Business Growth Podcast

There’s always something to learn when it comes to kids. In today's podcast, Spencer shares some stories about his kids when they were in New York City recently, seeing the highest buildings for the first time. Coming up this new year, we have to find ways to climb the tallest buildings to reach all of our goals for 2020! Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

It’s a new year, a new decade and for that, we need a new philosophy. One of the most important things for every investor is always feeding the brain with good information. As an investor, it’s so important to have the mind of a leader and to be very transparent in all that we do. Naval Ravikant's podcast is the tool to learning a new philosophy about creating generational wealth. His knowledge denotes a great start for you this upcoming year. We are the ones that can make a change!   Links and Resources https://nav.al/ https://twitter.com/naval?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naval/id1454097755    Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

This is a clip from another podcast I co-host where we give a simple, yet powerful strategy for creating momentum in your life and business. If you’re interested in learning a new way to think about finances check out The Prosperity Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosperity-podcast/id984573317   Links and Resources https://partners4prosperity.com  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosperity-podcast/id984573317   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Ari Meisel founded the Less Doing community help founders pull themselves out of the minutia by focusing on Optimization, Automation and Outsourcing. You’ll hear my insights from Ari and the bigger reason why we all need to become replaceable in our companies.   Links and Resources https://lessdoing.com/    Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Penji is taking on the creative and design industry by flipping the model from one-off services with a lot of headaches to an innovative approach that feels like a buffet of work at your fingertips. Listen how Jonathan is building community, helping teams in a challenging area and adding excitement to their product.   Links and Resources https://penji.co/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/grzybowskij/   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Capital constraints are rarely a problem in business because you can bring on partners, outside funding and alternative options. However, bringing on that outside capital comes with a cost.  If your business is doing well right now then it’s time to get access to capital for growth. If you’re struggling then this episode may give you options.   Links and Resources http://businessgrowthpodcast.com/business-credit-and-cash-flow-with-gerri-detweiler-of-navcom-episode-71/  http://businessgrowthpodcast.com/bgp-051-ty-crandall-business-funding-and-credit/  http://businessgrowthpodcast.com/bgp-049-gerri-detweiler-building-your-business-credit/  Kim Butler’s website www.partners4prosperity.com    The Prosperity Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosperity-podcast/id984573317      Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. You

When working on a new venture or looking for significant growth getting momentum is often more important than a bigger ROI. I share the story of Davis Smith, the founder of Cotopaxi about how he focused on relationships and momentum in his earlier business deals. Here’s my LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerdshaw  Let’s connect and let me connect you with others in my network.   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Do you need a partner in your business and if so when do you need them and what should they do. We dive into the different roles, raising capital and executing ideas. If your business needs to create content to stand out in your marketplace check out www.podkick.com. They help businesses create podcasts so all you have to do is record and they do the rest. Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

The battle between highly skilled workers and salespeople gets unpacked in this episode. Hear why both are critical and how to adopt this thinking into your business.   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Getting out of the building and talking with customers can bring some of your best ideas and strategies. This episode is an example of listening to you and then executing on that information. Some of the episodes in the future may be short and punchy, others will be long and thoughtful interviews. Please share your feedback about the show with me spencer@businessgrowthpodcast.com    Links and Resources https://www.podkick.com    Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

The term change management is thrown around in business school but the practical use for business owners is often overwhelming. Imtiaz Patel has been in the driver seat helping companies grow the bottom line by hundreds of millions. Together Imtiaz and Spencer chat about getting your team to take ownership, spot the big wins and then create an organization with clear communication.   Episode Highlights How to get your team to take ownership of the organization. Imtiaz’s filter for differentiating yourself in the marketplace. The core competencies all owners should have with change management. Bottom-up and top-down communication strategies. How to table small wins to get big growth gains.   Links and Resources www.accgrowthsolutions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/imtiaz-patel-60a61 Call him at 917-365-5487   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us wh

