50/50 Accelerator Podcast

Today we're talking with Marc Morgenstern, the author of The Soul of the Deal, who focused on early-stage growth companies as management, director, strategic advisor, or investor. In this episode, we'll talk about the fundamental premises of The Soul of the Dea.

The lifeblood of any business is predictable cash flow. Join Mike Micholowicz as we talk about what makes predictable cash possible. We're going to take a dive into his updated book, Clockwork where you'll learn about why systems are so important when it comes to creating cash in your business.

Between 75% and 80% of all acquisitions fail, meaning they never have a positive return for the buyer. Today, Laura Queen will help us learn why this is true and what you can do to prevent your acquisitions from failing. It's a simple secret and one you're going to want to hear. Join us in this episode and learn the secrets of acquisitions.

We're talking with Steven Kowalski about the wonderful world of innovation. Today you'll learn about iterative innovation and what the means for your company. Join us for this great conversation and hear the wisdom that Steven brings to the party.

Description: Erin Longmoon is our guest for today, she is the CEO of Zephyr Connects. Erin and I speak about the employees that fit your culture, resonate with your core values, and fit with the company's mission and vision, and what is the recruiting process for you to find a team member who will be a great fit for your company.

Today we're talking with Mike Konrad, the Founder/CEO of Aqueous Technologies and a podcast host. We're going to talk about the difference in marketing and sales. You might think they're the same and if you did you would be wrong. Listen to this episode to find out why.

Danielle Levy is the CEO and Founder of The Boardroom League and a sought-after executive who has helped six and seven-figure businesses expand with clarity and efficiency. This episode shows how to give other entrepreneurs a little black book of trusted industry professionals to help them implement and scale their businesses and to become operationally free from your business.

John Jay likes to buy businesses with other people's money and at the same time not give personal guarantees for the loans. Listen in as he explains why it's possible for you to do the same. He believes it's easier to grow a business by acquisition than by organic growth. Josh and John have a lively discussion about whether this actually works.

What do you think about short-term rentals? Do you know what short-term rentals are? Join Alex Jarbo as we have a discussion about short-term rentals. We will discuss the things to consider for short-term rentals, the tools for managing your properties, and how to treat your vacation rentals as a business and not as a hobby.

Joshua Page has got it right. We don't encourage our children to be in the trades if that's the best path for them. Listen to our conversation about what you as a blue-collar business owner can do to help change the trajectory of our youth towards the trades when it's the best path for them to take.