Let’s face it: IT only becomes “urgent” when something breaks. But Harold Mann, President of Mann Consulting, says that mindset is exactly why businesses lose time, money, and trust. On this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into it with Harold on tech mistakes that cost companies big, the importance of proactive systems, and why your onboarding, offboarding, and cybersecurity processes should never be an afterthought.

With more than 30 years in IT, Harold has helped organizations, from fast-scaling startups to established enterprises, transform their operations by thinking strategically about technology, not reactively. If you’re tired of tech chaos or ready to scale without breaking your systems, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Stop treating IT like a fire extinguisher – How a proactive approach to tech creates real business efficiency.
• Why your newest hire should write your onboarding checklist – A smarter way to tighten processes and avoid confusion.
• Think like a 50-person company (even if you’re 5) – The systems you build now determine how well you grow later.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "Hard work, easy life. Easy work, hard life." – Harold Mann

Connect with Harold Mann:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmann/
• Website: https://www.mann.com/

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

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You’ve heard of networking, but Steve Ramona is on a whole different level. With over $5 billion in projects and 125+ million in partner deals, he’s the definition of a super connector. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets real with Steve about how building intentional, value-first relationships can completely change your business and your life.

Steve shares how he went from working the front desk of his family’s health club at 18 to running a top-ranked podcast and mentoring entrepreneurs across the country. His principle? Serve first. Sell second. If you’re trying to grow your business through referrals, partnerships, or purpose-driven leadership, this one's for you.

Key Takeaways:

• “ASK. Shut up. LISTEN. ASK again.” – The framework that turns conversations into connections.
• Transformational > Transactional – Why sales pros and leaders must prioritize relationships over quick wins.
• From $25K deals to life-changing moments – The power of showing up, following through, and serving with intention.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "Ask. Shut up. Listen. Ask." – Steve Ramona

Connect with Steve Ramona:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/
• Podcast: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/
• Email: stever1961@gmail.com

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

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What happens when you walk away from a high-profile career to bet on yourself with no backup plan? That’s exactly what Aundrea Cline-Thomas, three-time Emmy-winning journalist and CEO of The Rewrite and Mountain Court Media, did. In this episode, David Sliman digs in with Aundrea on career reinvention, the business of media, and how storytelling can literally change your life.

From covering tragedies in Macon, Georgia, to anchoring in New York City, Aundrea built a powerful career in journalism, but it was her transition into entrepreneurship that revealed her deeper purpose: helping leaders find their voice, own their story, and communicate with intention.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Storytelling = strategy – Why every professional needs to master their narrative, especially during career transitions.
• The business of media is broken – What Aundrea saw from the inside and why she left the newsroom for entrepreneurship.
• Get uncomfortable on purpose – How growth, clarity, and reinvention come from pushing past fear and stepping into new spaces.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "We give our pens away and let someone else write our story, why do we do that?" – Aundrea Cline-Thomas

Connect with Aundrea Cline-Thomas:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aundreact/
• Website: https://www.mountaincourtmedia.com
• Podcast: The Next Best Thing

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!

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Most companies throw money at marketing and hope for results, but hope isn’t a strategy. If your content isn’t driving leads, closing deals, or aligning with sales, you’re doing it wrong.

This week, A. Lee Judge, Co-Founder and CMO of Content Monsta, joins David Sliman to break down how to bridge the gap between marketing and sales, create content that actually drives revenue, and why business leaders need to build their personal brands NOW.

Key Takeaways:

• Sales and marketing don’t have to be at war – How to align both teams for maximum impact.
• Content is a long game – Why businesses fail at marketing and how to fix it.
• Personal branding = business growth – Why CEOs and leaders need a digital presence to win.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "The best marketing strategy? Give your sales team the content they actually need to close deals." – A. Lee Judge

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Connect with A. Lee Judge:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleejudge/
• Website: https://www.aleejudge.com
• Content Monsta: https://www.contentmonsta.com
• Book: https://aleejudge.com/cash/

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!

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If you’re still selling like it’s 2015, you’re already behind. Sales is evolving faster than ever, and if you don’t adapt, you’re going to get left in the dust. Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled Consulting, joins David Sliman to talk about what actually works in sales today, why automation alone is killing sales teams, and how to leverage AI without losing the human edge.

