The Flywheel Effect
The Flywheel Effect is a podcast designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals seeking to win in luxury home services businesses. Each episode dives into the nuances of growth, profit and prosperity, offering insights on leveraging data for informed business decisions. Through a mix of candid conversations and interviews with industry veterans, suppliers, and service providers, the podcast aims to inspire listeners to think bigger and transition from technicians to visionaries. This podcast is a guide to refining business acumen and achieving competitive excellence.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
The Flywheel Effect
Latest Episodes
EP24 - Unlocking Potential: Reflective Inquiry and Coaching
In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath explore the power of coaching and reflective inquiry. Brent and Matt discuss Marcia Reynolds' book, Coach the Person, Not the Problem, diving into the art of reflecti...
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EP23 - Are you a doer or a dreamer?
In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, hosts Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath dive into the importance of mindset and systems in business growth. Matt shares his transformative experience climbing Mount Whitney, pushing through physical a...
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EP22 - Trump's Impact on Home Service Businesses - Two Weeks In
Join Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath in this episode of The Flywheel Effect as they examine how recent policy changes affect home service businesses. The hosts explore tariffs on imported goods, supply chain disruptions, and their impact ...
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EP 19 - Why Every Integrator Should Care About Government Affairs
This episode of The Flywheel Effect explores the crucial role of advocacy in the custom integration industry. Brent Sonnek-Schmelz hosts Will Breaux, Director at Casa Houston and CEDIA Government Affairs Committee Chair, for a look into the ...
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E21 - Coaching vs. Mentorship: Unlocking Growth in Business and Life
Coaching, mentorship, and peer groups—how do they shape personal and business growth? In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, hosts Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath dive into the critical role these support systems play in leadership and d...
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