The Grow Show: Business Growth Stories from the Frontlines

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 mindset within themselves, including techniques for handling adversity and maintaining focus. The hosts also share insights on how to foster a m...

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 hires are the right cultural fit, even if they don't have the same background.Habert explains how prioritizing the team's wellbeing and creating an e...

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 career development. The hosts explore how these elements can drive a 21% increase in profitability for organizations that prioritize employee enga...

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 the reasons they began the podcast, the unexpected benefits they've experienced, and the lessons learned along the way. From honing their conversati...

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 about his experience as a leader with GrassWorx, LLC, and the strategies they have used to find their niche in dog parks and apartment complexes nat...

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 of lead generation.Scott shares compelling statistics, revealing that an omni-channel approach can lead to a 30% higher response rate and a 50% in...

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 opportunities is essential for the long-term health and focus of the business. The group discusses the consequences of taking on misaligned clients, i...

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 for effective public speaking, emphasizing the importance of not wasting time introducing yourself and instead jumping right into the content. Eric...

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" highlighting a technique for handling the common "I'm not interested" objection during cold calls. Additionally, Jeff Winters offers advice for sa...

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 expert on leveraging LinkedIn for prospecting, and strategies for selling to competitive, commodity-driven markets. This episode is packed with ac...