Evolution Partners

Chasing growth but ignoring profit? That’s how businesses die. Hermann Simon, the world’s leading pricing expert from Simon-Kucher, didn’t mince words in our latest podcast: Profit is the cost of survival. A 1% price increase can supercharge profits by 10%, but too many leaders gamble on volume or slash prices to compete—and it’s killing their margins. Hermann’s no-nonsense advice: • Stop treating profit like an afterthought. • Understand and communicate your value to customers. • Avoid the price war trap—it’s a race to the bottom. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about long-term success https://bit.ly/4gyR7sp #Leadership #PricingStrategy #ProfitMatters #BusinessSuccess #PriceWars

What’s the cost of not understanding profit? It could be your company’s survival. In the latest Evolution Partners Podcast, Brad Giles speaks with Hermann Simon, the legendary pricing and strategy expert whose name is synonymous with the world's leading pricing consultancy, Simon-Kucher. Hermann is not just a thinker but a doer—author of 40 books in 30 languages and the only German in the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame. Here’s the kicker: many entrepreneurs hope for profit instead of building it into their strategy. Hermann explained why profit isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s the cost of survival. He debunked myths, such as how most people think companies make 22-31% profit margins (hint: reality is closer to 3-5%) and shared the three critical drivers of profit: price, volume, and cost—with price being the most powerful. 💡 Key takeaway: Profit shouldn’t be an afterthought. It’s the fuel for longevity, growth, and resilience in any business. 🔗 Listen now to learn why understanding value, not just price, is your key to creating pricing power https://bit.ly/4gyR7sp #PricingStrategy #ProfitFirst #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

Think greatness is something you find? Wrong. It’s already in you. This week on The Evolution Partners Podcast, Gina Mollicone-Long flips the script on human potential. She says most of us aren’t missing anything—we’re just buried under outdated systems and limiting beliefs. Her take on failure? It’s not the end—it’s your greatest opportunity to adapt, learn, and grow. Here’s the truth: Greatness is revealed, not discovered. Failure is where real growth happens. Stop searching for answers; start removing obstacles. 🎧 Catch the full conversation here: https://bit.ly/41Pcq4i What’s stopping you from revealing your greatness? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #Leadership #UnlockPotential #GrowthMindset

Want to build a better, more sustainable business? Start with your sales team. On The Evolution Partners Podcast, Greg Gladman reveals how to flip the script and build a sales A-team that actually delivers results for a better, more sustainable business. Catch the episode now and learn how to transform your sales team into a competitive weapon. https://bit.ly/4gBT0nD #SalesStrategy #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurs

Let’s be honest: Annual performance reviews are broken. Employees walk in anxious, fearing a mystery list of what they "did wrong." Managers avoid tough conversations, hoping they’ll just go away. Both sides walk out frustrated. Here’s how to kill the old-school annual review and build something that actually works. #performancereviews #onboarding #aplayers #businessgrowth

Promoting your top seller to sales manager? Congratulations—you just lost two great roles. This week on The Evolution Partners Podcast, Greg Gladman explains the hidden costs of poor sales leadership and how to do it right. Because too many leaders treat sales like an afterthought—not a profession. They wing it with average hires, broken processes, and managers who were never trained to lead. Learn how to flip the script and build a sales A-team that actually delivers results - listen to full episode here https://bit.ly/4gBT0nD #SalesManager #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Aplayers

What’s the real difference between a good sales team and a great one?   Most business leaders think their sales function is fine—until it isn’t. Turns out, finding and keeping sales A-players is one of the hardest tasks a company faces. Why? Because most leaders don’t treat sales as a profession. They wing it with average talent, outdated processes, and poor management. Enter Greg Gladman. On the latest Evolution Partners podcast, Greg explains why great sales teams don’t happen by accident. His assessments have been used by nearly 2.8 million salespeople across 34,000 companies, and here’s the kicker: over 50% of salespeople don’t even hit budget. ✅ What separates the top performers? Sales DNA. ✅ Why is sales management broken? Leaders keep promoting their best sellers into managers—a double whammy that kills performance. ✅ The biggest mistake? Assuming a $1,000 sale doesn’t need the same rigour as a $1M one. It’s time to stop hiring average and start building your A-team. Greg shares his framework for hiring, coaching, and managing sales stars that drive growth. 🎧 Catch the episode now and learn how to transform your sales team into a competitive weapon. https://bit.ly/4gBT0nD #Leadership #Sales #Growth #Business

Stop Hiring Corporate Climbers for Your Mid-Market Company Hiring people from corporations can feel like a no-brainer—on paper, they look polished, experienced, and ready to scale your business. But here’s the brutal truth: they might be the worst fit for your entrepreneurial team. #Entrepreneurship #TalentStrategy #GrowthMindset

Why do some teams consistently overdeliver while others fall short? On The Evolution Partners Podcast this week, Brad Giles is joined by Erik Kruger - renowned leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker - who reveals the secrets behind building high-performing teams that thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Key takeaways: - The key habits only top teams master - How leaders can align teams to tackle complexity - The surprising ingredient most leaders overlook—and how to fix it 🎧 Don’t settle for mediocrity—unlock high performance now: https://bit.ly/4ggW4We #Leadership #TeamSuccess #HighPerformance

💡 Why Your Team Might Be Underperforming—and How to Fix It 💡 Struggling with a team that’s not hitting its potential? In this episode of The Evolution Partners Podcast, Brad Giles sits down with Erik Kruger - renowned leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker - to uncover why some teams soar while others stall and what you can do to turn things around. Erik shares: - The 3 habits of high-performing teams you can adopt today. - How to create an environment where collaboration thrives. - The leadership mindset shifts essential for tackling complexity and driving success. Whether you're leading a team of two or two hundred, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you align, inspire, and elevate your group’s performance. Erik's real-world examples and no-nonsense approach will leave you rethinking how you lead and collaborate. 🎧 Listen now to take your team from average to exceptional via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube https://bit.ly/4ggW4We