The Maverick & The Method Man

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.

Episodes

September 29, 2025 46 mins

The Maverick, Brian Young, shares with the Method Man, Mike Goethel 5 simple aspects of your business to "dial-in for a $100k win." By focusing on these 5 concepts that help both your top AND bottom end, you can achieve a $100k increase in your business in the next year... And, most importantly not overloading yourself!

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Mike gets revenge on Brian by asking him his own rapid-fire questions. No prep, just quick & spontaneous answers.

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The Maverick, Brian Young, shares the platform he uses to keep his client's teams experts and authoritative, the Living Training Platform.

By harnessing the power of social media, Brian shows how you can easily create a training platform for your team that's not only relevant and fun to use, but will also keep your team sharp and build community. #training #trainingday #smallbusinesstips #strategicexecution #livingtrainingplatform

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In this episode, The Maverick (Brian Young) shoots off 7 rapid-fire questions that The Method Man (Mike Goethel) has to answer. Some are personal, some are business...all have great answers! Don't miss this episode where we learn a little more about Mike and his Wisconsin foods and more! #smallbusiness #businessstrategy #businesstips

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July 25, 2025 33 mins

In our third and final episode on KPI's, the Method Man explains to us how we can take what we've learned from our KPI's & apply them to our business immediately. Identify, Measure, Implement #smallbusiness #smallbusinesstips #kpi #retailbusiness #hardwarestore #smallbusinessowner

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The Maverick & The Method Man build on the importance of KPI's in your organization.

When should you take action and when should you wait?

Mike talks about plotting your KPI data. And, explains the difference between "noise" and a "signal."

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Brian Young (The Maverick) and Mike Goethel (The Method Man) dive into the world of KPI's...Key Performance Indicators.

Brian & Mike explain the 5 ways YOU can make KPI's rocket your company forward...and solidify your culture!

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Brian & Mike build on Episode 11, where they share the simplicity and beauty of Donald Miller's Mission Statement Made Simple.

Now they share how you can easily implement and sustain your simple "Motivating Statement."

Galvanize, energize, and keep your team focused on tasks that will get you and your team to your overall goal.

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June 23, 2025 36 mins

Forget your Mission Statement, there's a better and simpler way!

Go From Mission Statement to Motivating Statement! Your organization will be more motivated, galvanized, and energized.

Based on the principles from Donald Miller and his Mission Statement Made Simple, The Maverick (Brian) & The Method Man (Mike) give you there take on how you can turn a dusty old sentence no one cares about and turn it into your rallying cry.

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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!

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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.

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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 f...

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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? 

 

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April 11, 2025 43 mins

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 consulting 3. What they HATE about consulting 4. What they LOVE about consulting

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