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!

The job market today is very competitive. It may be tempting to hire people that are less than optimal. However, hiring the best employees is the cornerstone of a powerful culture and long-term growth. Many companies say that talented people have kept them in the game through all the tough times. Hiring the best employees is not just a strategy. It is THE strategy. Today’s guest is Derek Weber, President and Co-Founder at goBRANDgo!. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4827 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. goBRANDgo! is a marketing company for mid-sized privately held B2B companies. Derek shares why hiring the best employees has contributed to their fast-growth and developing customer value. He shares the mistakes he has made in his journey of leadership. Discover the core principles of hiring the best employees. Get the show notes for Hiring the Best People Starts with Your Values with Derek Weber at goBRANDgo! Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DerekWeber with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttDerekWeber #HiringTheBestEmployees #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode832 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #MarketingCompany #B2BCompanies Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Investing in your employees is not just smart business. It is essential. When you have the right strategies for employee growth, the whole company benefits - including the bottom line. Discover how investing in employees can create more growth for your company. Today’s guest is Ed Buckley, Chairman and CEO at Peerfit. Inc Magazine ranked his company #140 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Peerfit is the market leader in connecting employers and carriers with innovative fitness experiences. Ed and I talk about investing in your employees. We share what is working and what isn’t. Ed has created a fantastic team. He knows investing in your employees has been a massive factor in growth. Get the show notes for Investing in Your Employees for Rapid Growth with Ed Buckley at Peerfit Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #EdBuckley with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttEdBuckley #InvestingInYourEmployees #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode831 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #InnovativeFitnessExperience Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Culture is an essential part of company performance. One aspect of that is to create a culture of humility. Leaders that know the power of being humble tend to lead others to be more humble. Today’s guest is Fred Kneip, Founder and CEO at CyberGRX. Inc Magazine ranked his company #97 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. CyberGRX provides the a comprehensive third-party cyber risk management platform to cost-effectively identify, assess, mitigate and monitor an enterprise’s risk exposure across its entire partner ecosystem. Fred gives you his take on a culture of humility. He is a firm believer in how being humble is a powerful trait for growth. Discover the keys to a culture of humility. Get the show notes for Creating a Culture of Humility with Fred Kneip at CyberGRX Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #FredKneip with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttFredKneip #CultureofHumility #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode830 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #cyberriskmanagementplatform Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many leaders know the importance of people. When leaders put culture first, the people feel it. My coaching experiences with founders and CEOs of fast-growth companies give me an inside view how they over-index on culture. Today’s guest is Chris Crosby, Founder and CEO at Compass Datacenters. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1193 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Compass Datacenters builds and operates modular data centers providing dedicated customer solutions where they need them. Chris talks about how to put culture first. We talk about why culture matters even more in this challenging time. When you put culture first, it creates new growth opportunities. Get the show notes for Put Culture First for Fast Growth with Chris Crosby at Compass Datacenters Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChrisCrosby with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttChrisCrosby #Put Culture First #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode829 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #ModularDataCenters Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Let’s be honest we have all had jobs where it is a chore to go to work. I hope you have had the experience of working in a place where you love to come to work. You can likely guess which environment has the most engaged and passionate people. Today’s guest is Sunny Lowe, President and CEO at Blue Jean Networks,LLC. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4828 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Blue Jean Networks provides audited managed IT support for companies needing reliable, process-driven strategies. Sunny shares how to create a place where people love to come to work. We look beyond culture to understand how to connect with people. When people love to come to work, the energy is different from places where people work out of responsibility. Get the show notes for Creating a Place People Love to Come to Work with Sunny Lowe at Blue Jean Networks Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SunnyLowe with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSunnyLowe #PeopleLoveToComeToWork #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode828 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #BlueJeanNetworks Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Many people believe culture is essential to work and perform at your best. Leaders that understand high-growth cultures will have an advantage over their peers. Today’s guest is Brett Galloway, CEO at AttackIQ. AttackIQ, a leading independent vendor of breach and attack simulation solutions, built the industry’s first Security Optimization Platform for continuous security control validation and improving security program effectiveness and efficiency. Brett talks about the need for high-growth cultures. We look at what gets in the way of culture. Get the show notes for High-growth Cultures Drive Customer Value with Brett