Jake doesn’t just consult, he’s built and scaled sales teams from zero to millions in revenue at companies like Glassdoor. He’s here to cut through the fluff and tell you exactly how to optimize your sales process, align your team, and turn data into deals.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Stop relying on outdated playbooks: The way buyers make decisions has changed, and your strategy needs to evolve.
• AI & sales tech aren’t optional anymore: How to use them the right way to speed up deals, not slow them down.
• Your sales process is probably broken: Why constant optimization is the difference between hitting quota and getting left behind.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "Sales is a science. If you’re not tracking, optimizing, and evolving, you’re losing." – Jake Dunlap

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Connect with Jake Dunlap:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/
• Website: https://www.jakedunlap.com/
• Website: https://www.skaled.com
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jake_Dunlap
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YSdOae5YyHNfy6UQd7iIM

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

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Most people want change, but they don’t know where to start or how to break through old habits. That’s where Todd Bertsch, Owner and President of Evolve Marketing, comes in. In this episode, David Sliman sits down with Todd to talk about reinvention, resilience, and rewiring your mindset to reach your full potential.

From his early struggles with addiction and rock-bottom moments to building a thriving business and helping professionals transform their lives, Todd proves that change is possible when you commit to winning the day. If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed, this episode will flip the switch on what’s holding you back.

Key Takeaways:

• Change isn’t instant, but it is possible – How to start with small wins and stack them into unstoppable momentum.
• Reprogram your mind for success – The habits, content, and people you surround yourself with determine your future.
• Manifestation that actually works – Why clarity, consistency, and visualization are game-changers.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "You can rewire your brain. You just have to be curious enough to consider change." – Todd Bertsch

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Connect with Todd Bertsch:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmbertsch/
• Website: https://www.toddbertsch.com/
• Podcast:https://www.toddbertsch.com/podcast/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboltwithtoddb
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboltwithtoddb
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboltwithtoddb

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

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If you’re constantly saying, “I don’t have time,” then listen up, because Dave Pygon is about to call you out. Founder of PYGON ONE Consulting and leadership expert, Dave joins David Sliman to break down why most people confuse being busy with being productive, and how to flip the script.

Dave brings crazy energy and real talk about what separates the people who win the day from the ones who just spin their wheels. From building high-performing teams to getting your own habits in check, this episode is packed with straight-up, no-fluff strategies that actually work. Oh, and his Win the 16 method? It might just change the way you approach your entire day.

Key Takeaways:

• You’re not overwhelmed, you’re unorganized. Here’s how to stop wasting time and start owning your schedule.
• Good leaders don’t babysit. How to lead with consistency, confidence, and real accountability.
• The secret to unstoppable momentum. Why stacking small wins is the key to big results.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "You're not paid to be busy. You're paid to be productive." – Dave Pygon

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Connect with Dave Pygon:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davepygon/
• Website: https://www.pygonone.com
• Email: dpygon@pygonone.com

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

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What makes a successful entrepreneur? Sometimes, it’s a calculated risk. Other times, it’s quitting your job mid-call, sending an “I’m done” email, and figuring it out later, just like Paul Byrne, President of Razoyo and Refactored Group. In this episode, David Sliman sits down with Paul to talk about business pivots, cybersecurity nightmares, and why most companies are one bad decision away from a tech disaster.

Paul shares insane real-world stories about hackers holding data for ransom, FBI cybercrime investigations, and companies that didn’t realize their software was being breached for months. Plus, if you’re wondering whether to invest in custom software or stick with an out-of-the-box solution, Paul breaks down exactly when and why it makes sense to go custom, and when it doesn’t.

Key Takeaways:

• The moment Paul walked away from corporate life with zero backup plan and how it changed everything.
• How bad software decisions lead to disaster from security breaches to million-dollar rebuilds.
• Custom vs. off-the-shelf software: How to know if your business needs a custom-built platform.

Podcast Quote: "You have to think of your software like fresh produce, if you don’t update it, it’s going bad." – Paul Byrne

Connect with Paul Byrne:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwbyrne/
• Website: www.razoyo.com
• Other: https://www.refactored.group/

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

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