Best Benchmark Business Sales Podcasts (2024)

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U.S. Surgeon General calls for warning labels on social media content 27:00

1h ago27:00

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--China and Kazakhstan foster long-standing ties in Astana. --German car industry urges EU to stop tariffs on Chinese EVs. --Bolivians experience faster than expected recovery, but not everyone has profited.

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The Hunt For The Ultimate Ecom Benchmark 22:25

17m ago22:25

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In this episode, Ian and Mark talk through their hunt for the ultimate benchmarking KPI for an ecommerce site. One that works regardless of market, cost of traffic, and margin. P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business: 1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your …

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Losing money? Here's what YOU can do to fix it! 29:01

3h ago29:01

29:01

Are you losing money in your business? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this episode of The Meaning Business Podcast, Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda dive into practical strategies to prevent financial losses and turn things around.By Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations

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Fixit Quick Takes: How to Increase Finance Product Penetration for Maximum Profit and The Future of Digital Finance 13:57

16h ago13:57

13:57

Apple Episode Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e109-mastering-f-i-in-powersports-with-angela/id1449367603?i=1000642275882 Spotify episode link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kl9C5ZP56RvNxhukRiCNn?si=IXuKrsBYSqKMrCmmsa_y1Q Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/1J-mp5HDgo0 Welcome to another episode of Dealership Fixit! Today, we have Angela …

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Airlines launch new routes to meet soaring demand for international travel 27:00

18h ago27:00

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--China and Kazakhstan deepen cooperation in transportation and tourism. --Survey: China's services activity growth slowed in June but remains in expansionary territory. --UN report: Global trade resumed growth in Q1.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Kazakhstan for a state visit and SCO summit 27:00

2d ago27:00

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--Premier Li Qiang to attend the opening of the 2024 World AI Conference. --UN adopts China-proposed resolution on AI. --Outbound travel sees robust growth this summer in China.

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Mi3 launches FY2025 Marketing & Customer Benchmarks - 105 companies, $3bn in marketing spend: Three-speed marketing emerges; customer KPI’s surge, c-suite cred rises, what next for agencies and AI’s early ... 40:29

2d ago40:29

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A deep, senior marketer study and report by Mi3, The Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), Qualtrics and Tumbleturn finds hard evidence across 105 top marketers responsible for $3bn-plus of budgets of an emergent three-speed marketing economy and upended KPIs and priorities. There are big question marks in key sectors such as retail around the effe…

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China's central bank to borrow treasury bonds from primary dealers 27:00

3d ago27:00

27:00

--China's private Caixin manufacturing PMI records the fastest growth in three years. --Exploring Dalian: China's visa-free travel boom. --Flag raising ceremony held to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

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A German biomedical delegation expresses confidence in the Chinese market 27:00

6d ago27:00

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--Trade between China and Peru grew 6% in the first quarter of this year. --the Japanese Yen hits a fresh 38-year low. --Shanghai welcomes waves of house buyers thanks to favorable policies.

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EP 109: Sebastian Siemiatkowski (CEO, Klarna) on the Future of Klarna, Valuation Changes and AI in Finance 2:05:57

6d ago2:05:57

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Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski led the rise from a profitable business to their peak $50 billion valuation, in which they were burning $150 million a month. In my latest episode, Sebastian shares how he turned Klarna back to profitability and discusses Klarna’s ongoing pursuit of creating a digital financial assistant. He also reflects on their…

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Boeing faces new airworthiness directives for its 757-200 planes 27:00

7d ago27:00

27:00

--Chipmaker Nvidia holds the first shareholder meeting since the stock surge. --How can China's ocean resources be used sustainably for economic growth? --U.S. new home sales slump at start of busiest sale season.

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Pressure cooker: Ecom harder, more expensive, marketers cut martech, brand spend and pile into performance, if not smart strategies in place you could pay more for less in FY25 – Simon Ryan 31:09

7d ago31:09

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RyanCap CEO Simon Ryan says 50 per cent of clients are “shifting a lot more money into search, digital and online video” as they scramble for immediate results and short-term sales going into FY25. Stubbornly high interest rates and crunched consumers mean major brand spending is likely off the cards for the foreseeable. “Any marketer going into a …

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Get Rid Of Your Advertising Budget 38:49

7d ago38:49

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In this podcast, we look at how the concept of an advertising budget can harm results. Why brands don’t scale even if they can and how to spot whether you are making this common mistake P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business: 1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerat…

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WEF: 107 out of 120 benchmark countries have made progress in energy transition in the past decade 27:00

8d ago27:00

27:00

--Peruvian President Dina Boluarte visits Nanshan Museum and Huawei in Shenzhen. --Energy transition, green finance, and climate leadership are on the top agenda of this year's Summer Davos. --Participants share their views on the 2nd Belt and Road International Skills Competition.

