Co, joins the DoneMaker Podcast to break down what actually drives results on Meta, Google, and beyond. With years of agency experience turned...
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The 12-Step System That Turns Toxic Teams Into People Begging to Join
The 12-step system a P&G-trained leader uses to turn a toxic, dysfunctional team into one people actually beg to join 🔧 Jennifer Backer spent years fixing broken teams at Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and USAA — and she's distilled it into a repeatable 12-step process any founder can run. In...
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CAC, Show Rate, Close Rate: The Numbers that make or Break Scale
If you're closing way more than 30% of your sales calls, you're underpricing your business, and that's just the start of what Neil breaks down here. This episode features Neil Persaud, Head of Growth at Mad Hub — a marketing pro with 25 years in the game who's scaled 8 agencies, sat on 12 boards,...
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Scaling Past 15 Employees: The Exact Hiring Order That Works
Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- He scaled his agency to 15 people and stopped doing the work — here's exactly how he hired, let go, and found his role as CEO. In this episode, Zivko sits down with Erik Rubadeau, CEO of…
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Breaking the Legacy Pattern | Why You're still Enslaved to Your Business
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Working harder isn't the problem; here's what's actually keeping you stuck. In this episode of The...
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The #1 Mistake Killing Your Search Rankings in 2026
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-callFree Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- In this episode of The DoneMaker Podcast, Zivko sits down with Nicholle Stacy, CEO of Altitude B2B, to...
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Your onboarding sucks ( and it's not about training )
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Did you know that over 50% of the time, an employee struggling at work doesn't actually need more...
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Most high-achieving men are living a story they didn't write ( and it's costing them everything)
Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call --------------------------------- Curtis Brooks reveals why successful men still feel trapped, disconnected from their families, and the...
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Your Consent Forms Are Worthless Without This
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Scott Heistand, CEO of FormClue, reveals the compliance nightmare killing businesses quietly: Most...
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The Marketing Game Has Changed: Your AI Underperforms, do this instead
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ ---------------------------------Jason Hunt, fractional CMO and co-founder of Merged Media, just revealed why most businesses are failing...
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The IRAP + SR&ED Combination That Changes Everything
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Businesses can leverage government grants and tax credits for funding. Naren Balakrishnan from Doane…
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The Work-Life Balance Secret No One Talks About | Father of Autistic Twins
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Ever wonder how some manage to build a business empire while navigating significant family...
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The Red Flag Nobody Sees Coming in New Hires
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Many organizations often misunderstand their own hiring process, leading to misaligned expectations.…
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36 Months to Build a Predictable Business Before Your M&A
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Growth exploding but cash flow tanking? You're not alone—most founders miss these financial guardrails...
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Your Tech Roadmap Is Broken Without This
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Dean Gartelos flips the script—acting as YOUR broker to slash costs and secure smarter tech deals.…
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STOP Overpaying! 4 Essential Payment Processing Facts
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Matt Robertson, CEO of M&M Merchant Services and a 30-year veteran, exposes why relying on PayPal…
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Master B2B Sales Negotiation in 46 Minutes (No Chris Voss methods)
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Ron Hubsher, CEO of Sales Optimization Group and author of “Closing Time: The 7 Immutable Laws of Sales...
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Stripe, Square or PayPal Fees Are Costing You More Than You Think
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- JC Lukens, CEO of Summit National Advisors, reveals how dual pricing can eliminate hidden merchant fees...
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Why Are So Many Experts Actually Fake?
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Michael Olenick, CEO of VSTRAT AI, shares how AI can revolutionize your business strategy through...
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MIND BLOWING Truth About AI Impact on SEO and Google Rankings
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Jon Karkowski, CEO of True Rank Digital, reveals how Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO) is…
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Want to Avoid a Financial Disaster? Watch This
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Learn how Katie Dunsworth, co-founder of TalkShop Media! grew her marketing agency from zero to $10...
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5 Simple Secrets to Crafting a UNIQUE Selling Proposition
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Michael Mollenhauer, president of 1to1 Network and host of “Make It Easy For People To Give You Money,”...
