Growth Think Tank

Growth will always require discovering new strategies and shifts in your mindset. Many leaders are not willing to make time to find new ideas. Today's guest is Todd Conklin, CEO & Head Coach at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3522 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties is a family of professionals dedicated to creating exceptional real estate experiences for their customers and communities. Todd shares his mantra of "Learning Everything" in this interview. We look at the ever-changing aspects of business growth so you can discover why learning everything is so important -- and what it means. Get the show notes for Always Be Learning Everything with Todd Conklin at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ToddConklin with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttToddConklin #LearningEverything #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode882 #realestate Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Innovation takes a different style of leadership. When you want to empower employees to innovate, you want to create a place of psychological safety. This means that failure is part of the path. This is an absolute requirement when innovation is the goal. Today's guest is Keith Murphy, CEO & Founder at Astrawatt Solar. Astrawatt Solar specializes in the design, engineering, and installation of premium solar energy products. Keith and I talk about how to empower employees to innovate. He shares what is working for his team. Discover what it takes to empower employees to innovate in today's fast-paced world. Get the show notes for How to Empower Employees to Innovate with Keith Murphy at Astrawatt Solar Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #KeithMurphy with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttKeithMurphy #EmpowerEmployeestoInnovate #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode881 #premiumsolarenergy Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many leaders are afraid to share everything with their people. I talk to so many CEOs who embrace sharing almost everything with their people that I believe it is essential. The value of transparency can't be overlooked if you want your employees to feel like owners. Today's guest is Liz Steblay, Founder & President at PrōKo Agency. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4610 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. ProKo is the "Creative Artists Agency" for over 75 independent consultants specializing in organizational effectiveness and HR. Liz gives you insights on the value of transparency and the things she has learned the hard way. Discover how vital transparency is to company growth. Get the show notes for The Value of Transparency with Liz Steblay at ProKo Agency Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #LizSteblay with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttLizSteblay #ValueofTransparency #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode880 #CreativeArtistsAgency Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leading through innovation is required if you want to be a market leader. The skills to drive new ideas to market that make a difference for your clients will give you an advantage over your peers. Today's guest is Kathleen Brunner, President & CEO at Acumen Analytics. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1597 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Acumen is an innovation leader, helping Life Sciences win the race against time through data and technology solutions that enable intelligent digital transformation. Kathleen talks about leading through innovation. We dive into how to create new strategies and business models in this interview. Discover how leading through innovation will drive growth for your business. Get the show notes for Leading through Innovation with Kathleen Brunner at Acumen Analytics Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #KathleenBrunner with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttKathleenBrunner #LeadingThroughInnovation #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode879 #intelligentdigitaltransformation Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business wants to make money. However, when you believe mission is more than important than money, you will create a company that makes a difference. The by-product is also likely to a business that drives incredible profits. Today's guest is Kevin Stoller, Co-Founder & President at Kay-Twelve. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2174 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Kay-Twelve helps educational leaders transform their ineffective learning environments into innovative and collaborative spaces by providing furniture that encourages greater partnership among students, more student/teacher engagement, and a fully collaborative setting for learning to happen. Kevin lights up when it comes to the mission more than money. We look at how their company mission aligns and propels the business forward. Get the show notes for Mission More than Money with Kevin Stoller at Kay-Twelve Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #KevinStoller with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttKevinStoller #MissionMoreThanMoney #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode878 #FurnitureforInnovativeLearningEnvironments Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business will face a change in strategy at some point. The skills of leading through challenging times will align your resources and give everyone hope for better times. Today's guest is Noah Dentzel, CEO & Co-founder at Nomad Goods. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1523 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Nomad is a consumer electronics and lifestyle products company based in Santa Barbara, California. Noah shares his insights on leading through difficult times. He gives you some practical perspective on what to do when the business goes through a tough stretch. When you are leading through difficult times, you give your organization a vision of a brighter future ahead. Get the show notes for Leading through Difficult Times with Noah Dentzel at Nomad Goods Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #NoahDentzel with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttNoahDentzel #LeadingThroughDifficultTimes #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode877 #electronicsandlifestyleproducts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Navigating a business pivot requires strong leadership so that people stay aligned. Businesses often have to change strategies. The challenge that you must address when navigating a business pivot is how do you make sure the people believe it is possible. Today's guest is Guy Ironi, CEO at NutriFresh Services. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1324 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. NutriFresh Services is a national all-in-one HPP, perishable E-Commerce fulfillment, cold & frozen storage, and 3PL under one roof. Guy discusses navigating a business pivot that allows you to align your people. We look at all parts of a new strategy pivot and help you ensure your people buy in to the new direction. Get the show notes for Navigating a Business Pivot for Fast-Growth with Guy Ironi at Nutrifresh Services Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #GuyIroni with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGuyIroni #NavigatingaBusinessPivot #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode876 #allinoneHPP #ECommerceFulfillment Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader wants to create an amazing team. For many, they believe it is something that they need to do to make it work. The reality is you have to also look at what is getting in the of having a great team environment. Today's guest is Paul Goldman, CEO & Founder at Muserk. Inc Magazine ranked his company #779 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Muserk is a leader in modern global rights management for music and video, driven by cutting-edge AI technology and royalty accounting solutions that protect and monetize content for rights holders worldwide, across all media formats. Paul and I talk about what it takes to create an amazing team. Discover steps that you can take to have better team alignment and higher performance across your organization. Get the show notes for Creating an Amazing Team with Paul Goldman at Muserk Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #PaulGoldman with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttPaulGoldman #CreateanAmazingTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode875 #managementformusicandvideo Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every CEO understands the battles of managing priorities. Discover the power of focus and how it is applied to company growth. Today's guest is Jon Elwell, CEO at Kno2. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1544 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Kno2 is empowering healthcare technology vendors to finally realize the potential of true interoperability by unleashing connectivity everywhere, bringing patients and caregivers together. Jon reveals his thoughts on the power of focus. We discuss the challenges of distraction so that you can understand what gets in the way of your focus. Get the show notes for The Power of Focus for Growth with Jon Elwell at Kno2 Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JonElwell with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJonElwell #Power of Focus #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode874 #healthcaretechnology Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Company values are the culture's operating system. Having a values-centric organization means you are operationalizing your values. Today's guest is Susan Acker-Walsh, CEO & Co-founder at CREO. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1593 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. CREO's management consulting and advisory services empower life science, healthcare, and technology companies to solve growth challenges. Susan opens up about her understanding of creating a values-centric organization. Discover new ways to leverage your values with daily practices. Get the show notes for Creating a Values-centric Organization with Susan Acker-Walsh at CREO Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SusanAckerWalsh with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSusanAckerWalsh #ValuesCentricOrganization #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode873 #managementconsulting #advisoryservices Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

CEOs want to create inclusive cultures and provide a strong sense of belonging. One part of that kind of culture is conscientious participation. Discover how this plays a role in company growth. Today's guest is John Spencer, CEO & Co-founder at BrainGu. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1468 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. BrainGu develops custom DevSecOps software that enables mission success and boasts exceptional user and developer experience by working directly with end-users to solve real-life problems. John and I discuss conscientious participation in our look at powerful leadership. Get the show notes for Leading Your Team to Conscientious Participation with John Spencer at BrainGu Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnSpencer with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnSpencer #ConscientiousParticipation #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode872 #DevSecOpssoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every company that aims to innovate must have a culture of game-changers. It is not one person that drives innovation -- it takes a team to scale innovation. Today's guest is Paul Wiltshire, CEO & Founder at Songtradr. Inc Magazine ranked his company #31 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. The Songtradr group is a one-stop music solution company that provides strategic and creative music expertise to global brands, advertising agency networks, media owners, film companies, TV companies, and content creators. Paul shares his insights on creating a culture of game-changers. We look at modern leadership in this interview. Discover the essential elements of a culture of game-changers. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture of Game Changers with Paul Wiltshire at SongTradr Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #PaulWiltshire with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttPaulWiltshire #CultureofGameChangers #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode871 #musicsolutioncompany #strategicandcreativemusic Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One critical part of company growth is hiring the right people. The market for talent is a challenge for many CEOs. Hiring the right people is not part of the solution - it is the solution. Today's guest is Spencer Hadelman at CEO at Advantage Marketing. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1484 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Advanta Marketing is a Chicago-based marketing and media agency that has demonstrated a powerful understanding of today's marketing. Spencer and I talk about the importance of hiring the right people to grow your company. He shares his process for hiring and a powerful question to ask in the hiring process. Learn the right strategy when hiring the right people. Get the show notes for Hiring the Right People with Spencer Hadelman at Advantage Marketing Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SpencerHadelman with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSpencerHadelman #HiringTheRightPeople #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode870 #marketingandmediaagency Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Learn critical elements of the neuroscience of leadership to be a better leader. Leadership is not just execution and getting things done. When you understand the neuroscience of leadership, you will lead with more power. Today's guest is Dr. Alok Trivedi. Inc Magazine ranked his company #672 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Dr. Alok Trivedi is a consulting company that helps entrepreneurs and leaders become high-performance thinkers by rewiring challenges and transforming their businesses and life. Dr. Trivedi gives you a better understanding of the neuroscience of leadership. We look at the essential elements in the brain's management of thoughts that drive leadership. Discover how the understanding of the neuroscience of leadership drives growth. Get the show notes for The Neuroscience of Leadership with Dr. Alok Trivedi Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DrAlokTrivedi with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttDrAlokTrivedi #NeuroscienceofLeadership #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode869 #consultingcompany #rewiringchallenges Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Beyond responsibility, you have a state where people feel like owners. This does not require financial ownership like profit sharing or options. I have seen powerful benefits when you give people ownership. Today's guest is Brent Gibson, President at Construction Simplified. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1392 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Construction Simplified provides construction and consulting services to the residential and commercial markets. Brent shares the benefit when you give people ownership. He will provide you with uncommon insights that you can use to align your employees. When you give people ownership, you connect to their hearts and minds. Get the show notes for Give People Ownership to Activate Growth with Brent Gibson at Construction Simplified Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrentGibson with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrentGibson #GivePeopleOwnership #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode868 #constructionandconsultingservices Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

CEOs must do many things. However, great CEOs know how to build strong relationships. Even with all the strategies to navigate and execution to oversee, relationships with others are essential to company growth. Today's guest is David Nour, who is an executive coach. David and I talk about why CEOs must build strong relationships. We look at what gets in the way of these relationships. Discover how you can build strong relationships as a CEO. Get the show notes for Great CEOs Know How to Build Strong Relationships with David Nour Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DavidNour with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttDavidNour #BuildStrongRelationships #GeneHammettPodcast #Author #GHepisode867 #ExecutiveCoach Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

If things are not right at home, it impacts your life at work. As a leader, you want to make sure you can lead effectively at home so you can focus on work when at work. Today's guest is Yummii Nguyen, who is a coach to parents. We talk about understanding your kids and conscious parenting. Yummii also connects the dots with how business performance and parenting go together. Discover new strategies that will improve your relationship with your kids. Also, learn how to improve your business performance with the same strategy. Get the show notes for Business Performance and Parenting Well Go Together with Yummii Nguyen Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #YummiiNguyen with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttYummiiNguyen #BusinessPerformance #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode866 #consciousparenting #parenting Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Fast-growth companies get lots of things right. One little unknown aspect is how the leaders create a feeling of ownership throughout the company. I have researched this topic for years and love to discuss the concept of employees having the feeling of ownership with other founders. Today's guest is Sandy Posa, Founding Partner at Force of Nature. Inc Magazine ranked his company #405 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Force of Nature offers appliances that use electricity to convert salt, water & vinegar into a multi-purpose cleaner and EPA registered disinfectant as effective as bleach. Sandy shares how he can create a feeling of ownership at all company levels. Get the show notes for Creating the Feeling of Ownership that Drives Growth with Sandy Posa with Force of Nature Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SandyPosa with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSandyPosa #FeelingofOwnership #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode864 #electricitytoconvertsalt #EPAregistereddisinfectant Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Great companies focus on creating massive value for their clients. One part of that is having employers that are client advisors. Today's guest is Abhijit "AV" Verekar, President & CEO at Avèro Advisors. Inc Magazine ranked his company #721 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Avèro Advisors is an "end to end" information technology advisory firm that positions our clients for success through the effective application of tailor-made technology management strategies. AV and I look at the power of creating client advisors within your company. Learn the essential aspect of client advisors, so you leverage the power too. Get the show notes for How to Get Your Employees to Be Client Advisors with AV with Avero Advisors Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AbhijitVerekar with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAbhijitVerekar #Client Advisors #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode864 #technologyadvisoryfirm #managementstrategies Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Do you have big audacious goals? Discover how to create the unimaginable with our special guest. Keri Ford is the founder and CEO at Elevate with Keri. This elite transformational coaching movement is dedicated to serving and elevating women's emotional intelligence and whole-body wellness. Keri and I discuss how to create the unimaginable. We are both coaches who work with very successful people. Keri works with powerful women to create the unimaginable in every part of their lives. Get the show notes for Inspire People to Create the Unimaginable with Keri Ford Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #KeriFord with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttKeriFord #CreateTheUnimaginable #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode863 #elevatingwomensemotionalintelligence Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Investing in leadership development is a must in today's marketplace. Employees want to improve their skills and get experience that makes them more valuable. When investing in leadership development, you want to make sure you do it the right way. Today's guest is Chester Buczynski, Founding CEO at Big Lakes Lawncare. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1174 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Big Lakes Lawn care is a customer-focused, technology-driven lawn and landscape company focused on professionalizing the industry. Chester shares how he is investing in leadership development to grow the company. Learn how you can leverage new strategies for developing your leaders. Get the show notes for Investing in Leadership Development is the Path to Growth with Chester Buczynski at Big Lakes Lawncare Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChesterBuczynski with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttChesterBuczynski #InvestinginLeadershipDevelopment #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode862 #lawnandlandscape company Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many challenges have arisen with the hybrid-work model caused by recent shifts in employee demands for flexibility. The hybrid-work model is not going away. This is a concept that is here to stay. Today's guest is Vishal Sunak, Co-Founder & CEO at LinkSquares. Inc Magazine ranked his company #253 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. LinkSquares is the first AI-powered end-to-end contract lifecycle management platform. Vishal discusses his strategies about his company's hybrid-work model. Discover new strategies in aligning your people while working in a mixture of out-of-office and office. Get the show notes for Optimizing a Hybrid-work Model for Growth with Vishal Sunak with LinkSquares Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #VishalSunak with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttVishalSunak #HybridworkModel #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode861 #Inc2021 #AIpoweredendtoendcontract Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Everyone knows the power of branding your company. Let me share with you an emerging concept of employer branding. Discover how you can use this to attract talented people to your company. Today's guest is Mada Seghete, Co-founder & Managing Director at Branch Metrics. Inc Magazine ranked his company #365 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Branch Metrics is transforming how brands and users interact across digital platforms. Branch Metrics mobile marketing and deep linking solutions are trusted to deliver seamless experiences that increase ROI, decrease wasted spend, and eliminate siloed attribution. Mada gives you insights on employer branding and how you can use it to grow your company. Use the strategies to improve your employer branding to leverage the power of the concept. Get the show notes for Employer Branding is the Intentional Strategy that Align People with Mada Seghete with Branch Metrics Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MadaSeghete with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMadaSeghete #EmployerBranding #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode860 #Inc2021 #gotomobilegrowthplatform Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Building the right team is essential if you want to scale your company. Hiring and developing your people allow for more creativity. Leaders must develop the skills of building the right team. Today's guest is Ken Jisser, Founder & CEO at The Pipeline Group. Inc Magazine ranked his company #415 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. The Pipeline Group provides Go-To-Market services for B2B software companies looking to build predictable pipeline. Ken shares his strategies for building the right team. We talk about why this matters more now than ever. Get the show notes for Building the Right Team with Ken Jisser at The Pipeline Group Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #KenJisser with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttKenJisser #BuildingTheRightTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode859 #Inc2021 #GoToMarketservices Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Do you want to maximize your company value? Every business owner who wants to sell in the future must understand what they need to do to improve their value now. Today's guest is John Warrillow, author of "The Art of the Selling Your Business," and a few others. John is also the founder of The Value Builder System™, host of Built To Sell Radio. John shares the steps to maximize your company value. John has years of experience helping companies increase their value. Discover the steps to maximize your company's value. Get the show notes for Leading Your Company to Maximize Your Company Value with John Warrillow Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnWarrillow with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnWarrillow #MaximizeYourCompanyValue #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode858 #Author #TheArtoftheSellingYourBusiness Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Selecting the right people to join your company is essential to scaling your company. One way to ensure you have a team of empowered people is by hiring independent employees. Today's guest is Ivan Jarry, CEO at ObvioHealth. Inc Magazine ranked his company # 390 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. ObvioHealth is a global digital health organization providing real-world digital clinical trials that deliver better data. Ivan talks about the importance of hiring independent employees. We share the keys to having the kind of people who make decisions and overcome