Richard Palarea is the CEO of Kermit, a Baltimore-based healthcare cost reduction and spend management company bringing automation and insight to the high-spend category of implantable medical devices within hospitals and health systems. Since its founding in 2011, Kermit has saved hospitals more than $200 million and manages 40% of the implantable device spend transacting in Maryland. Kermit has been recognized in multiple years as an Inc. 5000 company and by the Baltimore Business Journal as a Fast 50 company and a Top Software Company ranked by local revenue, as well as SmartCEO’s Future 50. Kermit is the recipient of industry awards, including the Federation of American Hospitals’ Heartbeat of Healthcare for its work as an innovative partner helping hospitals manage costs during a global pandemic.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Richard Palarea about demystifying your bills and increasing profits.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      The intersection between data and lack of transparency from vendors

·      Demystifying how pricing works

·      Negotiation as a path to both parties fulfilling a need

·      Advancements in technology to create customized applications with relative ease

·      Branding and creating a sense of personality

·      Honoring a work-life balance

·      Team building and giving back to the community at the same time

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Richard was so generous to share with us how we can make things easier and make a difference at the same time.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Richard Palarea:

Website: https://www.kermitppi.com/

Linkedin: @kermit

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:       [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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Sammy Lyon is a real estate agent and project manager for residential sales and commercial development projects in Los Angeles. Sammy brings over a decade of experience in project management to the field of real estate and loves collaborating with others to think outside the box. Sammy is also the founder of GoodRents, a social impact project investing in buy-and-hold real estate investments and commits 5% of all gross profits from real estate to environmental, social and racial justice causes.

Jason Neville is the co-founder of, Building Blocks a turnkey accessory dwelling unit design-build firm in Los Angeles. Jason has worked as a redevelopment and planning professional for over 12 years in both the public and private sector, including with both the Los Angeles and New Orleans Redevelopment Agencies.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Sammy Lyon and Jason Neville about promoting home ownership in underserved communities.

 In this episode, we discuss:

·      Looking to make a positive change in a community with real estate investment

·      Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) and how they are changing the housing landscape

·      Moving from the public sector to the private sector in business

·      Focusing on small-scale affordable housing

·      The power of a great working partnership

·      Creating empowering pathways to first-time ownership

·      Taking less to give back more

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Sammy and Jason were so generous to share with us how we can make a better world taking less and giving back more.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Sammy Lyon:

Website: www.lyonideas.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 424-246-5912

Connect with Jason Neville:

Twitter: @nevitate

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:       [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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As the founder and CEO of The Designers Group, Blima Ehrentreu is an accomplished interior designer that has led more than 100 projects in the last three years. Originally founded in Toronto, Canada and now head-quartered in New York, The Design Group has now expanded with an office in Miami. The Designers Group’s diverse project portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, and Inc. Magazine ranked The Designers Group no.15 among the top fastest-growing private companies in the New York Metro Area in 2021. As a key industry leader, The Designers Group is at the forefront of cutting-edge interior design, specializing in high-end interior spaces for commercial, residential, and healthcare portfolios.

In addition to her work in the design world, Blima is invested in the community and in supporting women in the construction industry. She launched TDG Gives Back, an initiative to offer complimentary design services to non-profits and charities. She serves as a Women in Construction ambassador and her business is a certified Women-owned Business Enterprise.

Her passion for empowering women, giving back to the community, and championing women in the workforce earned her a spot on Globest’s Women of Influence in 2020. 

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Blima Ehrentreu about creating environments that promote our well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Proving your value in a male dominated industry to make gender irrelevant
• Growing your business across borders to expand your reach
• A unique and individualized approach to each project
• A diverse workforce to be able to approach each project from every angle
• Using your business as a platform to make the world a better place
• Fostering entrance into your industry by mentoring and showing the ropes
• Giving back to the community by matching unwanted furniture with those in need
• How space and environment can impact your experience and well-being

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Blima was so generous to share with us how we can design a better world.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Blima Ehrentreu:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thedesignersgroup.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:       [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 23 Beth Shaw

Beth Shaw is the CEO and Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Inc. She is the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. A pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America, and started the global mind-body education school, YogaFit.

Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business, and consumer publications Beth is a frequent speaker at universities, conferences, and Fortune 500 Corporations. Beth educates others on Health & Mindfulness in the workplace and conscious business.