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Top 3 Business Hacks for Efficient Operations and Maximum Revenue
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Adam Kucera, CEO at Leader at Large, breaks down what true scalability looks like and why many…
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5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid in Video Marketing Strategy
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Will Feldman, Founder of Garlic Media Group, Emmy-nominated...
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5 Critical Mistakes CEOs Make in AI Implementation
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Amanda Jacobs, Founder of Ethos AI, helping businesses...
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The Shocking Truth About Small Businesses That Will Change Your Mind
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Kimberly Erwin, Executive Director at OneUniversal Media,...
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4 Crucial Lessons from My 4 CFO Firings
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Tom Crooks, a Fractional CFO with deep expertise in…
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STOP Wasting Money on Ads That Don't Work
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we talked with Patrick Gilbert, CEO of AdVenture Media and author of “Join or Die:...
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5 Secrets to Unlocking Business Agility with AI
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we talked with Alakh Verma, CEO of bCentrique, former Director at Oracle and Microsoft,...
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Why Social Media is a Privacy Nightmare for Businesses
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- On this episode, we had a conversation with Alexandru Gheorghe, Senior Data Privacy Consultant, Legal...
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The SHOCKING Truth About Why Employees Are REALLY Leaving Your Company
Get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Rhodes Perry, MPA, award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and belonging culture strategist…
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The #1 Thing SaaS Founders Need to STAND OUT
Free consultation on how to get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- In this episode, Chris Downey shares actionable insights on how to boost...
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Top Marketing Expert Reveals Secret to 200% ROAS with PPC
Free consultation on how to get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-call Free Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/ --------------------------------- Anthony Dutcher, Founding Partner of Vix Media Group, shares how startups…
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The SECRET to Turning a Hobby into a business with AI in weeks.
Free consultation on how to get clients from LinkedIn: https://tidycal.com/donemaker-sales/donemaker-referall-callFree Resources to build a sales pipeline: https://donemaker.vista.page/---------------------------------Devan Flaming, Founder of Source It, shares how he turned a TikTok content…
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The Surprising Reason Your PR Strategy Isn't Getting Results
Free consultation on how to get clients from LinkedInFree Resources to build a sales pipeline---------------------------------Don McLean, CEO of McLean Media and award-winning PR & Marketing expert, reveals the surprising reason your PR strategy isn't getting results.PR is the first step in…
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Why Are Business Owners Switching to Podcasts for Authentic Connections?
Akshobh Giridharadas, a former Singapore journalist turned geopolitical analyst, reveals how storytelling and AI can skyrocket your business’s relatability and trust—crucial for today’s skeptical audiences.Shockingly, he explains why podcasts outshine traditional media by giving YOU control, how…
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From NFL athlete to $10M logistics CEO, how to build a brand that converts
🚀 From NFL athlete to $10M logistics CEO, Sidney Tarver reveals why your team is your biggest asset… or your biggest liability.He built an empire delivering millions for Amazon, but his #1 growth lesson was brutal: keeping the wrong people will BREAK your business. Discover the discipline to...
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Expert advice on hiring US & Canadian based Virtual Assistants for small businesses
Erin Thompson, CEO of Thompson Virtual Assistants, reveals how U.S. and Canada-based virtual teams help entrepreneurs reclaim 20+ hours a week without offshoring.- Small businesses deserve the same expert support as big companies.- A proven process to match the right VA to your exact tasks.- Why...
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Why Good Design Needs Psychology - Gabrie'le Eato
Gabrie'le Eato, Website & Graphic Designer at Eleable, reveals how psychology-backed design creates websites that *truly connect* with your audience:- A website isn’t about looking pretty, it’s about reflecting your purpose and story.- Emotional intelligence beats AI: authenticity builds trust…
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You're not a CFO if you haven't done an acquisition - Gershon Morgulis
Gershon Morgulis, MBA, Founder of Imperial Advisory, uncovers the CFO secrets every business owner must know:- You can’t scale past $10M without financial infrastructure- Financial models can say anything, the real question is: do you have the team and cash flow to back it up?- The best CFOs…
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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. New episodes launch every week.
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