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Artwork for The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Transformation Economy by THRESHOLD

The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Transformation Economy by THRESHOLD

Ron Baker and Ed Kless
Commitment
The Answer To How Is Yes
Peter Block
Pricing Strategies
Project Management
Consulting
Transformation
Idealism
Moral Injury
Rick Rubin
Rory Sutherland
Value Pricing
Accounting
Healthcare
Protectionism
Design
Brand Perception
Emotional Connection
Consumer Behavior
Brand Strategy

The Soul of Enterprise is designed to champion the insight that wealth is created by intellectual capital, a product of the inexhaustible human spirit. Wealth is above all an accumulation of possibilities. These possibilities lie hidden in the womb of the future, waiting to be discovered by human imagination, ingenuity, and creativity, manifested in free enterprises dedicated to the service of oth... more

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Artwork for The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Transformation Economy by THRESHOLD

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Ron and Ed welcome back Greg Kyte — yes, for the fifth time — because he keeps showing up with something new (and we keep letting him). Greg's accounting resume is full of the usual letters (CPA, MBA), but his actual story is far from typical: from m... more

Ron and Ed welcome back Alan Whitman, former CEO of Baker Tilly and author of the new book Break the Mold. In his second visit to The Soul of Enterprise, we will talk about this book and the mold around the CPA profession. The mold is made up of the ... more

Ron and Ed sit down with entrepreneur, advisor, and educator David Fionda, founder of BizBreakthru.com, to explore what it really takes for business owners to break through their growth ceilings. With decades of experience guiding firms through trans... more

Ron and Ed sit down with Brent Beshore, founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, to explore a radical rethinking of what "private equity" can mean. Instead of the typical buy-fix-flip model, Beshore's firm takes a generational approach which involves acq... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Fionda
A CPA, highly experienced software sales executive, and nationally recognized sales strategist.
Business Breakthrough Solutions
Episode: Episode 566 - From Numbers to Narrative - Interview with Dave Fionda
Brent Beshore
Founder and CEO of Permanent Equity
Permanent Equity
Episode: Episode 565 - Rethinking the P in PE - Interview with Brent Beshore
Tim Naddy
Vice President of Finance for the Savannah Bananas, CPA, entrepreneur, college professor
Savannah Bananas
Episode: Episode 562 - Phinance, Phans & Phun: The Beancounter Behind the Bananas: Interview with Tim Naddy
Christian Origenes
First generation Filipino-American filmmaker
Episode: Episode 560 - Kamayan - Interview with Christian Origenes
Steven E. Landsburg
Professor of economics at the University of Rochester, author of books on economics and relativity
University of Rochester
Episode: Episode 558 - Economic and Relativity - Second Interview with Steven Landsburg
Dan Morris
Chief Dragon Slayer at Morris and D'Angelo, a boutique accountancy and advisory firm
Morris and D'Angelo
Episode: Episode 556 - Interview with a Dragonslayer - Fourth Conversation with Dan Morris
Kimberlee Josephson
Business professor and writer, known for engaging in topics of corporate social responsibility and food insecurity
Episode: Episode 554 - Kimberlee Josephson (Part VI): Superman, Snacks & the Invisible Order
Nick Asbury
UK-based creative writer, poet, essayist, humorist, and public speaker
Episode: Episode 546 - The Road to Hell and Bad Marketing: Interview with Nick Asbury
Barry LaBov
Founder and CEO of LABOV Marketing Communications and Training
LABOV Marketing Communications and Training
Episode: Episode 545 - The Power of Differentiation: Interview with Barry Labov

Hosts

Ron Baker
Co-host and co-founder of THRESHOLD, passionate about challenging conventional business practices and implementing innovative strategies.
Ed Kless
Co-host and co-founder of THRESHOLD, focused on value-based pricing and the implications of economics in business.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Great

    Listening to for 10 years, what I have learned from this podcast is invaluable. I appreciate the contrarian point of views to the “conventional of wisdom” in the business world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hexgarcia
    United States9 months ago
  • There is such richness in this podcast. We are working on revising our marketing plan and messaging. The podcast had me realize that we need to recontectualize how we relate to ourselves and what we offer in our CAS practice. After all, we transform business.

    Audible
    5
    GayleG
    United States2 years ago
  • The Magic

    There is such richness in this podcast. We are working on revising our marketing plan and messaging. The podcast had me realize that we need to recontectualize how we relate to ourselves and what we offer in our CAS practice. After all, we transform business.

    Audible
    5
    GayleG
    United States2 years ago
  • Bonus episode 436

    Greg’s comment at about 5:10 of bonus episode 436 available to Patreon subscribers about potentially “giving websites away for free” reminds me of my reflections on mid-market ERP implementation projects. In our case, both the customer’s transformation and their maximum potential lifetime value depend on an upgrade to Sage Intacct. I did not expect Joe Pine’s episode to be one to which I’d listen twice, but I think I’m about to queue it up again.

    Thank you for the good work,

    Brian

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BTerrell Group
    United States3 years ago
  • Obnoxiously arrogant

    I have read a few of Ron Baker’s books over the past 15 years. They started out having great ideas and I’ve implemented some of them. But over the years he’s become arrogant and spends more time bashing other models than providing real-life implementation ideas. I bought his latest book Time’s Up and immediately returned it. It was full of high-level concepts that were meaningless in practice. I discovered this podcast and decided to give it a try. On the one episode I listed to, Ed and Ron spen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CUSteve
    United States3 years ago

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Many appreciate the depth of knowledge and the engaging style of hosts, who encourage critical thinking about economic and business concepts.
Listeners rave about the incredible insights gained from the discussions on transforming traditional business practices, highlighting the valuable perspectives provided by guests.
Some reviews express concerns about the perceived arrogance of hosts, suggesting a need for a balanced view of differing business models.
The podcast is often hailed as essential listening for professionals seeking innovative ideas and practical solutions for their business challenges.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 567 - Break the Mold - Second interview with Alan Whitman
Q: What does the accounting profession need to unlearn before it can transform?
The profession needs to unlearn that it is not just a practice but a business, which involves a significant mindset shift.
Episode 567 - Break the Mold - Second interview with Alan Whitman
Q: What is your definition of strategy?
Strategy is the framework by which you decide where to make investments and what type of clientele to attract.
Episode 566 - From Numbers to Narrative - Interview with Dave Fionda
Q: How do you think students view the CPA profession today?
The profession is perceived less favorably compared to other fields, partially due to the rigid 150-hour requirement and the rising costs of education.
Episode 566 - From Numbers to Narrative - Interview with Dave Fionda
Q: What made you want to be a CPA?
I was guided by my father to study accounting and attended Bentley University, where I found my path in business education and later software sales.
Episode 565 - Rethinking the P in PE - Interview with Brent Beshore
Q: How do you assess culture when looking at potential portfolio companies?
Brent explains that he examines the internal relationships and the openness of the leadership to assess potential cultural fit.

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