Galloway at AttackIQ Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrettGalloway with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrettGalloway #HighGrowthCultures #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode827 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #SecurityOptimizationPlatform Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Not every founder is meant to be the CEO of their company. Going from founder to CEO takes new skillsets, and some founders aren’t willing to do the work. Today’s guest is Joel Trammell, founder and CEO at Khorus Software. Khorus provides a software-based management system for CEOs to optimize the performance and alignment of their organizations. Joel and I discuss the challenges of going from founder to CEO. This transition gives many founders trouble, mainly due to blind spots. Joel shares his ideas about going from founder to CEO so you can make the shift. Get the show notes for The Challenges Going from Founder to CEO with Joel Trammell at Khorus Software Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JoelTrammell with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJoelTrammell #GoingfromFoundertoCEO #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode826 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Cultural transformation is more straightforward when the company is smaller. As the company grows, any changes in culture can be complicated. Today’s guest is Brittany Burns, CEO at Simpler Trading. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3856 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Simpler Trading, assembled a team of successful trading experts knowledgeable in Options, Stocks, Forex, and Futures with over 100 years of combined market experience to create effective trainings to help you improve your trades. Brittany talks about cultural transformation and how it relates to company growth. We talk about leadership’s job in growth. This story is a powerful example of cultural transformation that allows you behind the scenes. Get the show notes for Cultural Transformation to Drive Growth with Brittany Burns at Simpler Trading Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrittanyBurns with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrittanyBurns   #CulturalTransformation #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode825 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #TransformationalLeadership Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Lots of things can get in the way of company growth. The time to improve employee engagement is worth it because people are the path to scaling. Today’s guest is Labinot Avdiu, CEO at Medication Management Partners. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4791 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Medication Management Partners, is a pharmacy service providing medication management solutions to assisted living, memory care, and behavioral health facilities. Labinot gives you insights on how to improve employee engagement. He shares what comes before engagement. If you are on a journey to improve employee engagement, this is the episode for you. Get the show notes for Improve Employee Engagement With Core Values with Labinot Avdiu at Medication Management Partners Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #LabinotAvdiu with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttLabinotAvdiu #ImproveEmployeeEngagement #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode824 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #MedicationManagementSolutions Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Most entrepreneurs are so focused on executing their strategy that they don’t think much about expanding their leadership capacity. Becoming the best leader you can be is one of the most critical paths to success. The journey to be the best leader is filled with fulfillment too. Today’s guest is Jordan Passman, CEO and Founder at Score a Score. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4930 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Score a Score, is a music company specializing in original music for global advertising, including ad campaigns and movie trailers. Jordan shares his journey to becoming the best leader he can be. We look at what gets in the way of leadership. Check out my invitation to become the best leader you can be. Get the show notes for Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be with Jordan Passman at Score-a-Score Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JordanPassman with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJordanPassman #BestLeader #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode823 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #MusicCompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

You have likely heard the adage of “hiring slow.” Well, it is still working now, just as it always has. Even with the markets being employee-driven, hiring slow is essential. Today’s guest is Tanner Milne, President & Founder at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4973 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage that services the industrial, retail, child care, and general, medical and dental office markets in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Tanner and I look at why hiring slow is still vital to company growth. He shares with you the process they use and why it works. Get the show notes for Hiring Slow and Firing Fast with Tanner Milne at Menlo Group Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #TannerMilne with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTannerMilne #HiringSlow #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode822 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #CommercialRealEstateBrokerage Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Company core values may seem trivial to companies. However, being a values-driven organization is a big part of how successful companies scale effectively. Today’s guest is Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President at Avant Healthcare Professionals. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3074 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Avant Healthcare Professionals is a health care staffing specialist providing internationally educated registered nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Brian shares his insights on being a values-driven organization. He gives you strategies and explains why this is so important. Discover new ways your company can be values-driven.

