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Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast

Mike Maxson, Brandon Gray

Booking Overview

This small-business finance and growth show combines host-led analysis with occasional interviews featuring founders, CEOs, and business-systems professionals who have firsthand experience scaling companies. Credible pitches would include small-business founders, finance and operations experts, agency leaders, and entrepreneurs with practical frameworks for profitability, cash flow, marketing, or sustainable growth; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.1k subscribers

Instagram: 144 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mike.maxson@simplenumberscri.com

marketing@criadv.com

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Host

Mike Maxson - Co-host delivering practical guidance on profitability, cash flow, financial strategy, and business growth for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Brandon Gray - Co-host delivering practical guidance on profitability, cash flow, financial strategy, and business growth for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, and experienced business professionals with firsthand expertise in scaling companies, improving operations, strengthening profitability, or adapting sales and marketing strategies.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a growing company, Developed practical systems or frameworks for business growth, Built expertise in operations, finance, sales, or marketing

Recent Guest Discussions

Aaron Keith - Scaling Businesses, Organizational Structure, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Production, And Quality Assurance.

Bob Ruffolo - Scaling An Agency, Adapting To Market Shifts, Changing Client Behavior, Sales, And Marketing Strategy.

Recent Topics

Small Business, Profitability, Cash Flow, Entrepreneurship, Scaling

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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S3:E37 - The Exit Test Every Business Owner Should Take with Tyler Smith

October 08, 2026

This week, Mike Maxson sits down with Tyler Smith from Step by Step Exit to unpack the essential exit test every business owner should take. Together, they explore practical strategies for overcoming the founder bottleneck, building leadership depth, and fostering a company culture that drives long-term success. Discover how identifying critical value gaps and focusing on exit readiness can significantly increase your company's market valuation and operational strength, even if you are no...

S3:E36 - How Technology is Shaping Small Business Growth with Heath Carter

October 01, 2026

Is your business taking full advantage of modern technology, or are common tech mistakes slowing your expansion? In this episode we welcome Heath Carter, founder of TekConcierge, to discuss the intersection of technology, AI, and small business growth. From founding story lessons to real-world advice on scaling a company, Heath breaks down how TekConcierge supports growing businesses and evaluates the true benefits and drawbacks of incorporating AI into your operations. Learn more:CRI Simple ...

S3:E35 - What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Your Business and Leadership Lessons from the Simple Numbers Mastermind

September 28, 2026

Rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve continue to influence cash flow, capital access, and long-term planning for growing businesses. In this episode, we unpack how changing interest rates impact your financial strategy and share critical leadership takeaways straight from the Simple Numbers Mastermind. We explore practical ways to protect your margins, evaluate cost of capital, and apply key insights from top financial leaders to keep your business resilient. Whether you are adjusti...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast?

Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast is hosted by Mike Maxson and Brandon Gray. Its publicly listed emails are mike.maxson@simplenumberscri.com and marketing@criadv.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast: mike.maxson@simplenumberscri.com and marketing@criadv.com.

How many listeners does Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast?

Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, and experienced business professionals with firsthand expertise in scaling companies, improving operations, strengthening profitability, or adapting sales and marketing strategies. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a growing company; Developed practical systems or frameworks for business growth; Built expertise in operations, finance, sales, or marketing. Recent guests include Aaron Keith and Bob Ruffolo.

How hard is it to get booked on Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Profitability Playbook: The Simple Numbers Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Small Business, Profitability, Cash Flow, Entrepreneurship, and Scaling. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mike.maxson@simplenumberscri.com

marketing@criadv.com

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