Growth Think Tank

We all have times in our lives that force us to question the path we are on. We all have moments that make us choose a new direction. I have seen this for myself. And I have watched it in hundreds of others. This is about reinvention. Our guest today is Mike Pisciotta with Marketing Your Purpose. He shares his moment of reinvention that happened while in jail. Get the show notes for 234 | Making N...

In highly competitive markets, it is getting harder and harder to win the business. I specialize in helping companies grow by making them THE choice, not just a choice. This is about standing out and creating a company that does not have competition. This is a solo episode where I share key parts of my speech: Be THE Choice, Not Just A Choice. I give you 3 areas that allow you to win more business...

Do you know the valuation of your company? I think that if even if you were not planning to sell your company soon or even in the next decade that you should know the valuation. My main reason is that understanding what increases the value of the company you have now will make it more profitable now. I interview John Shumate who specializes in valuations for technology and healthcare companies. He...

What's your one thing? Today's guest is Jay Papasan. He is the best selling author of The One Thing where he explores the unexpected simple truth behind impactful results. As entrepreneurs, it is more than common to try and tackle it all – but Jay challenges us to do that ONE thing that will get you soaring. Listen into this podcast to give yourself clarity on what is important in your day to day...

Today's guest and author of Leadership Lessons from a UPS driver is Ron Wallace. Ron emphasized the importance of how true connection is even better than communication. An effective leader does not hold back secrets but rather shares them to gain input and feedback from his team. Ron points out the fundamental principle of giving praise to your team- something that is very simple but has been forg...

Our Guest today is Tucker Max, CEO and author of Book in a Box. The philosophy at Book in a Box highlights that the best way to get an idea into the world, is through a book. The problem most people face is that books take too much time to write, and the traditional publishing process can be tedious and frustrating. Tucker shares with us the foundational values all authors must have when writing a...

Our guest, Daniel Battan is the founder of "Beyond The Ceiling." Daniel saw that the problem existent within many entrepreneurs was that they saw a "ceiling" for themselves - or in other words, a limited potential that could be reached. However, the "ceiling" is NOT the ultimate potential one can reach. There is ALWAYS more (think: "the sky"). Beyond The Ceiling is about stepping outside and reali...

Getting someone to YES is a part of life. It might in business or in your personal life. Have you ever tried to get a 9-year-old to say YES to clean his room? Well , it takes certain skills. Our guest is Matthew Kimberley who shares insights on getting to YES in business. Matthew is a sales master and his wisdom on sales will help you grow your business. Get the show notes for 227 | Getting to Yes...

Today's guest is best selling author, Russell Brunson. Russell's mission is about helping small business entrepreneurs start and scale their online companies. His software company ClickFunnels is one of the top super affiliates in the world. Learn how Russell uses his own personality and personal stories to connect with his audience and grow his business. Find out how you can do the same. Get the...

When you are ready to take your service business to the next level, this is the episode for you. This one is about how to scale your service based business. I chatted with Mandi Ellefson to uncover the key steps to scaling with systems in your business. We talk about the aspecting of scaling that gets in the way too. Get the show notes for 225 | How to Scale Your Service Business with Mandi Ellefs...

Learning to "Think Bigger" is huge part of your growth at a personal and professional level. I have pulled out the big gun for today's episode. I am honored to interview Sean Stephenson who stands 3 feet tall (and faced so many challenges in his life). Sean shares with us how to think bigger and not let your circumstances dictate how you dream. Thinking bigger is like a muscle that you have to use...

Today we look at the 3 keys to entrepreneur success. What is really special about this is having John Bowen with me on the podcast. John is considered the #1 coach to financial advisors. He is very targeted with who he serves and we unpack what that means to his business. Listen in to John share how to navigate your path to success. Get the show notes for 223 | The 3 Keys to Entrepreneur Success w...