In her latest book, Healing Trauma With Yoga & Mind-Body Techniques, Beth provides tools and techniques drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. She offers a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological, and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, with techniques to survive and thrive through these sometimes-debilitating conditions.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Beth Shaw about creating healthier minds, bodies, businesses, and communities.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Food as mood and why nutrition is so important
• Corporate wellness programs and keeping employees healthy
• The lack of vested interest in health and wellness
• Truly caring for your clients and customers
• Roadblocks to selling a message of health and wellness
• Supporting communities and giving back
• The obesity epidemic in America and how to fix it
• Fighting unhealthy cultural pressures

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Beth was so generous to share with us how we can make a healthier world.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Beth Shaw:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethshawhealth/

LinkedIn: @bethshawyoga

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaLean/videos/

Email:      [email protected]

Websites: http://www.bethshaw.com

                   http://www.yogafit.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:        [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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Give Me A Break: Finding Tax Advantages That Grow Your Business And Giving Back To Your Community

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 22 Julio Gonzalez

Julio Gonzalez, is the founder and CEO of Engineered Tax Services, Inc. and a national tax reform expert. Julio’s focus was to bring specialized engineering tax studies to mainstream America, which historically had only been available to Fortune 500 and public companies through the National Accounting Firms. Julio founded Engineered Tax Services, to marry the science of engineering with the principles of tax and accounting. He wanted to bring specialty tax services to mainstream America that were previously only available to public companies through the Big 4 accounting firms.

Named one of the Top 100 most influential people in Accounting by Accounting Today, Mr. Julio Gonzalez acquired The Growth Partnership, The Rosenberg Survey and ABLE CRM in 2020 to establish the largest specialty tax and consultative firm to the CPA community nationwide. Additionally, he also received an award for “The 10 Most Innovative Business Leaders to Look Out For in 2021” 

Mr. Gonzalez works weekly in Washington D.C. to work with the administration, Congress and Senate to advise on tax reform and is the go-to tax expert representing many national organizations and associations. He is a regular public speaker on a national level regarding tax reform and tax sophistication for wealth preservation.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Julio Gonzalez about getting every tax advantage you can to grow your business and give back to your community.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Starting a business to give small companies the same tax advantages as the big companies
• How complicated it is to take advantage of certain tax programs
• Leaning on mentors to overcome the challenges of starting a business
• Continuing to evolve to differentiate your business from the competition
• The importance of finding an accounting firm that knows your industry
• Culture as a vital component of a successful business
• Using your business to be a good steward of your community
• Advising the government to create a more equitable tax code in the future
• Raising awareness and helping to solve the drug over-dose epidemic

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Julio was so generous to share with us his knowledge on tax advantages and how they can help your business and your community.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Julio Gonzalez:

Website: www.engineeredtaxservices.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:       [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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Defining Your Core Values To Make Business Decisions Easy

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 21 Todd Miller

Todd Miller has spent his entire career in the metal building products manufacturing industry. He is president of Isaiah Industries, an organization recognized as one of the world’s leading metal roofing manufacturers. Todd is currently Vice President of the MRA (Metal Roofing Association) and a Past Chair of MCA (Metal Construction Association). Through his website, he strives to raise the bar on standards and practices to provide property owners with the best possible products for successful roofing projects.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Todd Miller about creating core values to make business decisions easy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• A decision to stay in the family business
• Engineering metal roofing to mimic the look of other materials
• Fostering a culture to keep your team together for years
• Using faith to define core values that help make future decisions easy
• An emphasis on personal relationships to build a loyal customer base
• Giving back to the community with some life’s necessities
• Believing in your product

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Todd was so generous to share with us how values can make running a business easy.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Todd Miller:

Website: http://www.asktoddmiller.com/

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:        [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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Check out these hot takes from episodes 16-20 of Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver!

Be sure not to miss the full episodes!

Featuring:

David Wentzloff

Marc Freedman

Yanik Silver

Laura Spaulding

David Siegel

Rotem Eylor

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://evolvedprofits.com/

https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetopro...

