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Stephen Clark, founder and CEO of RTG Group, shares the blunt truth about why most efforts to end hunger and homelessness fail—and what it takes to actually move the needle. If you’re ready to rethink the intersection of business, social impact, and referrals, this episode delivers the blueprint—minus the empty promises.

• Why “positive disruption” beats the tired move-fast-and-break-things approach when tackling social problems
• The hard business lessons from professional hockey and running global ad campaigns (and why discipline always wins)
• How RTG Group flips the donation model on its head—using corporate marketing budgets to solve hunger and homelessness
• Why real transparency in funding matters, and what most nonprofits don’t want you to ask
• Building a model where referrals are inevitable, not a desperate afterthought—plus why most founders approach this all wrong

00:00 Discussing positive disruption strategy

08:38 Discussing life's big questions

14:55 Purpose Driven Transformation model

20:55 Removing transparency issues

22:17 Launching a strategic marketing program

27:49 Brands collaborating on marketing campaigns

36:16 Discussion on business employment impact

38:23 Adapting to AI advancements

46:09 Building a corporate client network

49:12 Creating Shift to Focus course

56:32 Gen Z work and buying preferences

01:00:11 The importance of course correction

The Growth Ceiling is the diagnostic interview show for service-based founders stuck between the growth they have built and the growth they cannot unlock. Hosted by Nate Grossman (revenue strategy) and Simone Henry (systems and operations), every episode opens by diagnosing a real stuck business, then turns the same diagnostic lens on the conversation that follows. Built on the V3 Growth System: Visible, Viable, Valuable.

If this conversation made you realize you are not sure where your biggest growth constraint actually is, subscribe to The Growth Ceiling newsletter at thegrowthceiling.com. Each week, one real growth constraint and how to spot it in your own business.

Ready to find yours? A free 45-minute Growth Clarity Call ends with your three biggest growth constraints ranked by revenue impact. → Apply for a Growth Clarity Call

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Most consultants blame visibility for their revenue gap, until they diagnose the real bottleneck: broken client acquisition systems. In this episode, we break down why marketing hacks fail without the right revenue strategy in place, and uncover the systems that actually drive predictable, sustainable growth for service-based businesses. Learn how to shift from tactical noise to systematic revenue architecture.

• Why random LinkedIn activity doesn’t build a stable pipeline
• The telltale signs you don’t have a visibility problem—you have a systems problem
• How to move from “stranger” to “signed client” with documented steps, not chance
• The two choices every founder must make: time versus volume in growth
• How to know when your outreach becomes spam, and how to fix it before you burn your reputation

00:00 Transitioning to LinkedIn Networking

06:10 Struggles in the consulting business

08:20 Integrated approach to business growth

11:54 Building an initial LinkedIn network

13:34 Choosing between time or money

18:30 Building customer relationships

20:38 Identifying the target market

26:09 Balancing technology and human connection

29:38 Building connections for high-ticket sales

32:58 Building a stable client base

36:30 Meeting with clients regularly

37:42 Initial three-month marketing setup

42:58 Tracking and improving conversion steps

45:43 Returning to business roots

49:42 Connecting with Jamie for business growth

51:02 Rebranding to Growth Ceiling podcast

The Growth Ceiling is the diagnostic interview show for service-based founders stuck between the growth they have built and the growth they cannot unlock. Hosted by Nate Grossman (revenue strategy) and Simone Henry (systems and operations), every episode opens by diagnosing a real stuck business, then turns the same diagnostic lens on the conversation that follows. Built on the V3 Growth System: Visible, Viable, Valuable.

If this conversation made you realize you are not sure where your biggest growth constraint actually is, subscribe to The Growth Ceiling newsletter at thegrowthceiling.com. Each week, one real growth constraint and how to spot it in your own business.

Ready to find yours? A free 45-minute Growth Clarity Call ends with your three biggest growth constraints ranked by revenue impact. → Apply for a Growth Clarity Call

Clients decide fast whether they’ll stay, expand, or leave—onboarding sets the tone. In this episode, we cut through the noise and break down how to orchestrate onboarding that actually drives growth.

• What to standardize (and what to tailor) in your onboarding process
• How onboarding impacts retention, expansion, and growth risk
• Using the V3 Growth System (Visibility, Viability, Valuation) to build a scalable onboarding experience
• The real reason “first wins” matter—and how to deliver them fast
• Key pitfalls: over-customization, tool sprawl, and missing decision-makers

00:00 Client onboarding process steps

09:02 Starting strong in first 2 weeks

14:10 Explaining the growth clarity call

21:51 Preparing for customer onboarding

23:09 Client onboarding and preparation steps

29:58 Segmenting clients by category

37:16 Automating client workflows

41:28 Automating the approval process

47:50 Switching project management platforms

49:54 Onboarding and training new team members

56:50 Using surveys for onboarding feedback

01:02:11 Creating a scoring algorithm

01:09:39 Wrapping up with growth tips

The Growth Ceiling is the diagnostic interview show for service-based founders stuck between the growth they have built and the growth they cannot unlock. Hosted by Nate Grossman (revenue strategy) and Simone Henry (systems and operations), every episode opens by diagnosing a real stuck business, then turns the same diagnostic lens on the conversation that follows. Built on the V3 Growth System: Visible, Viable, Valuable.

If this conversation made you realize you are not sure where your biggest growth constraint actually is, subscribe to The Growth Ceiling newsletter at thegrowthceiling.com. Each week, one real growth constraint and how to spot it in your own business.

Ready to find yours? A free 45-minute Growth Clarity Call ends with your three biggest growth constraints ranked by revenue impact. → Apply for a Growth Clarity Call