Knack 4 Business

Welcome to the Knack 4 Business podcast, where we explore business ideas and share those ideas globally. Knack 4 Business is about sharing Knowledge, Networking, Architecture, Connecting and being Kreativ. That is what KNACK stands for. The common threads of any business are people, money, continuous change and information. In a diverse world, we are unique and face the same wins and challenges. In this podcast, we invite you to learn about what is out there and how connecting with people and ideas helps us all succeed. We cover business topics that range from the mind, the body, finances, legal, accounting, real estate, manufacturing, networking, IT, marketing, and social media, and add anything to the list that supports your work. Even your competitors have something to offer you.

Knack 4 Business is a business podcast hosted by Bernie Franzgrote, with 619 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #320

  Why Your ERP Has Sales Gaps — And What to Do About It

  Aug 21, 20268 min

  GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Ops leaders / Sales managers in wholesale, manufacturing, and distribution WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear picture of what legacy ERP systems can't do — and a practical look at the sales automation layer that fills the gap. Most wholesale and manufacturing businesses run on ERP systems that were built to track inventory and process orders. They were not built to sell. Amit Gathani is the founder of OrderTaker — a platform that sits on top of existing ERP solutions and fills the gaps those systems leave behind. In this Canada Growth Network session, Amit walks through exactly what that looks like in practice. He covers how OrderTaker connects sales teams to a single portal that pulls orders from Amazon, eBay, Wayfair, and EDI channels like Costco — all alongside orders coming directly from customers. Sales reps get a digital product catalog with AI-driven recommendations, customer pipeline tracking, visit logging, and accounts receivable access — all in one place. The conversation also touches on why on-premise systems have stayed dominant in this space even in 2026. Data security is a real concern for many operators. But staying on-premise has a cost — mobile access is limited, manual processes pile up, and sales opportunities slip through. Key topics covered: What an ERP interface layer does and why it matters How OrderTaker connects to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Amazon, eBay, Wayfair, and EDI AI-driven product recommendations for sales reps CRM, pipeline tracking, and customer visit logging Order management across B2B e-commerce and direct channels Why on-premise systems are still common — and what they're costing you Connect with Amit Gathani: Website: OrderTaker Facebook: OrderTaker on Facebook Instagram: OrderTaker on Instagram LinkedIn Company: OrderTaker on LinkedIn Co-hosts: Percy Barr and Wayne Pratt Browse all episodes — K4B / ETW / CGN — PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE — Canada Growth Network — A business community with a full CRM and automation suite. Real tools, real people. $47 CAD/month — first month $1. WebIndexer — Turn your website into a 24/7 sales assistant. See it live on knack4business.com. Wise — Send and receive money across borders without the fees. Next Steps Email: info@kreativinsight.com Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month. Real tools. Real people. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search K4B episodes Register as a K4B guest Attend the Monday Power Hour free Browse all past episodes Disclaimer:  Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation. We share perspectives. You make the decisions. Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there. Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #312

  Scaling Operations Without Burning Out | Jeff Borschowa

  Aug 20, 202636 min

  GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for spotting hidden friction, tracking the five costs most owners ignore, and using AI without losing control. Most founders think growth means freedom. It doesn't. Until you fix the friction underneath, every new client just adds more weight to carry. Jeff Borschowa is the founder of Pharos Business and host of the Lighthouse Sessions Podcast. He has worked with hundreds of tech founders navigating the gap between relentless hustle and real, scalable leadership. In this episode of Knack 4 Business, Jeff breaks down why businesses get harder to run as they grow — and what to do about it. He introduces the Pharos Effect — eliminate the drag, automate the repetition, delegate the rest. He walks through the TEAM model: five hidden costs most owners never measure: Time, Energy, Attention, Money, and Risk. And he explains why your best growth opportunity is probably already inside your existing client base. From daily KPI habits to AI implementation done right, this is a practical conversation for founders who are working hard but suspect they're pushing in the wrong direction. Key topics covered: Why growth creates friction, not freedom The Pharos Effect: eliminate, automate, delegate The TEAM model: Time, Energy, Attention, Money + Risk Heaven or Hell assessment — spot what drains the business Daily, weekly, monthly, and 90-day KPI cadence How to grow from your existing client base first Corporate-to-entrepreneur: drop the jargon, pick one audience AI: the difference between delegating and abdicating Why SOPs are a gift to your future self Connect with Jeff Borschowa: Pharos Business | Jeff on LinkedIn | The Lighthouse Sessions Podcast | Lighthouse Sessions on YouTube Browse all episodes — PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE — @Hive — Real-world business networking, in person and online. Starter membership $99 CAD/year. Gentry Learning — Real estate education that builds real wealth, with Fred Crouch. Listings | Investor Club | Free Newsletter NotionHive — Websites that actually work. Next Steps: Email: info@kreativinsight.com Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month. Real tools. Real people. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search K4B episodes Register as a K4B guest Visit Knack 4 Business Disclaimer:  Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation. We share perspectives. You make the decisions. Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there. Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #311

  Hiring Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making | Joseph McGuire