Growth hacking and other strategies work for businesses but too often as a founder you get overwhelmed or lost chasing one shiny tactic to the next. Hailey Friedman shares insights on what she’s done to find the lowest hanging fruit in her businesses which have caused massive growth. Many of these strategies that she shares are free and don’t seem scalable, yet their highly profitable and can be implemented super quick.   Links and Resources https://improvado.io https://www.growthmarketingpro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-friedman-44897734 https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamfsanfrancisco   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

For service based business owners they are faced with fulfilling on deliverables and if they’re lucky spend time doing marketing. What if there was an easier way? Steve Gordon talks about his company https://unstoppableceo.net and how they are using podcasts as a medium to help service based business owners find their audience, share their message and then get that message in front of the right people.   Episode Highlights How to meet people that may seem untouchable. Why podcasts feel authentic and add an incredible personal touch to marketing. What it means to put your client first and over deliver on your services.   Links and Resources https://unstoppableceo.net   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Competing against Spotify, Pandora, Apple and Amazon isn’t something most founders have the courage to do, however Stephanie Scapa from WEYV has jumped all in to create an entire new platform and experience for media consumers. You’ll hear what she’s doing to get traction and the core KPIs she’s interested in.   Links and Resources Use promo code:bizgrowth for 2 months of free access to WEYV Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weyv/id1218073074?ls=1&mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weyv.weyvapp   We are not affiliates or compensated by WEYV. We simply have a ton of respect for the wok Stephanie and her team is doing and want to promote the new platform they’re creating.   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

This is step-by-step process where we talk about how to promote the content you create so that you can get more leads and customers. Part 1 of this process is about creating the content which you can access in the previous episode.   Links and Resources https://www.ampmycontent.com/promoted-content www.zoom.us www.temi.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Every business owner knows they should be creating content but most of us don’t do it on a regular basis and if we do it’s not giving us consistent leads. Daniel Daines Hutt is going to explain how to create engaging content that gets readers attention and how to turn those readers into leads. This is a brilliant episode that’s packed full of valuable “how to” information.   Episode Highlights The best content to write that brings in new readers and leads. Why “How To Guides” convert extremely well. How to choose the best topics that people are hungry to read.   Links and Resources https://www.ampmycontent.com/promoted-content   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

If you’re looking to find better ways to train employees and delegate tasks in your business this is the episode for you. Scott Beebe has developed what he calls “the delegation roadmap” which helps business owners offload the unnecessary stress and work so they can achieve growth.   Episode Highlights Why everything in your business starts with a clear vision and what that really means for small business owners. What to do when you hate your business or if you feel stuck. How to delegate tasks in a way that sets people up for success.   Links and Resources http://mybusinessonpurpose.com/vision   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

After having built a business that managed $2.5 billion dollars in real estate Jim Small then decided to start investing in large real estate deals. With a portfolio of over $200M and a team of high integrity people Jim shares how Sante Realty’s 5 core values guide their success.   Links and Resources Mentioned http://santerealty.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

If you run subscription model business that has recurring revenue this is the episode for you. We’re talking with Patrick Campbell, the CEO of www.profitwell.com. Together we talk about how you can create smart growth and truly understand the data in front of you to check your ego at the door.   Episode Highlights What holds businesses back from crossing the $1M ARR mark. How to emotions into measurable systems. When you should raise capital and when you should avoid it. The core KPIs to focus on. Why growing can be the thing that causes your business to fail. How “ego” plays a role in business and how to not let it ruin you.   Links and Resources Mentioned https://www.profitwell.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickccampbell   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Everyone talks about how expensive LinkedIn ads are so they end up skipping the platform and hoping it works organically. AJ Wilcox is going to demystify the cost of LinkedIn ads so you can see how there is a massive ROI on that platform and why it may be the platform of choice to increase your customer lifetime value. Episode Highlights Organic vs Paid on LinkedIn How LinkedIn has changed and what to expect right now. Why the magic number is a customer value of $15k for amazing ROI How to get the attention of CMO’s, Marketing Managers and other decision makers and segment them to get a higher LTV with lower CAC Links and Resources Mentioned 8 point checklist on putting together your ads http://b2linked.com/checklist https://twitter.com/wilcoxaj   www.b2linked.com Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel t