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Business Growth Talks podcast is created and hosted by Mark Hayward. In this show we talk about how to grow a business in the Growth Stage. The growth stage is often marked by rapid developments, increased revenue, and an escalating customer base. ​ In each episode we talk to entrepreneurs and business owners who have grown businesses and we cover topics like scaling processes, market expansion, financial management, human resource and talent development, and customer retention. If you are l ...
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Send us a text In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with John Basford to explore the transformative power of curiosity in both business and personal leadership. As an operations expert, John provides in-depth insights into optimizing businesses by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, sharing his uniq…
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Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes back Paul Kirch, a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist, known for founding Boss Academy and innovating the Askology method. This conversation dives deep into Paul's journey, from beginning Boss Academy as a radio show to its evolution into a thriving coach…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the powerful concept of the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. This principle suggests that a small percentage of actions or inputs often lead to a majority of results or outcomes. Mark emphasizes how this rule can be applied to various areas of a …
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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward delves into an engaging conversation with Deidre Tshien, the dynamic CEO of Capsho. As an expert in turning audio and video content into effective marketing assets, Deidre shares her journey from working in hospitality to successfully launching a tech startup. Thr…
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Send us a text In this captivating episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with Cris Zimmerman, a distinguished entrepreneur and investor, to dissect the less visible aspects of entrepreneurship. Known for his adventurous mindset, Zimmerman has built a formidable business empire, ranging from real estate to healthcare, all whi…
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Send us a text In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes Brad Eisenberg, a leading expert in business scalability, to dive deep into the intricacies of growing a business. Brad shares his journey, from his groundbreaking start with We Bike to his pivotal role as COO at Green Newit. His unique approach is not just…
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Send us a text Get ready to dive deep into the world of live podcasting and digital marketing with Jeff Revilla, founder of Poduty Live. In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, hosted by Mark Hayward, Jeff delves into his journey of transitioning from digital marketing to pioneering a new concept with his podcast theater, Poduty Live LLC…
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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward dives into the essential framework for building a powerful personal brand in 2025. With the ever-growing digital landscape and competitive marketplace, Mark emphasizes that personal branding is not a luxury but a necessity for business growth. The discussion centers ar…
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Jason Jacobs wants it all. As a father to young children, he wants to be active in their lives, but as an ambitious founder, he’s compelled to build and chase down opportunities that often require sacrificing the time with his family that he longs for. This is not a new tension for a repeat founder, but the current moment has presented Jason with a…
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Send us a text Join host Marc Hayward in an insightful episode of Business Growth Talks with special guest Robin Waite, an illustrious figure in the business coaching sphere known for pioneering the Fearless Business coaching accelerator. In this engaging dialogue, Robin shares his journey from running a digital agency to helping business owners co…
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Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of Business Growth Talks with Mark Hayward. This week, our guest is sales guru Eric Shulman, the brains behind Truth Based Selling—a methodology designed to enhance sales conversations with honesty and client-focused clarity. During the episode, Eric shares his rich journey from a music store fam…
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Send us a text In this riveting episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes media mogul and entrepreneur David Wolf to share insights from his multifaceted career in audio production and business development. With a solid foundation in music and media, David reveals the strategic mindsets and core philosophies that have driven his …
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Mikey Shulman is having a great time. He’s running a rocket ship of a company, has $100M+ in funding from some of the top VCs, and is working on an opportunity that he’s passionate about. Mikey hit my radar because of a text from my friend TJ. His firm was an early backer of Suno, and he said that if any company they work with was going to hit our …
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Send us a text In this high-impact episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward sits down with Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints and author of the bestselling book by the same name. With over 21 years of experience and 1,600 companies served, Simon brings an incredible depth of wisdom on how to accelerate growth, simplify strategy, and …
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Today’s conversation with Mike Salguero went in a direction I really wasn’t anticipating. Initially, I was interested in talking to Mike because he’s lived multiple lives as a Founder. First, buying and then raising 10s of millions for a crafts persons marketplace called Custommade.com. Then, after winding down Custommade, starting what he would te…
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Send us a text Welcome to Business Growth Talks, the podcast that explores the real challenges of growing a business and how to overcome them. Hosted by Mark Hayward, this show is designed for entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps. Each episode features real-world strategies from successful entrepreneurs who have …
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"Would you be mad at us if we raised more money?" That was the text I got late one night from Will Pearce, co-founder and CEO of Dreadnode, a company we'd funded about nine months prior. I'd gotten to know Will through a cold DM he sent me. The DM had nothing to do with tech or investing, just starting a conversation. At the time, Will was working …
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Send us a text Welcome to Business Growth Talks, the podcast that tackles the tough realities of growing a business. I'm Mark Hayward, and if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, you're in the right place. Every week, we bring you real strategies that successful entrepreneurs have used to overcome challenges, boost reven…
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Send us a text In this in-depth conversation, host Mark Hayward sits down with Alan Versteeg—an engineer turned sales management expert and co-founder of Growth Matters International. Alan shares his personal journey from engineering to mastering sales, the critical importance of mindset in business, and actionable strategies for scaling a company …
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It is incredibly rare to have your startup become a verb. Google and Uber immediately come to mind. But what about when a group of strangers or friends with shared interests decide they want to get together? They, Meetup. Scott Heifferman didn’t set out with becoming a verb in mind but he certainly started Meetup with the intent of building somethi…
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Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward sits down with Daryl Bates-Brownsword, a business succession and exit planning specialist. Daryl shares his insights on helping business owners maximize the value of their companies and transition on their terms. With over 20 years of experience building multi-million turnover in…
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This is a spicy one! 🌶️ This week we sat down with Brandon Arvanaghi from Meow.com to discuss his journey from money burning crypto company to profitable fintech. His tweet last year about hitting the profitability milestone had some obvious, and some less intuitive, take aways from their experience. Everything from opting out of the VC treadmill t…
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Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with Kyle Mealy, the founder and CEO of Next Level Revenue. Kyle helps small and mid-sized B2B businesses ($1M–$10M revenue) achieve predictable, profitable growth through fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) services. With experience scaling businesses across in…
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Late last year, we sat down with Eric Ries, who fundamentally changed how we think about building startups through The Lean Startup. Only Eric can make corporate governance sound poetic. The conversation took an unexpected turn as we delved into what Ries calls "vampire founders" - leaders who feel immortal yet isolated, watching employees come and…
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Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with Stoy Hall, the CEO and founder of Black Mammoth, a company dedicated to financial literacy, inclusivity, and holistic wealth management. Stoy shares his insights on building a modern family office, the importance of financial education, and how mindset and com…
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Making any kind of time bounded predictions about where AI will be in the year of our lord 2025 is a fools errand. But, we’re suckers for this stuff, so we asked Jackie from Tribe to revise the State of AI download we did last year and orient it to what she sees coming for AI in the enterprise in the new year. No sooner did we record the conversati…
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Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host MarK Hayward embraces a deep dive into the fascinating world of body language with returning guest David Schneer. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to understand the unspoken cues that can significantly impact business relationships and negotiat…
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On my flight to NYC last week, I casually asked if there were any events happening in the city while I was there. Reggie, who you may remember from his New Hardware video, and as the person who coined the term “indie-pilled”, replied that we should do one of our own. So we did. Thankfully we had our cameras in tow and were able to record the conver…
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Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward engages with Joe Mindak, a dynamic entrepreneur behind The Connective and Nolodex. Joe shares his insights into the development of his networking platform, which focuses on creating opportunities for businesses to grow through efficient and meaningful connections. Throughout…
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