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Team Growth Think Tank with Kara Brown

Company Growth Requires Strong Leadership with Kara Brown at LeadCoverage

A company’s growth requires strong leadership to guide the organization toward its goals and vision. An effective leader is able to inspire and motivate their team, make informed decisions, and create a positive work environment that fosters innovation and success. Without strong leadership, a company may struggle to achieve its objectives and may experience obstacles that hinder growth and progress. Today’s guest is Kara Brown, Founder, and CEO at LeadCovearge. Inc Magazine ranked her company #2101 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. LeadCoverage is a premier B2B marketing and PR firm that helps companies develop, or boost, lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage that drives inbound conversions and measurable marketing ROI. In this episode, Kara talks about how a company’s growth requires strong leadership. She also shared how was she evolving as a leader. Join me and learn more about why a company’s growth requires strong leadership and how it can make a difference.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Natalie Nathanson

Leveraging Business Transparency with Natalie Nathanson with Magnetude Consulting

Leveraging business transparency helps to build trust and credibility with employees, leading to a more engaged and motivated workforce. Having open and honest communication fosters a positive company culture and enhances employee satisfaction. It also leads to improved decision-making, increased accountability, and a more successful business overall. Today’s guest is Natalie Nathanson, Founder, and CEO at Magnetude Consulting. Inc Magazine ranked her company #4351 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Magnetude Consulting is a global B2B marketing firm specializing in integrated marketing strategy consulting and program services for growing tech-related businesses. In this episode, Natalie talks about leveraging business transparency and what usually gets in the way of it. She also talks about cultural alignment and updating core values to make sure it’s keeping pace. Tune in and learn more about Leveraging business transparency and how it can make you an effective leader.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Tim Brown

Leading the Journey to a Niched Company with Tim Brown at Hook Agency

One idea that is often debated is how to focus your company in the right direction. I am a firm believer in creating a niched company. It aligns people, processes, and products to one audience. I have helped many companies grow fast with this one strategy. Today’s guest is Tim Brown, Founder and CEO at Hook Agency. Hook Agency create compelling websites for people and drive traffic through Search Engine Optimization)and conversion through Conversion Rate Optimization. Tim was a client of mine that embraced the idea of a niched company. It took a while to transition to a niched company, but the success he has had of late is impressive. We look at strategies that he used to get there.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Matthew Greer

Improving Your Culture with Matthew Greer at Digital Marketing Services

Many strategies define an organization. None is more critical in the long term than improving your culture. Leaders who understand the power of culture will tell you that creating an environment for supportive and challenging employees is essential. Today’s guest is Matthew Greer, CEO/CTO at Digital Marketing Services. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4374 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Digital Marketing Services, Inc. specializes in the deployment of Market Asset Management Systems (MAMS) that automate the tedious tasks found in a marketing department. Matthew and I share the strategies for improving your culture to get your people ready for growth. When you get the right culture, your job as a leader will be so much easier. But let me be direct improving your culture will challenge every part of your leadership capabilities.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Tom Shea

Driving Flexibility at Work in Today’s Workplace with Tom Shea at OneStream Software

The shifts in the last eighteen months due to work from home have changed the minds of millions. Flexibility at work is not a strategy; it is a must in the future of work. Today’s guest is Tom Shea, CEO at OneStream Software. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1527 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. OneStream provides seamless integration with SAP ERP systems. Tom takes on the hot topic of today, which is flexibility at work. We discuss why this is not a trend but a way of life. Tune in to understand how to make flexibility at work benefit the company and the employee.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Jeff Oskin

The Values of the Company are the Glue that Binds Us at Jeff Oskin at Forcivity

Every leadership book agrees on one fundamental idea. The values of the company must be front and center every day. You may hear them say “operationalize your values” or “living your values,” either way, they are essential. Today’s guest is Jeff Oskin, CEO at Forcivity. Inc Magazine ranked his company #359 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Forcivity is a full-service Salesforce Implementation and ISV partner, who can help you with anything from simple implementation to complex architecture. Jeff and I have a deep look at the values of the company and how they work to unite the team. When you have a values-driven organization, you have a more aligned group. Jeff believes wholeheartedly in the power of living the values of the company.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Daniel Catullo

Get Full Buy-in from Employees to Serve Your Customers with Daniel Catullo at Perishable Shipping Solutions

You don’t just hire people to do some work if you want to grow fast. You need buy-in from employees that is deeper than just the trade of time for money. Today’s guest is Daniel Catullo, Chief Customer Officer and Co-founder at Perishable Shipping Solutions. Inc Magazine ranked his company #177 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Perishable Shipping Solutions provides temperature-controlled e-commerce order fulfillment services for foods and beverages. Daniel gives you the strategies of getting buy-in from employees. We talk about the importance of this idea. Daniel has proven that buy-in from employees is a considerable part of company growth.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Marc Betesh

Culture is the Personality of the Company with Marc Betesh at Visual Lease

Culture is more than a business buzzword. Discover how you can improve the personality of the company in this interview. Today’s guest is Marc Betesh, CEO and Founder at Visual Lease. Inc Magazine ranked his company #941 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Visual Lease brings together powerful tools and expert services to help you handle complex scenarios and take advantage of every opportunity. Marc gives us why he believes culture is the personality of the company. We look beyond the normal aspects of culture.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Steve McQuin

Why Values Drive Growth with Steve McQuin at Farwell

Growth is a by-product of other things working inside our businesses. Those other things are not always clear to leaders. I have seen companies that make company core values a central part of the business grow faster than their peers. Values drive growth because they align people. Today’s guest is Steve McQuin, Co-Founder, President and CIO at FarWell. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4732 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. FarWell provides project execution services while being strategically prepared to manage and sustain change. Steve gives us his perspectives on why values drive growth. Discover the unique approaches they use to align people to their company core values.

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Growth Think Tank with Alisa Cohn

From Start-Up to Grown-Up with Alisa Cohn

The journey of every start-up takes many turns. Not all of them will be successful. Since this podcast is dedicated to growth and leadership, our special guest is an expert on both. Today we have Alisa Cohn, the author of Start-Up to Grown-Up, published by Kogan Page. She is named a top start-up coach. We have a ton in common, so this interview is so much fun. Alisa is wicked smart and shares actionable insights in this interview. Her book, Start-Up to Grown-Up, is fantastic. Join us for a unique conversation on leadership for start-ups.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Brian Mize

Great Company Cultures Drive Impact in Many Ways with Brian Mize at Ad Victoriam Solutions

Businesses are struggling to find talented people and retain the right people. Great company cultures attract and keep the right people. Today’s guest is Brian Mize, President at Ad Victoriam Solutions. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2880 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Ad Victoriam is a Salesforce® and MuleSoft® Partner that provides multi-cloud consulting services, from strategy to implementation. Brian believes that great company cultures drive growth. The techniques that work for culture are sometimes counter-intuitive. Discover how great company cultures create new opportunities.

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Team Growth Think Tank with Sean McGraw

Putting Employee-First is Everything with Sean McGraw at FOR Energy

Most leaders would likely say that customers are more important than employees. I have read the books that tell you that a customer-first strategy is what works. However, fast-growth companies operate differently. They believe in putting employees first. Today’s guest is Sean McGraw, Founder at FOR Energy. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1982 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. FOR Energy is a full-service residential energy company serving Arizona, Nevada, Florida, New Jersey, and South Carolina. They help homeowners reduce their energy costs through solar power and energy efficiency. Sean shares his reasons why putting employees first drives growth. Discover the shifts he made that have made the most significant impact in terms of putting employees first.

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