# The 80/20 Institute Introduces an Approach to Expand Margin Without Cutting — by Concentrating on the 20% That Drives Profit

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Podcast: [Global Economic Press](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-economic-press-7086730)
Published: 2026-07-12T20:32:43+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady explores a revolutionary approach to expanding profit margins without the need for cuts, as introduced by The 80/20 Institute. The institute challenges the traditional methods of cost-cutting by emphasizing the importance of focusing on the small percentage of customers and products that generate the majority of profits. This strategy, as explained by Bill Canady, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The 80/20 Institute, involves concentrating resources on the vital few rather than spreading them thinly across all areas. By doing so, businesses can enhance their margins without resorting to austerity measures. The 80/20 Institute's approach is based on the Profitable Growth Operating System, a framework that Canady has successfully implemented over three decades in leading billion-dollar industrial companies. This system guides leadership teams through four phases: Segment, Simplify, Zero-Up, and Grow, to focus on profit drivers and eliminate complexity. Canady highlights that reducing complexity can significantly improve margins by making operations cheaper and faster, rather than relying on indiscriminate cost-cutting. This message is particularly relevant for private-equity-backed and middle-market operators under pressure to expand Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. For more information on this innovative approach, visit The 80/20 Institute's website.

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