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Polish drivers worry about extra costs due to higher tariffs on Chinese EVs 27:00

9d ago27:00

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--Chinese Premier attends Summer Davos opening ceremony. --European auto stocks gain as talks begin with China on EV tariffs. --The 2nd Belt and Road International Skills Competition is underway in Chongqing.

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China's fiscal revenue dropped 2.8% from January to May 27:00

10d ago27:00

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--Bilateral trade between China and Poland remains at a record high despite weakening global demand. --Global leaders convene in Dalian for Summer Davos 2024. --Yiwu merchants learn foreign languages and tap AI tech to expand global reach.

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The pro-consumer privacy lobby speaks - and why the Federal Government listens on privacy reform clampdowns for cleanrooms, hashed emails, geolocation, loyalty data trading and new definitions of personal ... 1:00:45

10d ago1:00:45

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There’s little contention today that the pro-consumer privacy lobby is winning the war over industry on privacy reform - they’re informed on industry techniques, loaded with compelling consumer research and aligned entirely on the need for a clampdown on the collection and use of an individual’s online data trail. Former NSW Deputy Privacy Commissi…

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Report: EU's annualized EV sales drop 12 percent in May 27:00

13d ago27:00

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--Report says Hong Kong ranks as the world's 5th most competitive economy. --WEF: Global energy transition progress has slowed in the past three years. --The Shanghai Film Festival features 461 films from 64 countries and regions.

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Building Brain Habits that Accelerate Your Team and Practice 55:25

13d ago55:25

55:25

Art Markman, PhD, is vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of more than 150 scholarly works on cognitive science and related topics. In this podcast episode, he shares his expertise on “smart” thinking and decision-making. With tens of thousands of decisions to make every day, what allows us to move f…

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Success is Overrated: Find Joy in Every Cup of Coffee Ft. Andrew Cominos 44:16

14d ago44:16

44:16

Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda speak with Andrew Cominos, a highly skilled Empowerment, Sales & Business Coach. In this episode we explore the real meaning of success and how to find joy in the little things... And every cup of coffee.By Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations

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Behind the Brand: Unpacking Grenade’s Online Strategy 44:47

14d ago44:47

44:47

Join Ian Hammersley and Cameron Goldie, Head of E-Commerce at Grenade, as they chat about the smart choices and new ideas used to quickly grow the global online sales of Grenade's high protein, low carb snack bars. If you’re into business, or marketing, or just want to hear a success story, this talk has plenty of useful tips on growing an awesome …

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Lujiazui Forum 2024 emphasizes enhancing high-quality financial development 27:00

14d ago27:00

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--The East Coast Rail Link is hailed as a flagship project of China-Malaysia Belt and Road cooperation. --China's loan prime rates unchanged for a fourth consecutive month. --Ursula von der Leyen remains the frontrunner to win a second term as European Commission president.

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Fixit Quick Takes: Unleashing Efficiency with DMS Insights from Justin Quinn 17:38

15d ago17:38

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Focus on improving the process within your DMS. Justin explains how the dealerships' DMS improves your capabilities, facilitates fast customer service, and ensures efficient management of inventory. P.S. Check out the podcast: Subscribe Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N9lzfg Subscribe Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/43FoanX Subscribe YouTube: https://yo…

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China's central bank chief pledges an accommodative monetary environment for economic recovery 27:00

15d ago27:00

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--China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for 15 years. --Lujiazui Forum 2024 opens in Shanghai. --UK inflation returns to the two percent target for the first time in nearly three years.

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World Economic Forum's meeting to open in Dalian 27:00

16d ago27:00

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--China and Australia maintain cooperation on iron ore. --Platforms extend discount offers during China's mid-year online shopping festival. --No final agreement was reached on candidates for top jobs in the EU bloc after the informal leaders summit in Brussels.

