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The Grow Show: Business Growth Stories from the Frontlines

Scott Scully, Jeff Winters, Eric Watkins

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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.
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In this episode of The Grow Show, the team dives deep into the art of business problem solving. From identifying lagging indicators to isolating the true root cause, Scott, Eric, and Jeff share practical strategies for tackling challenges that can make or break a company’s success. Learn why focusing on the “main thing” is crucial, how to avoid spr…
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In this episode, the team dives deep into the importance of individualized goals and expectations in business. They discuss why treating all employees the same can hold back high performers and how leaders can identify, challenge, and properly motivate those capable of more. Drawing on analogies from sports and movies, the conversation explores the…
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In this episode, the hosts and their special guest, Tim Kurkowski , VP of Sales at Forsythe Advisors, engage in a lively and insightful discussion centered on the evolving strategies of sales calls and process management. The heart of the episode is a deep dive into the debate over the structure of introductory or discovery calls versus the "one-ca…
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In this episode of the Grow Show, Jeff Winters and Eric Watkins explore the critical importance of understanding business metrics, diving deep into the philosophy of "all the numbers all the time." They discuss why leaders should be intimately familiar with their data, breaking down the value of weekly tracking and manual data entry. The conversati…
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In this episode of the Grow Show, the team dives into a spirited debate about marketing and sales credit, challenging the notion of who truly deserves recognition for "almost ready to buy" leads. Jeff Winters sparks a discussion about the critical role of marketing in nurturing prospects, while Eric Watkins and Scott Scully dissect the nuances of l…
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In this episode of the Grow Show, the team dives deep into the "eat the frog" concept - addressing your most stressful or difficult task immediately to gain mental clarity and reduce anxiety. Whether it's a business challenge, a personal project, or a difficult conversation, the hosts argue that ripping off the band-aid and taking swift action can …
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In this episode of The Grow Show, Eric Watkins, Scott Scully, and Jeff Winters dive deep into the art of sales pipeline building. They challenge the conventional wisdom of only pursuing ready-to-buy leads, introducing the powerful concept of "building a tribe." Through candid discussions, hilarious games, and real-world insights, the team explores …
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In this episode of the Grow Show, Eric, Scott, and Jeff dive into the critical importance of employee recognition and celebration. They discuss how acknowledging team members' hard work can significantly boost morale, productivity, and overall company culture. The episode features a fun Family Feud-style game testing sales knowledge and explores cr…
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In this episode of the Grow Show, Jeff Winters, Eric Watkins, and Scott Scully dive deep into the world of enterprise sales, sharing their hard-earned insights on successfully landing and managing big-brand clients. They discuss the critical differences between selling to small and enterprise-level businesses, emphasizing the importance of understa…
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In this episode of the Grow Show, the team dives deep into the critical art of providing meaningful feedback during the interview process. They explore how direct, honest conversations can transform career trajectories, discussing the importance of giving specific guidance to candidates on the spot. Learn how transparent communication can help prof…
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In this episode of The Grow Show, the team tackles the critical challenge of maintaining sales momentum through seasonal fluctuations. Scott Scully leads a powerful discussion about why sales teams should never lower their quotas, but instead strategically plan around challenging periods like spring break, holidays, and school vacations. With their…
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In this episode of The Grow Show, Eric Watkins, Jeff Winters, and Scott Scully dive deep into the art of hiring top sales talent. They kick off with LinkedIn engagement strategies, sharing insider tips on creating compelling posts and avoiding common pitfalls. The conversation then shifts to a lively discussion about interview techniques, exploring…
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In this episode of The Grow Show, hosts Eric Watkins and Jeff Winters are joined by special guest CFO, Alicia Haas. The trio engages in a lively discussion covering a range of business topics, from analyzing the truth and lies behind LinkedIn posts to playing a "blind ranking" game where they rank corporate jargon, cold call openers, and sales requ…
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This episode of The Grow Show dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with new leadership. The hosts, Eric Watkins, Scott Scully, and Jeff Winters, share their insights on the "traps, gaps, and claps" that new leaders often face.The discussion covers common pitfalls, such as over-trusting managers, trying to replicate one's own m…
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In this insightful episode, sales leaders Eric Watkins, Jeff Winters, and Amy Milner engage in a dynamic discussion, sharing their hard-won expertise and tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing sales teams today.The conversation kicks off with an examination of effective strategies for compensating sales development representatives (SD…
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In this insightful episode of The Grow Show, hosts Eric Watkins and Jeff Winters dive deep into the biggest mistakes salespeople make - and how to avoid them. Drawing from their extensive experience on the front lines, they unpack a range of common pitfalls, from compound questions that confuse prospects to the perils of internal jargon that aliena…
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The Grow Show is Back and it's a new year! This episode of The Grow Show focuses on setting your sales team up for success in the critical first quarter of the year. The hosts discuss the importance of establishing a clear business development formula, including sales goals, activity targets, and conversion rates by channel. They emphasize the need…
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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…
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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 ex…
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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 …
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Throwback episode from November 2023: Dateline correspondent, and all-around great guy, Josh Mankiewicz joins the gang to talk true crime, and growing up in a dynastic American family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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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 mi…
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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 hi…
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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…
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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 t…
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Former South Park writer turned therapist, Phil Stark, joins the gang to talk writing, writers, and, most importantly, how to win therapy! https://www.starktalk.net/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578300842?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my…
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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 a…
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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…
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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 opportun…
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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 …
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The comedy duo of Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher join the gang to talk SNL, Always Sunny, and sketch comedy in a Scottish shipping container. Goldy talks Alec off of a ground floor ledge. JC received a "get out of jail free" card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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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" high…
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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…
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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.Add…
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