challenges. Discover why hiring independent employees matters. Get the show notes for Hiring Independent Employees and Retaining Talent with Ivan Jarry at Obvio Health USA Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #IvanJarry with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttIvanJarry #HiringIndependentEmployees #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode857 #Inc2021 #globaldigitalhealthorganization Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The word "managers" is through about and often seen as interchangeable with the word "leaders." However, the concept of "leaders vs. managers" must be seen as different. Today's guest is Naveen Jain, Founder, and CEO at Viome. Viome Life Sciences was founded in 2016 with a mission to make illness optional by predicting, reversing, and preventing chronic diseases, cancer, and aging through a deeper understanding of an individual's biology. Naveen has a unique take on leaders vs. managers to help you understand the differences. Tune in to this powerful interview to spot the signs of those differences. Get the show notes for Leaders vs. Managers from the View of a Extremely Entrepreneur, Naveen Jain at Viome Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #NaveenJain with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttNaveenJain #leadersvsmanagers #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode856 #GutMicrobiomeTesting #PersonalizedHealthInsights Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader knows the challenges of changing strategies and business models. Founders are required to have the skills of leading through a major pivot. Today's guest is Stephen Aborn, CEO at FreightPlus. Inc Magazine ranked his company #783 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. FreightPlus provider of outsourced managed transportation solutions, using data-driven technology and analysis to reduce costs for midsize and growing companies. Stephen discusses his approach to leading through a major pivot. Discover how you can lead powerfully through change. Get the show notes for Leading through a Major Pivot with Stephen Aborn at Freightplus Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #StephenAborn with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttStephenAborn #LeadingthroughaMajorPivot #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode855 #Inc2021 #transportationsolutions Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Fast-growth companies have one common approach to alignment and cohesion. It is creating a culture of employee ownership. You don't have to use financial tools and strategies to make this happen. Today's guest is Allison Blake and Elisa Van Arnam, Co-founders at SoulKu. Inc Magazine ranked their company #944 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. SoulKu is a mother-owned and operated inspirational jewelry company and is based in Asheville, NC. All of their products are handcrafted by work-from-home moms in Asheville, NC. Allison and Elisa share how employee ownership is a part of their culture. We talk about how profit sharing and options are not required. Get the show notes for Employee Ownership Without Financial Tools with Allison Blake and Elisa Van Arnam at SoulKu Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AllisonBlakeElisaVanArnam with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAllisonBlakeElisaVanArnam #EmployeeOwnership #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode854 #Inc2021 #inspirationaljewelrycompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

If you want innovation, then embracing failure is required. You want people to feel safe sharing their ideas, even the crazy ones. Many fast-growth companies have people that are embracing failure in a regular basis. Today's guest is Evan Horowitz, Co-Founder & CEO at Movers+Shakers. Inc Magazine ranked his company #78 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Movers+Shakers is a disruptive creative agency on a mission to spread joy. By connecting brands to culture, Movers+Shakers drive brand love. Evan shares his experiences around embracing failure. We talk about why failure is misunderstood and how embracing failure is a path to success. Get the show notes for Embracing Failure and a Culture of Joy with Evan Horowitz at Movers+Shakers Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #EvanHorowitz with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttEvanHorowitz #EmbracingFailure #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode853 #Inc2021 #disruptivecreativeagency Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business has a mission. The idea is to know how to use it strategically. There is power in aligning culture with mission, and it drives company growth. Today's guest is Ben Hodson, Co-Founder & CEO at JobNimbus. Inc Magazine ranked his company #543 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. JobNimbus is an all-in-one hub for roofing businesses. With JobNimbus, you can track sales, jobs, and tasks from a single, simplified interface. Ben gives his perspective on aligning culture with mission. We explore why this matters when you want to grow your company. Get the show notes for Aligning Culture with Mission with Ben Hodson at JobNimbus Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BenHodson with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBenHodson #AligningCulturewithMission #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode852 #Inc2021 #roofingbusinesses Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders often believe company success comes down to how well you can deliver value to your customers. However, that is not everything. In fact, having an employee-centric focus is required to scale your business. Today's guest is Jill Ellsworth, Founder & CEO at Willow Industries. Inc Magazine ranked her company #205 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Willow Industries provides cutting-edge technology for post-harvest microbial decontamination in cannabis. Jill shares about having an employee-centric focus and its impact on company growth. She gives you the core strategies that support the employee-centric focus they have adopted. Get the show notes for Employee-centric Focus to Fast Growth with Jill Ellsworth at Willow Industries Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JillEllsworth with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJillEllsworth #EmployeecentricFocus #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode851 #Inc2021 #microbialdecontamination #cannabis Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business has challenges that must be overcome. As your company grows beyond