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. Get the show notes for Leading the Journey to a Niched Company with Tim Brown at Hook Agency Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #TimBrown with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTimBrown #NichedCompany #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode819 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #SEO #SmallBusinessMarketing Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for Improving Your Culture with Matthew Greer at Digital Marketing Services Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MatthewGreer with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMatthewGreer #ImprovingYourCulture #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode818 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #MarketAssetManagementSystems Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for Driving Flexibility at Work in Today's Workplace with Tom Shea at OneStream Software Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #TomShea with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttTomShea #FlexibilityAtWork #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode817 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #FinancialDataQuality Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for The Values of the Company are the Glue that Binds Us at Jeff Oskin at Forcivity Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JeffOskin with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJeffOskin #ValuesoftheCompany #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode816 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #ISVpartner Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for Get Full Buy-in from Employees to Serve Your Customers with Daniel Catullo at Perishable Shipping Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DanielCatullo with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttDanielCatullo #BuyinFromEmployees #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode815 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #FulfillmentServices Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for Culture is the Personality of the Company with Marc Betesh at Visual Lease Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MarcBetesh with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMarcBetesh #PersonalityOfTheCompany #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode814 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #LeaseManagement Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for Why Values Drive Growth with Steve McQuin at Farwell Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SteveMcQuin with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSteveMcQuin #ValuesDriveGrowth #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode813 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #Inc2021 #CoreValues Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for From Start-Up to Grown-Up with Alisa Cohn Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AlisaCohn with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAlisaCohn #Startup #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode812 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #BestSellingAuthor #GlobalCEOCoach Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for Great Company Cultures Drive Impact in Many Ways with Brian Mize at Ad Victoriam Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrianMize with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrianMize #Great Company Cultures #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode811 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021  Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

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. Get the show notes for Putting Employee-First is Everything with Sean McGraw at FOR Energy Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SeanMcGraw with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSeanMcGraw #PuttingEmployeesFirst #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode810 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021  Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every business goes through difficult times. Leading through challenges is part of the job. Discover the strategies that will help you be a more effective leader. Today’s guest is Steve Latham, CEO and Founder at Banyan Hills Technologies. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4651 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Banyan Hills Technologies is an IoT company and a trusted partner for innovative software solutions. Steve gives you his strategies when leading through challenges. We look at what happens during the hard moments of leadership. This interview will help you when you are leading through challenges. Get the show notes for Leading Through Challenges with Steve Latham at Banyan Hills Technologies Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #NourBaki with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSteveLatham #LeadingThroughChallenges #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode809 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021 #IoTCompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

To invest or not invest. Investing in your people is a big decision. The real issue here is that it depends on where you are in the growth of your company. But for nearly all of the companies I see, they must be investing the right way. When you are investing in your people, you want to make sure it is more than just traditional training that gets certifications and technology tools. Today’s guest is Nour Baki, Co-Founder at Instafuel. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1298 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Instafuel is the most innovative way to improve efficiency and increase profitability within your fleet. Nour gives his reasons for investing in your people. We look beyond the traditional methods companies are doing it. Get the show notes for Investing in Your People to Fuel Growth with Nour Baki at InstaFuel Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #NourBaki with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttNourBaki #InvestingInYourPeople #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode808 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021 #MobileFuelingServices Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The future of work has changed. Most organizations will never go back to 100 percent back to the office. It would help if you learned the power of leading a hybrid team. Today's guest is Bill Austin, President at Bill Austin & Associates. Inc Magazine ranked his company #4124 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Bill Austin & Associates, Provides system engineering services for heavy-duty systems, which is also called information engineering. Bill shares how he is leading a hybrid team during today's challenges. We discuss the key elements of accountability with remote workers. When you understand leading a hybrid team, you have a better chance of leading your company to the next level. Get the show notes for Leading a Hybrid Team with Bill Austin & Associates Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BillAustin with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBillAustin #LeadingAHybrid #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode807 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021 #SystemEngineering Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Great leaders have intentional strategies for talent attraction. In today’s war for talent, you have to get ahead of other employers. It takes more than just more money. Talent attraction and development are essential if you want to compete for the best and brightest. Today’s guest is Brad Ebenhoeh, Managing Partner at Accountfully. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1819 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Accountfully is your fully outsourced accounting team. Brad shares his strategies for talent attraction and development. We discuss what it takes to create a place where great people are seeking out your company. Brad will tell you the things he learned the hard way too.   