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July 15, 2025 β€’ 46 mins

Are you working in your company, but not on your company? We've got you covered! Welcome to Academy Live! In this episode, we chat with Oli Thordarson, President & CEO of Alvaka, to explore the critical steps in growing and maturing your business. πŸ”‘ Key Topics Covered: βœ… The importance of focusing on your value proposition over just your tools βœ… Crafting a forward-looking org chart that supports growth βœ… Identifying and developing key talent for the journey ahead βœ… The importance of SEO and a strong marketing program for sustainable growth βœ… Evaluating your gross margins and monthly revenue per technician βœ… Understanding what it takes to sell your company and maximize its value πŸ“Œ If you're working in your company but not on it, this episode will help you shift focus and start building a business that’s not just successful today but also valuable in the future.

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⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Rex Frank, Vice President of Academy, Pax8 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexfrank/ Bessie Nolan, Academy Partner Educator, Pax8 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bessienolan/ Chris Kaiser, Director of Peer Initiatives, Pax8 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckaisercsquared/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Oli Thordarson | President & CEO | Alvaka https://www.linkedin.com/in/oli-thordarson

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