Ernesto sits down with Jake Madoff—a full-stack growth marketing leader who’s helped scale startups to multimillion-dollar revenue through advanced paid media strategies. Jake unpacks what entrepreneurs need before diving into ad spend, why testing is more important than instant results, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes founders make when launching campaigns. From crafting killer creative to setting realistic ROAS expectations, Jake shares proven tactics from the frontlines of digital growth. If you're an entrepreneur ready to scale smart, this conversation is your blueprint.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Ernesto & Jake Madoff
• 00:01:31 - Who Is Jake? Meet a Top 1% Growth Marketer
• 00:02:20 - Growth Marketing, Explained Like You're 10
• 00:03:14 - From Startup Struggles to Scaling Giants
• 00:04:48 - What Founders Need to Win with Paid Ads
• 00:05:23 - Why Testing Is the Real Secret to ROAS
• 00:08:17 - Crafting Creative That Actually Converts
• 00:12:17 - Targeting Tips: Who to Include, Who to Avoid
• 00:13:44 - Attribution 101: What’s Really Driving Sales?
• 00:17:37 - When Growth Outpaces Ops—What to Do Next
• 00:20:06 - Don't Pause Winning Ads—Do This Instead
• 00:22:17 - Want to Work with Jake? Here's How
• 00:23:11 - Final Thoughts & Where to Go from Here

Links and Resources:

• Jake Madoff on ⁠LinkedIn⁠
• Website
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Design your Growth Strategy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MDM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Ernesto speaks with Alan Bebchik, VP of Business Development at In Forage. With a powerhouse resume including Uber, Google, and Sonder, Alan opens up about his transition from civil engineering to tech and CRM consulting. He explains how small and growing businesses can align people, process, and tools to scale effectively with platforms like Salesforce. Alan also shares a heartwarming case study of helping a nonprofit museum increase its impact through the right tech stack. Packed with actionable insights for founders, ops leaders, and nonprofit execs, this episode is your CRM strategy starter pack.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Why Being Real Matters More Than Ever
• 00:00:44 - Kicking Things Off with Momentum
• 00:01:09 - Alan Bebchik’s Unexpected Path to Tech Leadership
• 00:03:30 - What Makes Small Businesses So Powerful
• 00:04:19 - Demystifying Salesforce: It’s Not as Scary as You Think
• 00:11:39 - HubSpot vs Salesforce: Let’s Talk Tradeoffs
• 00:13:51 - How In Forage Actually Listens Before Building
• 00:15:16 - Turning Chaos into Clarity: A Museum’s Transformation
• 00:18:30 - Yoga, Balance, and Fueling Real Momentum
• 00:19:52 - Let’s Keep This Conversation Going

Links and Resources:

• Alan Bebchik on LinkedIn
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Design your Growth Strategy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MDM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Ernesto Mandowsky chats with Caleb DeLon, COO of Paperback Expert, about how entrepreneurs can build instant credibility and attract clients—without writing a single word. Caleb breaks down the exact system his company uses to help business owners go from book idea to published author in just six months. Drawing from his decade of experience in book marketing and publishing, Caleb reveals why books are the ultimate momentum multiplier, how they supercharge marketing, and why being an author is still the fastest route to expert status. If you’ve ever wanted to write a book but didn’t know where to start, this episode is your shortcut.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Hook: Is It Time to Write Your Book?
• 00:00:26 - Welcome to Momentum Multipliers
• 00:01:20 - Meet Caleb DeLon: The COO Turning Ideas into Books
• 00:02:24 - From Zero to Paperback Expert: A Business Built on Books
• 00:04:38 - Why a Book Beats a Business Card Every Time
• 00:05:20 - The No-Writing-Required Book Process
• 00:09:55 - Books That Pay for Themselves (and Then Some)
• 00:15:32 - Turn Your Book Into a Content Engine
• 00:18:30 - What Every New Entrepreneur Needs to Hear
• 00:23:00 - Your First Step Toward Becoming an Author
• 00:24:12 - Final Word: Win By Focusing on What Matters Most

Links and Resources:

• Caleb on LinkedIn
• Paperback Expert
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Design your Growth Strategy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MDM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Ernesto breaks down his “Communication Recipe” – a game-changing framework for entrepreneurs ready to amplify their message and grow their audience. You’ll learn why consistent, strategic communication is key in today’s noisy digital landscape and how collaboration, content repurposing, and audience segmentation can multiply your momentum. Ernesto dives deep into practical tactics like podcast guesting, building immersive brand worlds, and using the right digital tools to power up your impressions. This episode isn’t just about marketing—it’s about creating an ecosystem where your audience grows with you. If you’re ready to turn content into clients and scale your million dollar machine, this episode is your blueprint.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Why Collaboration is Your Secret Growth Weapon
• 00:00:37 - Unlocking the Formula to Scale Your Voice and Visibility
• 00:02:49 - How to Break Through the Noise with a Smart Strategy
• 00:03:54 - Collab Like a Pro: Grow Faster by Partnering Up
• 00:08:08 - Transform Your Brand into a World People Want to Live In
• 00:14:04 - The 4C Content Cycle That Drives Real Results
• 00:16:38 - Promotion That Pops: Tools to Maximize Your Reach
• 00:19:29 - Stack the Wins: Turn Communication into Momentum
• 00:21:35 - What’s Next on the Road to Your Million Dollar Machine

Links and Resources:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Design your Growth Strategy⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MDM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Building a successful business isn’t just about strategy; it’s about relationships. In this chapter, we explore how entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals can create a system for managing and nurturing meaningful connections. Learn how to prioritize the right relationships using Dunbar’s Number, implement a CRM to streamline follow-ups, and turn weak ties into powerful business opportunities. Discover the five-star follow-up system that keeps you top of mind, and how partnerships can create a triple win for you, your clients, and your collaborators. Whether you're overwhelmed by networking or looking for a structured way to scale, this chapter provides actionable insights to help you build a business fueled by authentic connections.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Unlocking Growth Through Your Business Ecosystem
• 00:00:55 - Strengthening Key Relationships with Dunbar’s Number
• 00:03:13 - Building a CRM to Streamline Connections and Follow-Ups
• 00:06:00 - Leveraging Weak Ties for Unexpected Opportunities
• 00:10:04 - The Five-Star Follow-Up System to Stay Top of Mind
• 00:14:17 - Turning Referrals into Revenue with Strategic Partnerships
• 00:17:39 - Multiplying Business Growth Through Meaningful Connections

Links and Resources:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Design your Growth Strategy⁠⁠⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠MDM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Customer loyalty isn’t built on transactions—it’s built on experiences. In this episode, Brittany Hodak, award-winning entrepreneur and customer experience expert, reveals how businesses can create superfans—customers who are not just loyal but actively advocate for your brand. She shares her five-part SUPER Model framework for intentional experience design and explains why customer experience is more than just service—it's an ethos. You’ll learn why 86% of people will pay more for a better experience, how to identify overlooked touchpoints, and why referrals are your most powerful growth engine. If you’re ready to stop competing on price and start standing out through experience, this is the episode for you.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Why Customer Loyalty is Built on Experience, Not Transactions
• 00:00:40 - Meet Brittany Hodak: The Expert Behind the Superfan Movement
• 00:01:17 - Why Customer Experience is the Key to Long-Term Business Growth
• 00:02:25 - The Critical Difference Between Customer Service and Customer Experience
• 00:06:47 - Designing an Intentional Customer Journey That Drives Loyalty
• 00:15:11 - The Personalization Imperative: How to Keep Customers Engaged
• 00:21:42 - How to Exceed Expectations and Systemize a Scalable Experience
• 00:23:01 - Where to Get Brittany’s Book and Final Takeaways

Links and Resources:

• Brittany on LinkedIn
• Website
• ⁠⁠⁠Design your Growth Strategy⁠⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠MDM Website⁠⁠⁠

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In this Building Together session, Ernesto teams up with super-connector Steve Ramona to talk about intentional relationships and the systems that keep them thriving. Steve shares his game-changing approach to tracking 10-15 networking calls a week, why your follow-up game is probably weak, and how he’s turned simple relationship-building into $25 million in deals. Ernesto walks Steve through a Notion-powered "people asset" system—live and unfiltered—showing exactly how to organize, follow up, and turn connections into real opportunities. If you’re ready to move beyond messy spreadsheets and start building a network that actually works, this episode is your blueprint.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – What Happens When You Ignore Your Assets
• 00:01:12 – The Podcast That Changes How You Connect
• 00:01:36 – How a Billion-Dollar Deal Starts with One Call
• 00:02:31 – The Networking Strategy Most People Won’t Do
• 00:03:34 – The Secret Tool for Tracking Millions in Relationships
• 00:05:41 – Why Your Follow-Ups Are Failing (And How to Fix It)
• 00:07:43 – Building a People Database That Works While You Sleep
• 00:15:48 – Real Stories, Real Systems, Real Results
• 00:26:42 – The Next Move is Yours