Get the show notes for Talent Attraction and Development with Brad Ebenhoeh at AccountFully   Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BradEbenhoeh with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBradEbenhoeh   #TalentAttraction #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode806 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021 #OutsourcedAccountingFirm Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Innovation that comes from the top will be limited. Companies that can embrace forward-thinking at all levels will have innovation from everyone. Leaders that want more innovation must see the power of forward-thinking. Today’s guest is Steve Thies, CEO at Integrated Biometrics. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2043 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. They have made this list six consecutive times. Integrated Biometrics designs and produces the world’s most mobile and reliable FBI-certified fingerprint sensors. Steve gives his perspective on creating a workplace filled with forward-thinking. We look at innovation and how to inspire it across the organization. Forward-thinking is an essential part of how this company has continued to grow.   Get the show notes for Innovative Workplace Demand A Culture of Forward Thinking with Steve Thies at Integrated Biometrics Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SteveThies with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSteveThies #ForwardThinking #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode805 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021 #Biometrics Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Coaching has become a powerful part of personal growth and that has created massive company growth as well. However, many people wonder if they should hire a coach and end up doing nothing about it. It can be confusing. It is not inexpensive (and that is a good thing). Join the fun as I get honest with a friend and fellow coach. Today’s guest is John Patrick Morgan. He is a coach to entrepreneurs and other coaches. John Patrick’s background is deep coaching to transform clients truly. We have similar approaches in engaging clients, so this will be very interesting. We discuss why you may not want to hire a coach. We discuss the problems with standard approaches to coaching that might not serve you. John Patrick and I dive into the rarely discussed journey to hire a coach that gets many leaders tripped up. Get the show notes for Why You Probably Shouldn't Hire a Coach with John Patrick Morgan at Creating Company Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnPatrickMorgan with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnPatrickMorgan #HireACoach #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode804 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2021 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Growth requires an intentional focus on the right things. One big part of that is living the company's core values. Some leaders take it even further with a concept called weaponizing core values. Today's guest is Justin Holland, President and CEO and Founder at HealthJoy. Inc Magazine ranked his company #142 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. HealthJoy integrates a client's existing benefits to deliver each employee a personalized digital benefits wallet that keeps benefits top-of-mind. Justin shares with you his strategies for weaponizing core values that have profoundly impacted his company and its growth. We share the importance of living values in today's interview. Get the show notes for Weaponizing Core Values to Align Operations with Justin Holland at HealthJoy Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JustinHolland with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJustinHolland #WeaponizingCoreValues #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode803 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Being an entrepreneur requires continuous learning. Embracing the identity of being an evolving leader will pull you to constant improvement. Today’s guest is Todd Walsh, CEO at Alpha Cubed Investments. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2689 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Alpha Cubed Investments is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisory company. The firm offers income, balanced, and growth portfolios and custom portfolios, primarily utilizing individual stocks and bonds with some ETFs (exchange-traded funds). Todd talks about the benefits of the evolving leader. We look at why it is so important. The journey of the evolving leader will give you a long-term advantage. Get the show notes for The Ever Evolving Leader with Todd Walsh at Alpha Cubed Investments Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ToddWalsh with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttToddWalsh #EvolvingLeader #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode802 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is more than a role. Those that have risen the ranks of companies may believe that leadership is about finally making it. But the reality, it takes more than most leaders are willing to give to becoming a leader worth following. Today’s guest is David Bezar, Senior Managing Director at Thrive Financial Services. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1503 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Thrive Financial is a client-first, independent, wealth management firm. David talks about what it takes to become a leader worth following. We look at various parts of leadership. David also shares what often gets in his way. Discover what it takes to become a leader worth following. Get the show notes for Become a Leader Worth Following with David Bezar at Thrive Financial Services Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #DavidBezar with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttDavidBezar801 #BecomeALeaderWorthFollowing #1Inc5000 #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode801 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

What does it take to be Inc's Fastest-Growth Company? Well, it is more than just a great idea at the right time. The fastest growth company is one that can attract and retain talented people. They also know how to develop those people to drive growth. Today’s guest is Geetesh Goyal, Chairman & CEO at Human Bees. Inc Magazine ranked this company #1 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Human Bees, are a nation-wide recruiting company specialized in placing engineers, IT professionals, manufacturing personnel, and admin/professional support. Human Bees has a mission to provide businesses with a unique solution to staffing needs and help people find jobs that are right for them. Geetesh shares his perspectives on scaling up a company. We look at the journey of the fastest growth company in this year's Inc 5000 list of privately held companies. This is a VERY special episode. We have published 800 since the beginning of this podcast. Get the show notes for Special 800th Episode - The Fastest-Growth Company on the 2021 Inc 5000 list - Human Bees with founder Geetesh Goyal Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #GeeteshGoyal with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGeeteshGoyal #FastestGrowthCompany #1Inc5000 #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode800 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The stress of being a CEO of a growing company is comprised of pressure-filled moments. When it builds up, the answer is not to quit. You might consider the leader’s sabbatical. Taking intentional time away from the business and disconnecting from the day-to-day will give you perspective. Today’s guest is Sam Eitzen, CEO, and Co-Founder at Snapbar. Inc Magazine ranked his company #473 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. SnapBar has evolved over the years and now creates unique experiences for event attendees using technology in unique ways. Sam walks us through the pressures he was experiencing before he realized he needed a leader's sabbatical. The signs may not have been clear, but eventually, he needed to look at his priorities differently. The leader’s sabbatical may be something that you need in the future. Get the show notes for The Journey of a Leader's Sabbatical with Sam Eitzen at SnapBar Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SamEitzen with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSamEitzen799 #Leader'sSabbatical #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode799 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts #IncList2020 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!