STOP Leaving Money on the Table: Optimize Your Pricing with Karena Bell
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Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Join Thomas Helfrich as he delves into the entrepreneurial genius of Karena Bell, CEO and founder of Profit Lines. In a world where cash flow and profitability are the lifeblood of every business, Karena shares her transformative journey from corporate enterprise IT to leading a global profit optimization advisory. Discover how Profit Lines is making significant impacts on businesses worldwide by increasing their net profit through a blend of innovative solutions, focusing on vendor management, supply chain optimization, and sales team efficiency.
About Karena Bell:
Karena Bell has leveraged her extensive background in corporate enterprise IT, specializing in hardware, software, and financial efficiencies, to pioneer Profit Lines. With over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Karena identified a crucial gap in the market for small, mid, and large organizations needing comprehensive profit optimization. Profit Lines stands out by offering tailored solutions that address each aspect of a business, ensuring not just short-term gains but long-term sustainability and growth.
In this episode, Thomas and Karena discuss:
Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship: The pivotal moments that inspire a shift towards founding Profit Lines.
The Art of Profit Optimization: Innovative strategies for increasing business net profit in various sectors.
The Power of Data and Systemization: How leveraging data and implementing systematic approaches can dramatically enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
Insights for Entrepreneurs: Practical advice for entrepreneurs at all stages, focusing on the significance of sales, operational efficiency, and having a clear exit strategy.
Key Takeaways:
Profit Beyond Revenue: Understanding the critical difference between generating revenue and securing profit.
Strategic Business Growth: The importance of aligning operational efficiency with financial goals for sustainable growth.
Empowering Sales Teams: The role of informed pricing and cost management in driving sales performance and business profitability.
"People don't always tell the truth, but the data never lies." - Karena Bell
CONNECT WITH KARENA BELL
Website (Company):https://profitlinz.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenambell/
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Email: t@instantlyrelevant.com
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Chapters
1. STOP Leaving Money on the Table: Optimize Your Pricing with Karena Bell (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:06)
3. Importance of Profitability (00:01:43)
4. Karena's Entrepreneurial Journey (00:02:18)
5. Trigger to Entrepreneurship (00:03:07)
6. Starting Profit Lines (00:04:08)
7. Building the Business (00:04:52)
8. First Client Experience (00:05:54)
9. Expansion and Team Building (00:06:13)
10. Cash Flow Management (00:07:31)
11. Top Cash Flow Drains (00:08:14)
12. Challenge of Scaling (00:09:23)
13. Ideal Clients for Profit Lines (00:10:40)
14. Managing Internal Resistance (00:12:59)
15. Key Profit Leakage Areas (00:14:10)
16. Contacting Profit Lines (00:16:05)
17. Pricing Strategies and Profitability (00:17:30)
18. Book Recommendations and Insights (00:18:12)
19. Final Thoughts (00:19:03)
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