Path for Growth

What once worked for marketing has stopped working today. But the good news is, relational approaches will win out over the transactional every time. In this episode, Trey Sheneman joins Alex to break down his 5A Flywheel for effective marketing. He explains the key question you need to answer for customers at each stage, and he also provides a state of the union for today’s marketing and sales la...

The Path for Growth team community has benefited greatly from our relationship with the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. In this episode, Alex talks with community members Naftali Tessler and Karen Behfar about their experience with Path for Growth and a new opportunity for leaders to learn more at our upcoming experience. Alex then discusses seven lessons he’s learned from the Orthodox Jewi...

Education is important, but so much of business and leadership can only be learned by experience. In this episode, Alex talks about 10 of the biggest lessons he’s learned from the act of running a business — and why they aren’t things he could learn from a textbook or a lecture. From people management, to embracing your core values, to finances, this episode is packed with practical tips and insig...

Generosity is not something you can perfect; it’s an endless process of growth and commitment. In this episode, Alex explains what true generosity is and why it’s important. He then shares 8 key principles for becoming a more generous leader and individual. Make sure to follow and review the podcast on your favorite platform for more content like this!  Information isn’t the gap between failure an...

Have you been feeling frantic and frazzled in your work or your personal life? In this episode, Alex is sharing 5 practical actions to help you feel more centered, so you can focus on making the next right decision for your business. Remember, if you want to get your business in order, you need to start by putting yourself in order.  Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is....

When taking steps to make your business data-driven, seemingly small actions can have a massive impact. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken walks us through 6 of those small actions you can take to start identifying, collecting, and using the data that matters most for the outcomes you’re trying to achieve. He and Alex also provide advice for getting your team on board with these cha...

Executing a strategy without data is like chopping down trees without ever stopping to sharpen your axe. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken addresses the five common blockers that keep leaders from becoming data-driven. He also shares actions you can take today to overcome each one. Make sure to check back next week for an episode where Matt will dive deeper into next steps for maki...

How do you collect the right data for your business, and once you have it, how should you respond? In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken joins the podcast to talk about a data-driven approach to leadership. He shares 5 key principles for growing your business based on data. Matt and Alex also share a new perspective for leaders who might feel less comfortable with numbers and figures,...

If patience is the price of impact, then it’s also one of the most important traits for leaders to cultivate and maintain. In this episode, Alex continues our series on patience by exploring 5 things patience does for leaders. He also shares words of encouragement for any listener who’s finding it hard to endure their current season. Make sure to catch up on the other episodes of this series if yo...

The same principles that Andrew Simpson uses to train athletes have helped him own and run a business more successfully. In this episode, he joins Alex on the Path for Growth podcast to discuss some of those principles, along with his own incredible story of faith and leadership transformation. Andrew is the founder of Player’s Fitness Performance, a personal training gym focused on young athletes...

  If you want to make a sustainable impact, you need to embrace patience. In this episode, Alex continues the conversation about the price of impact by examining 3 beliefs every patient leader possesses. He also breaks down the difference between first, second, and third order consequences, shares real-life examples of practicing patience, and explains what leaders can learn from the Grand Canyon....

If you want to scale your business, you’ll need to be intentional about both delegation and personal growth. In this episode, Alex continues his conversation with Bryan and Shannon Miles about healthy business ownership. Bryan and Shannon leverage their own experience as multi-time, successful business owners to share practical advice and examples for our listeners. They also explain how you can b...

At its best, business ownership can be a dream, but at its worst, it can feel like a nightmare. In this episode, Alex talks with two wildly successful business owners, Bryan and Shannon Miles, about the lessons they’ve learned about healthy, lifegiving business ownership. Bryan and Shannon are co-founders of the virtual staffing company Belay and serial business owners who are now launching a new...

Too often we underrate the importance of patience, but sustainable growth will never happen overnight. If you want to make a lasting impact, patience is the price you’ll have to pay. In this episode, Alex kicks off a new series where he’ll be sharing principles, questions, and action items to help you become a leader who can sit with the discomfort of waiting. Make sure to follow the podcast so yo...

A committed team doesn’t just happen overnight. Instead, it requires repeated rhythms and clear standards. In this episode, Rusty Fulling shares three more actions you can take to help you develop a committed team, along with practical examples of what each action can look like when you’re just getting started. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, and he’s also offeri...

Running a business is often less like sailing a cruise ship and more like rowing in a rowboat — if you want to get anywhere, you need to have a team that’s committed. In this episode, Alex talks with Rusty Fulling about actions you can take to build a more committed team. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, and his company is an amazing example of what can happen whe...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . Learning how to delegate effectively allows you to be a leader who plays the long game. In this episode, Alex wraps up our series on Exodus 18. He shares four more delegation princi...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . Effective leaders know that their impact grows when they learn to lead and develop other leaders. In this episode, Alex continues his exploration of Exodus 18, discussing several mo...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . Are you a proactive or a reactive delegator? While it may feel unnecessary to delegate when you have it all under control, effective leaders know that the best time to delegate is w...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . Your morning routine will set the tone for your day, for better or for worse. And there’s no time like the start of a new year to take a close look at your routine and build new hab...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . It’s a powerful day when a person decides that their growth is their responsibility! In this episode, Alex invites us to start 2025 strong by creating a yearly personal growth plan....

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . What decisions and lessons had the biggest impact on your business in 2024? In this episode, Alex leads us through a second set of year-end reflection questions, this time focused o...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . If you want to gain wisdom, you need to spend time reflecting on and evaluating your experiences. This episode is a chance to do just that, as Alex walks us through 6 questions for...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . You know how important it is to think strategically about your business, but have you taken the time to focus on strategic growth in your personal life? In this episode, Alex wraps...

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . If you know you should be spending more time on strategic work but aren’t sure how to make it happen, this episode is for you. Our beliefs drive our behaviors, so it’s possible that...