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China's new home prices decline in May 27:00

17d ago27:00

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--Premier Li Qiang and Australian PM Anthony Albanese witness the signing of cooperation documents. --Major indicators of China's economy remain stable in May. --Biz Focus: What is it like to watch an "all-electric Formula 1" in Shanghai?

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Ex-UM privacy chief lifts lid: Google has ‘captured’ trade associations and holdcos, personalisation-precision a ‘fallacy’ based on ‘garbage’ data reaching 'fake people' 47:48

17d ago47:48

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Just how accurate is the user data being traded by advertisers, agencies and data firms in the $700bn global digital advertising system? The former Chief Privacy Officer of UM in the US, Arielle Garcia, is exasperated - it’s garbage she says and to prove it Garcia recently accessed her profile from an ad tech vendor and found she was in “500 differ…

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Saudi Arabia joins Project mBridge, strengthening trade ties with China 27:00

20d ago27:00

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--Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits New Zealand to expand trade and cooperation. --China issues 50-year ultra-long treasury bonds worth 4.8 billion U.S. dollars. --China's early 2024 economic activity shows promising growth.

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EP 108: Olivier Pomel (CEO, Datadog) Shares Every Lesson From Scaling to $40B 1:32:04

20d ago1:32:04

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Olivier Pomel built Datadog into a $40B company while burning only $25M in capital. In our conversation, he shares the fundraising lessons, operating principles, and core insights that made this possible. He also discusses the pros and cons of building a tech company in NYC, how early-career professionals should approach learning AI tools, how Data…

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Ecommerce: Maximising Your Ecommerce Engine 34:14

21d ago34:14

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In this podcast, Mark and Ian dive into optimising the performance of the ecommerce engine you already have. Learn how to maximise the profits from your existing IP and grow. P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business: 1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your gr…

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Chinese Premier arrives in New Zealand for an official visit 27:00

21d ago27:00

27:00

--Premier Li Qiang: China is ready to work with New Zealand to double the value of exports in the next decade. --BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen criticize the EU's newest tariffs on Chinese EVs. --China's revolutionary STAR board completes five years of stock trading.

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Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area marks five years 27:00

22d ago27:00

27:00

--President Xi Jinping calls for improving modern corporate structures, food security, and the environment. --China's CPI was up 0.3 percent in May, and PPI was down 1.4 percent. --World Bank says global growth is stabilizing but well below pre-pandemic levels.

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Record 11.8 mln students to graduate from Chinese colleges in 2024 27:00

23d ago27:00

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--Dragon boat economy injects new vitality into cultural and travel economies. --"Apple Intelligence" will be infused into various devices without sacrificing user privacy. --EPP retains its position in the European Parliament, but far-right parties have picked up seats.

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Reclaiming kids from algorithms: Hyundai signs up to '36 Months' campaign, raising legal age to 16 for social media access - Nova’s Wippa and Finch’s Galluzzo urge more brands to walk purpose talk in likely ... 40:24

23d ago40:24

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Hyundai is the first brand - with some bravery - to have signed on to the 36 Months campaign to lift the minimum age for social media accounts from 13 to 16, launched by Nova Radio’s Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli and Rob Galluzzo, the boss of production company Finch. 36 months is the time a teen will reclaim from social media between 13 and 16 years. Gal…

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China witnesses over 208 mln passenger trips on the first day of Dragon Boat Festival holiday 27:00

24d ago27:00

27:00

--How has traditional zongzi turned into a lucrative food industry? -- Monday marks the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. --Chinese autonomous trucks revolutionize the logistics industry with cutting-edge technology.

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Shanghai takes steps to ease payment hurdles for foreigners 27:00

27d ago27:00

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--China's import and export of goods are up 6.3 percent yearly in the first five months of 2024. --Mid- and short-distance travel is expected to be the rage of the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. --Participants share practices and exchange ideas at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.

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EP 107: Steve Kaufer (Co-Founder, Tripadvisor) - Why He Left & What He’s Building Now 1:39:55

27d ago1:39:55

1:39:55

Steve Kaufer led Tripadvisor to multi-billion dollar success over a 20+ year run as CEO. He discusses getting acquired and spun out from IAC, becoming a public company CEO, and his biggest operating lessons from his decades-long journey. Steve also shares behind-the-scenes of his new venture, Give Freely, and reflects on his entrepreneurial path. (…

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Russia's trade with BRICS countries hit 294 billion U.S. dollars in 2023 27:00

28d ago27:00

27:00

--China and Pakistan are working on the second phase of the CPEC economic partnership. --Shanghai and its nearby provinces pledge to collaborate in transport, logistics, and AI for better integration. --Canada becomes the first G7 nation to cut interest rates.

