Lazy Leverage

Mar 11 2025 51 ep. 40 mins 3
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Talking about using leverage in life and business.

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When to Cancel Projects and Refocus Your Team | Lazy Leverage #51

Mar 11 2025 44 mins  
What happens when you tell your entire executive team that all their projects are cancelled? Jon Matzner did exactly that, and the results were shocking. In this episode, Jon and Peter Lohmann dive deep into the art of extreme focus, why most businesses are working on the wrong things, and how to identify what actually moves the needle. Plus: fascinating insights on the Toyota Way,

Rethinking Business Communities: What Makes Them Work in 2025 | Lazy Leverage #50

Mar 04 2025 63 mins  
Want to know what's really happening in the world of B2B communities? Jon and Peter pull back the curtain on how they're building multi-million dollar business communities that are making traditional trade associations obsolete. They reveal their strategy for using AI to circumvent legacy software, share insider tips on community building, and discuss how to use capital to accelera

Content, Consulting, and Franchising: A Discussion with Patrick | Lazy Leverage #49

Feb 27 2025 46 mins  
In this candid conversation, Patrick (formerly known as Franchise Wolf) opens up about his evolution from anonymous content creator to co-founder of Frandawgs. Learn why he initially hid his identity, how he grew his audience through strategic storytelling, and the unexpected lessons he learned about monetization in the B2B space. A masterclass in pivoting from pure content creatio

Why Your Best Hire Might Know Nothing About Your Industry | Lazy Leverage #48

Feb 20 2025 29 mins  
Ever hired someone with 'perfect experience' only to watch them fail? Justin Brown, Director of Operations at Zen Windows, shares how they transformed their hiring process by focusing on three key attributes instead of industry experience. Learn how they turned a guy with zero window knowledge into their Installation Manager superstar in just 7 days, and why their global talent str

The Daily Brief Method: Adapting White House Systems for Business | Lazy Leverage #47

Feb 13 2025 47 mins  
Ever wonder how the President stays on top of everything? Jon and Peter break down how to adapt presidential-style daily briefs for your business, plus share raw insights from their recent entrepreneur retreat. From brand building to managing global teams, they reveal what actually works (and what doesn't) in running a growing company. Timestamps(00:31) Welcome (02:28) Customizing

Organization Without Perfection: A Practical Look at GTD | Lazy Leverage #46

Feb 04 2025 54 mins  
This is a follow-up conversation from episodes #38 and #39. Stop drowning in your inbox and start taking control of your workflow. Jon and Neel tear down the myths around GTD and show you exactly how they implement it in their multi-million dollar businesses. They reveal their personal systems for managing everything from quick tasks to complex projects, and share why the tradition

The Power of Operational Efficiency in Modern Business | Lazy Leverage #45

Jan 30 2025 50 mins  
Think disrupting real estate is impossible? Amanda Orson, founder of Galleon, explains how being an outsider gives her the edge to challenge a 112-year-old industry. From military school lessons to ancient philosophy, discover how unconventional thinking drives innovation. Jon and Amanda dive deep into operational efficiency, the future of AI, and why most businesses miss obvious o

The Role of Context in Remote Team Performance | Lazy Leverage #44

Jan 28 2025 68 mins  
Ever wonder why some businesses seem to run like clockwork while others are constantly putting out fires? Jon and Peter break down the real reason - it's not what you think. From customer avatars to remote team management, they share battle-tested strategies that actually work in the real world. Plus, they reveal a game-changing approach to building context in remote teams that cou

How This Youth Soccer Franchise Owner (Soccer Shots) Unlocked Global Talent | Lazy Leverage #43

Jan 23 2025 48 mins  
Discover how a Buffalo-based youth soccer program is revolutionizing their operations with global talent. Jon breaks down the journey from local to global teams, sharing practical strategies for elevating your senior staff while maintaining quality. Learn the 'Gordon Ramsay method' of letting your best people focus on high-value work. Timestamps (0:22) Introduction to Mark and So

Building an Efficient DSO Through Global Talent with Dr. Dave Ensley | Lazy Leverage #42

Jan 17 2025 57 mins  
"We can't find enough dentists" is the cry echoing across the industry - but Dr. Dave Ensley's group is crushing it with a revolutionary approach to talent. In this episode, discover how his DSO grew to $70M by reimagining traditional roles, leveraging global talent, and embracing automation. Dave breaks down exactly how they built successful teams in Mexico, Pakistan, and the Phil