Triple Margin Freedom – More Profit. More Time. Unstoppable Teams—Delivered Through Practical Leadership Coaching and Deep Business Strategies. I give driven business owners and executives actionable coaching that unlocks triple margin freedom—more profit without chaos, more time for life, unstoppable teams—using clear insights, strengths-based tools, and real strategies that turn constant hustle into sustainable success.
Listen to episodes
60 recent
August 23, 2026Episode 29321 min
How to Survive a Financial Cliff: The SET Strength System
Host Mark Mathia explains how leaders and organizations can respond to sudden funding losses using a simple, strength-based SET framework: See the cliff clearly, Establish a personal response system using your top strengths, and Take the offense to build partnerships and new funding paths. The episode shares real client stories, practical steps for mapping impact, and how to move from fear and cuts to strategic action so teams can protect mission, honor relationships, and recover stronger.
August 8, 2026Episode 29216 min
Legacy in Action: Lessons from My Father and the Voyager Framework
Mark Mathai reflects on his father’s life to redefine legacy as who you are, not just what you do, and introduces the Voyager Framework and its week-four Legacy Catalyst to help leaders turn identity into daily impact. He shares personal stories, offers a two-question exercise to clarify your purpose, and invites listeners to join a coaching cohort to intentionally build a meaningful, service-oriented legacy.
July 27, 2026Episode 29149 min
Leading with Integrity: Inside Omaha’s Business Ethics Alliance
Host Mark Mathia sits down with Dr. AnnMarie Marlier, Director of the Business Ethics Alliance, to explore her career journey and the Alliance’s work promoting practical business ethics in Omaha. They discuss the difference between values and ethics, frameworks for ethical decision‑making, the growing role of technology and AI, and building ethical organizational cultures The episode highlights actionable ways to get involved—events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities—and leaves listeners with core leadership lessons: keep learning, reflect on your choices, and practice bravery, engagement, and authenticity in decision‑making. To engage with the Business Ethics Alliance and learn more about their upcoming events, visit: https://businessethicsalliance.org/
June 13, 2026Episode 29022 min
Hold 'Em or Fold 'Em: When to Coach vs Cut Loose
This episode explains how leaders should decide whether to invest in coaching or let someone go, using a practical three-by-three matrix that evaluates talent and coachability. It compares the cost of coaching to the cost of turnover and gives clear guidance on when to invest, structure coaching, or release an employee.
June 5, 2026Episode 28935 min
Rolling Legacy: How Daniela de la Guardia Turns Cigars into Unforgettable Experiences
Daniela de la Guardia, founder and CEO of DLG Cigars, shares her journey from family roots in Cuba and Sicily to building a woman-led cigar brand focused on handcrafted cigars and curated experiences. She explains the craft behind cigars, the importance of storytelling, and how she brings people together by rolling cigars at events, weddings, and fundraisers. The episode covers lessons learned as an entrepreneur, scaling a solo-run business into retail locations and events, customizing cigar bands, and how to contact DLG Cigars for experiences and orders.
May 23, 2026Episode 28827 min
Triple Margin Freedom: 3 Profit Triggers to Boost Your Margins
Mark Mathai shares practical, easy-to-apply strategies to accelerate profit for small businesses and nonprofits. He focuses on three high-impact levers — pricing power, joint ventures/strategic alliances, and smart cost optimization — and explains how modest, compounding changes across these areas increase margins and cash flow. Grab the Triple Margin Freedom PDF or book a free profit acceleration consultation at MarkMathiahCoaching.com for a blueprint and steps to implement these tactics in your organization.
