The Fix, with Derrick Mains

• Why Your Team Has "No Common Sense" (And How to Fix It), with Layla Pomper

  Struggling to bridge the gap between your business strategy and your team's daily execution? In this episode of The Fix, host Derrick Mains sits down with Layla Pomper from Process Driven for a masterclass in operational efficiency. They break down the critical difference between high-level process mapping and the daily "playbook" that makes a team actually work. If you've ever been frustrated by disorganization, missed deadlines, or employees who seem to have "no common sense," this conversation reveals the root cause and provides a clear path forward. In this episode, you'll discover: The "MapQuest" vs. "State Map" analogy for understanding Process Mapping (strategic) vs. Process Execution (tactical).Why the first 90 days of an employee's journey often kills their creativity and how to fix it.How to move from chaotic email chains to a structured work management system that everyone follows.The real reason managers are incentivized to create busywork and how to flip the script to reward efficiency.Practical steps to implement "habit optimization" for your team, moving from theory to daily practice. If you're a business owner, COO, operations manager, or team leader tired of the friction between departments and the chaos of daily tasks, this episode is your guide to creating a cohesive, productive, and accountable organization. Keywords: business process, operations management, team productivity, workflow optimization, SOPs, task management, business execution, process mapping, Derrick Mains, Layla Pomper, Process Driven, The Fix, operational efficiency, team collaboration, project management, leadership, business systems, habit optimization, common sense in business.

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• Politics, Pot, and Process, with Jenn Gray

  Unlock hidden capacity and skyrocket your business efficiency. In this episode of The Fix, host Derrick Mains sits down with Jenn Gray from Bright Path Strategies to reveal why "working harder" is the wrong approach to growth. They break down a powerful framework for visualizing your workflow, eliminating pointless tasks, and focusing on what truly moves the needle. Discover: How to use Process Mapping & Notion to create a visual "inbox and outbox" for your digital work, exposing bottlenecks you never knew existed. The "Action vs. Results" mindset shift that prevents wasted effort and ensures every task contributes to a clear goal. Real-world examples of insane inefficiencies (like the $19/month software that could replace a full-time job) and how to find them in your company. Why "Working ON your business" is a myth until you first systematize the work IN your business. Strategic Prioritization: A simple method to rank projects by revenue potential, enthusiasm, and time commitment to stop spinning your wheels on low-impact work. If you're a business owner, CEO, or operations leader struggling with team productivity, scaling challenges, or feeling like your team is constantly busy but not making progress, this episode is your wake-up call. Keywords: Business Process Optimization, Workflow Automation, Notion Tutorial, Productivity for Business, Scaling a Business, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, How to Scale, CEO Advice, Work Smarter Not Harder, Digital Transformation, Task Management.

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• Fight: From the Street to the C-Suite, with Derrek Hofrichter

  How do you make critical decisions under extreme pressure? In this unique episode of The Fix, host Derek Maines is joined by Derrek Hofrichter, a former Krav Maga instructor and NTSB investigator, to explore the powerful parallels between self-defense tactics and executive leadership. Discover a proven framework for high-stakes decision-making that applies to both personal safety and business crises. Learn how to move from analysis paralysis to decisive action, build resilience under stress, and create reliable mental models for when your business is under threat. This conversation dismantles the myth that effective leadership is only about strategy, revealing the critical importance of mindset, awareness, and process under fire. Key Topics Discussed: -Applying Krav Maga's decision-making process to business leadership and crisis management. -Moving beyond fight, flight, or freeze responses to achieve clarity under pressure. -Lessons from NTSB accident investigations on executive decision-making failures. -The role of stress, fatigue, and cognitive load in reducing effective IQ. -Building a "self-defense" mindset for business to anticipate and neutralize threats. -Contrasting sport fighting with real-world self-defense for strategic advantage. -Implementing black box thinking and creating a culture of psychological safety. Learn how to: -Develop a reliable framework for making high-consequence decisions quickly. -Train yourself and your team to perform under duress and in chaotic situations. -Apply principles of leverage and anatomy to overcome larger competitive threats. -Foster an environment where challenges and contrarian ideas strengthen strategy. -Improve organizational resilience by rehearsing responses to potential crises. Featured Expert: Derrek Hofrichter is a speaker and expert who integrates his experience from Krav Maga instruction and federal accident investigation with the NTSB to teach leaders how to thrive under pressure. Relevant Keywords: leadership under pressure, high-stakes decision making, executive resilience, crisis management, business strategy, risk mitigation, cognitive load, stress management, contrarian thinking, psychological safety, performance under duress, operational strategy, leadership development, CEO mindset, business continuity, threat assessment, strategic planning, decision fatigue, Vistage speaker, business coaching. Subscribe to The Fix for more unconventional strategies to optimize your business and leadership.

