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Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Matt Lowe, the founder and CEO of Swift Straw, the fastest growing and most innovative pine straw distributor in the country. We discussed: How constant innovation will keep you ahead of the competition Why innovation is better for everybody How to create an innovative culture - fighting the fear of failure Thanks...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Nate Hybl, Founder and CEO of Gusto!, the healthy local Atlanta food chain that's pushing boundaries of what food can be! We discussed: Kitchens aren't about food, they're about people, and that's true for any group. Why servant leadership changes everybody - a CEO sweeping floors is massive for culture Pay won't a...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jason Walter, founder and CEO of National Land Realty. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com  to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.   And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email . One l...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Mike Popowski, Founder, and CEO of Dagger, a full-service ad agency in Atlanta. We discussed: Good people leave because of groundhog day - new day, same problems Why you must do only the things that only you can do Sometimes your business needs you at an 11, sometimes an 8 Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.c...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Sara Brooks, founder and CEO of Covet Public Relations. We discussed: How to teach accountability, the most important skill Instill the ownership mindset in your people - first one in, last one out & learn from your mistakes Why your talent pool has massively expanded with the new way business is done People don't...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Stephen, co-founder and CEO of Phobio. We discussed: How failing in life leads you to getting ahead Why being protective of your time is one of the best things you can do as a leader Company culture is not scooters and beer kegs, it's real values that drive a team. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com  to d...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Eyal Benishti, founder and CEO of IRONSCALES. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com  to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.   And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email . One life-chang...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by George Azih, founder and CEO of LeaseQuery. We discussed: How George is building the next Paypal Mafia in Atlanta (Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, & Max Levchin  How delegation made George a better leader, grew his company more than he could imagine, and saved his health Why an advisory board is a secret weapon you must us...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Betsy Robinson, founder and CEO of Tier4 Group.   Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com  to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.   And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email . One life-c...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by KC Holiday, founder of QALO Rings.  We discussed: The worst thing that can happen when you try a new tactic How to be a visionary in your company "Your job is not to baby your employees, your job is to keep the lights on so that they can keep caring for their babies at home" Traditions provide structure for your pe...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jim Nasr, founder and CEO of Acoer.  We discussed: Blockchain as a way to compute trust Why clarity is more important that success  How to use clarity with your team to create better objectives Resources mentioned: The power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Atomic Habits by James Clear Deep Work by Cal Newport   Thanks f...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Chase Bowers, founder and CEO of Dropified. Chase says he's made every mistake in the book, but it hasn't stopped him from hyper-growth to the #55 spot on the Inc. 5000. Chase unpacks the first-hand experience of growing a massively successful company in this episode. We discussed: Why there's no such thing as an o...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by the one and only Jesse Cole, the yellow tux wearing CEO of the Savanna Bananas. We discussed: How normal ideas get normal results How managing energy will always get more results How to "show up to the plate" more often Resources Mentioned: How to be Like Walt by Pat Williams There's a Customer Born Every Minute -...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Vijay Balasubramaniyan, founder and CEO of Pindrop security. Pindrop is based here in Atlanta, Georgia and has quickly grown to 180 employees and raised over 100 million dollars, cementing itself as the industry leader in anti-fraud solutions.  We discussed: As a leader, you have to make decisions, not create more...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by our first father / son pair, Bert & Richard Sorin. Richard is the founder of Sorinex, the worlds leading exercise equipment company, and his son Bert now runs the company as CEO. We discussed: The power of strength training that has changed Bert, Drew, and countless other's lives Turning a passion into a business f...

If you only listen to one episode from our podcast, make sure it is this one Founders!! We were joined by Verne Harnish, CEO of and Author Scaling Up. Verne is the world-renown scale up thought leader and in this episode he shares his best advice for getting off the ground and leading in times of crisis.    We discussed: Why you must have a marketing meeting every week - completely separate from s...

Today we have a special conversation on talent optimization with our hosts Drew and Jordan. We dissected a few important aspects of The 2020 State of Talent Optimization Report, courtesy of our software partners at the Predictive Index. We've analyzed this report to give you the most valuable 20 minutes you'll spend today because when you have optimized teams, you get business results. While we se...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Peyton Day, CEO of Roam Innovative Workplace here in Atlanta GA. Day Worked as CEO of Day Hospitality Group before starting Roam to help new founders start, scale, and grow their company in and through the Roam community.   We discussed: Why giving employees autonomy increases results How competent leaders welcome...

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Sid Mashburn, founder of the widely acclaimed Sid Mashburn clothing store and brand here in Atlanta GA. The Mashburn lines and stores have expanded over to Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., and LA.    We discussed: Why southern hospitality is the right way to do business How one simple gesture made a $15,000 appare...

Another powerful conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Tom Beaty, founder of Insight Sourcing Group.   We discussed: - What it means to strike in the heart of value - Why you will always flame out or stall when you don't have a growth mindset - How culture is an ROI of Leadership and why the people you hire are responsible for it.   Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5...

Another deep conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Chris Nedza, founder of ZeeZor and strategic director of growth at MindBody. We discussed: - Top 3 things to remember when starting a business - The 'control freak' / 'absent leader' balance - Surrounding yourself with people who will tell you no - Transactional relationships - Delegation & empowerment - Being Kind to y...

After holding every possible position in an agency, Moira ventured out and started her own agency in 2007. Since then Moira and team have built one of the most respected agencies in the country serving over 200 firms from Fortune 10 companies to high-growth ventures. Modo Modo has made the inc. 5000 list 3 times and Moira Vetter has more awards herself than we could name. She’s won the AMA Markete...

On this special episode, our hosts Drew McClure and Jordan Mitchell hit us with the greatest takeaways from our season one guests. We flip the tables on this episode and have our associates Harrison and Trevor interview Drew and Jordan about the best, funniest, and most helpful moments of Zero to 5000 over the past three months. We recorded these episodes through the middle of the COVID pandemic a...

Sean Henry is the Co-Founder of STORD. He's a young and hungry founder who dropped out of Georgia Tech and has built a thriving company in the last few years. He's taking on behemoths in the transportation and logistics world, and is an inspiration to all young founders. Check out this bonus episode for his story as a young college drop out embracing his role as the Founder of a fast growing compa...

Shep Ogden and Bailey Grady have co-founded a fast-growing media company, Scout Social. These two young founders took what most folks wrote off as just a passing fad, and have built a marketing giant. With over 800 million native followers, Shep and Bailey are re-writing how marketing can be done in today's world. These two are hustling and tackling massive challenges.   Thanks for Listening. Head...