Humans are meant to grow. Our guest today is Srini Rao- author of Unmistakable: Why Only Is Better Than Best. In today's noisy world, Srini shares with us how to be unmistakable in your market. We also talk about the Trap of Success and how the concept of "making it" only slows anyone's growth process. Get the show notes for 222 | Interview with the author of Unmistakeable with Srini Rao Click to...

Most people believe they understand how to nurture prospects into becoming customers. Well, the key word there is "nurture." Most people are talking to everyone with the same message and this is the problem. Today we go deep with Scott Oldford on a framework for marketing that will help you keep each person moving at their individual and personalized pace with your business. Scott is the founder o...

Stories have become a key part of marketing and frankly, of business growth. We remember stories. We get emotionally connected through stories. Today's guest is John Livesay who helps entrepreneur's tell their stories. Most if his experience is through raising money for startups , but don't discount the core elements of storytelling even if you aren't raising money. Get the show notes for 220 | Ma...

Today's guest is Jeffrey Hayzlett. He is the primetime television host of  C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett  and  Executive Perspectives  on  C-Suite TV , and business radio host of  All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett  on CBS on-demand radio network. He is also the author of two bestselling business books,  The Mirror Test ,  Running the Gauntlet . and  Think Big, Act Bigger . Tune into this episode...

Each and every business has to have sales. This is obvious. However, the sales process we take day in and day out is rarely challenged. Does your business need some new steps to ensure value is the cornerstone of the sales process? Today's guest is Andy Paul. Andy has extensive experience with sales from his work with Silicon Valley start-ups. We talk about sales from a new perspective. Enjoy. Get...

There are many ways to better serve your current clients. Yet most people who have a small budget could not even imagine investing in a big event to serve current clients. Well, I went on a search for those that are doing it and discovered Kyle Porter. Kyle is the founder of Sales Loft, a software to streamline prospect development. He reviews the decision he made to invest $250,000 plus into one...

Imagine having a power Rolodex full of influencers and market makers. For younger readers, a Rolodex is what we used to keep our contact information in the old days. Today, you probably keep your power Rolodex on your smartphone. Our guest today is Selena Soo with S2 Groupe. Selena is a master at the art of relationships. I pulled out some great stories for you to learn how to connect with influen...

Why do some things catch on while others fail? How come certain products or services become more popularized than others? Our guest, Jonah Berger examines the behavioral science behind this topic. He shares with us how people make decisions, how ideas are spread, and how social influence shapes behavior. Also, we will be exploring a more effective way for small businesses to arrive at more calcula...

It's never too early or too late to start a business .Today's guest is Caleb Maddix- 14-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Kids 4 Success. His message to us as Leaders is to come from place of SERVICE. Customers are people and if you focus on the fact that they are in fact people, you'll get more PEOPLE for your business! Get the show notes for 214 | Business is About Service with 14 Year Old Ca...

Tara and her team use a tool called "DISC Personality Assessment" to help people understand themselves better... It's purpose is to opens up a world of opportunity to develop people on her team. This is a powerful tool to access a high level of awareness on how an individual thinks and processes information. It also gives an awareness of who you are as a Leader. Get the show notes for 213 | Talent...

Not many business owners are willing to share with you the mistakes they made in the past. I think it is out of fear of how they will be perceived. I think that sharing our vulnerable areas actually can help us connect to people that want to know you better before doing business with you. Therefore in this episode, I share with you the three mistakes I realized in 2014. One of these has been the c...

Are you busy? Are you pushing yourself to get it all done? Well, most of us a struggling to keep up with the opportunities we have now. And if we are not careful those good opportunties will keep us from what is most essential. Today I talk with Greg McKeown, author of NY Best Selling book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. A call to maximize effort and productivity by eliminating the...

Leading change in any organization is a constant, ever-evolving challenge. This requires the discipline to change and the desire to disrupt. Ryan Estis, a professional speaker, and consultant, offers insights on change and continuing to reinvent leadership. This interview with Ryan goes deep into aspects of leadership we have not delved into before on this show. Listen to this episode to see how l...