Links and Resources:

• Steve’s Website
• Steve on LinkedIn
• Anemos Global
• ⁠⁠Design your Growth Strategy⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠MDM Website⁠⁠

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We dive into a powerful chapter from Momentum Multipliers, exploring the concept of transformation—the key to building a business that delivers lasting impact and scalable success. Too often, entrepreneurs get caught up in one-off projects and custom solutions, making it nearly impossible to grow sustainably. This chapter reveals why creating a repeatable, high-value transformation is the foundation of a thriving business. Through real-world examples and actionable exercises, you’ll learn how to break free from “situational specials,” design a signature offer, and structure your business for consistent revenue and effortless scalability. If you're ready to shift from overwhelmed to optimized, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome: Unlocking the Power of Transformation
• 00:00:45 - The Real Meaning of Transformation (It’s More Than Just Business Growth)
• 00:01:15 - How Top Businesses Create Lasting Impact and Scalable Success
• 00:02:12 - Stuck in the Grind? Here’s How to Break Free and Scale Smarter
• 00:03:33 - The One-Offer Strategy: Why Simplicity Leads to Massive Growth
• 00:04:33 - Choosing Your Signature Transformation (And Why It’s a Game-Changer)
• 00:05:02 - Designing a Business Model That Works for You—Not the Other Way Around
• 00:06:14 - What Baking Teaches Us About Business Success (Seriously, It’s a Thing!)
• 00:07:57 - Scaling Without Overload: The Systems That Keep Growth Sustainable
• 00:11:26 - Measuring What Matters: The Key to Creating Consistent Wins
• 00:13:49 - Running Your Business Like a CEO (Not a Freelancer in Survival Mode)
• 00:16:47 - Turning Transformation into Momentum: Your Next Steps to Scale

Links and Resources:

• ⁠Design your Growth Strategy
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠LinkedIn⁠
• ⁠MDM Website⁠

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Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with highs, lows, and the constant battle between momentum and overwhelm. In this episode, we dive into a powerful framework that helps business owners build a million-dollar machine—a systemized approach to growth that eliminates bottlenecks, automates key processes, and ensures long-term success. Through the lens of hospitality and real-world business experiences, we break down the five essential recipes every entrepreneur needs: transformation, connection, communication, organization, and actualization. If you're struggling to scale past six figures or searching for a sustainable way to grow your business without burnout, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Unlocking Momentum: Welcome to Your Business Breakthrough
• 00:01:07 - From Party Planner to Business Strategist: My Defining Moment
• 00:02:58 - Why Most Entrepreneurs Feel Stuck—And How to Break Free
• 00:04:42 - The Million Dollar Machine: A Smarter Way to Scale
• 00:05:09 - Don’t Just Read—Use This Book to Transform Your Business
• 00:06:33 - The Five Game-Changing Recipes for Business Success
• 00:09:56 - The Growth Scorecard: Your Formula for Scaling with Clarity
• 00:11:01 - The Missing Link Between Learning and Lasting Success
• 00:11:53 - Don’t Build Alone—Join the Community That Fuels Momentum

Links and Resources:

• ⁠Design your Growth Strategy ⁠
• Ernesto Mandowsky on ⁠LinkedIn⁠
• ⁠MDM Website⁠

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In this inaugural episode of the Momentum Multipliers Podcast, Ernesto Mandowsky shares his journey from a tech consultant moonlighting in restaurants to a leader in business systemization and automation. He reveals how his experiences in hospitality, technology, and entrepreneurship shaped the Momentum Multipliers philosophy—a framework for achieving unstoppable business growth. Ernesto discusses the impact of structure, automation, and AI in scaling businesses, the power of momentum, and the systems that helped him write a book in 45 days. If you're looking for actionable insights on building scalable businesses without chaos, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to Momentum Multipliers
• 00:01:42 - From Tech to Hospitality
• 00:02:00 - Engineering, Restaurants, and the Search for Structure
• 00:03:22 - The Concept of Newbie: Learning, Adapting, and Innovating
• 00:04:17 - From Passion to Profit: The Entrepreneurial Leap
• 00:06:20 - Unlocking Momentum: The Key to Business Growth
• 00:07:00 - What to Expect from This Podcast
• 00:07:46 - Join the Momentum Multipliers Community

Links and Resources:

• Design your Growth Strategy 
• Ernesto Mandowsky on LinkedIn
• MDM Website

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