Episode 93: Pricing Strategy Success – Part 3. If you aren’t value-based pricing, “good luck on the race to the bottom.”
“The single most important factor in evaluating a business is pricing power. If you’ve got the power to raise prices without losing business to a
Episode 92: Pricing Strategy For Success – Part 2
Episode Overview In this second episode of the pricing series, hosts David and Eric bridge from pricing theory into practical strategy and application. They explore
Episode 91: Pricing Strategy to Optimize Success – Part 1
David and Eric launch a new series focused on one of the most critical yet misunderstood topics in business: pricing theory and pricing strategy. This
Episode 90: Something That Rarely Gets Headlines, But Quietly Builds Empires
Summary In this episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, David and Eric discuss the critical role of operational efficiency in business success. They explore the
Episode 88: Want to get more when you sell your company?
Because of their recent projects, David and Eric give some updates on the current dynamics they are seeing in middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Episode 87: Know the problem you are solving or someone else will
In this episode David and Eric focus on the importance of businesses identifying and understanding the specific problems they solve for their customers. They emphasize
Episode 86: AI Leverages Your Mind. Stick Your Head In The Sand If You Want To, But When You Pull It Back Out… AI Will Still Be Here
In this episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, David Eric discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries, particularly focusing on knowledge
Episode 85: Perseverance When The World Is Shifting… And Will Interest Rates Go Any Lower?
In this episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, hosts David Cusimano and Eric Wingerter discuss the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurship, especially in light of
Episode 84: Ali Beck of HollaEx explains why main street business owners should start paying attention to the blockchain
In this episode of Emerge Dynamics, we welcome Ali Beck, a blockchain and Bitcoin expert. In previous episodes, we discussed the necessity of understanding Bitcoin
Episode 83: Valuations Are Frothy. Will They Stay That Way? Why are 10-Year Treasure Rates Increasing? Is Now The Time To Sell Your Business?
David and Eric kick off 2025 by discussing the impact of current interest rates on business valuations. They delve into the recent trends, causes, and
Episode 82: Business Purpose Part 2: Enough with the squishy stuff? Connect purpose to profit.
In this captivating episode of Emerge Dynamics, hosts David and Eric delve into the transformative power of purpose in business. They discuss why defining and
Episode 81: Business Purpose Part 1: How to Find Your Purpose…and…3 Common Fallacies
In this episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, Eric and David discuss the critical importance of defining the true purpose of your business beyond just
Episode 80: Jen Reid of SpeakWrite on things that AI can’t do and the limits of SOPs
In this compelling episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, David sits down with the insightful Jen Reed from SpeakWrite. Jen unveils the captivating story behind

Episode 79: Andrew Collier of Kitchenery Explains The Importance of Strategic Positioning and a Unique Approach to Maximizing The Value Of Your Board of Advisors
Join David Cusimano as he dives into a compelling conversation with Andrew Collier, co-founder of Kitchenery. Learn about Kitchenery’s innovative strides in the kitchen appliance

Episode 78: From Cowboy to Metal Roofing Entrepreneur With a BHAG, Mission, and Vision That Drive Performance
In this exhilarating episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, David sits down with Rob Haddock, the visionary founder of S-5, and a trailblazer in metal
Episode 77: Good Leaders Change from a “Me” mindset to a “We” mindset
In this episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, David explores the negative impact to business valuation of owners thinking that the show is theirs .
Episode 76: Navigating Breakeven Points and Cash Flow Planning for Middle Market Businesses
In this episode of the Emerge Dynamics podcast, hosts David and Eric explore the dynamics of managing and investing in middle market private companies. They
Episode 75: Mastering Presentation Skills: Efficient, Effective, and Compelling
In this solo episode of Emerge Dynamics, host David delves into the art of public speaking and presentation skills. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding
Episode 74: Mastering Cash Flow and Financial Planning for Small Businesses
In this episode of Emerge Dynamics, David and Eric delve into the critical financial challenges faced by small and lower middle market businesses. They highlight
Episode 73: Navigating Employee Retention in Challenging Times
In this episode of Emerge Dynamics, hosts David and Eric discuss the challenges and strategies related to employee retention in the middle market business environment.
Episode 72: Understanding Price Controls: From Hurricanes to Global Tariffs
In this episode of Emerge Dynamics, David and Eric discuss the profound impact of price controls, particularly during emergencies. They explore why price controls often
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