The Grow Show: Business Growth Stories from the Frontlines

Sick and tired of the same, boring business podcasts? The Grow Show makes it easier for entrepreneurs and leaders to grow their businesses. You’ll hear from real leaders with real stories about their successes and failures, so you don’t make the same mistakes. No textbooks or theory — only raw stories from the frontlines with actionable take-aways.

The Queen of Sales Meetings : Tactics from a Pro Who Schedules 100K Meetings a Year

Send us a textIn this episode of The Grow Show, we go behind the scenes with Amie, the EVP of Sales Enablement at our company. Amie is renowned for building and leading highly effective sales development and enablement teams that consistently deliver results.Join us as Amie shares her proven strategies for aligning sales, marketing, and development to drive predictable pipeline growth. You'll learn:How to combine sales enablement and development for maximum impactTactics for keeping your sale...

12-19
50:54

Decoding SEO: Insider Secrets from an Expert pt. 2

Send us a textIn part 2 of our discussion on SEO and digital marketing for your business, the Grow Show team dives deeper into practical strategies and tactics to help you thrive in the evolving online landscape.Building on the insights from the previous episode, hosts Scott Scully, Eric Watkins, Jeffrey Winters and digital marketing expert Adam explore the importance of user experience and behavior metrics for improving SEO performance. They provide actionable advice for businesses of all si...

12-12
55:12

Decoding SEO: Insider Secrets from an Expert

Send us a textIn this information-packed episode, the Grow Show team sits down with SEO expert Adam Weber to demystify the complex world of search engine optimization. Adam breaks down the fundamentals of SEO, explaining the importance of consistent website updates, the impact of Google's evolving algorithms, and the critical role of local SEO for small businesses.The discussion delves into advanced SEO strategies, highlighting the significance of user experience, multimedia content, and auth...

12-05
55:10

Winning the Mental Game: Leadership Lessons On Mindset

Send us a textThis episode dives deep into the critical role of mindset in driving team success and company growth. Scott, Jeff, and Eric emphasize that while processes, skills, and resources are important, mindset is the foundation that underpins it all. The discussion explores practical strategies for leaders to cultivate a positive, resilient mindset within themselves, including techniques for handling adversity and maintaining focus. The hosts also share insights on how to foster a m...

11-28
43:46

Putting People Before Profits: How to Cultivate a Thriving Company Culture

Send us a textIn this episode, Grow Show host Scott Scully and Eric Watkins sit down with Eric Habert, CEO of Lifetime Media, to explore the power of building a people-first company culture. Habert shares his journey of transforming Lifetime Media's culture over the past decade, emphasizing the importance of defining core values and ensuring new hires are the right cultural fit, even if they don't have the same background.Habert explains how prioritizing the team's wellbeing and creating an e...

11-21
45:52

The 5 C's of Employee Engagement: Boosting Profitability Through People

Send us a textIn this episode, the Grow Show team is joined by Pete Fagan, Director of Business Development at Unbridled Media. The discussion covers a wide range of topics related to employee engagement and business growth strategies.A deep dive into the "5 C's of Employee Engagement" follows - communication, connection, culture, contribution, and career development. The hosts explore how these elements can drive a 21% increase in profitability for organizations that prioritize employee enga...

11-14
50:25

Milestone Moments: What 100 Episodes Taught Us About Growth

Send us a textIn this special 100th episode, Scott, Jeff, and Eric take a moment to reflect on their incredible podcast journey. What started as an experiment to provide value to entrepreneurs has blossomed into a 100-episode milestone, filled with insights, connections, and a deeper understanding of their own business. The hosts candidly discuss the reasons they began the podcast, the unexpected benefits they've experienced, and the lessons learned along the way. From honing their conversati...

11-07
39:41

Hear Them Out: How Listening to Your Employees Fuels Business Growth

Send us a textThe Grow Show is Live! Today's episode features guest Tim Petsch of GrassWorx, LLC. Text us at 904-867-4466!#EntrepreneursCheatCode - Scott Scully talks about the importance of gathering employee feedback. Highlighting the dramatic productivity growth when employees feel heard and listened to. #Miningforgrowthgold - Tim Petsch talks about his experience as a leader with GrassWorx, LLC, and the strategies they have used to find their niche in dog parks and apartment complexes nat...

10-24
53:57

The Entrepreneur's Cheat Code: Omni-channel Marketing

Send us a textAt the heart of this episode, Scott Scully and Jeff Winters delve into the evolution of their prospecting approach, highlighting the power of an omni-channel strategy. Starting with a call-only model, they gradually expanded to include email, LinkedIn, social retargeting, and direct mail - a journey that mirrors the changing landscape of lead generation.Scott shares compelling statistics, revealing that an omni-channel approach can lead to a 30% higher response rate and a 50% in...

