Dom Iacovone - He Runs 7 Companies in 2026 — You Can Barely Manage One

<p>Dom Iacovone broke it down in our conversation. We turned every framework, formula, and strategy from the episode into one free PDF → <a href="https://openresidency.com/dom-iacovone-playbook?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=dom_iacovone_playbook" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://openresidency.com/dom-iacovone-playbook</a></p><p>In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with Dom Iacovone, the American CEO of The Quality Group — the holding company behind Raw Nutrition, Bum Energy, and a portfolio of brands including Cadence, 3D, Revive, and his newest launch, Onside. Dom breaks down how he went from &quot;running and gunning&quot; as a founder to operating at an entirely different level after the acquisition, and the systems that let him run 15+ companies at once.</p><p>We also go deep on building a C-suite you can actually delegate to, the unglamorous truth about selling a company, and the full story behind Onside — the men&#39;s care brand with Jayson Tatum that landed full Target end caps. All signal, no fluff. Enjoy!</p><p><strong>📬 Get in Touch with Open Residency</strong>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/markbrazil/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/markbrazil/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/</a>Website: <a href="https://openresidency.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://openresidency.com/</a>Email: info@openresidency.com</p><p><strong>🎯 Powered by Ketone-IQ </strong>The premium brain fuel for high performers. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment—fun surprises like a free 6-pack, Ketone-IQ merch, and more: <a href="https://ketone.com/openresidency" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ketone.com/openresidency</a></p><p><strong>beehiiv</strong>Use code MARK30 for 30% offLink: <a href="https://beehiiv.link/209nk8" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://beehiiv.link/209nk8</a></p><p>00:00 Trailer01:25 Becoming a CEO: Before vs. After the Deal04:43 The Sustainable Growth Model (SGM) Explained12:44 Ops, Stage-gate Innovation, and Product Strategy22:05 Leadership Philosophy: Delegate and Elevate24:29 Preparing Your Company for an Exit27:50 The Acquisition Process and Due Diligence30:02 Rolling Over Equity and Strategic Partnerships35:04 The Marketing Strategy For Dom That&#39;s Actually Winning39:55 The Shift to TikTok and E-commerce Spillovers49:50 The Future: AI and the Importance of Relationships52:04 Athlete Education and Personal Brand Building01:01:28 Biggest Marketing Mistake</p>