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In The Trenches

Steve Divitkos
Entrepreneurship
Negotiation
Holding Companies
Constellation Software
Leadership
Mergers and Acquisitions
BATNA
Employee Retention
Stock Options
Business Quotes
M&A
Private Equity
Acquisition Entrepreneurship
Acquisition Strategies
Axial Market
Software Acquisition
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Brokered Transactions
Search Funds
Acquisitions

The only podcast dedicated exclusively to Entrepreneurs and CEOs running Small to Medium Sized Businesses (SMB). Nobody knows what it’s like to be an Entrepreneur or CEO unless you’ve been one. Though many understand the rewards of company leadership, very few understand the arduous journey that’s required to get (and stay) there. I share my own lessons as an Entrepreneur and CEO, and interview ex... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Markey
Creator of the Net Promoter Score and founder of Bain's Global Customer Strategy Practice
Bain & Company
Episode: Rob Markey: Creator of the Net Promoter Score and Founder of Bain's Global Customer Strategy Practice
Sherman Black
CEO coach with experience leading small and mid-sized enterprises and has over 15 years of experience as a CEO.
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Craig Zingerline
Serial entrepreneur and advisor to startups and technology companies
Episode: Evaluating Customer Retention in Recurring Revenue Businesses: With Craig Zingerline
Scott Becker
Partner in the healthcare group at McGuireWoods and publisher of the Becker's Healthcare Portfolio of Publications.
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Episode: Should Search Funds Buy Healthcare Practices? A Deep Dive with Scott Becker
Nicholas Andrews
Founder of Aspen Consulting Group, specializing in finance, accounting, and operations consulting for SMBs.
Aspen Consulting Group
Episode: A Finance Survival Guide for SMB CEOs: Liquidity, Hiring, Budgeting, Capital Allocation & More
Collin Hathaway
Founder of Skylight Capital and microcap private equity investor specializing in home services
Skylight Capital
Episode: Is Home Services Still a Good Bet? A Veteran Operator’s Take on a Saturated Market
John Ratliff
A lifelong entrepreneur who founded a call center company that scaled through 24 acquisitions.
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Episode: A Playbook for Growing People-Intensive Service Companies
Casey Brown
Founder of Boost Pricing, a consulting company focused on pricing strategies
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Episode: How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers—with Casey Brown
Dr. Sherry Walling
Clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author.
ZenFounder
Episode: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together: With Dr. Sherry Walling

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Steve Devitt-Kos
Host of the show and an entrepreneur with personal experience in leading small to medium-sized businesses. He shares his own lessons and insights to help improve the lives of fellow entrepreneurs and CEOs.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Helpful for operators, investors, or anyone in the business world

    Steve’s podcast is packed with insight and incredibly helpful content. He is engaging, the guests are world class, and it’s a strategic and tactical guide for anyone looking to improve in business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    busuuamp
    United States2 years ago
  • Extremely thoughtful and insightful

    I’ve listened to both of Steve’s podcasts on mental health as an entrepreneur and CEO. As an aspiring CEO/Entrepreneur I found the personal experiences he shared very thought provoking. Thanks for being so vulnerable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DougW10001
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show. Love the content

    Great content thats very practical and useful. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Money machine1111
    United States4 years ago
  • Actionable, thoughtful, insighful

    Steve does a great job bringing out the crucial moments of SMB entrepreneurship here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corn1105
    Germany4 years ago

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The guests are frequently described as world-class and the discussions are noted for their depth and relevance.
Many appreciate the host's personal stories and vulnerabilities, which resonate strongly with aspiring CEOs and entrepreneurs.
Listeners find the content to be immensely helpful, offering actionable insights for those in the business world.
Overall, the podcast is celebrated for providing a strategic and tactical guide for improving business performance.

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Rob Markey: Creator of the Net Promoter Score and Founder of Bain's Global Customer Strategy Practice
Q: Are there any common misunderstandings specific to the NPS score that you can speak to here?
NPS is often viewed too simplistically, and many forget it's just a proxy for understanding customer sentiment and future behaviors; it does not negate the need for other customer-related metrics.
Rob Markey: Creator of the Net Promoter Score and Founder of Bain's Global Customer Strategy Practice
Q: So maybe we could start with you just explaining what the NPS score is, and also its distinction from the Net Promoter system?
The Net Promoter score, NPS, is the result of asking a customer, how likely would you be to recommend company X, on a zero to ten scale, and classifying customers based on their response into promoters, passives, or detractors.
Building Better CEOs: Lessons From a Veteran Executive Coach
Q: How do CEOs get the most value from their board?
By forging trusting relationships, understanding board members' motivations, and directly asking how they can assist.
Building Better CEOs: Lessons From a Veteran Executive Coach
Q: What relationship, if any, should a coach have with the CEO's direct reports?
Exposure to the CEO's team can enhance the coach's effectiveness, but careful handling of sensitive information is critical.
Building Better CEOs: Lessons From a Veteran Executive Coach
Q: How should CEOs think about price as a decision variable in hiring a coach?
CEOs should evaluate coaching expenses in the context of scaling the company and potential cost avoidance from mistakes.

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This audio series is dedicated to providing valuable insights and practical advice for entrepreneurs and CEOs of small to medium-sized businesses. Through a combination of personal experiences and interviews with experts in various fields such as sales, leadership, mental health, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and operations, it addresses the unique challenges faced by business leaders. The discussions aim to improve both personal and professional aspects of entrepreneurial life, making the content particularly relevant for current and aspiring business leaders seeking to navigate the complexity of running an SMB.

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1. Rob Markey
2. Sherman Black
3. Craig Zingerline
4. Scott Becker
5. Nicholas Andrews
6. Collin Hathaway
7. John Ratliff
8. Casey Brown

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