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 • 27 episodes
The Flywheel Effect
Latest Episodes
EP27 - The Perfect Exit: What It Means and How to Get There
On this episode of The Flywheel Effect, Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath discuss the concept of the "perfect exit" for business owners, particularly those in home services. They explore various exit strategies, including selling to fami...
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Episode 27
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1:12:49
EP26 - Drive Success with Process (feat. Jason Sayen)
In this episode of The Flywheel Effect, Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath welcome Jason Sayen, Owner of I Am Sayen. They delve into the critical role of process in business growth, especially for custom integrators and home service provi...
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Episode 26
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1:02:07
EP25 - Tariffs and their impact: A Conversation with Nick Berry
Nick Berry, CEO of Origin Acoustics, joins Brent Sonnek-Schmelz and Matt Bernath to unpack the real-world impact of tariffs on manufacturing, pricing, and the entire CI channel. From raw materials to tooling logistics, Nick explains why movi...
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Episode 25
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1:03:59
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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