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Fixit Quick Takes: Mastering Digital Marketing in Powersports with Mike Shaug 17:52

29d ago17:52

17:52

Dive into the world of expert advertising strategies in this episode of Fixit Quick Takes, featuring Mike Shaug, the visionary Founder & Owner of Premier Online Marketing. Discover the secrets behind successful powersports dealership advertising as Mike unveils strategies that have transformed the landscape of online marketing in the industry. Lear…

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The booming Chinese NEV sector attracts more foreign investment to China 27:00

29d ago27:00

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--Private survey: China's services PMI climbs to 10-month high. --Yangtze River Delta economic belt speeds up technology and public service network integration. --"Modinomics" drives India towards "Developed India" branding.

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SMEs in China's 50 major cities post significant growth in quality and innovation 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

--IATA expects the global aviation industry to generate 30.5 billion U.S. dollars in profit this year. --Indian shares slump on narrower lead for Modi-led alliance. --China's construction business is growing with the ongoing housing market adjustment.

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China's new energy vehicle makers see fast growth in sales and deliveries in May 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

--China's Caixin PMI hits a two-year high, signaling faster manufacturing growth. --New automotive trends are expected at the 2024 GBA International Auto Show. --Macao pursues economic diversification and stresses expos, food, and culture.

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‘Angry religious fights’: Salesforce global President and CMO Ariel Kelman on re-engineering attribution from last touch to ‘deep learning’ model; why B2B market will follow and an AI-powered rebound is ... 27:37

1M ago27:37

27:37

A year ago Ariel Kelman boomeranged back to Salesforce after a decade helming global marketing for the likes of Amazon Web Services and Oracle. As global President and CMO of the $200bn+ customer tech giant, he’s wasted little time shaking things up – and Kelman’s view that Salesforce had “lost our focus on sales pipeline and on marketing really be…

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New technologies and financial tools boost Chinese marine economy 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

--Landmark agreements sealed at the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. --May sees manufacturing contraction as expansion in China's services sector accelerates. --China-Malaysia trade relations yield fruitful results.

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EP 106: How Bill Shufelt Built Athletic Brewing - Every Plot Twist Along The Way 1:15:20

1M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Since 2017, Bill Shufelt (CEO, Athletic Brewing) went from hedge fund trader to the CEO of the leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer. Unlike the typical tech-focused chats, this one centers around a product many have fallen in love with. In the conversation, Bill tells stories of the unscalable but crucial strategies he used to build a brand…

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Ecommerce Profits 56:55

1M ago56:55

56:55

In this podcast, Mark and Ian dive into the cost ratios that are optimal for an ecommerce business. How the top ecommerce businesses structure their costs. How profitable you should be and lots of big reveals. P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business: 1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and le…

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China strengthens investment and trade relations with Gulf nations 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

--Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China will host the second China-Arab States Summit in 2026. --Tianjin becomes the latest city to ease policies to spur the property market. --China's State Council urges local governments to phase out NEV purchase restrictions.

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Out of home will be ‘20% programmatic within two years’, as ecom, retail, food, entertainment target brand and performance – but buying on CPMs alone misguided 44:58

1M ago44:58

44:58

A year ago programmatic sales were just 2 per cent of QMS’ business. By the year-end, says Head of Programmatic, Laura Wall, it will be double digits. She says the market is starting to move, and latest SMI data, with pDOOH up 100 per cent in Q1, underlines that trend. Kinesso’s Chief Media Activations Officer, Michael Whiteside, thinks even that r…

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The $1Million Dilemma: Get This Wrong And It Will Cost You! 21:04

1M ago21:04

21:04

Bruce and Peter dive deep into the world of stock management and how stock management practices can make or break your business. Learn how to optimise your stock levels, reduce costs, and improve your overall business efficiency.By Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations

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Fixit Quick Takes: Shaping the Future with MMI - The Journey of Service Technicians 17:05

1M ago17:05

17:05

"The State of Service Technicians" with Tim Yarborough from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI). Host Jacob Berry, a seasoned trade school graduate himself, delves into the evolving world of motorcycle mechanics with Tim, who shares insights from his extensive career in the powersports industry. In this episode, learn about the pathways to bec…

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