  Aug 19, 202640 min

  GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: How to read body language in interviews, catch deception without paranoia, and negotiate with clarity using behavioral insight tools. Most leaders believe they're solid judges of character. The hiring data says otherwise. And every wrong person in the room costs you more than money, it costs you momentum, trust, and time you won't get back. Joseph McGuire is the founder of ClearSight Communications and a global specialist in high-stakes human insight. His background spans ancient Chinese face reading — a 3,000-year-old practice called miancheng — over 30 years in holistic therapy, and deep work in C-suite interviewing and behavioral negotiation. He helps leaders and organizations decode what people really think, feel, and intend — before the wrong person ends up in the wrong seat. In this episode, Joseph and Bernie cover: Why executive failure rates sit between 50 and 70 percent in the first 18 months — and what's actually driving that How to retrain gut instinct — and why most people have been conditioned to ignore it The difference between a Duchenne smile and a social smile — and why it matters in every meeting Non-verbal red flags to watch for when a candidate is under pressure Why silence is one of the most powerful tools in any interview or negotiation How Carter saved the Camp David negotiations with one human gesture — and what it teaches about reading people Cultural fluency in global business — Middle East, Far East, and beyond Connect with Joseph: Joseph McGuire on LinkedIn ClearSight Communications Browse all episodes — PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE — Canada Growth Network — A business community where SMBs and solopreneurs get real connections and a full CRM stack. $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month. Gentry Learning — Real estate education that builds real wealth, with Fred Crouch. Courses, listings, Investor Club, and a free newsletter. Profit10™ — Take the free Profit Snapshot. Ten questions. A clear read on what's holding your business back. Next Steps Email: info@kreativinsight.com Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month. Real tools. Real people. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search K4B episodes Register as a K4B guest Visit Knack 4 Business Disclaimer:  Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation. We share perspectives. You make the decisions. Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there. Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #310

  AI Content That Sounds Like You | Louis Swart

  Aug 18, 202657 min

  GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation WHO THIS IS FOR: Coaches / Consultants / SMB owners / Solopreneurs building a content presence WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical system for AI content creation that keeps your real voice, beats burnout, and builds trust with the right clients. You know you should be posting more. But every time you sit down to write something, it comes out sounding like a brochure, or worse, like everyone else. Louis Swart spent 35 years building and selling companies before he built IronBrij to fix exactly that. In this episode, Louis breaks down how to feed AI your real language, your values, and your stories — and get back content that makes the right clients stop scrolling and book a call. He covers NLP reframing, the filtering skill most owners were never taught, why delegation should happen before you think you're ready, and the simple process that lets you walk away with six months of ready-to-post content in one focused hour. Two of his clients cried when he read their AI-generated content back to them. That's how close to the bone this gets. Key topics: Why 84% of businesses fail because of wrong messaging — not wrong product How NLP reframing techniques apply directly to AI prompting The filtering skill school never taught you — and why AI rewards it How to delegate before you think it's time Building six months of content in one focused hour using your own voice and stories Why AI is only as good as the language you give it Connect with Louis Swart: Website: IronBrij 6 Months of Content in 1 Hour: Book here LinkedIn: Louis Swart Instagram: coachlouistswart Facebook: louistswart YouTube: coachlouisswart Read the full article Browse all episodes — PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE — Profit10™ — If you coach, consult, or advise business owners, the Profit10 Partner Program gives you a structured diagnostic that turns discovery calls into paid advisory conversations. Take the free Snapshot first and see the tool from the client's side. WebIndexer — Turn your website into a 24/7 client-facing assistant. See it live on knack4business.com. Gentry Learning — Fred Crouch's real estate education platform. Courses, active listings, Investor Club, and a free newsletter. Listings | Investor Club | Newsletter Next Steps Email: info@kreativinsight.com Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month. Real tools. Real people. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search K4B episodes Register as a K4B guest Visit Knack 4 Business Disclaimer:  Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation. We share perspectives. You make the decisions. Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there. Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #309

  Mindset Shift That Ends the Hustle Cycle | Yuval Rodan

  Aug 17, 202634 min

  GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A practical framework for moving from pressure-driven hustle to aligned results — plus one question that changes how you sell, lead, and grow. Working harder isn't what's holding your business back — your frequency is. And until that shifts, every extra hour you put in just adds more weight. Yuval Rodan spent more than 30 years as a global executive — engineer, sales leader, M&A operator. He hit the goals. He felt the weight. And he couldn't figure out why some people seemed to attract results while he ground for every single one. Then he discovered quantum physics. And everything changed. In this episode, Yuval breaks down what he now teaches executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers around the world. Business isn't a grind. It's a game of frequencies. Once you understand the rules, you can play to win. What you'll take away: Why pushing harder creates more friction — not more results The one question that tells you if your energy is attracting or repelling clients How to shift your internal frequency and start seeing results within a month Why aligned leadership produces better sales, clearer decisions, and a business that flows What happens when a whole leadership team aligns their frequencies One of Yuval's clients spent a month on this work. She attracted a client she never chased — someone who found her website and reached out on their own. She closed the deal in one meeting at almost double her normal rate. When Yuval asked why she didn't discount, she said: "Because I know what I'm worth." That shift took one month. This conversation is for you if you've been doing Groundhog Day — same stress, same cycle, different year. Connect with Yuval Rodan: Website: Quantum Mindsets LinkedIn: Yuval Rodan YouTube: Yuval Rodan on YouTube Facebook: Yuval Rodan Instagram: @yuvalrodan TikTok: @yuval.rodan Free one-on-one meeting: Book here Watch on YouTube | Read the full article on the K4B blog | Browse all episodes — PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE — Profit10™ — If you coach, consult, or advise business owners, Profit10's partner program turns your discovery calls into real advisory conversations. Take the free Snapshot first — see the tool from the client's side. East Trade Winds — Free weekly networking. Bring one challenge, bring one introduction. No cost. No pitch. Real business conversation with real people. WebIndexer — Turn your website into a 24/7 client-facing assistant. See it live on knack4business.com. Next Steps Email: info@kreativinsight.com Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month. Real tools. Real people. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search K4B episodes Register as a K4B guest Visit Knack 4 Business Disclaimer:  Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation. We share perspectives. You make the decisions. Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there. Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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