The Growth Focus Podcast

What separates high-growth companies from those that never scale? It’s not just a great idea—it’s about building the right team, making quick decisions, and staying focused on what truly matters. In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast, Gary Lafferty sits down with Pankaj Srivastava , a seasoned entrepreneur who has helped scale businesses from the ground up to billion-dollar success. He share...

Bonnie Fawcett built a thriving law practice but saw firsthand how outdated processes drained time and profit. Instead of accepting the norm, she built a tech-driven solution to fix it. In this episode, we dive into: The challenges of disrupting a traditional industry Why Bonnie transitioned from lawyer to tech founder How automation increases efficiency without adding complexity What marketing st...

Description: Growing a tech company is tough. Scaling it profitably is even harder. In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast , Gary Lafferty sits down with Edward DuCoin , a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multimillion-dollar companies, including a NASDAQ-listed business. Edward shares hard-won lessons from his decades in business, revealing what most founders get wrong and how to fi...

In today’s episode of The Growth Focus Podcast , host Gary Lafferty sits down with Alexander Pfeiffer, co-founder & CEO of Terralytiq , to uncover the realities of launching and scaling in a crowded market. From his days at McKinsey to building a sustainability-focused startup, Alexander shares hard-earned lessons on standing out, avoiding costly growth mistakes, and winning enterprise deals....

️ Hosted by Gary Lafferty Guest: Mike Rispoli, CTO & Co-Founder of Cause of a Kind What happens when your thriving tech agency suddenly loses its biggest clients? How do you survive a financial freefall and rebuild stronger than before? In this eye-opening episode of The Growth Focus Podcast , Mike Rispoli shares his raw and unfiltered journey from bootstrapping a million-dollar tech agency to...

In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast , host Gary Lafferty sits down with Zak Corbridge , CEO & Co Founder of 88 Tech, a tech entrepreneur who pivoted from Disney strategy to real estate to tech , building a hybrid outsourcing model that’s changing the game for software development. What You’ll Learn: ✅ The #1 mistake startups make when hiring developers ✅ How to stand out in a crowded...

Running a tech business? Cash flow, hiring, and venture capital are make-or-break factors. In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast , Gary Lafferty sits down with Jeff Chalmers , VP of Finance & Operations at Sight Machine , to dive deep into financial planning, sustainable growth, and the reality of working with VCs. Jeff shares insider knowledge on financial strategy, hiring best practice...

In this episode of the Growth Focus Podcast, host Gary Lafferty interviews Milind Katti, a pioneer in the tech industry, discussing his journey from India's economic liberalization to becoming a successful entrepreneur. They explore the importance of inbound marketing, the transition to digital strategies, and the significance of partnerships in today's business landscape. Milind shares valuable i...

Summary In this episode of the Growth Focus podcast, Gary Lafferty interviews Russ Badgett, co-founder and president of Radiant Hub. They discuss Russ's journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and how Radiant Hub differentiates itself in the crowded Salesforce consultancy market. Russ shares insights on building relationships, strategic allian...

In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast, Gary Lafferty sits down with Ben Nelson, VP at ABM Technology Group, to uncover the proven strategies behind scaling IT & AI businesses, closing more deals, and standing out in a competitive market. Ben shares how his company transformed from a traditional print business into a fast-growing IT & AI powerhouse, leveraging smart sales processes, c...

In this episode of the Growth Focus Podcast, host Gary Lafferty speaks with Matt Selbie, founder of Oberon3, about his journey from the oil and gas industry to creating a successful SaaS company. They discuss the importance of finding the right niche, the challenges of long sales cycles, and the unique opportunities within government contracts.  Matt shares valuable insights on building trust with...

How do you transform a struggling business into a thriving, scalable success? In this episode, Brian Strong, CEO of TenHats, shares how he led a 650% growth turnaround and what it takes to break through growth ceilings. From delegating effectively to leveraging tech trends like AI and compliance, Brian’s insights are a game-changer for tech founders and leaders. Key Topics Covered: The difference...

Hear how Michael Petter transformed startups into global enterprises with recurring revenue strategies and leadership innovation . Summary: Join Gary Lafferty ️ in this insightful episode of The Growth Focus Podcast as Michael Petter takes us on his entrepreneurial journey. Learn about his approach to recurring revenue , trust-building with clients, and fostering a lifestyle business ️. If you’re...

What separates startups that scale from those that stall? On this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast, Gary Lafferty is joined by Ram Prasad, a fractional CTO who has helped countless SaaS companies break through growth ceilings and achieve sustainable success. Drawing on decades of experience, Ram uncovers the hidden challenges tech founders face at every stage of growth—from hitting $1M in reven...

In this episode of the Growth Focus Podcast, host Gary Lafferty interviews Siddharth Sinha, founder of Dresma, a visual content producing software that leverages generative AI to streamline content creation for online sellers. Siddharth shares his journey in tech, the challenges of content creation in e-commerce, and how Dresma addresses these issues. He discusses a case study of a Disney merchand...

Dario and Julian from Null Platform io discuss the challenges faced by engineering teams in the tech industry and how their platform helps organizations streamline their processes and reduce complexity. They emphasize the importance of integrating different tools and creating a simple environment for developers while maintaining security and compliance. The key trends they see in the industry incl...