Scale Smart, Grow Fast

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your business is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , host Harley Green talks with Harvey Yergin —certified EOS Implementer, Army veteran, and former D1 athlete—about how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) helps leadership teams create clarity, build team accountability, and regain control without burnin...

In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , host Harley Green sits down with Lynn Talbott — a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold a 7-figure bookkeeping firm — to uncover the hiring pitfalls that silently sabotage growth. Lynn shares: Why your first 5 hires define your company culture and scalability How to avoid toxic hires and rushed decisions The "halo effect" trap in interviews Why job des...

What does it really take to scale a business without burning out your team—or yourself? In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , host Harley Green (Founder & CEO of Workergenix) moderates a powerful live panel with four accomplished business leaders who’ve mastered the art of sustainable growth. They reveal hard-earned insights on leadership energy, aligned decision-making, scaling systems t...

Are your people your biggest asset—or your biggest expense? In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , Harley Green sits down with Katie Close , a transformational leadership coach and founder of Self Mastery, Entrepreneur Evolution. With over two decades of experience, Katie unpacks her 6-part framework to help business owners and executives align people, processes, and emotional intelligence to...

Sara Nay , CEO of Duct Tape Marketing , joins Harley Green to share how small business leaders can simplify their marketing, align it with business goals, and strategically leverage AI—without burning out. In this insightful conversation, Sara explains why most marketing efforts fail, the power of building strategy before using tactics or technology, and how tools like ChatGPT can amplify content...

What does it really take to thrive in a fast-scaling business? In this episode, Harley Green chats with Vidya Murali — executive coach and author of How to Survive in a Scale-Up Business . With leadership experience at Amazon, Deliveroo, and Skyscanner , Vidya shares hard-earned lessons on navigating scale-up chaos, managing team dynamics, and avoiding burnout — without losing your people or your...

In this special episode of Executive Edge Live , host Harley Green (CEO of Workergenix) brings together a powerhouse panel of HR and leadership experts to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing modern executives: how to build a self-managing team. Featuring Kristina Karcic-Ehret, Alex Otero, Dr. Lori Marie Huertas, and Joanna Hernandez, this discussion dives deep into: The mindset shift from...

Succession isn’t just about legal docs and equity—it’s about people. In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , host Harley Green chats with Andrea Carpenter , President of The Transition Strategists and host of Your Next Gen Friend . Andrea opens up about her own experience as a next-gen successor and shares powerful insights on how visionary founders can prepare for business transition with inte...

Sales isn’t about pressure—it’s about solving problems. In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , host Harley Green sits down with Beth McClary-Wolford, a Fractional Sales Leader with 30+ years of experience, to unpack why sales has such a bad rap—and how small to mid-sized businesses can reframe it into their biggest competitive advantage. Beth shares: Why “everyone sells” even if they won’t adm...

What if your marketing system could generate leads and revenue—without your daily input? In this Executive Edge Live episode, host Harley Green (Founder of Workergenix) brings together a powerhouse panel to explore what "marketing that runs itself" really looks like. Meet the Experts: Frank Jones | OptSus Marketing – optsus.com Alex Hammerschmied | AutomateThis – automatethis.pro Eric Carrell | Do...

🎧 Your Website Is Talking—Are You Listening? In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , we sit down with digital strategy veteran and author Philippa Gamse to uncover how your website’s data can reveal untapped growth opportunities. Philippa shares how business leaders can: Identify hidden trends using web analytics Avoid the most common data mistakes Use on-site search terms to inspire new produ...

Your personal brand can be your most powerful business asset — if you know how to use it. In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , Erik Cabral (founder of OnAir Brands and advisor to Fortune 100 and Inc 5000 companies) shares how to: Gain clarity and cut through shiny object syndrome Use podcasting as a networking and growth tool Build a personal brand that converts into opportunities Turn clien...

When systems scale faster than people, growth breaks down. In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , Carly Pepin — international speaker and human behavior strategist — reveals why your team is the key to sustainable scale , not just your tech stack. Host Harley Green dives deep with Carly on: Spotting early signs of team misalignment Affordable ways to educate and empower employees Using DISC an...

