Outsource to Profits Podcast

Episode 117

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open, honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and building robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Trent Clark is the CEO of Athletic Influencer Marketing and a three-time World Series coach who has built and led winning teams on and off the field. After coaching athletes and organizations to peak performance, he now helps companies scale through leadership systems, accountability, and culture. Trent is also the host of the Winners Find a Way podcast, where he shares lessons on elite performance, mindset, and business growth.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ 

Jamie and Trent discussed how constant interruptions kill focus and why a tight weekly cadence fixes it. They walk through a 90-minute leadership meeting that starts with quick check-ins, reviews quarterly priorities and KPIs, and then runs an O and O list to clear obstacles and leverage opportunities. Trent’s 3D method (download, discuss, decide) forces decisions in minutes, not weeks. They cover modeling leadership behavior, role clarity, coachability, and holding to-dos sacred to keep seven-day sprints on track, especially for distributed and offshore teams.

What You'll Walk Away With:

#Leadership #FounderTips #OperationalExcellence #MeetingRhythm #KPIs #DecisionMaking #TeamAlignment #Accountability #OffshoreTeams #SevenDaySprints

Episode 116

You do not scale by doing more. You scale by leading yourself first. Clay Hicks shares how self-leadership, daily discipline, and servant leadership turned a team of four into hundreds across countries.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open, honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and building robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Clay Hicks is the CEO of H7 Network, a B2B networking platform operating in 23 countries with hundreds of members. With 23 years of entrepreneurial experience and no college degree, he transformed his leadership through self-discipline, service, and structure. Clay lives by the principle “If you can’t lead yourself, you cannot lead others,” and now teaches founders how to scale by first becoming the leader their team needs.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonrhicks/

Jamie and Clay discussed how founders must grow through others by first leading themselves. Clay shared his quote, if you can’t lead yourself, you cannot lead others, and showed how intentional routines, faith, and fitness rebuilt his leadership during the pandemic. They broke down why pride, speed, and lack of mentors keep founders from changing, and why servant leadership unlocks scale. Clay walked through his daily schedule, the shift from doing to serving, and how structure, compounded over time, turned H7 Network into a global community.

What You'll Walk Away With:

#FounderMindset #SelfLeadership #ServantLeadership #FounderRoutines #ScalingTeams #OffshoreGrowth #Discipline #Delegation #DailyHabits #LeadershipDevelopment #B2BNetworking #H7Network

Episode 115

Description:

Most founders chase cheap labor, which can stall their growth. In this episode, Parker Cox shares how to make smarter, directional hiring decisions that attract A-players, not task-fillers, and how quality offshore talent builds companies that truly scale.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open and honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and creating robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Parker Cox is the CEO of Pavago, a membership-based offshore recruitment company that helps businesses find top global talent. A lifelong entrepreneur, he’s built and scaled companies across insurance, property management, and marketing. At Pavago, Parker focuses on connecting U.S. companies with A-player talent worldwide and helping founders make smarter, more directional hiring decisions that fuel long-term growth. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-cox-43b

Most entrepreneurs tend to mistakenly prioritize finding cheap overseas workers over building teams that truly drive growth. In this conversation, Jamie and Parker Cox explore the importance of shifting your focus from cost-saving hires to impactful ones. They delve into making decisions that align with your goals, the transformative power of top-notch employees, and the significance of investing in high-quality offshore talent for sustainable growth.

What You'll Walk Away With:

#OffshoreHiring #GlobalTalent #ScalingSmart #APlayerTeams #FounderGrowth #Leadership #TeamBuilding #OffshoreRecruitment #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset

Episode 114

Most creators don’t fail due to a lack of talent. They fail due to wasted time. In this episode, Dillan Taylor shares how accountability and clear deadlines turn scattered work into consistent growth.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open and honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and creating robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Dillan Taylor is the CEO of Grindstone, an accountability coaching company for video creators. He helps YouTubers, streamers, and content entrepreneurs stay consistent, hit deadlines, and turn their craft into a full-time income. His work focuses on structure, time leverage, and execution discipline.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillantaylor/

Most founders don’t lose to a lack of talent. They lose time to fuzzy goals and lose timelines. In this episode, Jamie and Dillan Taylor discuss how accountability and structured execution help founders move faster and scale smarter. They explore why shrinking timelines, clear priorities, and time discipline turn scattered work into focused growth.