product-market fit, you want to figure out your Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) approach. This topic is often misunderstood, and figuring it out will give you an advantage. Today's guest is Everett Harper, CEO and Co-Founder at Truss. Inc Magazine ranked his company #553 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Truss helps your product, design, and engineering teams work together to produce high-quality, iterative software quickly without putting customer data or safety at risk. Everett and I talk about diversity and inclusion in today's economy. It isn't very easy and requires you to be open-minded for sure. Diversity and inclusion are areas of leadership that will challenge you as your company grows. Get the show notes for How Diversity and Inclusion Drive Growth with Everett Harper at Truss Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #EverettHarper with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttEverettHarper #DiversityandInclusion #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode850 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #buildsoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

One way of expanding your capacity to lead is learning from other leaders. It may be mentors, coaches, or others in your peer network. Today's guest is Lauren Collander, the Owner / Interior Designer at LC Interiors. Inc Magazine ranked her company #681 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. LC Interiors is a full-service interior design company that does more than make your space look beautiful. Lauren shares the value of learning from other leaders. We look at the styles of leadership that are necessary as your company grows and moves through different cycles. Get the show notes for Learning from Other Leaders with Lauren Collander at LC Design Interiors Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #LaurenCollander with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttLaurenCollander #LearningFromOtherLeaders #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode849 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #interiordesigncompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Virtual workers are commonplace for many businesses. Workers are demanding freedom. Leading remotely comes with particular challenges that you must understand. Today's guest is Garik Goldsheyd, Co-Founder & CEO at TheoremReach. Inc Magazine ranked his company #116 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. TheoremReach powers millions of surveys and helps publishers monetize their apps while gaining powerful user insights. Garik talks about leading remotely in today's business world. He gives you insight into what works and didn't work when leading remotely. Get the show notes for Leading Remotely in Today's New World with Garik Goldsheyd Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #GarikGoldsheyd with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGarikGoldsheyd #LeadingRemotely #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode848 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #monetizationservices Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You have many leadership styles to choose from. We often look at how military leadership experience can guide us to a new level of growth. In my experience, there are advantages and disadvantages to military leadership strategies. Today's guest is Craig Henderson, CEO at Extract Labs. Inc Magazine ranked his company #615 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Extract Labs is a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service hemp extraction lab offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products. Craig shares how he uses his military leadership experience to drive growth. We look at how military leadership skills can get in the way of company growth. Get the show notes for Military Leadership Advantages and Disadvantages in Business with Craig Henderson at Extract Labs Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #CraigHenderson with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttCraigHenderson #MilitaryLeadership #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode847 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #CBDinfusedproducts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

There is no single strategy or tactic for better leadership. Yet it is clear that if you don't have a culture of humble leadership, you are likely to go in the wrong direction. Today's guest is Marcelo Parravicini, CEO, Principal at Cygnus Education. Inc Magazine ranked his company #596 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Cygnus Education provides strategic marketing, communications, and enrollment management operations solutions to colleges and universities. Marcelo and I talk about humble leadership and why it is essential at this time. Join us as we look at what gets in the way of humble leadership. Get the show notes for Embracing Humble Leadership with Marcello Parravicini at Cygnus Education Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MarcelloParravicini with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMarcelloParravicini #HumbleLeadership #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode846 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #strategicmarketing Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The beliefs and thoughts that you have determined your mindset. The mindset for fast growth leaders is different from companies that tend to grow more slowly. Today's guest is Benjamin Tietje, Co-Founder & CEO at Earthley Wellness. Inc Magazine ranked his company #599 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Earthley Wellness is a manufacturer of natural health and wellness products, sold directly to consumers. Benjamin shares his mindset for fast growth strategies. We look beyond the traditional tactics that most people think drive growth. Discover the mindset for fast growth by listening to this podcast interview. Get the show notes for Developing a Mindset for Fast Growth with Benjamin Tietje at Earthley Wellness Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BenjaminTietje with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBenjaminTietje #MindsetForFastGrowth #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode845 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #WellnessProducts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Mission-driven companies know the power of purpose. The strategies of realizing the company's purpose will help you create the kind of team that you always wanted. Today's guest is John Berkowitz, Founder and CEO at OJO Labs. Inc Magazine