10-17
37:47

Saying No: Selecting the Right Clients for Your Business

Send us a textIn this episode of the Grow Show, featuring Amanda Dinkelmann from Archford Capital, the hosts dive deep into the importance of learning to say no as part of their "50 for 50" segment. Scott Scully emphasizes that while it can be incredibly difficult, especially in challenging economic times, saying no to the wrong clients or opportunities is essential for the long-term health and focus of the business. The group discusses the consequences of taking on misaligned clients, i...

10-10
38:08

The Must-Have Hire: An In-House Graphic Designer

Send us a textThe episode covers several insightful topics for growing businesses, starting with a discussion on the importance of self-sourcing in sales. Eric Watkins and Jeff Winters highlight data showing that only 25% of sales reps have a chance of hitting quota this year without taking on more of their own prospecting.They then dive into tips for effective public speaking, emphasizing the importance of not wasting time introducing yourself and instead jumping right into the content. Eric...

10-03
28:36

Membership Mindset: Transforming Customers into Loyal Partners

Send us a textScott Scully shares his exceptional experience staying at the high-end Rosewood hotel. This leads the hosts to explore the idea of transitioning customers into a true membership model, where businesses provide exclusive benefits and services beyond the core offering. Eric Watkins also dives in deep during "Mining For Growth Gold" highlighting a technique for handling the common "I'm not interested" objection during cold calls. Additionally, Jeff Winters offers advice for sa...

09-26
44:52

Slow Business? You’re Doing It to Yourself – How to Stay on Track

Send us a textIn this episode of The Grow Show, the hosts dive into the evolving world of sales prospecting. They discuss the death of open rate tracking in cold email, share tips for softening your tone in outreach, and emphasize the importance of maintaining a consistent weekly meeting cadence to drive business momentum. The show also features an expert on leveraging LinkedIn for prospecting, and strategies for selling to competitive, commodity-driven markets. This episode is packed with ac...

09-05
31:48

Confronting Tensions Head-On: The Art of Productive Workplace Conversations

Send us a textOn this episode of the Grow Show, Eric and Jeff center around the concept of "belly-to-belly" conversations - facilitated discussions to address tensions and conflicts within an organization. The hosts emphasize the value of this approach over avoidance or individual problem-solving, providing strategies for effective facilitation.Additionally, the episode explores the significance of understanding a business's total addressable market (TAM) and how it should inform marketing an...

08-29
35:19

Prioritizing Revenue Over Profit: The Key to Long-Term Business Success

Send us a textIn this episode, the hosts dive deep into sales strategies for navigating challenging economic conditions. They emphasize the importance of investing in sales, even if it means temporarily impacting profit margins, in order to drive much-needed revenue growth. The discussion covers tactics for re-engaging past prospects, handling skeptical buyers, and leveraging tools like newsletters to nurture leads. The hosts share real-world examples and personal experiences to illustrate ho...

08-22
41:42

Stop Underestimating Interns: Why Your Future Leaders Are Still in College

Send us a textThis episode of The Grow Show highlights the immense value of building a strong internship program within your organization. Scott, Eric, and Jeff emphasize how internships can uncover exceptionally talented young professionals, even at the freshman and sophomore levels. They passionately advocate for companies to invest the time and effort into cultivating a robust internship program, noting that the benefits far outweigh the perceived challenges. Their enthusiasm and real-worl...

08-15
40:45

Debate THEN Decide: The Secret to Solving Complex Problems

Send us a textThis episode focuses on the 'Debate THEN Decide' approach, designed to revolutionize how you handle meetings and decisions. We cover the importance of separating the debate phase from the decision phase, using real examples such as the '131' framework: one problem, three options, one recommendation. You'll gain insights into why top-performing teams spend more time diagnosing problems, dedicating 45 minutes to this process and only 15 to solutions. Discover how to structure disc...

08-08
36:37

Staying Switzerland: The Importance of Political Neutrality

Send us a textEngaging in political conversations at work is a recipe for potential conflict and division. With the current political climate being more volatile than ever, it's essential to prioritize a neutral stance to protect business relationships and internal harmony. Keeping politics out of the workplace helps maintain a focus on common goals and ensures a more cohesive, professional environment.Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got y...

08-01
38:46

Empowering Growth: How Shadow Sessions Transform Careers

Send us a textSimply defining career paths isn't enough; making them real through shadow sessions and proactive growth opportunities is crucial for both employees and the organization. By allowing team members to experience various roles within the company, you will foster clear career trajectories, increased collaboration, and a deeper understanding across departments. As an example, team member Khalil shadowed this week's recording since he is a podcaster himself and wants to get more invol...

07-25
34:45

Building Best Ever Teams feat. #GrowthGuests Aaron Milner and Jason Dorfman

Send us a textIn this episode, Aaron Milner, Enterprise Account Executive at Orum, and Jason Dorfman, CEO at Orum, join us to share their expertise on scaling a tech business. Jason discusses his approach to recruiting top talent and the critical role it plays in a startup’s success. Aaron provides insights into sales strategies and the impact of a robust SDR team. Connect with AaronConnect with JasonLearn more about Orum Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't kee...

07-03
54:44

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