#FounderGrowth #OffshoreScale #Accountability #Productivity #TimeManagement #ScalingSmart #Leadership #GlobalTeams #FounderMindset #Execution

Episode 113

Speaking isn’t just about being seen. It’s a powerful way to sell, build trust, and sharpen your message. In this episode, Robin Ridlinger shares how founders can turn their story into a real growth engine.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open and honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and creating robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Robyn Ridlinger is a speaker and coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs share their message with confidence and clarity. She teaches founders to use storytelling to inspire action and grow their business. Through coaching and events, she turns speaking into a powerful sales driver.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynriedlinger/

You don’t need a perfect pitch to sell from the stage. You need a clear story. In this episode, Robin Ridlinger demonstrates how public speaking can become a powerful sales engine. You’ll learn how to turn your story into a funnel, get instant feedback from a live audience, and build trust faster than any ad campaign. Speaking helps you refine your message, grow your reach, and attract the right people to your business.

#FounderLife #PublicSpeaking #SpeakingTips #Storytelling #SalesGrowth #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #ScalingSmart #SalesStrategy #FounderTips #GrowthEngine #PersonalBrand #SpeakingForLeads #Entrepreneurship #OffshoreGrowth #PurposeDriven #StageToSales #ContentThatConverts #MarketingStrategy #SalesEnablement #BuildTrust #SpeakingBusiness #FounderJourney #AudienceEngagement #SpeakingToSell

Episode 112

In this episode, Ed Thompson explains how recognizing diverse thinking styles can enhance a team's effectiveness. He offers insights on how business owners can develop inclusive, high-performing teams that promote improved communication and collaboration.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks is the Founder and CEO of Get Levrg and Pipeline Signals. After training over 250,000 professionals worldwide, Jamie now spends his time helping business owners grow profitably through people, by building systems, teams, and leadership rooted in values, not ego.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Ed Thompson is the founder and CEO of Uptimize. His mission is to help businesses build more cohesive teams by recognizing and embracing neurodiversity within the workplace. Through interactive workshops, comprehensive training sessions, and his book, A Hidden Force: Unleashing the Potential of Neurodiversity in the Workplace, Ed educates executives on the importance of effective communication, innovative collaboration, and creating inclusive work environments.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-uptimize/

This episode explores the impact of recognizing and embracing diverse thinking and working styles on team productivity. Ed Thompson discusses the importance of neurodiversity for founders and their teams, the keys to fostering inclusive cultures that allow every individual to shine, and practical strategies for leaders to prevent common hiring and collaboration pitfalls. The episode highlights how improved communication leads to more effective and agile organizations.

#Neurodiversity #Leadership #FounderLife #ScalingTeams #InclusiveLeadership #TeamCulture #CognitiveDiversity #GrowthMindset #Collaboration #TeamPerformance #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipTips #StartupGrowth #PeopleFirst #AdaptiveLeadership #HighPerformingTeams #LeadershipMatters #Founders #BusinessStrategy #FutureOfWork

Episode 111

Many entrepreneurs tend to make growth more complicated than it needs to be. Thom Shea, a former Navy SEAL, emphasizes the importance of adopting an offensive, defensive, and strategic approach to help leaders concentrate, take action, and achieve success.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open and honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and creating robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Thom Shea is a retired Navy SEAL and the founder of The Baseline Experience. After 23 years of service, he now helps leaders and business owners apply SEAL-tested principles to perform under pressure, build discipline, and achieve results in life and business.

In this episode of Outsource to Profit, Thom Shea, a former Navy SEAL, shares how the principles of military discipline can significantly enhance business leadership. He introduces a three-part approach consisting of offense, defense, and strategy to help entrepreneurs navigate complexity, maintain focus, and lead with clarity. Thom emphasizes the importance of defining success in seven words or fewer, as well as adhering to simple daily habits, to drive genuine performance and foster growth.

#LeadershipMindset #FocusAndExecute #BusinessDiscipline #FounderGrowth #MentalToughness #SealMindset #EntrepreneurFocus #ExecutionMatters #GrowthStrategy #PeakPerformance

Episode 110

Feeling stuck building your business alone? Peer groups can change that. In this episode, Leo Bottary, founder of Peernovation LLC, shares how trust, accountability, and shared experience help entrepreneurs grow faster and make better decisions together.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open and honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and creating robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Leo Bottary is the founder and CEO of Peernovation LLC. He’s an author, speaker, and expert on how peer groups drive personal and business growth. Through his work, Leo helps leaders build trust-based communities where collaboration, accountability, and shared learning lead to stronger teams and better results.

In this episode, Jamie talks with Leo Bottary, founder of Peernovation LLC, about how peer groups can help entrepreneurs grow and thrive. Leo explains how joining a supportive group helps founders overcome isolation, share genuine experiences, and make more informed decisions. He breaks down the key ingredients of strong groups: trust, vulnerability, and accountability. Leo also shares practical advice on selecting the right peer group, striking a balance between industry focus and diversity, and leveraging peer learning to develop leadership skills and drive long-term growth.

#PeerLearning, #FounderGrowth, #LeadershipDevelopment, #EntrepreneurCommunity, #PeerGroups, #EO, #YPO, #FounderSupport, #ScaleWithPeers, #LeadershipJourney, #BusinessGrowth, #CEOCommunity, #FounderMindset, #CollectiveWisdom, #TeamBuilding

Episode 109

Description:

Jenna Evola is the founder of Evolve Systems, where she helps medical clinics cut overhead and scale by hiring skilled offshore talent from the Philippines.

About the Host:

What truly influences the essence of a company's culture? In this episode, workplace culture expert Shelly Smith joins Jamie to explore how founders can either shape or damage their team's culture without even realizing it. From simple daily routines to strategic decisions concerning personnel, learn what is truly necessary to cultivate a culture that can grow alongside your business.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Jenna Evola is the founder of Evolve Systems, a growth agency that helps service-based businesses, especially private medical clinics, reduce overhead and reclaim time by leveraging offshore talent from the Philippines. Drawing on her own experience as a clinic owner, Jenna specializes in helping business leaders overcome staffing challenges, reduce operational costs, and build loyal offshore teams that support long-term growth.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-evola/

In this episode of "Outsource to Profit," Jenna Evola, founder of Evolve Systems, discusses how she helps medical clinics reduce expenses and reclaim time by utilizing offshore talent from the Philippines. Based on her own experience as a clinic owner, Jenna discusses the financial benefits of outsourcing support roles overseas, the mental hurdles that clinic owners often encounter, and the reasons why the Philippines is a rich source of skilled professionals. She also explains how delegating administrative tasks not only cuts costs but also eases stress and opens up opportunities for expansion.

#HealthcareOutsourcing #OffshoreStaffing #ClinicGrowth #VirtualAssistants #MedicalSupport #ReduceOverhead #DelegateToScale #PhilippinesTalent #OutsourceSmart #ClinicEfficiency

Episode 107

Bob Knakal shares why visibility matters more than hard work, how “who knows you” drives growth, and how social media transformed his real estate business into $100M+ opportunities.

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, the creator and CEO of Get Levrg and host of Outsource to Profit, has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and agency management. Throughout his career, he has successfully established and expanded multiple businesses, all while helping business leaders achieve growth through strategic delegation and outsourcing. Jamie engages in open and honest conversations with fellow founders, executives, and trailblazers, sharing valuable insights on scaling businesses, effective leadership, and creating robust companies.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestshanks

Bob Knakal is Chairman & CEO of BK Real Estate Advisors. Based in Midtown Manhattan, he has been one of New York City’s most respected real estate brokers for over 40 years. He sold his previous firm, Massey Knakal Realty Services, to Cushman & Wakefield for $100 million in 2014. Bob is known for his belief that business success isn’t just about who you know, but who knows you.

In this episode of Outsource to Profit, Bob Knakal shares why visibility is everything in business. From building one of New York’s top real estate firms to embracing social media after years of skepticism, Bob shows how market presence creates opportunities that cold calls and networking alone can’t deliver. His message is simple: staying top of mind with your audience matters more than ever.

#Entrepreneurship, #FounderLife, #BusinessGrowth, #ScalingSmart, #Outsourcing, #RemoteTeams, #Leadership, #PublicSpeaking, #SalesTips, #GrowthHacks, #FounderMindset, #StartupGrowth, #ContentMadeEasy, #Delegation, #MarketPresence, #Trust, #Authority, #Networking, #Success, #BusinessEvolution