ranked his company #49 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. OJO Labs provides the only solution homebuyers, sellers, and owners need to navigate the complex real estate landscape. John and I talk about realizing the company's purpose. We share with you strategies to unite and align your people. Get the show notes for Realizing the Company's Purpose with John Berkowitz at OJO Labs Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnBerkowitz with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnBerkowitz #RealizingTheCompanysPurpose #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode844 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #RealEstate Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The entrepreneurial spirit is one reason why founders are driven to innovate. It can also be harnessed to grow your company. The entrepreneurial spirit throughout your people will help you overcome the challenges you face. Today's guest is Brian Elrod, Co-Founder and CEO at Text Request. Inc Magazine ranked his company # 335 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Text Request helps businesses increase profits through powerful text messaging software. Brian talks about the entrepreneurial spirit and why it is vital to company growth. The entrepreneurial spirit is a force that unites the culture together. Get the show notes for Promoting the Entrepreneur Spirit within the Company with Brian Elrod at Text Request Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrianElrod with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrianElrod #TheEntrepreneurialSpirit #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode843 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #TextMessagingSoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is not just about getting the job done. It is about developing others. Another way to say that is helping others be successful. Today's guest is Sean Mooney, Founder & CEO at BluWave. Inc Magazine ranked his company #127 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. BluWave is a business intelligence network powered by technology, data, and human ingenuity. Sean talks about a fundamental principle that drives him as a leader — helping others be successful. We discuss the importance of serving others. Get the show notes for Helping Others Be Successful with Sean Mooney at BluWave Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SeanMooney with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSeanMooney #HelpingOthersBeSuccessful #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode842 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #BusinessIntelligenceNetwork Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your company idea is essential, and timing certainly matters. However, people make the company in the long term. Leaders seek to align people to the goals. Culture shapes how you communicate and engage. If you want to grow beyond where you are now, you have to know people make the company. Today's guest is Ganesh Shankar, CEO and Co-Founder at RFPIO. Inc Magazine ranked his company # 281 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. RFPIO is the market leader in response management software. Ganesh shares with us why people make the company. He gives you his perspective on company growth. Get the show notes for People Make the Company with Ganesh Shankar at RFPIO Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #GaneshShankar with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGaneshShankar #PeopleMakeTheCompany #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode841 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #ResponseManagementSoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Company core values are a big topic in today's business world. Many leaders know that they need to refresh their values. Creating your company values the right way will give you a boost in company culture. Today's guest is Johnny Hanna, co-founder and CEO at Homie. Inc Magazine ranked his company #305 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Homie is a tech-first brokerage building software to streamline home buying and selling with a mission is to eliminate unnecessary fees and commissions. Johnny gives you strategies for creating your company values. We look at values in a more profound way to live your values daily. Get the show notes for Creating Your Company Values with Johnny Hanna at Homie Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnnyHanna with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnnyHanna #CreatingYourCompanyValues #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode840 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #BrokerageBuildingSoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

All leaders want more teamwork across the company. Fast growth companies know the principles of optimizing teamwork. Learn how you can develop the skills necessary to engage high-performance teams. Today's guest is Joshua Bieler, President at Vector Force Development, LLC. Inc Magazine ranked his company #151 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Vector Force Development is a construction source for underground construction support services to include sewer camera inspection, traffic control, hydro vacuum services, and workforce solutions. Joshua shares how optimizing teamwork leads to happier employees and more robust company performance. He talks about what gets in the way of collaboration. Discover how you can lead powerfully and the power of optimizing teamwork. Get the show notes for Optimize Teamwork Across the Company with Joshua Bieler at Vector Force Development Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JoshuaBieler with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJoshuaBieler #Optimize Teamwork #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode839 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #ConstructionSource Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Given the shifts in the last two years to working from home, we have to look at the future of remote working. Many employees are now in a place where they desire more flexibility which requires CEOs to find new ways to give it to them. Leaders must have an intentional plan that addresses the future of remote working to attract top talent. Today's guest is Liam Martin, Co-founder at Time Doctor. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3303 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Time Doctor is a SaaS employee monitoring tool launched by the owners of Staff.com. It includes keystroke logging, screenshot and internet usage tracking features. Liam and I discuss the future of remote working by looking at the changing factors in today's economy. He has tons of data and experience with remote workers to give you. Understanding the future of remote working will give you the edge in creating the right culture for your team. Get the show notes for The Future of Remote Working with Liam Martin at Time Doctor Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #LiamMartin with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttLiamMartin #FutureofRemoteWorking #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode838 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #SaaSEmployeeMonitoringTool Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders have many areas of focus. Making your team your biggest asset comes when you develop them and keep them aligned to the company mission. Discover how making your team a powerful machine for growth allows the company to overcome its challenges. Today's guest is Jacob Deegan, President at Simplify Home Loans. Inc Magazine ranked his company #192 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Simplify Home Loans LLC is made up of a team of professionals who are dedicated to one vision: making the home loan process easy and convenient for everyone who is taking such an essential step in their lives. Jacob shares how making your team your greatest asset is a long-term strategy that pays off. He gives you strategies in making your team create high-performance results. Discover how making your team the companies biggest tool for growth. Get the show notes for Making Your Team Your Greatest Assets with Jake Deegan at Simplify Home Loans Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JakeDeegan with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJakeDeegan #MakingYourTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode837#GTTepisodes #Inc2021 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your culture can take many shapes that define who you are. When companies share openly and actively engage in conversations aimed at growth, you have collaborative cultures at work. Today's guest is Johnathan Ruggiero, Founder & CEO at Manly Bands Inc Magazine ranked his company #388 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Manly Bands offers hundreds of unique and affordable wedding bands for men. Johnathan shares his views on creating collaborative cultures. We talk about the power of sharing data and being cooperative. Their company has grown extremely fast, and one factor to that growth is their collaborative culture. Get the show notes for Collaborative Cultures Drive Growth with Johnathan Ruggiero at Manly Bands Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnathanRuggiero with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnathanRuggiero #CollaborativeCultures #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode836#GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #WeddingBandsForMen Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business must execute if they want to stay in business. I also believe that companies must develop their people. One way to look at this is transformational leadership. It is an essential set of strategies and approaches to get people to shift from the inside out. Today's guest is Christopher Redhage, Co-Founder, and Partner at ProviderTrust. Inc Magazine ranked its company #3715 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. ProviderTrust is a healthcare software resource providing a simple solution for storing, managing, and monitoring required healthcare credentials. Christopher shares his insights on transformational leadership and why it matters. We talk about the everyday management oversights that get in the way of leading your people. Discover more about transformational leadership so you can lead powerfully. Get the show notes for Transformational Leadership Lessons From a Pro Athlete with Chris Redhage at ProviderTrust Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChrisRedhage with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttChrisRedhage #transformationalleaderhship #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode835 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 ##transformationalleaderhship Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

For months now, companies have been navigating a new era of work. It is called "the great resignation." It is not a problem you can afford to ignore. Let's look at the drivers of the great resignation and develop a plan to move forward. Today's guest is Amit Kothari, Executive Coach at Kothari Leadership Enterprises, LLC. Kothari Leadership & Business Advisory provides executive coaching focused on leadership and achieving business results. Amit and I look at the fundamental elements behind the great resignation. You will be surprised by some of the data and principles driving the mass exodus at all companies. Discover how you can attract and keep top talent. Let the great resignation be a problem your competitors have to overcome. Get the show notes for The Great Resignation with Amit Kothari Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AmitKothari with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAmitKothari #TheGreatResignation #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode834 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #KothariLeadershipEnterprises Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Flexibility at work is the new standard and remote teams are not going away. You have likely been talking about keeping a strong remote culture over the last few months. It is a challenge that many leaders face and requires new thinking. A strong remote culture will allow you to keep your people connected and appreciated through this phase of work. Today's guest is Ryan Malone, Co-Founder & CEO at SmartBug Media. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2638 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. SmartBug Media is the Intelligent Inbound marketing agency that assists businesses in growing revenue. Ryan and I talk about what it takes to create a strong remote culture. We talked about the challenges of working remotely and keeping the culture aligned. Discover the principles that allow you to have a strong remote culture. Get the show notes for Building a Strong Remote Culture with Ryan Malone at Smart Bug Media Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #RyanMalone with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttRyanMalone #StrongRemoteCulture #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode833 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #IntelligentInboundMarketing Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!