Path for Growth

Great leaders know to surround themselves with people who complement their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. And one of the most effective ways to do this is by finding someone you can trust who has a different appetite for risk than you do. In this episode, Degan Construction Owner Denver Whetten talks with Path for Growth’s Matt Aiken about leading with a high risk appetite, finding...

If we want to avoid a mess, it’s important to understand how one gets created. In this episode, Alex talks with Path for Growth coaches Matt Aiken and Kyle Guemmer about those big, complicated leadership messes that can get in the way of pursuing our vision. They break down a surefire, 4-step process for creating a massive mess and share practical tips for avoiding them. Information isn’t the gap...

If you’re feeling like a passenger in your life or business, it’s time to rethink your relationship with agency. In this episode, Alex explains why lack of agency is one of the single biggest things that prevents leaders from pursuing healthy growth in their lives and in their businesses. He then breaks down five types of agency every leader needs and reminds you that you have the power to make ch...

Few things are more subversively destructive than a bad attitude, but few things are more proactively constructive than a good attitude. In this episode, Alex discusses 3 destructive attitudes that can hold leaders back from healthy growth. He also shares a reminder that growth and change are always possible for you, your team, and your customers. Information isn’t the gap between failure and succ...

An abundance mindset has very little to do with your current circumstances and everything to do with your ability to embrace gratitude. In this episode, Alex explains why great leaders embrace abundance over scarcity, regardless of what’s happening in the business. He then breaks down five signs you might be operating out of scarcity and explains how each one is rooted in a lie that holds leaders...

If you want to grow your business in a way that’s intentional, sustainable, systematic, and healthy, you’re in the right place! In this episode, Alex breaks down five strategies you can engage in right now to grow your business, no matter what stage you’re in. He also shares examples of specific actions you can take and explains why it’s so important to start soon. Information isn’t the gap betwee...

No matter what stage of business you are in, it’s easy to get caught up in the guilt of “I should be.” In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss the different ways guilt can manifest for leaders and the reasons why it’s so important to notice and learn from that guilt. They also explain how you can compare your feelings to the truth in order to find opportunities to repent and move forward, and they s...

Don’t underestimate the impact of physical fitness on your mental clarity, decision making, and overall capacity as a leader. In this episode, Andrew Simpson returns to the podcast to explain why exercise and fitness are essential for leaders. He also shares practical advice for anyone who’s struggling to make time and show up consistently for their fitness. Make sure to listen to part one of our...

The skills required to start a business are not the same skills you’ll need to grow and scale. In this episode, Andrew Simpson talks about the three phases of his leadership journey so far while building PFP, a gym and coaching experience for young athletes. He explains how he moved from hustling, to growth, to scaling the business, and then shares his experience with deciding to explore a new rol...

Establishing a healthy feedback culture is one of your most important responsibilities as a leader. In this episode, Alex breaks down 5 principle-based actions you can start implementing today to make feedback consistent, clear, and constructive. He also explains why feedback is such an important part of company culture and shares advice for setting expectations with team members who are not used...

There comes a point in growing a business when the leader has to make a decision: Continue handling everything on their own, or build a trusted team of leaders who can help the business grow. In this episode, Chris Prenovost talks about that inflection point and why it’s so important when building an impact-driven business. He shares practical advice for defining your role as a CEO, making those f...

Chris Prenovost always wanted to be a business owner, but as he grew his company AZPRO, he realized he needed to get clear about his deeper values and motivations. In this episode, Chris shares his story of building a graphics company from the ground up with his brother, learning to delegate, and developing a team of values-aligned leaders. He also shares about his experience transitioning the com...

Whether you realize it or not, you’re living out a story. And if the Bible is true, then that story is the same for all of us: Creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. In this episode, Alex breaks down these four aspects of our story and how they practically apply to the life of a leader. He also reminds us that living out truth may feel difficult, but it is always more worthwhile than buying...

The story you live in is the story you live out. So, as a leader, it’s incredibly important to make sure you’re not falling victim to false narratives that will hold you back from healthy growth. In this episode, Alex breaks down the 3 types of false narratives he sees most frequently in the lives of leaders: The heroic adventure, the tragedy, and limited luxury. He explains how each of these stor...

Developing people is not just a strategy for Denver Whetten, it’s the entire mission behind his company. In this episode, Denver returns to the podcast to share the lessons he’s learned about running a people-first business, from recognizing leadership capacity in others, to navigating failure, to scaling mentorship as your business grows. He also reminds us that as leaders, we have the power to c...

When Denver Whetten realized his values no longer aligned with the company he worked for, he decided to take a massive leap and start his own business, Degan Construction. Today, Degan employs 240 team members with more than $60M in annual revenue. In this episode, Denver joins the podcast to talk about that decision to start something new and the values that have driven his company from its found...

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to build connection and relationship. So why do so many of us struggle with isolation? In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss four common causes of isolation they’ve observed in their own lives and in the leaders they work with: Secrets, Speed, Silos, and Superhero Syndrome. They explain how these things can keep us isolated and remind us that a better way is pos...

Effective leaders are the ones people actually want to follow, even when it requires them to try something new or challenging. But how do we build that level of influence, and how can we keep renewing it over time? In this episode, Alex shares his 4-stage framework for building influence, from establishing a relationship, to demonstrating results, to developing trust, to drawing on your influence....

Setting aside time for strategy will never feel convenient, but it will have massive ramifications for every part of your business. In this episode, Alex shares five important truths he’s learned about strategic leadership in his time running Path for Growth. He also offers up some words of encouragement for leaders who feel they don’t have margin for strategy right now, and he explains how you ca...

If you commit to reading the Bible every single day, it will have massive ramifications for your life and leadership. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his experience of reading the Bible cover to cover in 2025. He breaks down his decision to commit to this goal, shares some of the throughlines he noticed across the entire book, and offers practical advice for anyone looking to do the sam...

Impact-driven leaders know how to maximize what they have in service of others and for the glory of God. In this episode, Alex and Ben open up a new conversation about resourcefulness: what it means, why it matters, and how it might look in our rapidly changing world. They explain why it’s so important to broaden your perspective and see new possibilities inside the constraints you’re operating wi...

Learning is often about remembering, and you’ll never get to the point as a leader where you no longer need the fundamentals. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss 5 “leadership basics” that every leader needs to keep in mind, no matter what you do or how many people depend on you. Choose one principle to commit to focusing on this week, and see how it impacts your day-to-day leadership!  Informat...

What can 1 Thessalonians 4:11 teach us about leading well and living out our testimony? In this episode, Alex and Ben reflect on this scripture which instructs us to live quietly, mind our own affairs, and work with our hands. They grapple with some of the counterintuitive and countercultural ideas in the passage and share practical steps leaders can take to live them out this week.  Information i...

If you want to see better results in your life and leadership, start by asking better questions. In this episode, Alex and Ben talk about 3 arenas where questions are an especially helpful tool for leaders: reflection, leadership development, and decision making. Alex then shares five important questions that have changed his life, and challenges each of us to spend time asking one of those questi...

As goes your morning, so goes your day. So, if you’re looking to take intentional action that will help you become the leader you’re called to be, start with your morning routine. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about why consistent morning routines are so important and explains how he’s designed a routine that works for his current phase of life. He also shares advice for recovering quickly...