What would you do if you lost your entire business overnight? That’s exactly what happened to Sara Chevere when her Facebook account, ad campaigns, and groups were all wiped out. But instead of giving up, she used it as fuel to rebuild something better — a scalable business rooted in premium, high-value offers . In this powerful conversation with host Harley Green, Sara shares: Why low-ticket offe...

Are you stuck working in your business instead of on it? In this episode of Executive Edge Live , host Harley Green brings together a powerhouse panel of leadership experts to break down the systems, mindset shifts, and strategies that help business owners reclaim their time. ✨ Featuring: Mike Abramowitz (Better Than Rich) Robert Liedtka (People First Methodology) Michelle Rourke (Certified EOS I...

Ever feel stuck in the grind of leadership? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Gazzara shares how to unlock your flow state , delegate with purpose, and regain control of your time. We explore: The 3 types of tasks draining your energy How to find your ideal task cadence The difference between delegating and dumping Why “task auctions” work better than team restructures If you’re ready to scale without bu...

Is your business hitting a ceiling because you're stuck at the center of every decision? In this powerful episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast, Harley Green, CEO of Workergenix, sits down with Susan Fennema, Chaos Eradicating Officer at Beyond the Chaos and co-author of Efficiency Amplified. With over 30 years of operational expertise, Susan shares the hidden signs of owner dependency, the true cost o...

Growth without direction can cost you time, budget, and opportunity. In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , Laura Patterson — President of Vision Edge Marketing and creator of the Circle of Traction Framework — shares how leaders can align strategy with customer value, streamline execution, and make smarter, data-backed decisions. With over two decades of experience guiding hundreds of organiz...

What happens when your sales systems hit their breaking point? In this live panel edition of Executive Edge, Harley Green (CEO of Workergenix) is joined by four powerhouse leaders who’ve built revenue machines that don’t rely on micromanagement, hustle, or founder burnout. 👥 Featuring: Kelly Ann Peck – Sales strategist turning messy pipelines into profit 🔗 Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ke...

Are you still stuck in the day-to-day of your business? Eden Lovejoy—fractional COO, leadership coach, and creator of the Virtual GM Matrix—joins Harley Green to break down exactly how founders can remove themselves as the bottleneck and scale smarter. In this episode, we dive into: Why mindset—not systems—is the first barrier to delegation How to empower your team with real decision-making author...

Today’s buyers are smarter, faster, and have more options than ever. So why are so many sales teams still pitching like it’s 1995? In this episode, Harley Green sits down with Joe Candido—sales strategist and bestselling author of Leadership Selling —to explore why traditional B2B sales tactics are outdated and how leaders can evolve their teams to become trusted advisors. You’ll learn: Why “pitch...

Success without alignment leads to burnout. In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , Harley Green talks with Alan Lazaros — CEO of Next Level University and host of a global top 100 self-improvement podcast — about how to unlock peak performance through aligned habits, clear priorities, and personal growth. Alan shares his journey from trauma to transformation, the 4 life buckets that define ful...

In this episode of Executive Edge , host Harley Green sits down with four industry leaders, Clay Posey , Susan Fennema , Mike Slinker , and Jason Rosado, to explore how intentional hiring and support systems helped them scale, reduce stress, and focus on what matters most. From strategic hiring wins to cautionary tales, this conversation is a must-watch for any founder, executive, or business lead...

What if one smart hire could unlock real growth—and your time back? In this powerful episode of Executive Edge , host Harley Green is joined by industry leaders Clay Posey , Susan Fennema , Mike Slinker , and Jason Rosado to discuss how strategic hiring transformed their businesses. From key turning points to hiring fails and delegation strategies, this episode is packed with real stories and prac...

Can you grow your business without sacrificing your health or peace of mind? In this episode of Scale Smart Grow Fast , Harley Green —host and founder of Workergenix—sits down with Andy Reinhold , founder of Studio Spark and former Deloitte executive, to explore a radically different approach to growth. After overcoming burnout and a cancer diagnosis, Andy rebuilt his business around three powerfu...