The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Episode 311 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Johan Nilsson , the Founder and CEO of Convolo.a i. Johan shares his journey of starting and growing his business, which focuses on solving the problem of speed to lead in sales. He discovered that many companies were losing potential customers because they were too slow in responding...

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Episode 310 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Chris Schultz ,  the CEO of Voodoo Doughnut , a distinguished personality in the restaurant industry. Chris Schultz shares his journey from working in restaurants to the coffee and pizza businesses before entering the donut industry. He emphasizes the joy of growth and seeing others su...

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Episode 309 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Raul, Amigo, the CEO and Founder of UMUNTU CX Design . In this engaging podcast episode, Raul dives deep into the topic of creating custom interfaces that have a profound impact on product success.  Drawing from his extensive experience as the CEO and Founder of UMUNTU CX Design, Raul...

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Episode 308 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Ravi Kurani , Founder & President of Sutro . In this episode, Ravi discusses his company's robotics platform that remotely monitors water safety. Ravi explains how Sutro's microfluidic technology helps users understand the specific water needs for various applications.  The conversatio...

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Episode 306 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Scott Schober , the CEO of a wireless threat detection company specializing in cybersecurity, who discusses his company's transition from a design-focused business to a product-focused one, offering niche solutions at the intersection of wireless technology and cybersecurity. Scott hig...

Episode 305 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Tanis Jorge, a highly accomplished entrepreneur with a remarkable background. Throughout her career, she has been involved in multiple startups and has gained extensive experience in various industries. Tanis has successfully launched, grown, and scaled several businesses, showcasing her exceptional skills as a serial entrepreneur....

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Episode 304 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Tim Albright, the Chief Marketing Officer of CTI, a national audiovisual integrator based in St. Louis. Tim Albright shares insights on identifying your unique value proposition and outperforming competitors. The episode focuses on strategies to create an irresistible offer and establi...

Stephen Key is a renowned inventor, author, and speaker who has licensed over 20 products and holds over 20 U.S. patents. He co-founded inventRight , an organization that teaches inventors how to commercialize their ideas through licensing. Key has helped inventors from over 65 countries and has received endorsements from notable figures like Taylor Swift, Michael Jordan, and Alex Trebek. He is co...

Jono Bacon is a leading community and collaboration speaker, author, and podcaster. He is the founder of Jono Bacon Consulting , which provides community strategy/execution, workflow, and other services. He previously served as director of community at GitHub, Canonical, XPRIZE, and OpenAdvantage. His clients include Huawei, GitLab, Microsoft, Intel, Google, Sony Mobile, Deutsche Bank, Santander,...

Andrés Espejo is a highly accomplished C-level executive with a strong food and beverage industry background, specializing in food tech, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and tree nuts. With a track record as a CEO and Board member, he has led organizational transformations and expansions, navigating challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Andrés excels in managing large Club retailer accounts, de...

Adrian Moise is the founder and CEO of Aequilibrium , a digital design and software development studio. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, he has successfully built and managed several businesses, focusing on research, user experience, and product development. Adrian is passionate about creating lean and agile organizations that deliver custom solutions and help client...

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Episode 307 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Tim Ouimet , a  Co-Founder & Board Member of Engage3 Solutions, Inc . In this episode, Todd Westra and Tim Ouimet discuss the importance of optimizing pricing formats in retail. Tim shares his unique background in competitive pricing and how it shaped his understanding of the impact of...

Paul Fitzgerald is an accomplished journalist, publicist, and CEO of Salt & Pepper Media Inc ., a highly regarded public relations firm with offices in Burlington, Toronto, and Calgary. With over two decades of experience, Paul has worked on major news and promotional campaigns, collaborating with renowned celebrities and securing extensive media coverage for his clients. He has been featured in p...

John Crestani is a renowned influencer and entrepreneur who has gained recognition in affiliate marketing and online business. Growing up in Los Angeles, he thirsted for knowledge and a passion for exploring new places. While pursuing his college education, Crestani became disillusioned with the lack of practical application for his acquired knowledge and felt anxious about achieving success in th...

Nick Thompson is the Co-Founder & President of VEA Office Professionals Inc ., providing customizable virtual services to support entrepreneurs and businesses. With over 80 experienced Executive Assistants, Bookkeepers, and Fractional Controllers, VEA aims to simplify work and help companies to grow. Visit veapros.com for more information. Nick is also a Business Execution Specialist with UnleashR...

James M. Benham is an accomplished insurance technologist, bootstrapped entrepreneur, and CEO & Co-Founder of JBKnowledge , Terra , and SmartCompliance . He is also a Co-Founder of SmartBid, which was later sold to ConstructConnect. James is the author of the new book "Be Your Own VC" and has extensive experience in technology strategy consulting, custom enterprise software architecture and develo...

Chris Federspiel is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Blackthorn.io, Inc . With a focus on app user experience and creating a rewarding work environment, Chris has led the company since its inception in August 2015. Blackthorn.io is dedicated to scaling and constantly seeking innovative ideas. Prior to Blackthorn.io, Chris co-founded Brainiac, a marketplace connecting service provi...

Ryan Dills is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in various industries. He has been the Managing Partner at The Georgia Hemp Company since January 2018, where he plays a pivotal role in driving the company's success in the hemp industry. In addition, Ryan is the Co-Founder of RyJo LLC, a venture he established in October 2017. As a Co-Founder, he brings his entrepreneurial expertise...

Alex Shevelenko , the CEO of RELAYTO , the groundbreaking experience platform for interactive documents and presentations. With a diverse background spanning cloud pioneer roles at SuccessFactors and Salesforce.com and advisory positions at Glocal Partners and Oliver Wyman, Alex brings a wealth of expertise in innovation and growth. A Stanford MBA and speaker on the Idea Science™ method, Alex is n...

Gio Punzo ,  CEO and Co-Founder of Streann Media and  a transformational leader with an insatiable passion for innovation! With an impressive 20 years of experience in the Telecom and Broadcast industry, Gio has mastered the art of launching cutting-edge technology products, building global revenues, and creating winning team cultures. His journey began at Zoom Telephonics, where he empowered the...

Alisa Gus is the CEO and co-founder of WishKnish , a distributed ledger technology company responding to a global need for transparency, democracy, and accessibility. Alisa’s entire career of working in the technology industry as a founder, change maker, advisor, combined with her extensive experience in marketing and business strategy have led to the creation of the Knish. IO distributed ledger p...

Bob Roitblat , president and founder of Bob Roitblat Unltd ,  is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with over three decades of experience in innovating, nurturing, developing, and successfully exiting more than a dozen businesses, with a combined annual billing of over $45 million. He has hands-on P&L responsibility running companies at every phase of a business' life cycle, from idea to start-...

Adam Povlitz is a highly accomplished executive and entrepreneur with years of experience in the facilities services industry. He currently serves as the President and CEO of Anago Cleaning Systems , a leading commercial cleaning franchise with operations in the United States and around the world. Throughout his career, Adam has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and strategic vision....

Arran Stewart is a renowned futurist and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in the recruitment and hiring industry. As the co-founder and CVO of Job.com , he leads the charge in redefining the hiring process using cutting-edge technologies like AI, ML, Blockchain, SaaS, and BaaS. Arran strongly believes that hiring is a journey, not a transaction, and the real war is attracting talent and...

Jason Pearsall is a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO with a successful track record of building and selling multiple companies. He is the CEO of Club Caddie , a leading golf course management SaaS solution acquired by Jonas Software in 2020. Pearsall also owns and operates Warren Valley Golf Course, a Donald Ross Golf Course in metro Detroit, which he renovated and leased from the City of Dearborn He...