May 2, 2026Episode 28736 min
How One Healthcare Leader is Fighting Cyber Downtime & Revenue Loss with REACT | Clint Jones, CEO
Clint Jones, CEO of Aureum Solutions, joins the Triple Margin Freedom Podcast to reveal how hospitals lose massive revenue during cyber attacks—and the game-changing solution he's built to protect margins, cash flow, and operations. From payer denials to patient friction, discover proven strategies for healthcare leaders. In this powerful episode of the Triple Margin Freedom Podcast, host Mark Mathia sits down with Clint Jones—founder and CEO of Aureum Solutions, a Nashville-based healthcare tech company. Clint brings 20+ years of experience across payers, providers, and tech, sharing his journey from starting clinics to tackling one of healthcare's biggest hidden crises: system downtime from cyber attacks. Key Topics Covered: The real friction between hospitals, payers, and patients (denials, authorizations, confusing EOBs) Why cyber events devastate revenue cycles—hospitals can lose up to 40% of charges during prolonged downtime - The origin story of REACT: A simple, agile, no-maintenance solution that keeps financial operations running when systems go down - Clint's "why" and vision for more stable, affordable healthcare through technology and process improvement Leadership lessons on entrepreneurship, margin protection, and building unstoppable teams Perfect for healthcare executives, hospital administrators, revenue cycle leaders, and entrepreneurs looking to safeguard profits, reduce administrative burden, and improve patient experience. 👉 Learn more about Aureum Solutions & REACT: https://www.helloaureum.com
April 6, 2026Episode 28644 min
From Collections to 'Retire With Joy': Jason Lenagh's Journey to Enlightened Financial Planning
Host Mark sits down with Jason Lenagh, Founder of Enlightened Financial Planning, to trace Jason’s path from collections to building a firm that helps families “retire with joy.” They discuss Jason’s income-first, four-step planning framework that treats investments like income-generating real estate, solves for unknown timelines, protects guaranteed needs, allocates surplus intentionally, and emphasizes tax efficiency and compounding. The episode closes with practical advice for entrepreneurs about following sparks of joy, creating margin, and building a life aligned with values. Disclaimer: Investment Risks: All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. The Gestalt Method™ and the Portfolio Waterfall™ strategy are investment methodologies and do not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. While these strategies seek to provide retirement income by harvesting capital gains, dividends, and interest, there is no guarantee that such cash flows will be generated or sustained. No Guaranteed Income: The "Lesson from Real Estate" analogy is for illustrative purposes only. Unlike real estate rental income, dividends and interest payments from securities are not guaranteed and may be reduced or eliminated at any time by the issuing entity. Furthermore, if the "core investments" decrease in value, the overall sustainability of the portfolio may be compromised, potentially requiring the liquidation of shares even during market downturns. Substantiation and Performance: Claims regarding growth and risk management describe strategic goals, not guaranteed outcomes. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Tax and Legal Advice: Jason is a Investment Advisor Representative with TLG Advisors, Inc., a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. While this podcast discusses tax-efficiency, RMDs, and tax planning strategies, it should not be construed as specific tax or legal advice. Clients should consult with a qualified tax professional or attorney regarding their individual situation.
March 14, 2026Episode 28521 min
Crush Organizational Chaos: Build Aligned, High-Performing Teams
Mark Mathia breaks down how to stop firefighting and build systems that drive profit, free time, and energized teams. He covers cognitive overload, talent waste, communication clutter, and the power of a single, clear mission. Using examples from Chobani and St. Jude's Ranch, Mark shows practical moves: pick your one essential thing, streamline communication, align roles to strengths, create accountability, and protect white space for reflection. Follow these steps to reduce burnout, increase engagement, and scale smarter—so your organization achieves more with less chaos.
March 7, 2026Episode 28423 min
Out-Serve Your Imposter: Turn Worthiness into Service
In this episode, host Mark Mathia explores imposter syndrome—what it is, why it affects leaders, and real statistics and personal stories that show its impact. He explains how doubt can freeze high-performing people and why ego-driven worthiness fuels that fear. Mark offers a practical solution: “out-serve” imposter syndrome by shifting from proving your worth to being useful. He shares actionable practices—daily usefulness check-ins, a heart-versus-mind audit, serving up/across/down, and empowering others—and closes with a call to action to commit to one service-focused step this week.
Is this your show?
Claim this listing to keep it up to date, reach guests who want to pitch you, and manage bookings with Guestify.
