The Fix, with Derrick Mains

Hosted by Emmy Award-winning content creator, four-time author, and optimization consultant renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, optimization, and transformation, Derrick Mains' work spans over 20 years and includes experience with more than 150 companies across nearly every industry, from early-stage companies to the Fortune 10. Mains' approach blends essentialism with a keen focus on human-centric system design, emphasizing the need for regular audits, reflection, and reinvestment to achieve optimal results. The show shares his methods and approach to optimizing your company and generating more profits.

The Fix, with Derrick Mains is a business podcast hosted by Derrick Mains, with 112 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.

Derrick Mains hosts The Fix, with Derrick Mains, a business show with 112 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  The Human Safety Net, with Daniel & Renee Mercado and David Giannetto

  Nov 22, 202528 minS5

  <p>In this powerful episode of The Fix, we dive deep into the human side of business. Host Derek Maines is joined by David Giannetto of Felix Construction and Daniel & Renee Mercado of Resource Employee Care to discuss a critical but often overlooked aspect of leadership: proactive employee care.</p> <p>Discover how providing on-site, confidential support for personal crises—from marital issues and financial stress to suicide prevention—is not just "fluffy people stuff," but a crucial risk management and retention strategy. Learn why the standard 1-800 EAP number often fails and how having a trusted, familiar face on the...

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  Episode #12

  Embrace the Dark, with Camille Cortina

  Nov 14, 202536 minS5

  <p>Is your business—and your mind—running too many apps at once? In this mind-expanding episode of The Fix, host Derek Maines sits down with systems thinker and integration specialist Camille Cortina. They dive deep into why modern businesses are broken and how systems thinking is the critical skill needed to fix them.</p> <p>Camille shares her journey from fintech client retention to leadership, sales, and building entire business processes from the ground up. But the conversation doesn't stop there. We explore the frontiers of high performance, including the transformative power of darkness retreats as a tool for executive ne...

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  Episode #11

  The "Duh" Leadership Secret: The CEO's Guide to Unlocking Your Team's Genius

  Oct 31, 202530 minS5

  <p>What if the secret to turning around a failing business wasn't a complex strategy, but simply asking the right questions? In this episode of The Fix, host Derrick Mains sits down with his longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur, Paul Sim, for a masterclass in practical leadership and operational wisdom.</p> <p>Paul shares the incredible story of how, with no operations experience, he saved a firetruck manufacturing plant from closure just by going to the shop floor and asking the workers, "How do we make this better?" This conversation is a goldmine for any leader feeling disconnected from their...

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  Episode #10

  You Can't Spell ERP Without Teddie, with Teddie Reyes

  Oct 20, 202533 minS5

  <p>Is your ERP a liability or your greatest asset? In this episode of The Fix, host Derrick Mains sits down with Teddie Reyes, NetSuite expert and founder of TFR Solutions, to expose the shocking reasons why up to 90% of ERP implementations fail—and how to ensure yours is a success.</p> <p>They dive deep into the critical connection between clean process design, ERP configuration, and your company's ultimate sale value. Discover why "customization" can be a dirty word and how speaking the "common language" of systems like NetSuite can dramatically increase your business's transferability and multiple.</p> <p>In...

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  Episode #9

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

  Oct 14, 202539 minS5

  <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll discover:</p> The "MapQuest" vs. "St...

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