Connect with Yanik Silver:

Websites: https://yaniksilver.com/

https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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Using Success to Plant Seeds For A Brighter Future 

– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 20 Rotem Eylor

Rotem Eylor is an entrepreneur, forward thinker and the hands-on CEO of Republic Floor, a top-10 manufacturer and distributor of hard surfaces. Rotem has achieved success through hard work, dedication, and the right mindset. From his humble beginnings in a small desert city in Israel, to his years in a tactical Israeli military unit, to a top executive in the international diamond business, and founder of a rapidly growing manufacturing company, Rotem has achieved success in several diverse areas.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with Rotem Eylor about taking control of every aspect of your business and creating a better future.

In this episode, we discuss:

• A military background and how it can contribute to success in business
• Handling the means of production for your business
• Building a team from outside your industry to provide fresh perspective
• Providing the same experience to all of your customers no matter where they are
• Cutting out the middleman
• Planting seeds for a brighter future
• Hiring passion over experience

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Rotem was so generous to share with us how taking control of your business can create a brighter future.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Rotem Eylor:

Website: www.republicfloor.com

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:        [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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– Profits with Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 019 David Siegel

David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue growth, and digital traffic acceleration. Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and before that, President of Seeking Alpha. David holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia University where he teaches strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He hosts the podcast Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community. David’s book, Decide & Conquer, (HarperCollins) lays out the framework for decision-making that leaders can use to ensure organizational and personal success.

Listen to this latest episode of Profits with Purpose where we talk with David Siegel about the importance of community.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Finding the intersection of business and a life’s purpose
• A mission to cure the loneliness epidemic
• Creating communities to share passions, activities, and identities
• How impactful community is in business and life
• How technology can both bolster and hinder community
• Success found through building a strong team around you
• Contemplating mortality and making the most of your time here
• The struggles of a business built on community during the pandemic
• Another roaring twenties?
• Pausing to be happy in your pursuit of happiness

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. David was so generous to share with us the story of his mission to foster community.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with David Siegel:

Website: www.meetup.com

LinkedIn: @DavidMSiegel

Twitter: @Davidmeirsiegel

Instagram: @Davidmeirsiegel

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:        [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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Making Crime Pay: Franchising Crime Scene Clean-Up and Giving Back

– Profits With Purpose with Marc Freedman and Yanik Silver Episode 18 Laura Spaulding

Laura Spaulding is the founder of, Spaulding Decon, the first nationally franchised decontamination service to offer crime scene, hoarding, and meth-lab cleanup throughout the United States. The business was born from a desire to help families in need. While serving as a police officer in Kansas City, Laura Spaulding witnessed the devastation caused by crime. The already grieving families were shocked to discover that the police were not responsible for cleaning up the scene. At that moment, Laura decided to work with the family herself to get their home cleaned up.

It was in 2016 that Spaulding Decon moved into a franchise model and investing in real estate has been another dimension added to the model. Every job is approached with the same goal that sparked their creation, to help people in need. 

Listen to this latest episode of Profits With Purpose where we talk with Laura Spaulding about……

In this episode, we discuss:

• Working undercover in narcotics and asking yourself if you want to be risking your life every day
• Providing opportunities with a franchise to those who might not otherwise have an opportunity
• The fragmented competition in the crime scene cleanup sphere
• Finding opportunities within your business to pivot to things like real estate
• Making mistakes and profits at the same time
• The varied personalities and backgrounds that come with running a franchise
• Paying more for labor because of hazards faced on the job
• Changing the workplace to make a happy productive workforce
• Using social media to educate your network for the greater good
• Finding the franchise that is right for you
• The cumbersome process of starting a franchise
• Thanking those who serve by giving away a franchise every year
•  Providing free cleanups to those in need

I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Laura was so generous to share her take on finding a niche and franchising it.

Please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Laura Spaulding:

Website: www.crimescenecleaning.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/CrimeSceneCleaning

Instagram: @crimescenecleaning

TikTok: @crimescenecleaning

Connect with Marc Freedman:

Email:        [email protected]

Website:   https://evolvedprofits.com/

                  https://expensetoprofit.com/

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

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/ExpenseToProfit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit/

Connect with Yanik Silver: 

Websites:  https://yaniksilver.com/

                  https://www.Maverick1000.com/

Twitter:     https://twitter.com/yaniksilver

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/yaniksilver

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

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/yaniksilver/

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