The Maverick & The Method Man

Real Talk, Real Solutions, Really Interesting. The Maverick (Brian Young) brings his unique perspective of starting businesses from the ground up to battling the biggest corporations in the world. The Method Man (Mike Goethel) brings his knowledge of over 30-years in the corporate and manufacturing world with a focus on LEAN management, systems, and processes.

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Episodes

15 minutes ago

The Maverick Man (Brian Young) and the Method Man (Mike Goethel) review the first 9 episodes and how they can change your business in 2-months!
From SOS to ROS,
From AI to NI to BI...
Brian & Mike highlight the key takeaways that you can install in your business, today!

Monday Jun 09, 2025

No one likes meetings, right? They're long, boring, accomplish very little, and require a lot (of, PATIENCE!)
But, what if you had a format to simply and quickly conduct meetings? One that leaves everyone feeling energized, encouraged, with clear direction, tasks, and accountability? That's way too complicated, right? Brian Young (The Maverick) and Mike Goethel (The Method Man) dive into this dreaded corporate-quicksand-topic.
From Kay Perry and "Firework" to bull riding and being a Mets fan, you'll love to hear their perspective and 5 simple steps to transform your meetings...FOREVER!

Monday Jun 02, 2025

It's estimated that businesses in the US lose more than $350 billion annuallly due to "disengaged" workers! But, what can you as a small business owner do? What tools can you use to get more from your team and help them feel more engaged and fulfilled? Brian Young (The Maverick) and Mike Goethel (The Method Man) gallop into the Gallup poll world. What' the Gallup Q12? How can it benefit your company? Brian & Mike dive into it for you...listen in! They've got 350 billion reasons you need to...

Monday May 26, 2025

The Maverick and the Method Man talk about how small businesses can maximize AI. The Maverick highlights 3 key takeaways with AI.
While, the Method Man points out from an article, that AI can easily implement AI with 4 simple steps...resulting in an amazing impact.

Monday May 19, 2025

Are you a BBO? Not a "BOB," as Mike misread in his notes!
A BBO: Busy Business Owner
Brian Young (The Maverick) explains 3 super easy steps to creating a great message that resonates with your audience every time.
These steps are what Brian used as an Ace Hardware owner to quickly & easily keep his marketing relevant, interesting, and motivating. And you can use them today...
EVEN WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE TIME!

Monday May 12, 2025

Your company has hit an ICEBERG, what do you do?
Send out the SOS...or? Implement the ROS: Your Responsive Operating System!
What if your organization could not only strategize but also quickly & efficiently respond to problems as well as opportunities.
Mike, (The Method Man) and Brian (The Maverick) talks about the importance of installing an ROS to create an ever-improving organization...Responsive Operating System.

Monday May 05, 2025

Every organization needs an SOS plan When you've identified your problem, you're not done yet.
You need to have a plan to solve it, too!
ENTER...The SOS Plan
Brian Young (The Maverick) and Mike Goethel (The Method Man) discuss Brian's next steps after you get the answer to Mike's question in Episode 3, "What's YOUR problem?"
Brian shares with us his 3-step, SOS plan for executing a simple strategic plan on ANY level.
The Maverick (Brian Young) shares his process for handling problems and opportunities in your business...
The Maverick states that 88% of Small Businesses have NO strategic plan!
Use the SOS process for asking 3 simple questions that focus on: Strategy, Optimization, and Sustainability 

Monday Apr 28, 2025

As business-owners, we're hit with problems every day!
BUT... Are you a fireman?
Or, a pitmaster?
In this episode, Brian & Mike address an easily overlooked question in your business. One that needs to be answered, but is often flippantly assumed to already be addressed.
The Maverick and the Method Man discuss a topic near and dear to Mike's (the Method Man) heart...digging deep!
Find out what question to ask that will help you evaluate honestly any situation you find your small business in.
The Maverick (Brian Young) talks about his latest BBQ adventure..."Dante's 700-deg Inferno" and how it reminded him of many small businesses.

Monday Apr 21, 2025

The Maverick & The Method Man give their views on the AI world and how its impacting small businesses.
AI vs NI
How to differentiate AI tools from toys?
How can you make AI profit for your business? 
 

Friday Apr 11, 2025

The Maverick (Brian Young) and the The Method Man (Mike Goethel) host a brand new podcast for small business owners that touches on all things small business.
In this pilot episode, Brian & Mike talk about: 1. Their "watershed" moments (literally, as it turns out, for Brian)2. What got them into consulting3. What they HATE about consulting4. What they LOVE about consulting

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