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Deal Flow
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Looking to buy, sell, or grow your business? Listen to Deal Flow to learn from the best in the world on how to hit your goals! <br/><br/><a href="https://dailyinboxtips.substack.com/s/deal-flow?utm_medium=podcast">dailyinboxtips.substack.com</a>
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March 27, 2025
It’s simple, not easy
<p>Claude Hopkins once said the worst mistake advertisers make is assuming people know what you mean. That thought hit me today while talking with Dave Crysler—because that mistake? It’s not just in advertising.</p><p>It’s everywhere in business.</p><p>Dave runs a consultancy that helps $5M–$50M manufacturing and distribution companies get their ops in order. You’d think companies at that scale have everything buttoned up. Slick systems. Dialed-in automation. Clear metrics.</p><p>You’d be wrong.</p><p>In this episode, we covered a ton—but if I had to distill it all down, here’s the big takeaway:</p><p><strong>Most businesses don’t have a tech problem. They have a process problem.</strong></p><p>Dave sees it every week. A company thinks their software isn’t working, so they jump ship. New CRM. New ERP. New headache. And three months later? Same bottlenecks. Different logos.</p><p>You’re not gonna automate your way out of chaos. You’ve got to think before you build.</p><p><strong>Highlights from Today’s Conversation</strong>:</p><p>– Why your CRM swap probably isn’t helping– The hidden cost of skipping SOPs– How one ops tweak doubled throughput (no new hires, no new tech)– The real fear—and real opportunity—of AI in manufacturing– Why AI writing isn’t your enemy (you’re just not using it right)</p><p>And yes, we talked about a pickle factory. (Because who doesn’t want to hear about a pickle factory?)</p><p>But what struck me the most was something simple Dave said:</p><p>“It’s simple, not easy.”</p><p>Setting up a Make.com zap to route emails into a Google Sheet? Simple.Tweaking it until it works? Not easy.</p><p>Everyone wants the magic tool. But the real wins come from understanding your team, your process, your flow.</p><p>Think about this: Dave worked with one company that 2x’d throughput. No hires. No tech. Just smarter flow.</p><p>That’s not just improvement. That’s leverage.</p><p><strong>The Real ROI</strong>Here’s what I see too often:Business owners chase the next big thing in AI, hoping it saves them. But they ignore the 30% of office time wasted doing the same thing over and over.</p><p>In one company, we discovered 30% of their core admin time could be automated right now. No coding. No custom dev. Just smart systems.</p><p>Not sexy. But it’ll save them hundreds of thousands.</p><p><strong>So what’s the play?</strong>You don’t need to revamp your whole business.</p><p>You need to find the dumb stuff you do twice. Then fix it.</p><p>Build your AI muscle with small wins. Not bloated systems. Not $50K mistakes.</p><p>Small automations are like compound interest. Start stacking them and suddenly your margins look a lot better. You’re not just making more. You’re keeping more.</p><p><strong>Final Thought</strong>A lot of this boils down to one idea:</p><p>“Simple workflows beat advanced systems that no one uses.”</p><p>That’s the kind of thing Claude Hopkins would tattoo on a coffee mug.</p><p>Thanks again to Dave for coming on. You can find him on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-crysler/">LinkedIn</a> or <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/DavidCrysler">Twitter/X</a>—or at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thekrysler.club/">www.thecrysler.club</a>, where he shares more about this stuff.</p><p>If you’ve got a team and you feel stuck between “we’ve outgrown this” and “please don’t make me learn another tool,” this one’s for you.</p><p>Talk soon,Ryan</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://dailyinboxtips.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">dailyinboxtips.substack.com/subscribe</a>

December 17, 2024
Loren Vandegrift with Business Exits
Loren Vandegrift, Partner at Business Exits, shares insights on creating deals that empower both buyers and sellers to thrive through the sales process.

August 2, 2024
USDA Lending with Nick Swanda
<p>Links from the show:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-swanda-987071129/">Connect with Nick</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/ryanraysr">Connect with Ryan</a></p><p>About my guest:</p><p>With over 10 years of work experience in various fields, I have developed a versatile set of skills and competencies that allow me to excel in any challenge. My mission is to create value and impact through innovation, collaboration, and leadership. I have a passion for public safety, soccer, and finance, and I leverage my expertise in these areas to drive growth and success for my organizations.As the AVP, Operations Manager at North Avenue Capital, I manage the credit process and operations for a full-service provider of debt for borrowers in diverse industries. I work with major financial institutions and government agencies to source, underwrite, originate, and securitize loans that meet borrower and investor needs. I use my skills in due diligence, management, and leadership to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance in every aspect of the loan process. As the CEO and founder of Oceanway FC, I oversee all business operations for a professional soccer club in Jacksonville, Florida. I am responsible for player recruitment, staffing, marketing, web development, financials, sponsorship, and league compliance. I have established Oceanway FC as a reputable and competitive club in the local and national soccer scene.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://fivewide.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">fivewide.substack.com</a>
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