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• Optimizing Company Vibe: The Link Between Process, People, and Profit, with Bill Green

  Is your company's energy being sapped by chaos and unpredictability? This episode of The Fix features Bill Green, a expert in aligning business strategy with organizational culture. We explore how intentional system design directly impacts company vibe, employee retention, and ultimately, your bottom line. Discover why optimizing for employee experience is the most powerful lever for customer satisfaction and business yield. Learn practical frameworks for building trust, reducing operational friction, and creating a destination workplace that attracts and retains top talent. Key Topics Discussed: - The direct correlation between predictable systems, employee energy, and productivity. -Moving beyond profit-first ideology to a people-first and customer-second model. -How to diagnose and repair broken trust between leadership and frontline employees. -Designing operational clarity to reduce variability and create a high-trust culture. -Preparing your business for due diligence, investment, or acquisition by systematizing operations. -The critical role of leadership in creating psychological safety and fostering honest feedback. -Applying the "What do you want to optimize?" framework to drive meaningful change. Learn how to: -Transform company vibe by intentionally designing people-centric systems. -Unlock hidden capacity by eliminating non-value-added work and busywork. -Build a resilient organization that can withstand market variability and stress. -Create a compelling due diligence package that increases business valuation. -Foster an environment where employees feel safe to report problems and innovate. Featured Expert: Bill Green of VibeOptimizer.com specializes in integrating strategic execution with cultural health to help leadership teams build scalable, high-performing organizations. Relevant Keywords: company culture, organizational health, business vibe, employee experience, leadership development, operational efficiency, due diligence preparation, business valuation, scaling a business, trust building, psychological safety, change management, strategic planning, process optimization, people operations, talent retention, destination employer, leadership team alignment, business systems, operational excellence. Subscribe to The Fix for more insights on building businesses that people love.

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• AI Integration for Business: Beyond the Hype to Real ROI, with Lucas Petty

  Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail? This episode of The Fix features AI expert Lucas Petty. We move beyond the hype to deliver a practical framework for integrating artificial intelligence into your business operations, unlocking scalable growth and significant ROI. Discover why most leaders chase the wrong AI tools and how to instead align technology with your people and processes. Learn how to identify automation opportunities, overcome implementation barriers, and build a culture ready for technological transformation. Key Topics Discussed: - The pilot, co-pilot, autopilot framework for effective AI task delegation. - Overcoming the nine-month average delay in AI project launches for SMBs. - Shifting from productivity tools to fully automated workflow systems. - The critical role of change management and addressing employee fears about AI. - Identifying high-ROI AI opportunities within existing business processes. - The "one-minute rule" for building AI habits and driving adoption. - Future implications of AI on business valuation, taxation, and the nature of work. Learn how to: - Apply a proven framework to integrate AI into your daily operations. - Identify and automate repetitive tasks and workflows for maximum efficiency. - Build a strategic AI roadmap that prioritizes people and processes over tools. - Calculate the true ROI of AI implementation beyond simple productivity gains. - Prepare your organization for the seismic shifts in the future of work. Featured Expert: Lucas Petty, known as The AI Daddy, helps businesses discover and implement over six figures in AI ROI opportunities. Connect with him at AIDaddy.com. Relevant Keywords: AI integration, artificial intelligence, business automation, AI ROI, workflow automation, change management, digital transformation, process optimization, scaling a business, future of work, AI strategy, small business AI, mid market AI, operational efficiency, technology adoption, AI implementation, business processes, entrepreneurial leadership, profit margins, competitive advantage. Subscribe to The Fix for more content on leveraging technology and strategy for business growth.

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