Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast

In today’s unpredictable market, businesses need to adapt quickly - especially when it comes to labor. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for scaling your workforce up during peak demand and adjusting it down when things slow, all while staying efficient and resilient.

What should you look for when starting, expanding, or buying a business? In this episode, we share our decision-making filters and explore how entrepreneurs are using AI to gain a competitive edge.

This week, we’re joined by Kyle Ewing, CEO of TerraSlate, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the creation of his unique waterproof paper company. Kyle shares key lessons from building and leading a growing team, and discusses how his role within the company is evolving as TerraSlate scales.

The entrepreneurial economy is shifting - are you keeping up? On this weeks episode, find out what’s driving successful marketing now and how to pinpoint your most valuable customer.

This week, CRI Simple Numbers' Brandon Gray and Mike Maxson get into the many ways to make a dollar—by diving into some of the unique and creative businesses we've worked with at Simple Numbers. Their stories might just spark new ideas, services, or products you hadn’t thought of for your own business.

This week, CRI's Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray break down key trends from our 100 Company model, explore why private equity is facing headwinds, and highlight the essential reports every business owner should be reviewing.

How can you evaluate the return on a new business initiative? What kind of results should you realistically expect—and how do you track them effectively? In this episode, CRI Simple Numbers' Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray break down practical ways to measure success and make informed decisions moving forward.

Join CRI Simple Numbers' own Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray as they discuss what's going on in the current headlines and what that could mean for your business.

You don't have to live on an island! Join Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray as they discuss a few of the best resources available for entrepreneurs.

It is Final Four Time! Join Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray as they discuss four business mistakes that entrepreneurs are prone to make.

On this weeks episode, Mike Maxson, Brandon Gray, and Greg Crabtree are joined by Tim Stack of SRC Holdings and Rich Armstrong of The Great Game of Business to unpack tips, advice, and outlook for the entrepreneur.

In this episode, Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray from Simple Numbers dive into the overlooked opportunity many businesses miss — selling to their existing customers and clients. Tune in for valuable insights on how to maximize these relationships.

In this episode, join CRI Simple Numbers' Mike Maxson, Brandon Gray, and Greg Crabtree, as they sit down with Tiffany Rockstroh and David Hall from Preferred Legacy National Trust Bank to talk about securing financing and building long-term banking relationships.

In this episode, CRI Simple Numbers Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray explore how to create demand through exclusivity and the importance of rewarding your current customers and clients, and dive into the power of automation in business.

Join CRI Simple Numbers' Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray as they dive into strategies for navigating rising labor rates and discuss the key factors to consider when deciding whether to buy or build a business.

This week, Greg Crabtree joins Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray, as they discuss what is going on with the latest financial data from small business and entrepreneurs.

Tune in as CRI Simple Number's Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray explore how to apply the leadership and teamwork lessons from today’s top coaches to your business.