Exploring Growth

Exploring Growth

By Lee MurrayBusinessMarketing
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Exploring Growth episodes

  • How to Build an Affordable Board of Advisors Who Won't Take Equity with Julie Matzen, Founder of Boarderline

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Julie Matzen, founder of Borderline. They discuss the balance between AI tools and human validation, and how Borderline’s platform makes expert collaboration easy and adaptable. The conversation emphasizes the enduring value of human connection, expertise, and creativity in an AI-driven world.


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Julie – https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-matzen-1696aa52/

    39 min
  • Using AI to Listen to Your Customers with Eli Portnoy, Founder & CEO at Backengine.ai

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Eli Portnoy, Founder and CEO of Backengine.ai, about the critical role of customer feedback in scaling B2B companies. He explains how Backengine.ai uses AI to turn customer interactions into actionable insights, empowering teams to make smarter decisions and improve customer satisfaction. The conversation offers valuable strategies for founders and leaders looking to stay connected to their customers while scaling efficiently.


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?

    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Eli – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliportnoy

    34 min
  • Building Brands That Last: Lessons from Insurance & Finance with Cat Holt, Founder & Chief Brand Officer at Coologee

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Cat Holt, Founder and CEO of Cool OG, about the art of brand transformation and corporate communications.  She emphasizes the importance of creativity, authenticity, and understanding audience needs. The conversation highlights the role of courageous marketing, leadership, and aligning company culture with brand messaging.


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Cat – https://www.linkedin.com/in/catkolodij/

    44 min
  • Reimagining Direct Mail as a Primary Marketing Channel with Ryan Ferrier, CEO at Lob.com

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Ryan Ferrier, CEO of Lob.com, about how direct mail is being reinvented as a powerful marketing channel. He emphasizes the importance of personalization and cost-effectiveness in direct mail campaigns and explains how to integrate mail with digital strategies. 


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Ryan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanferrier

    54 min
  • Reimagining Direct Mail as a Primary Marketing Channel by a Non Technical CEO with Ryan Ferrier, CEO at Lob.com

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Ryan Ferrier, CEO of Lob.com, about how direct mail is being reinvented as a powerful marketing channel. He emphasizes the importance of personalization and cost-effectiveness in direct mail campaigns and explains how to integrate mail with digital strategies. 


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Ryan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanferrier

    54 min
  • The Cure to a Common Disease Called Profititis with Ben Hansen, Owner of Profit Doctor

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Ben Hansen, Founder of Profit Doctor, about the concept of “profititis”. Ben explains why businesses must look beyond revenue and focus on optimizing profitability. He shares practical strategies, from separating growth investments from operational costs to running regular profitability reviews. 


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?

    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:

    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Ben – https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhansenprofitdoctor

    51 min
  • How to Use AI in Your Company & In Your Home with Andrew Amann, Co-Founder & CEO of Nine Two Three AI Studio

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Andrew Amann, CEO and Co-founder of NineTwoThree AI Studio. They discuss the transformative role of AI agents in business. Andrew shares insights on how AI enhances productivity, reduces costs, and drives revenue growth. The conversation explores the future of AI in business and provides practical strategies for integrating AI into business models.


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Andrew – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann

    41 min
  • Building AI Infrastructure to Utilize Your Private Data with Tyler Hochman, Founder & CEO at FORE

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee sits down with with Tyler Hochman, Founder & CEO at FORE. They dive into the transformative power of integrating private data with AI to unlock valuable business insights. Discover how companies are using AI to analyze proprietary data, drive innovation, and fuel smarter decision-making.


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray

    Tyler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-hochman-83b547130/

    28 min
  • How to Fix Your Culture if You Feel Stuck with Ashish Gupta, Founder/CEO at ScaleUpExec.com

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee sits down with Ashish Gupta, CEO of ScaleUpExec.com, to explore the power of team values and culture in driving business success. Ashish shares how defining clear values and building a strong culture can align teams, inspire performance, and create long-term growth. This episode is packed with practical insights on shaping a culture that empowers teams and accelerates success.


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray
    Ashish – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-gup/


    44 min
  • How to Go From $2MM to $10MM with Joshua Monge, Founder at Think Adapt Build

    In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee sits down with Joshua Monge, Founder at Think Adapt Build. They dive into the power of systems in driving business success. Discover why systems are the backbone of growing businesses and how you can leverage them to take your company to the next level.


    Want to connect or recommend a guest?
    harvardmurray.com/exploring-growth-podcast


    Connect on LinkedIn:
    Lee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehmurray

    Joshua - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjdmonge/

    42 min

About Exploring Growth

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Business Growth Advisor and Content Marketing Agency CEO, Lee Murray, interviews experts on growth from all types of backgrounds. Lee’s goal is to provide Founder/CEOs and Sales & Marketing Leaders with practical wisdom they can take back and deploy in their companies and with their teams. This podcast serves as a resource to second stage growth companies, to help them unlock next level growth.